Des Moines Holiday Markets + Local Shopping It is the time of year for all the holiday shopping. Holiday markets, Christmas markets, and craft shows are a great way to...
Updated November 2026 by Erin Huiatt, Des Moines Parent Quick answer: Miracle on 86th Street is a FREE holiday light display at Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park in Urbandale, next...
Updated November 2026 by Erin Huiatt, Des Moines Parent Quick answer: Christkindlmarket Des Moines is a free, German-style Christmas market at Principal Park in downtown Des Moines. In 2026 it...
Updated November 2026 by Erin Huiatt, Des Moines Parent Quick answer: Winter Wonderscape is Reiman Gardens' walk-through holiday light show in Ames, about 35 minutes north of Des Moines. In...
Updated November 2026 Quick answer: Central Iowa's 2026 holiday parades start in November run through Dec. 6 in Bondurant. Big nights include the Winterset Festival of Lights and Perry's Lighted...