Holiday Promenade

Friday, December 13, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m.

5 – 8 p.m.: Santa’s Workshop

Bring the family for a night of wonder at Santa’s Workshop! Enjoy crafts and a model train display at The Heritage Center from 5 – 8 p.m., while Mrs. Claus reads stories at Daisy Chain and Santa greets children at Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen from 6 – 8 p.m. Music from Betrunken Messing will add to the festive atmosphere.

• 5 – 8 p.m.: Crafts and Model Train at the Heritage Center
• 5 – 8 p.m.: Music – Betrunken Messing (Alcove near Salon Spa W)
• 6 and 6:30 p.m.: Musical story time with Mrs. Claus at Raygun with Storyhouse Bookpub
• 6 – 8 p.m.: Santa at Vibrant Coffee + Kitchen

• 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. 

Download the Holiday Promenade Map HERE!

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 *	Enjoy wine/champagne and custom gift wrapping.
AllSpice Culinarium *	Open until 9 p.m.  Samples!
Amour *	Wish lists, shopping coupon, and gift wrapping!
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	Drinks. + vintage kids clothing pop-up.
EDEN
ephemera	Cocktails & Crafts: Pulpy Paper Gift Tags w/ Minderson.
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, AND Botanical Trivia from 5:30-8 pm.
HoQ Restaurant *	Open for Promenade!
INDIE HOUSE *	Join us for refreshments! Raffle Giveaway & Photo Contest continues!  See website for full info.
Iowa Taproom	Iowa Taproom will be open for a full service food and drinks until 10 pm, Ken’s – a not so secret speakeasy will also feature their winter menu all evening.
Janes DSM *	Open for promenade with refreshments!
Jett and Monkey’s Dog Shoppe	Open for Promenade!
KIN DSM *	Aura photos by Kindred Auras // readings by Kristen McCallister 5-8
Kitchen Collage *	Open for Promenade!
Leona Ruby *	Open for Promenade!
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 old fashioned spritz cookies. 20% OFF all RFTC items!
RAYGUN	Miracle on E. 5th Street continues.
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 *	Storyhouse will host a musical Mrs. Claus Storytime in Raygun, 5:30-7pm with storytimes at 6 and 6:30; Local poet William Bortz will be on his typewriter in the bookstore to write you a poem on the spot. 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.

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.