Principal Park
1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
December 5: 5pm - 9pm
December 6: 11am - 9pm
December 7: 11am - 9pm
December 8: 11am - 5pm
Yuletide Hall After Hours: Friday and Saturday 9pm - 10pm
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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!

Sponsor and Vendor Opportunities

Click on one of the links below to learn more about the sponsor and vendor opportunities

What Our Community is Saying

Our Latest Blog Posts

BySuzanne Hull Nov 24, 2024

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa joins CDM Silent Auction Prevent Child Abuse Iowa will be making their first appearance in CDM’s Weihnachtswald with their tree “What About You? A Tree of…

BySuzanne Hull Nov 24, 2024

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant

First Time Participant, Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Welcome Mindspring Mental Health Alliance as they decorate their first tree for the CDM Silent Auction 2024. Mindspring is encouraging you take some…

BySuzanne Hull Nov 24, 2024

Fort Des Moines Little League – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant

Fort Des Moines Little League First Timers Fort Des Moines Little League (FDLL) will be having a ball this year as a first time participant in the Christkindlmarket Silent Auction!…

BySuzanne Hull Nov 24, 2024

Des Moines Refugee Support – CDM 2024 Non-Profit Silent Auction Tree Participant

Des Moines Refugee Support Back for a Third Year Des Moines Refugee Support (DMRS) continues to enjoy celebrating the holidays in the Christkindlmarket Weihnachtswald as they decorate a tree for…

Our Sponsors

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.