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Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Name: Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Start: 2025-12-12T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-12T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Principal Park

Friday, Dec 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Principal Park

1 line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309

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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 Festival opens

11:30am – 2:30pm Yuletide Hall: Stu Ryan O'Brien Pub Band

3 – 6pm Yuletide Hall: New Jolly Germans Band

6 – 9pm Yuletide Hall: Malek's Fishermen Band

9pm Festival closes

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