Holiday Promenade Deals: Friday, Nov. 24, 2023

This year’s Holiday Promenade will feature all kinds of special offers and deals from Historic East Village businesses, including shops and restaurants, eager to celebrate the season! On Friday, Nov. 24, holiday-themed events include a window judging contest and winter games at 148 E. Locust St. from 5 – 8 p.m. The trolley will run from 5 – 9 p.m., too, so head downtown for all of the festive fun!

In the lobby at Walnut Creek Church, make a free DIY Christmas Ornament while enjoying complimentary hot chocolate and coffee.

Check out the following deals this week!

Food + Drink at the Holiday Promenade

• Peace Tree Brewing Company, 317 E. Court Ave., will serve up their Holiday Beer Release: Barrel-aged Stout of David, an imperial stout aged in The Foundry rye whiskey barrels. Very limited draft available! Black Friday Bundle: Get a FREE $5 gift card when you buy a $20 gift card! Shop Local Special (Friday – Sunday): Save 10% off all beverages and merch when you bring in a receipt from any neighboring East Village store!
• Hot cocoa flights at Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen, 520 E. Grand Ave., are just $9.95.

Retail + Services at the Holiday Promenade

• East Fifth Studio, 315 5th St., will hold an evening of pop-up shops featuring Shop Preservation, Portrait Studio and Sara Johansen Photography. Browse a variety of items perfect for holiday gift giving and get your portrait made by Portrait Studio. First hour of portraits are on us!
• At Indie House Design, 516 E. Grand Ave., check out the LINX X LOU pop-up in-store with Dahl Distributors handing out free holiday cocktails. LINX X LOU will be inside welding permanent jewelry for you and your friends. Walk in or reserve a spot.
• Stop in at KIN DSM, 333 E. Grand Ave. #106, to shop the Terra Cotta pop-up with Kat Nizzi or have an aura portrait taken by Kindred Auras. You can prebook online at kindsm.com/s/appointments.
• Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust St., will have the following specials: Cheese board with spreader for $6.99, Dishcloth set of 4 for $3.50, Hestan Cookware is 20% off through 12/5, Le Creuset Demi Kettle with mugs for just $100 (Reg $130), FinaMill in sage, navy and orange just $30
• Find Flicker permanent bracelets from 5 until 9 p.m. and book your appointment now at Leona Ruby, 400 E. Locust St., #7.
• Porch Light, 526 E. Grand Ave., will serve hot cider and cookies, and when you make a $50 purchase, receive a free plant!
• Don’t miss shopping at Raygun, 505 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 103, where kids will find coloring pages and an in-store elf hunt! Note: Closing at 8 p.m.
• Salon Revolution, 333 E. Grand Ave. #112, will have dancers from the Iowa State Center Nutcracker in full costumes performing and handing out flyers.
• Enjoy free drinks for 21+ and 20% off the entire store at Stoked, 518 E. Grand Ave. Stoked will also welcome Midwest Overland Adventures for a pop-up.
• Pair your book browsing with a pop-up of bespoke jewelry and art from local makers, Dani Awesome and Cat Rocketship at Storyhouse Bookpub, 505 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 102. You can also meet local Des Moines-loving authors, Megan Bannister and Erin Huiatt, and receive a signed copy of “Secret Iowa” and “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die.”
• The Velvet Coat, 219 E. Grand Ave., will have new markdowns 40% off and previous markdowns now 50% - 70% off.

The Holiday Promenade is an opportunity to support local businesses in the Historic East Village in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). Learn more about this annual event here.

The holiday season is the perfect time to shop local in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Support local businesses, creators and makers across the region. You can find ideas on where to shop using the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s #DSMlocal Guides and other regional business directories listed here.

Downtown Des Moines (DSM) is a growing, vibrant community that offers the energy, sophistication, housing and attractions of a burgeoning city with a brilliant future. It’s also easy to visit with plentiful and affordable street and ramp parking options. Find event information and follow @downtownDSMUSA on Facebook and Instagram for other news, tips and events happening downtown.