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

Gluhwein
Christmas markets aren't the same without warm, mulled-wine enjoyed out of a commemorative, keepsake mug!

Schedule:

11am – 12pm Yuletide Hall: Des Moines Festival Brass

11am Festival opens

12:30 – 2:30pm Yuletide Hall: Polka Police

3 – 5:30pm Yuletide Hall: New Jolly Germans Band

5 – 9pm Wandering Greens Portable Mini Golf in the Christkindlmarkettreff

5:30 – 7:30pm St. Nick and the Christkind visit CDM

6 – 6:30pm Yuletide Hall: Opening Ceremony

6:30 – 9pm Yuletide Hall: Malek's Fishermen Band

9pm Festival closes