Plan your holiday schedule in Des Moines with ease! Our guide has all the top festive events. For Des Moines residents and guests, our guide is your key to the holiday highlights.
One of the cherished events is the Holiday Promenade, featuring local artisans and festive activities that set a joyful atmosphere. Another great event includes Jingle in the Junction, showcasing delightful holiday lights and charming music throughout the neighborhood. And the beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss for its heartwarming reenactment of the classic story. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Des Moines
- Holiday Promenade
- East Village Holiday Promenade
- Festival of Trees & Lights
- A Magical Cirque Christmas
- Ballet Des Moines Presents: The Nutcracker
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
- Christkindlmarket Des Moines
- A Motown Christmas
- Michael W. Smith: Every Christmas Tour
- The Peppermint Trail
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Des Moines Events Events
Holiday Promenade (Des Moines) • 0.6 miles
Festive holiday celebration with live entertainment and activities
East Village Holiday Promenade (Des Moines) • 0.6 miles
Holiday scavenger hunt with prizes and hidden ornaments
Festival of Trees & Lights (Des Moines) • 0.9 miles
Central Iowa tradition featuring 90 decorated trees and fundraising for children's hospital programs.
A Magical Cirque Christmas (Des Moines) • 1.1 miles
Nostalgic holiday variety show with world-class entertainers.
Ballet Des Moines Presents: The Nutcracker (Des Moines) • 1.1 miles
Classic holiday ballet with Tchaikovsky's timeless score
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas (Des Moines) • 1.1 miles
Iconic holiday music with dazzling multimedia effects
Christkindlmarket Des Moines (Des Moines) • 1.5 miles
A 700-year-old European holiday tradition brought to Des Moines.
A Motown Christmas (Des Moines) • 1.7 miles
Motown hits blended with holiday classics
Michael W. Smith: Every Christmas Tour (Des Moines) • 1.7 miles
Grammy-winning artist Michael W. Smith's Christmas concert
The Peppermint Trail (Des Moines) • 2.6 miles
Festive holiday trail with local artist showcases and activities.
Des Moines Holiday Arts and Crafts Show (Des Moines) • 2.7 miles
Holiday arts and crafts showcase
Holiday Hullabaloo (Des Moines) • 5.2 miles
Immersive holiday experience with Santa's friends
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