1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
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 European 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
Suzanne Hull
Our Latest Blog Posts
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…
Project Iowa – CDM 2026 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
Project Iowa's tree theme is: Why did our organization choose to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction? Project Iowa is excited to participate in the Christkindlmarket Des Moines…
The School of Metaphysics in Des Moines | #CDM2026 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with The School of Metaphysics in Des Moines as a Nonprofit Partner this year. The School of Metaphysics in Des Moines and their…
First Christian Church | #CDM2026 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with First Christian Church as a Nonprofit Partner this year. First Christian Church and their team of volunteers will be serving Glühwein on…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
