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 – 1pm Yuletide Hall: Betrunken Messing

11am Festival opens

1 – 1:30pm Yuletide Hall: Foy School of Irish Dance

2 – 5pm Yuletide Hall: Waxies Dargle

2 – 4pm St. Nick and the Christkind visit CDM

5pm Festival closes