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What's happening at the downtown winter farmers' market

Get ready to embrace the season at the Downtown Winter Farmers' Market, presented by Prairie Meadows! From cozy treats and handmade gifts to fresh produce and holiday cheer, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to create your own festive porch planter in our hands-on class or stop by the activity corner for family fun. Plus, support local small businesses from the Spark DSM Incubator program as they showcase their unique offerings. 

Spark DSM Business Incubator

The vendor lineup this season will feature 10 vendors from the Spark DSM Business Incubator who will offer their unique products to attendees.

  • 24K Juice
  • Chit Chaat N Chai
  • Elena's Desserts
  • Exhale by Amanda
  • Mama Africa
  • Karley's Collection *Saturday and Sunday only
  • Psycho Sweets *Friday and Saturday only
  • Sweet Doe Company
  • Zacatecas Western Wear
  • Zimma & Zekes

Holiday Porch Planter Make-and-Take Event

New this year, The Partnership will host Holiday Porch Planter Make-and-Take events on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Winter Market. Downtown Farmers' Market vendor Quilted Gardens Nursery & Landscaping will teach participants how to create a Holiday Porch Planter. Classes cost $50 per person and include all of the necessary items. Register below.

Meals From The Market

Meals From The Market, sponsored by John Deere, is an effort in collaboration with The Market and Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC). There will be a booth onsite collecting food donations that will go directly to the DMARC Food Pantry Network.

Friday, Nov. 21

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Coloring Sheets and Yard Games | Activity Zone

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Winter Market Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, Nov. 22

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Coloring Sheets and Yard Games | Activity Zone

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Winter Market Scavenger Hunt

9 – 10:30 a.m.: Denise Forney (Interactive Music Experience) | Stage Area

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Professor Von Air (Balloon Twister) | Activity Zone

11 a.m. - Noon: Jonathan May Magic Show | Stage Area

11 a.m.: Holiday Porch Planter Class | Activity Zone

1 p.m.: Holiday Porch Planter Class | Activity Zone

2 - 4 p.m.: Don Brown | Stage Area

Sunday, Nov. 23

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Coloring Sheets and Yard Games | Activity Zone

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Winter Market Scavenger Hunt

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Professor Von Air (Balloon Twister) | Activity Zone