The mission of the Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa is to promote, preserve and provide education about all aspects of the rich Italian-American culture to the Des Moines metropolitan…
Let us help you plan your visit to Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017. If you were with us last year for our inaugural event, you'll notice a few new things: Twice…
We had a great time working with Confluence Brewing Company to create our very own Christkindlmarket Des Moines beer called St. Nick's Christkindlbier. We'll be tapping a furkin keg at…
The primary goal of Des Moines Swim Federation (DMSF) is to provide the opportunity for each and every swimmer participating in the DMSF swimming programs to progress to the highest…
Join us for the Christkindlmarket Des Moines Opening Ceremony and Tree Lighting. Listen to das Christkind deliver her festive proclamation to open the Christkindlmarket and see the large tree lit.…
The Des Moines Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization with the goal of opening the first children’s museum in the Des Moines metro. “We will provide a fun, safe, and…
Scandinavians began immigrating to Iowa as early as the 1830s and 1840s where they settled mostly in central and northern Iowa. Eva Nansen Lodge 46 became the first Iowa lodge…
Enjoy the fellowship of a diverse group of European Cultural Heritage Organizations for a "Meet-Up" at Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017. Meet in Yuletide Hall (an outdoor, forced-air heated entertainment tent)…
With just two weeks until Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017, we'd like to help you get prepared for your visit by introducing our holiday store called "An der Weihnachtsecke". In German,…
Mutter Chaos is the only flyball team based out of Des Moines and gives dogs an outlet for their abundant energy while having fun. “We strive for each handler and…