A Festival that Supports Local
Christkindlmarket Des Moines proudly partners with area Nonprofits to bring you a one-of-a-kind cultural experience each year. Keep reading to learn more about our amazing Nonprofit Partners and be sure to support them at Christkindlmarket Des Moines, Dec 4 – 7 & 11 – 14, 2025 at Principal Park.
KinderKorner presented by the MidAmerican Energy Foundation
Our KinderKorner is a free activity area at the Festival. Throughout both weekends we offer fun and educational activities for children of all ages.
Nonprofit Partnership Program
Iowa European Cultural Connection (IECC), the 501c3 that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, has partnered with a number of local nonprofits to help with various areas of the Festival. From set up & tear down to serving brats, beer and Glühwein. Visit us to support local! Check out the different areas below.
Nonprofits receive 100% of cash tips/donations and min/max amount of electronic tips/donations.
Your purchases support the Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
Glühwein and Beer
We have 13 local nonprofits that will be serving up our beverages during the Festival.
Bratwurst Imbiß am Markt
We have 3 local nonprofits that will be hosting the IECC brat hut during the first weekend of the Festival.
Hut Set up/Tear Down and Operations
We have 2 local nonprofits that will be helping set up and tear down our traditional wooden vendor huts and also with making our Festival look festive!
These Nonprofits receive a flat donation.
Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Thursday, December 4 – 7, 2025
1st weekend only
As part of CDM’s community outreach, 12 local nonprofits will be decorating a tree that will be displayed during the first weekend. As patron’s visit the market and marvel over the creativity of each tree, they are able to bid via Silent Auction and take home the tree with all the trimmings on Sun, Dec 7th after the Festival ends that day. All proceeds will go directly back to the participating nonprofits.
Suzanne Hull administrator
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