Christmas Markets Near Des Moines 2026
6 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Des Moines, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
Open this weekend: Des Moines Holiday Market (under a mile from downtown).
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2026 Dates, Closest to Des Moines First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Holiday Farmers Market Des Moines, IA · under a mile from downtown | Nov 20 to 22, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Des Moines Holiday Market Des Moines, IA · under a mile from downtown | Nov 6 to 8, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Des Moines Christmas Market Des Moines, IA · under a mile from downtown | Dec 3 to 13, 2026 | Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Local Holiday Makers Market at Valley Community Center West Des Moines, IA · 8 miles west | Dec 5, 2026 | One day only | Not published |
| Winterset Holiday Market Winterset, IA · 27 miles southwest | Dec 11 to 12, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Pella Christmas Market Pella, IA · 39 miles east | Dec 3 to 5, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Des Moines; the drive is longer.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Des Moines affiliate
Christmas Markets Near Des Moines: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Des Moines?
Des Moines Holiday Farmers Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Nov 20 to 22, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Des Moines?
By how often people search for it, Des Moines Christmas Market (under a mile from downtown), then Pella Christmas Market (39 miles east).
When do Christmas markets near Des Moines open in 2026?
Des Moines Holiday Market opens first, on Friday, November 6, 2026. Des Moines Christmas Market is the last to close, on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Des Moines charge admission?
Des Moines Holiday Market charges for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
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