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Friday
👕 Plaid Friday in Historic Valley Junction | Wear plaid and support local shops all day in this West Des Moines district. | Starts at 8am | Free!
🪞 East Village Holiday Promenade | Wander the East Village, vote for your favorite holiday windows, shop late and enjoy live music. | 5–8pm | Free!
🎁 Ankeny Holiday Show | Browse over 150 vendors for handmade gifts, boutique items and festive finds at the Prairie Trail Sports Complex. | Friday and Saturday | Free!
Saturday
🛍️ Mainframe Studios: Holiday Market | Shop 50+ artist studios, enjoy local bites and pick out handcrafted gifts in a festive, creative atmosphere. | 11am–3pm | Free!
🎁 Val Air Holiday Fair | Explore over 70 vendors inside the historic ballroom. | 11am–6pm | Free!
🧥 DSM Flea: Small Business Saturday Market | Enjoy 20% off everything in the store, plus a pop-up vintage market, food drive and prize raffles. | 11am–3pm | 1201 Keo Way, #206 | Free!
🎅 Christmas at The Barn | Step into a historic barn decked out with curated holiday decor, apparel, gifts, antiques and local Iowa-made goods. | 9am–3pm | 11879 G24 Hwy, Indianola | Free!
🎉 Painted Tree Boutiques: Small Biz Bash | Celebrate with live music, treats, and tons of small businesses under one roof. | 10am–8pm | Free!
🍺 Holiday Pop-Up Market at 515 Brewing Co. | Sip craft beer and browse local vendor tables. | 12–6pm | Free!
Sunday
🧃 Mayhem Market Day | Mayhem Comics' biannual market returns with collectible vendors, unique wares and fun haggling — shop for holiday gifts with geeky flair. | 11am–3pm | Free!