Des Moines Area Holiday Market and Craft Show Guide

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des moines area holiday marketsThe clock is ticking on the number of shopping days between now and Christmas. This year, get a jump start on your holiday shopping at local holiday craft shows and gift markets. It’s a great way to support local businesses, crafters, and artisans as well as find truly unique gifts for everyone on your list.

Be sure to check out our November Guide for other family-friendly events and activities going on around Des Moines!

Send us an email if we missed anything, and we will add it to the list!

Here is a guide to Des Moines area holiday markets, craft shows, and markets featuring local and handmade Christmas gifts.

Beaverdale Holiday Boutique | Holy Trinity Catholic School
November 11, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
November 12, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission: $4 for adults. Kids 10 and under are free.

Champagne & Misteltoe | Uptown Ankeny
November 11, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Details: Carriage rides, carolers, and holiday photo booth

Junk Jubilee | Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds
November 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $7

Happy Hollowdays | Reed’s Hollow Restaurant and Bar, Beaverdale
November 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Local artist and maker’s fair
Admission: Free

Garlands of Gifts | New Hope United Methodist Church, Des Moines
November 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gift and craft fair
Admission: Free

The Gateway Church Advent Shop | Central Campus, Des Moines
November 13, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Historic East Village Holiday Promenade
November 18, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Winter Farmers Market | Capital Square and Kaleidoscope at the Hub
November 18 & 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Small Biz Saturday Holiday Extravaganza | Lefty’s Live Music, Des Moines
November 19, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free

Market Day Black Friday Sale | Capitol Square Atrium
November 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free

Itty Bitty Art Market | Red Thread Gallery & Art Space, Des Moines
November 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Free

Cowles School Craft & Art Market | Cowles Montessori School, Windsor Heights
December 2, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free

ChristKindl Market | Cowles Commons, Des Moines
December 2, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
December 3, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
December 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free

St Theresa Church Ladies Annual STARS Bazaar! | St. Theresa Catholic Church, Des Moines
December 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: Breakfast with Santa (reservation required) as well as vendors, cookie walk, raffle, and lunch.
Admission: free

Uplift Holiday Sip ‘n’ Shop | Uplift Fitness Studio, Grimes
December 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free

Ankeny Artisans Bazzar | Ramada Inn, Ankeny
December 4 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free

Holidays in Johnston | Johnston Public Library
December 5, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Details: Crafts, cookie decorating, a gingerbread house contest, entertainment, food, and fun. Santa will even make a special appearance on a Johnston fire truck! No registration is necessary.
Admission: Free

Des Moines Holiday Expo | Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center
December 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details: Shopping, pictures with Santa, holiday decor, crafts, treats, $1,000 in free prizes, raffles, and more.
Admission: $1

Downtown Winter Farmers Market | Capital Square and Kaleidoscope at the Hub
December 16 & 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Winter Craft Show | Iowa State Fairgrounds, Elwell Family Food Center
December 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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