2026 holiday season
4 holiday markets, Christmas bazaars, and craft shows in Des Moines from Nov 6, 2026 through Christmas Eve.
The first Des Moines holiday fair is Holiday Boutique on Nov 6, 2026, and the last is Christkindlmarket Des Moines on Dec 3, 2026. 3 are in November, and 1 in December. Venues this year include 730 3rd St, Principal Park.
Des Moines accounts for 4 of the 11 holiday fairs listed in Iowa. See the Iowa holiday craft fair list for shows within driving distance, or every Des Moines craft fair for events outside the holiday window.
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Des Moines has 4 holiday craft fairs listed between Nov 6, 2026 and Dec 3, 2026: Holiday Boutique (Nov 6, 2026); Kids Markets at Des Moines Holiday Boutique (Nov 8, 2026); Iowa's Largest Arts & Crafts Show (Nov 13, 2026); Christkindlmarket Des Moines (Dec 3, 2026).
This season's Des Moines holiday fairs are at 730 3rd St, Principal Park. Each listing has the address and hours.
Most holiday shows close vendor applications one to three months out, so apply early. Open a listing for its application link, and see the Iowa holiday page for shows in nearby towns.