Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 from 11:00am to 9:00pm
Culture
Learn about European culture through this 700 year old holiday tradition
Food
Enjoy bratwurst, candied nuts and authentic German foods.
Kid (and Pet) - Friendly
Visit the KinderKorner where your kids can hear stories, sing songs, and participate in other cultural activities.
Shopping
Select from old-world, artisinal, hand-crafted products representing various European cultures
Gluhwein
Christmas markets aren't the same without warm, mulled-wine enjoyed out of a commemorative, keepsake mug!
Schedule:
10:30 – 11:30am Breakfast with St. Nick
11am Festival opens
11:30am – 1:30pm Yuletide Hall: Metro Brass Quintet
2 – 4pm St. Nick and the Christkind visit CDM
2 – 2:30pm Yuletide Hall: Heartland Youth Choir
3 – 4pm Yuletide Hall: Des Moines Festival Brass
4 – 4:30pm Yuletide Hall: Wagner Summer Theater Youth Vocal Group
5 – 5:30pm Yuletide Hall: Greater Des Moines Flute Choir
5:30 – 6:30pm Strolling Performer: Top Hat Carolers
6 – 9pm Yuletide Hall: The Schnitzel Brothers Bier Band
9pm Festival closes
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