Des Moines Holiday Boutique 2026

The Des Moines Holiday Boutique is a three-day holiday shopping show at the EMC Expo Center in Des Moines, produced by Marketplace Events. Hundreds of vendors and local artisans sell holiday gifts and décor, with Santa, a holiday entertainment stage and an Iowa wine village.

Des Moines Holiday Boutique 2026

The Des Moines Holiday Boutique runs November 6–8, 2026 at the EMC Expo Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines.

What it is

A holiday marketplace produced by Marketplace Events, with hundreds of vendors selling holiday gifts, décor, gourmet food and handmade goods from local artisans.

Hours and visiting

• Friday, November 6: 10 a.m.–9 p.m., with Girls Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. (live DJ and specialty drinks).
• Saturday, November 7: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Sunday, November 8: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday is Teacher Day: educators and school staff get in free with ID (one ticket per ID).
• Children 12 and under get in free.

On the floor

Hallmark actor Tyler Hynes appears on the Holiday Entertainment Stage on Friday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m.; regular admission covers it. Santa is in from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. all three days. Local wineries sample and sell bottles at the Iowa Wine Village, a Kids Market runs on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and DMARC runs a package check for free-will donations to its food pantry network.