Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Thursday, December 05, 2024 from 05:00pm to 09:00pm
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park
1 line Dr
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is a German-inspired Christmas market whose goal is to educate and entertain the community by exposing them to European-style foods, products and activities. We have regional vendors sell their hand-crafted wares and European foods from traditional wooden stalls, an entertainment area where polka bands, choirs, and bell ringers can perform, a kid’s area where they can participate in various cultural activities and a beer tent offering European-style beverages.
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!
Schedule of Event:
Yuletide Hall Entertainment
Thursday, December 5, 2024
5:30pm – 9pm: The New Jolly Germans Band, a German band playing a variety of old time dance favorites!
Date: December 5 - 8, 2024
