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Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park, Des Moines, Iowa
- 2026 dates
- December 3 to 13, 2026
- Open days
- Dec 3-6 and Dec 10-13 (Thu-Sun)
- Hours
- Thu 5-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-5pm
- Admission
- Free entry
- Setting
- Outdoors
- Address
- 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
Visiting: parking, dogs and access
- Parking
- free in Lots 3 and 4 during market hours; accessible stalls in Lot 2; do not use private Lot 5; paid lots/garages nearby
- Dogs
- yes (on a short leash); service dogs allowed
- Covered or heated
- Not stated
- Access
- accessible parking in Lot 2 with permit; no wheelchair/stroller details
From christkindlmarketdsm.com, checked October 22, 2026. "Not stated" means the page we read is silent on it; ask the organizer before you rely on it.
What stands out
- Wooden vendor stalls with regional handcrafted goods
- Bratwurst and candied nuts
- KinderKorner children's activities
- Glühwein in commemorative mugs
Source
The dates and details above come from christkindlmarketdsm.com, checked October 22, 2026. Also checked: catchdesmoines.com. Confirm on the official site before you go; markets close for weather and private events.
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