December 5: 11am - 9pm
December 6: 11am - 9pm
December 7: 11am - 5pm
December 11: 5pm - 9pm
December 12: 11am - 9pm
December 13: 11am - 9pm
December 14: 11am - 5pm
Christkindlmarket
Des Moines
Why Visit Christkindlmarket Des Moines?
Culture
Learn about European culture through this 700 year old holiday tradition!
Food
Enjoy bratwurst, candied nuts and authentic German foods.
Kid (and Pet) - Friendly
Visit the KinderKorner where your kids can hear stories, sing songs, and participate in other cultural activities.
Shopping
Select from old-world, artisinal, hand-crafted products representing various European cultures.
Entertainment
Nowhere in our State will you experience such a diverse artistic offering on our entertainment stage.
Glühwein
Christmas markets aren't the same without warm, mulled-wine enjoyed out of a commemorative, keepsake mug!
What Our Community is Saying
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Carissa Stout
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Our Latest Blog Posts
Christkindlmarket Des Moines Expands to Two Weekends
The European cultural experience the community has come to know and love is expanding to two weekends for twice the fun DES MOINES, March 31, 2025 – The dates for…
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa joins CDM Silent Auction Prevent Child Abuse Iowa will be making their first appearance in CDM’s Weihnachtswald with their tree “What About You? A Tree of…
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
First Time Participant, Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Welcome Mindspring Mental Health Alliance as they decorate their first tree for the CDM Silent Auction 2024. Mindspring is encouraging you take some…
Fort Des Moines Little League – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant
Fort Des Moines Little League First Timers Fort Des Moines Little League (FDLL) will be having a ball this year as a first time participant in the Christkindlmarket Silent Auction!…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
