The Flight Before ChristmasChristmas Pop-Up Bar · Nov 9 – Jan 10 · Hours, parties & FAQ →
The Flight Before Christmas at Toad Valley

Christmas Pop-Up Bar · Nov 9 – Jan 10

Des Moines' most decoratedholiday night out.

What is it?

Every November we string up the lights, deck out the bays, and hang candy canes and ornaments over the bar and lounge. The whole Flight Zone becomes a Christmas pop-up bar you don't have to be a golfer to enjoy. Some of your crew will swing. The rest will eat, drink, and soak in the decorations.

Hours

  • Mon – Thu11am – 10pm
  • Fri – Sat10am – 10pm
  • Sun11am – 5pm
Candy canes, ornaments and lit trees hanging over The Flight Zone loungeLit Christmas trees and a life-size Santa in the decorated walkwayKids admiring ornaments on a Christmas treeHoliday eggnog cocktail in a moose mug at the bar

Holiday party packages

Download the Holiday Guide

Sleigh Ride

$10per player

$5 per spectator

  • • 2 hrs of decorated bay time · Non-Peak
  • • Shared lounge seating
  • • Unlimited range balls
  • • Complimentary loaner clubs

North Pole

$20per player

$15 per spectator

  • • 3 hrs of decorated bay time · Non-Peak
  • • Shared lounge seating
  • • Unlimited range balls
  • • Complimentary loaner clubs

Mistletoe

$20per player

$10 per spectator

  • • 2 hrs of decorated bay time · Peak
  • • Shared lounge seating
  • • Unlimited range balls
  • • Complimentary loaner clubs

Jingle Bells

$30per player

$20 per spectator

  • • 3 hrs of decorated bay time · Peak
  • • Shared lounge seating
  • • Unlimited range balls
  • • Complimentary loaner clubs

Questions & answers

When is The Flight Before Christmas?

The Flight Before Christmas runs November 9, 2026 through January 10, 2027 at The Flight Zone in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

What are the hours?

Monday–Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday–Saturday 10am–10pm, and Sunday 11am–5pm.

Can I just come to eat and drink?

Yes! Enjoy our holiday menu, specialty cocktails and dirty sodas.

Do I need to be a golfer?

No. Some of your group can swing in the Toptracer bays while the rest eat, drink, and enjoy the decorations.

Do I need a reservation, or can I walk in?

Reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for bays. You can book a bay online anytime, and booking online saves $5 per hour.

How much does a bay cost?

Bays are priced per bay, not per person. Off-peak starts at $10 for 30 minutes or $20 per hour; peak starts at $20 for 30 minutes or $40 per hour.

How many people fit in a bay?

Each Toptracer bay holds up to 8 players.

How do holiday party packages work?

There are four packages — Sleigh Ride, North Pole, Mistletoe, and Jingle Bells — priced per player and per spectator, from 2 or 3 hours of bay time at peak or non-peak times. Each includes shared lounge seating, unlimited range balls, and complimentary loaner clubs. Each bay is sold as 8 player spots; once a bay is paid in full, you can add 1 spectator for every 2 players.

What does it cost to book a holiday party?

Packages start at $10 per player. A $150 deposit holds your date, and 6% tax and an 18% service charge apply. Food and drinks are ordered à la carte from our catering menu, with no minimum spend.

How big a group can you host?

The Flight Zone holds up to 120 guests, and our Events Center holds up to 170.

Where are you located?

237 NE 80th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 — about 15 minutes east of downtown Des Moines.

How do I book a holiday party?

Request a quote on our contact page, call 515.967.9575, or email jaycene@toadvalley.com. November and December dates fill fast, so book early.

515.967.9575 jaycene@toadvalley.com 237 NE 80th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327