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Indianola Holiday Guide

Indianola Holidays

November 19, 2024

Greater Des Moines Partnership

Celebrate the Holidays in Indianola

Indianola brings a warm, festive spirit to the holiday season with charming local events, unique shopping spots and beautifully decorated streets.

  • What To Do: Indianola Downtown Mainstreet is gearing up for Home for the Holidays 2024 on Saturday, Nov. 23! This year’s celebration features a Santa visit, Christmas and Disney character meet-and-greets, a holiday train, festive vendors, carolers, photo ops and a lighted parade! Also taking place on the same day, join the Holiday Happenings event for a photos with Santa and shop for live greenery, wreaths and holiday goods. Then, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, don’t miss the Candy Cane Hike at Middleswart Lodge, where families can hunt for hidden candy canes along the trails, enjoy hot chocolate and browse the Fall Nature Market craft fair afterward!
  • Where to Shop: Get your holiday shopping done locally at Indianola’s charming boutiques and markets. Stop by The Barn at Daydream Abode for curated Christmas decor, seasonal florals, cozy apparel and unique Iowa-made gifts. Shop at The Barn on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, and again on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Other must-visit spots to shop local in Indianola include Pamela’s Place, Roots of Indianola, Lula Belle Designs, Adorn Gift & Home, Pageturners Bookstore and The Little Shed on Salem for holiday decor, thoughtful gifts and seasonal treasures. Check out the full list of Indianola Chamber businesses for other local shopping destinations.
  • Special Holiday Moments: Enjoy a festive night out at the Holiday Trivia Night hosted by Indianola Young Professionals on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Skyview Vineyard. Test your knowledge with trivia from Owen of Driving Cap Trivia, enjoy BBQ from Bevo’que Texas and sip on wine from Skyview. Proceeds benefit the Kiya Koda Humane Society, with a wishlist donation collection on-site. On Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, visit the STARS Cookie Walk and Vendor Fair for unique gifts, beautifully decorated cookies, warm cider, coffee and giant cinnamon rolls at the holiday cafe. Snap a festive photo with St. Nicholas and enjoy free admission!

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Celebrate Throughout Greater Des Moines

Now is the time to shop, celebrate and support local. Check out all things DSM Local for the holidays and seize the season in places near Indianola, like Norwalk and Carlisle.

Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

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