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
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…
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…
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!…
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.
