2024 Des Moines Holiday Fun Guide
If you’re looking for holiday fun in Des Moines, look no further than our Holiday Fun Guide! This list features everything from Santa sightings and light displays to festive holiday events.
You can also visit our Events Calendar or sign up to receive our Weekend Fun Guide to learn about even more holiday events and activities in Des Moines.
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always verify dates, times, locations, and other information as circumstances may change.
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