Holiday Promenade Deals: Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
At this year’s Holiday Promenade, Historic East Village businesses, including shops and restaurants, are eager to celebrate the season with special offers and deals! On Friday, Dec. 8, holiday-themed events include music from the Roosevelt Marching Band, an Elf on a Shelf Scavenger Hunt from 5 – 8 p.m., a Grinch Storytime at Storyhouse Bookpub at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., caroling with the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus from 6 – 8 p.m. and Dome after Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden from 6 – 10 p.m. The trolley will run from 5 – 9 p.m., too, so you won’t want to miss out on this weekend's festive fun!
Check out the following deals this week!
Food + Drink at the Holiday Promenade
Retail + Services at the Holiday Promenade
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At Indie House Design, 516 E. Grand Ave., check out the Preservation pop-up featuring a curated collection. Shop sustainably made clothing and accessories inside Indie House this night only.
- There are sales on all kinds of items at Jett and Monkey's Dog Shoppe, 219 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 109.
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Stop in at KIN DSM, 333 E. Grand Ave. #106, for tarot readings by Mia Buch upstairs or have an aura portrait taken by Kindred Auras from 5 – 9 p.m. You can prebook online at kindsm.com/s/appointments.
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Create the perfect gift with Flicker permanent bracelets from 5 – 9 p.m. at Leona Ruby, 400 E. Locust St., #7. No appointment needed and walk-ins welcome!
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Porch Light, 526 E. Grand Ave., will serve hot cider and cookies, and when you make a $50 purchase, receive a free plant!
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Don’t miss shopping at Raygun, 505 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 103, where kids will find coloring pages and an in-store elf hunt! Note: Closing at 8 p.m.
- Stroll around Sticks Gallery for holiday decorating and gift shopping while sipping on some wine.
- Enjoy free drinks for 21+ and 10% off the entire store at Stoked, 518 E. Grand Ave.
- Browse handmade bookish wooden ornaments from local artist and Storyhouse muralist Betty Walker at Storyhouse Bookpub, 505 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 102. You can also grab a seasonal coffee mocktail from happy Home Coffee Makers (brewers of Storyhouse's 'Coffee for Bookworms' blend) and meet the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who during Storytimes at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- At Velvet Coat, enjoy 20% off full price denim in-store only!
The Holiday Promenade is an opportunity to support local businesses in the Historic East Village in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). Learn more about this annual event here.
The holiday season is the perfect time to shop local in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Support local businesses, creators and makers across the region. You can find ideas on where to shop using the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s #DSMlocal Guides and other regional business directories listed here.
Downtown Des Moines (DSM) is a growing, vibrant community that offers the energy, sophistication, housing and attractions of a burgeoning city with a brilliant future. It’s also easy to visit with plentiful and affordable street and ramp parking options. Find event information and follow @downtownDSMUSA on Facebook and Instagram for other news, tips and events happening downtown.
Downtown DSM, Inc. Team
Downtown Des Moines (DSM) is a growing, vibrant community that offers the energy, sophistication, housing and attractions of a burgeoning city with a brilliant future. It's also easy to visit with plentiful and affordable street and ramp parking options.