1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
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 European 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
Self-Help International – CDM 2026 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
Self-Help International's tree theme is: Colors of Ghana Since 1989, Self-Help International has worked in Ghana, West Africa, to alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves. That work continues today, supported…
Garland for Sale – After Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2026
Help us find a second home for the hundreds of feet of live fraser fir garland used at Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Receive 25' of garland for $40. Your garland will…
Meet the Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2026 Christkind
We would like to introduce Karlie Latterell as the Christkind for this year’s Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Karlie is a Freshman at the University of Iowa. The Christkind is the namesake…
Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15 – CDM 2026 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15's tree theme is: Celebrating Danish Christmas Plates This year the Danish Brotherhood decided to honor the Danish Christmas plates in using blue and white colors in…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
