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!
Our Latest Blog Posts
Project Iowa | #CDM2026 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Project Iowa as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Project Iowa and their team of volunteers will be managing a point of sale…
Heartland Swing Inc. | #CDM2026 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Heartland Swing Inc. as a Nonprofit Partner this year. Heartland Swing Inc. and their team of volunteers will be serving Gluhwein, Kinderpunsch,…
#CDM2026 Yuletide Hall Performers Announced
Thursday, December 3, 2026 6pm – 9pm: Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen Are you ready to get your polka on? Barefoot Becky & the band, from Mt Vernon, IA,…
2026 Christkindlmarket Des Moines Christkind Application
Welcome! We appreciate your interest in applying to be the 2026 Christkind at Christkindlmarket Des Moines (CDM) taking place Dec 3 - 6 & Dec 10 - 13, 2026 at…
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.
