Christkindlmarket Des Moines

About the Event

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

Gluhwein
Christmas markets aren't the same without warm, mulled-wine enjoyed out of a commemorative, keepsake mug!

Schedule:

11am – 9pm Wandering Greens Portable Mini Golf in the Christkindlmarkettreff

11am – 1pm Yuletide Hall: Metro Brass Quintet

11am Festival opens

1 – 1:30pm Yuletide Hall: Greater Des Moines Flute Choir

2 – 4pm St. Nick and the Christkind visit CDM

2 – 2:30pm Yuletide Hall: S.G. Edelweiss - St. Paul

3 – 3:30pm Yuletide Hall: Wagner Summer Theater Youth Vocal Group

4 – 4:30pm Yuletide Hall: S.G. Edelweiss - St. Paul

5 – 5:30pm Yuletide Hall: Heartland Youth Choir

5:30 – 6pm Yuletide Hall: S.G. Edelweiss - St. Paul

6 – 7pm Strolling Performer: Top Hat Carolers

6:30 – 9pm Yuletide Hall: Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen

6:30 – 7:30pm Krampus Parade

9pm Festival closes

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