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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Our Latest Blog Posts
Camp Hertko Hollow | #CDM2024 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Camp Hertko Hollow as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Camp Hertko Hollow and their team of volunteers will be managing a point…
Experience Christkindlmarket Des Moines at New Principal Park Location
The festival grounds move to the parking lot north of the stadium for an expanded, redesigned experience The dates for Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM) 2024 have been announced by the…
Children Invited to Participate in Opening Ceremony Procession
Children are an integral component of any Christkindlmarket opening ceremony. Would your child (children) like to follow “Saint Nicholas” through Christkindlmarket Des Moines to participate in the opening ceremony? Contact…
LPGA Amateurs – Des Moines, Chapter, Inc. | #CDM2024 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with LPGA Amateurs - Des Moines, Chapter, Inc. as a Nonprofit Partner this year. The LPGA Amateurs, Des Moines, Chapter, Inc. and their…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
