Holiday Markets in DSM Where You Can Shop Local for Christmas

Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays!! It’s time to brush off those wish lists and hit the stores. Christmas shopping is about more than clicking add to cart. It’s about discovering the perfect Christmas gift for a teacher or parent at an open house, holiday market or Christmas crafts sale. And there is so much handcrafted joy to discover in Greater Des Moines (DSM)!

Check out this guide to shopping locally for Christmas and find the best holiday shopping events of the season.

Shop Local for Christmas in Greater Des Moines

Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

Dates: Friday, Nov. 8 – Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
Location: Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 2926 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines
Find charming hand-crafted and artisan-made goods at this classic Des Moines holiday market. Story time and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be between 9 and 11:30 a.m. 
holytrinitydm.org

Junk Jubilee Jingles

Dates: Friday, Nov. 8 – Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds at 3000 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines
For flea market fun and one-of-a-kind finds, head to the Junk Jubilee at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
junkjubilee.com

Champagne & Mistletoe

Date: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
Location: Uptown Ankeny in Ankeny
Uptown Ankeny businesses are staying open later on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, so you can shop, enjoy some holiday sips and take a carriage ride through the newly lit Winter Wonderlights displays from 5 – 7 p.m.
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Third Annual Shop Small Local Market

Date: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
Location: Newton Main Street at 403 W. 4th St. in Newton
Shop homemade products from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Legacy Plaza.
newtoniowamainstreet.com

Holiday Boutique

Dates: Friday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
Location: Iowa Events Center at 730 Third St. in Downtown Des Moines (DSM)
Browse through more than 200 vendors to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list during the 7th annual show.
desmoinesholidayboutique.com

Downtown Winter Farmers' Market

Dates: Friday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
Location: Iowa Events Center at 730 Third St. in Downtown DSM
Stock up on local produce, holiday gifts, baked goods and more at this indoor farmers' market.
DSMpartnership.com

Historic East Village Holiday Promenade (Five Fridays: Nov. 17 – Dec. 15)

Dates: Fridays, Nov. 22 – Dec. 20, 2024
Location: Historic East Village in Downtown DSM
Starting on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 visit the Historic East Village every Friday through Dec. 20 for holiday activities and shopping. The inaugural tree lighting ceremony will be held on Nov. 22 at Brenton Skating Plaza.
DSMpartnership.com

Holiday Sip & Show

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024
Location: Middlebrook Mercantile at 4125 Cumming Ave. in Cumming
Head to Middlebrook Mercantile on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, for home, beauty and apparel gifts.
middlebrookmercantile.com

Fall Maker’s Market

Date: Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024
Location: Jester Park Nature Center at 12130 NW 128th St. in Granger; Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center at 12130 NW 128th St. in Granger; Jester Park Lodge at 11121 NW Jester Park Dr. in Granger
From 11 a.m.– 4 p.m., shop more than 60 local makers and artisans at this free event.
jesterparknaturecenter.com

Christkindlemarket DSM 

Dates: Thursday, Dec. 5 – Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
Location: Principal Park at 1 Line Dr. in Downtown DSM
This event is a German-inspired Christmas market whose goal is to educate and entertain the community by exposing them to European-style foods, products and activities. 
christkindlmarketdsm.com

Kerstmarkt: Pella's Dutch Christmas Market

Dates: Thursday, Dec. 5 – Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Location: Molengracht Plaza at 700 Main St. in Pella
Stroll along the Molengracht in Pella enjoying a warm beverage. Along this European style canal, you will find many holiday and Dutch-themed items available from local artisans.
visitpella.com

STARS Cookie Walk & Vendor Fair 

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 210 S. Wesley St. in Indianola
Holiday treats and local gifts are available for purchase at the Cookie Walk & Vendor Fair from 8 – 11 a.m.
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Local Holiday Makers Market

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Location: Valley Community Center at 4444 Fuller Road in West Des Moines
Stop by the café for a snack and a warm mug of coffee or tea and shop for meaningful handmade gifts from local makers.
valleycommunity.center/makersmarket

Dazzling in The District 

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Location: The District at Prairie Trail at SW District Dr. in Ankeny
Visit local shops and restaurants with lots of holiday specials, experience holiday lights and watch festive performances during Dazzling in the District.
thedistrictpt.com

Clive's Holiday Market

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Location: Horizon Events Center at 2100 NW 100th St. in Clive
There will be 150 spaces filled with home businesses during this holiday craft, vendor and boutique shopping experience. 
horizoneventscenter.com

Winter Solstice Market

Date: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 
Location: Livery Building at 116 S. 1st Ave. in Winterset
Handcrafted items await at this two-day indoor shopping market. Visit 26 vendors in Winterset’s newly restored Winterset Livery building.
exploremadisoncounty.com

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. Don’t miss the Holiday Promenade each year, when you can skate at Brenton Skating Plaza, shop local businesses, see Santa and attend a downtown tree lighting!