Holiday Promenade – FINAL NIGHT!
December 20 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holiday Promenade
Friday, December 20, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m.
5 – 8 p.m.: Promenade Finale
Celebrate the grand finale of the Holiday Promenade with an unforgettable night of free admission to Brenton Skating Plaza from 6 – 8 p.m. Gather at Gravitate for story time at 6 and 7 p.m., then explore East Village’s best bars and restaurants as you savor the final evening of the holiday celebration. Take in all the last-minute holiday cheer!
- 5 – 8 p.m.: Free Admission to Skate at Brenton Skating Plaza
- 6 and 6:30 p.m.: Musical Grinch story time at Raygun with Storyhouse Bookpub
- 8 p.m.: Holiday Drone Show (viewed by Capitol)
- 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
’85 Bar, Aimee, AllSpice Culinarium, Amour, Ceviche Bar, Cinnaholic, Clyde’s Fine Diner, Fleet Feet Des Moines, Fontenelle Supply Co. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, HoQ Restaurant, INDIE HOUSE, Janes DSM, KIN DSM, Kitchen Collage of Des Moines, Leona Ruby, MARNe, Marv’s, Molly’s Cupcakes, Owen Jewelry Design, Raccoon Forks Trading Company, Sticks Gallery, Storyhouse Bookpub, The New Northwestern Cocktail and Wine Bar, The Scott at East Village, Truman’s KC Pizza Kitchen, Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen
Participating business specials!
| Business Name (*sponsors) |
December 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 * | Open 5-7 pm, free 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! |
| Ceviche Bar * | Open for Promenade! |
| The Dust Collective | Makers pop-up. including ceramicists Sue Cornelison, Golden Hour. |
| EDEN | |
| ephemera | Cocktails & Crafts: TBD |
| Fleet Feet Des Moines * | Open for Promenade! |
| Fontenelle Supply Co. * | Open for Promenade! |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden * | Dome for the Holidays 6-9 PM |
| HoQ Restaurant * | Open for Promenade! |
| INDIE HOUSE * | Join us for refreshments! Raffle Giveaway & Photo Contest concludes and winners will be announced! 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! Locally made keychain pop-up! |
| Jett and Monkey’s Dog Shoppe | Open for Promenade! |
| KIN DSM * | Aura Photos by Kindred Auras // Tarot readings by Arcana // 20% off seasonal goods |
| 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 homemade frosted sugar cookies! 20% OFF all RFTC items! |
| RAYGUN | Miracle on E. 5th Street |
| Salon Revolution | Buy two retail products get one for free. |
| Salon Spa W | |
| 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 * | Musical Grinch storytime in Raygun 5:30-7pm with storytimes at 6 and 6:30; Dainty Knotts Art will be creating a live holiday mural and selling her bookish prints. Gabby Borromeo singing live holiday music in the bookstore. Miracle on E. 5th Street |
| The Scott at East Village * | Thank your for sponsoring Promenade! |
| Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern* | Open for Promenade! |
| Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen* | Hot Cocoa Flights & Pink Hot Cocoa Flights every Friday. |
| Walnut Creek Church | Cookie Decorating: Join us at Walnut Creek Church on Friday, December 20th to decorate Christmas cookies. This is a great event for the whole family. 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 20th |
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.
