Updated Dec 4, 2021 - Things to Do

Shop local at Des Moines holiday markets this season

Save time this holiday season by shopping for wares from multiple local makers in one place.

Holiday markets

East Village Holiday Promenade: Dozens of retailers — selling things like vintage jewelry (KIN), beauty products (Eden) and paper goods (Ephemera Stationery Studio) — are open every Friday from 5-9pm through Dec. 17.
Jingle in the Junction: Many retailers in WDM's Valley Junction are extending Thursday holiday hours on Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, 5-9pm.
Last Call Holiday Shopping: Shop more than 100 artist at Mainframe Studios Dec. 18, 1-5pm. 900 Keosauqua Way, DSM.

Christkindlmarket: Today at Principal Park from 11am-9pm, and Sunday from 11am-5pm. 1 Line Drive in DSM.
Winter Farmers' Market: Outdoors along DSM's Court Avenue today, from 9am-1pm.

Capital City Fruit: A Norwalk-based business that sells locally produced food items like honey, dry roasted soybeans and cheese.
Des Moines Mercantile: A general store "anchored by local craftsmanship" with products like handmade pottery, greeting cards and art. 3707 6th Ave., DSM.
Heart of Iowa Market Place: Iowa food and gifts. 211 5th St., WDM.

Editors note: An earlier version of this story listed an incorrect date for the Christkindlemarket.