Principal Park
1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
December 4: 5pm - 9pm
December 5: 11am - 9pm
December 6: 11am - 9pm
December 7: 11am - 5pm
December 11: 5pm - 9pm
December 12: 11am - 9pm
December 13: 11am - 9pm
December 14: 11am - 5pm
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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 Jun 16, 2025

Community Choice | 2025 Platinum Sponsor and Photo Backdrop Sponsor

We’re pleased to have Community Choice as a member of our team as a Platinum Sponsor and Photo Backdrop Sponsor. At Community Choice, we UNbank. What the heck does that…

BySuzanne Hull Jun 11, 2025

Des Moines Children’s Museum | #CDM2025 Nonprofit Partner

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Des Moines Children's Museum as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Des Moines Children's Museum and their team of volunteers will be serving…

BySuzanne Hull Jun 10, 2025

Vision Leads | #CDM2025 Nonprofit Partner

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Vision Leads as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Vision Leads and their team of volunteers will be volunteering in several areas during…

BySuzanne Hull Jun 6, 2025

Threshold Learning Center | #CDM2025 Nonprofit Partner

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Threshold Learning Center as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Threshold Learning Center 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.