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About Christkindlmarket Des Moines
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“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
Romans 3:23
None of us can earn our way to God by being good enough. We all need mercy.
Holiday market
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
December 3, 2026 to December 13, 2026, Dec 3-6 and Dec 10-13; Thursdays 5 PM to 9 PM, Fridays and Saturdays 11 AM to 9 PM, Sundays 11 AM to 5 PMNext: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA
Organized by Iowa European Cultural Connection
About Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Free German-style Christmas market with regional vendors in wooden stalls, handmade old-world goods, polka and choir performances, children's activities and mulled wine.
Details checked October 2026. Dates and times can change, so check the organizer’s website before you go.
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