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Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines Holiday Market 2026

Official name: Des Moines Holiday Boutique

Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026

DatesFriday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026
Days ClosedNone listed: open every day of its run
Hours
  • Friday: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
WhereEMC Expo Center at the Iowa Events Center, downtown Des Moines
730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Directions
AdmissionTicket needed. Adults 13+ $14 at the door or $12 plus $1 fee online in advance (to Nov 5); children 12 and under free; educators free on Sunday with ID (2026)
OrganizerDes Moines Holiday Boutique. Official website
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Des Moines Holiday Market: Quick Answers

When does Des Moines Holiday Market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, November 6, 2026.

When does Des Moines Holiday Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, November 8, 2026.

What are Des Moines Holiday Market's hours?

Friday 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

Is Des Moines Holiday Market open every day?

Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Nov 6 and Nov 8.

Where is Des Moines Holiday Market?

EMC Expo Center at the Iowa Events Center, downtown Des Moines, in Des Moines, Iowa. The address is 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309.

Is Des Moines Holiday Market free, or do you need a ticket?

You need a ticket. Adults 13+ $14 at the door or $12 plus $1 fee online in advance (to Nov 5); children 12 and under free; educators free on Sunday with ID (2026).

About Des Moines Holiday Market

An early-November indoor holiday shopping show at the EMC Expo Center in downtown Des Moines, with about 200 vendors and a holiday entertainment stage.

Where Is Des Moines Holiday Market?

EMC Expo Center at the Iowa Events Center, downtown Des Moines, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309. The other dots are nearby markets.

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