Holiday Promenade

Friday, December 6, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m.

5 – 8 p.m.: Scavenger Hunt (Starting at Leona Ruby!)

Get ready for an evening of adventure with a fun-filled Scavenger Hunt on the third night of the Holiday Promenade! Search for elves on shelves (or other interesting spaces) throughout East Village shops and win festive prizes. While on the hunt, watch for Hide and Seek Ornaments by local artists hidden outside – finders keepers!

• The trolley will run from 5 – 9 p.m. each Friday of Holiday Promenade.

Please note, all activities are weather dependent, and the schedule is subject to change. 

Stay tuned for more announcements about surprise and delight moments you don’t want to miss by following:

@downtownDSMUSA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

@eastvillagedsm on Instagram

Many thanks to all our SPONSORS!

Iowa State Bank   BH Companies™   Midamerican Energy Foundation   Marv’s   MetroNet   Prairie Meadows

Retail Sponsors

AC Hotel | AllSpice Culinarium | Amour | Embassy Suites | Fontenelle Supply Co. | Kitchen Collage of Des Moines | Owen Jewelry Design | Staybridge Suites | The Scott | Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen

’85 Bar | Aimee | Ceviche Bar | Cinnaholic | Clyde’s Fine Diner | Fleet Feet Des Moines | Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | HoQ Restaurant | INDIE HOUSE | Janes DSM | KIN DSM | Leona Ruby | MARNe | Molly’s Cupcakes | Raccoon Forks Trading Company | Sticks Gallery | Storyhouse Bookpub | The New Northwestern Cocktail and Wine Bar | Truman’s KC Pizza Kitchen

Participating business specials!

Business Name (*sponsors)	November 22 Promenade Promotion
’85 Bar *	Open for Promenade!
Aimee *	Gift with purchases over $100! Enjoy wine/champagne and custom gift wrapping.
AllSpice Culinarium *	Open until 9 p.m.  Samples!
Amour *	Wish lists/shopping coupon.
The Continental	Happy hour 5pm-8pm. Flat Bread Special all day Fridays.
Daisy Chain Coffee	Miracle on E. 5th Street
Ceviche Bar *	Open for Promenade!
Cinnaholic *	Open for Promenade!
Clyde’s Fine Diner *	Open for Promenade!
The Dust Collective	Vintage pop-ups. @totaleyewearia @onejiveassturkey
EDEN
ephemera	Cocktails & Crafts: Spin-Art Origami Ornaments w/ Emily Shearer.
Fleet Feet Des Moines *	Sign up for the December 14th SANTA RUN!
Fontenelle Supply Co. *	Open for Promenade!
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden *	Dome for the Holidays 6-9 PM Botanical Artisan Guild is providing ornaments for the Hide & Seek!
HoQ Restaurant *	Open for Promenade!
INDIE HOUSE *	Join us for refreshments! Raffle Giveaway & Photo Contest continues!  See website for full info.
Iowa Taproom	Ken’s – a not so secret speakeasy will roll out their winter cocktail menu this weekend. Stop by Iowa Taproom to participate in the Scavenger Hunt and enjoy some delicious food and cold beer.
Janes DSM *	Little Hands Dough Co. Pop-up!
Jett and Monkey’s Dog Shoppe	Open for Promenade!
KIN DSM *	Aura photos with Kindred Auras 5-8
Kitchen Collage *	Open for Promenade!
Leona Ruby *	Open for Promenade! SCAVENGER HUNT starts here!!
MARNe *	Open for Promenade!
Marv’s *	Open for Promenade!
Molly’s Cupcakes *	Open for Promenade!
The New Northwestern *	Open for Promenade!
Nightingale Cocktail	Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular!
Owen Jewelry & Design *	Open for Promenade!
Raccoon Forks Trading Company *	Hot seasonal beverage from Plain Talk Books, coffee, and dipped butter cookies. 20% OFF all RFTC tagged items!
RAYGUN	Miracle on E. 5th Street continues, full entertainment schedule incoming. Opals and Onyx pop up, Krampus’ Workshop!
Salon Revolution	Buy two retail products get one for free.
Sticks Gallery *	Stop in to shop for the holidays while sipping on a some wine! Enter our weekly giveaway – plus a chance to win a holiday edition lazy susan at the end of holiday Promenades!
Stoked	20% off all full priced items between 5-8pm.
Storyhouse Bookpub *	Local artist Cat Rocketship will be selling art in the bookstore. Miracle on E. 5th Street
Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern*	Open for Promenade!
Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen*	Hot Cocoa Flights & Pink Hot Cocoa Flights every Friday.
Walnut Creek Church	DIY Christmas Ornaments:  All materials will be provided along with festive coloring sheets, hot chocolate, coffee and yummy treats. **Free parking is available for the promenade in the Walnut Creek Church lot on December 6th.

About Holiday Promenade

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Historic East Village Neighborhood Association will spread holiday cheer throughout Downtown Des Moines (DSM) during the Holiday Promenade 2024. The 23rd annual Holiday Promenade will begin on Friday, Nov. 22 and continue each Friday through Dec. 20.

The Holiday Promenade is an exciting, free celebration full of activities, entertainment, shopping and family-friendly fun. A number of activities will be scheduled throughout the five Fridays, including the inaugural tree lighting at Brenton Skating Plaza. During the Holiday Promenade dates, Historic East Village retailers, restaurants and attractions are encouraged to remain open until 8 p.m.