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
Soroptimist International of Des Moines | #CDM2024 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Soroptimist International of Des Moines as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Soroptimist International of Des Moines and their team of volunteers will…
2024 Christkindlmarket Des Moines Christkind Application
Welcome! We appreciate your interest in applying to be the 2024 Christkind at Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM) taking place Dec 5 - 8, 2024 at Principal Park. Please complete this…
GreenState Credit Union | 2024 Hut Sponsor
We’re pleased to have GreenState Credit Union as a Hut Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2024. Organized in 1938, GreenState has grown to be Iowa’s largest credit union and one…
Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampi) at #CDM2024
Krampi handlers and those participating in costume are asked to reserve a free ticket. Help us celebrate Krampusnacht (Krampus Night, traditionally observed on December 5) a few days early with…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
