Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Schedule

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Principal Park | Des Moines, IA

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Experience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 4 - 7 and 11 - 14, 2025
About this Event

Experience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 4 - 7 & 11 - 14, 2025.

Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of the holidays as you participate in a 750-year-old tradition.

Shop regional vendors selling old-world, hand-crafted products from wooden vendor stalls; enjoy lively performances of polka music, traditional dance and choirs in Yuletide Hall; participate in children's activities; sip Glühwein (warm, mulled wine) and savor European beer.

Iowa European Cultural Connection, a 501(c)3, tax-exempt non-profit, produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines. This event is free and open to the public. Dates and times are as follows:

Thursday, December 4: 5pm - 9pm
Friday, December 5: 11am – 9pm
Saturday, December 6: 11am – 9pm
Sunday, December 7: 11am – 5pm
Thursday, December 11: 5pm - 9pm
Friday, December 12: 11am – 9pm
Saturday, December 13: 11am – 9pm
Sunday, December 14: 11am – 5pm


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Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, United States

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