Farmers Market | Music in the Junction w/ The Punching Pandas

Valley Junction Farmers Market 4:00pm-8:00pm 100-300 Blocks of 5th Street The Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 80 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in the 100 - 300 blocks of 5th Street from 4:00 – 8:00 pm […]

Gallery Night

100-500 Blocks of 5th St 100-500 Blocks of 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Valley Junction’s galleries come together to showcase new artwork by regional, national, and international artists during our bi-annual Gallery Night. This event is free and open to the public.

Sip and Shop

100-300 Block of 5th St 5th St. & Railroad Park, Des Moines, IA, United States

Sip, Shop, and Socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junction for three Thursdays in 2024. Participating stores will have beverages for you to sip on while you shop, and individual stores will individually be having sales, donating to charity, and/or hosting mini events.

Yoga in the Park

Railroad Park Stage 425 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, IA, United States

Yoga in the Park offers a unique blend of tranquility and community, set against the backdrop of Historic Valley Junction. Led by local Yoga + Co instructor, Lindsay Bordwell, each session is designed to harmonize your energy and enhance your practice, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi. Share this journey with like-minded individuals, […]

Sip and Shop

100-300 Block of 5th St 5th St. & Railroad Park, Des Moines, IA, United States

Sip, Shop, and Socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junction for three Thursdays in 2024. Participating stores will have beverages for you to sip on while you shop, and individual stores will individually be having sales, donating to charity, and/or hosting mini events

Pumpkin Walk

100-300 Block of 5th St 5th St. & Railroad Park, Des Moines, IA, United States

Pumpkin Walk in Valley Junction is a delightful Halloween celebration held in the heart of Historic Valley Junction. This family-friendly event features activities that caters to all ages.

Sip and Shop

100-300 Block of 5th St 5th St. & Railroad Park, Des Moines, IA, United States

Sip, Shop, and Socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junction for three Thursdays in 2024. Participating stores will have beverages for you to sip on while you shop, and individual stores will individually be having sales, donating to charity, and/or hosting mini events

Sip and Shop

Sip, Shop, and Socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junction for three Thursdays in 2024. Participating stores will have beverages for you to sip on while you shop, and individual stores will individually be having sales, donating to charity, and/or hosting mini events

Jingle in the Junction

5th Street & Railroad Park 401 Railroad Pl, West Des Moines, IA

The holiday season is in Valley Junction as many businesses extend their hours on Thursday nights to give you more time to find the perfect holiday gift, enjoy dinner, and enjoy three blocks of free entertainment on 5th Street under the glow of over 100,000 holiday lights.

Plaid Friday

Valley Junction Main Street District Valley Junction Main Street District, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Celebrate the diversity and creativity of local and independent businesses. It’s a fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday” consumer frenzy. Also, it’s a way to show your support for our local economy by keeping your dollars in West Des Moines. So, plan to wear PLAID the day after Thanksgiving, and […]

Running of the Reindeer

100-300 Block of 5th St 5th St. & Railroad Park, Des Moines, IA, United States

Dress up in your best holiday costume and kick off Small Business Saturday with a 3-block fun run in Historic Valley Junction! Run, walk, crawl, we don't care! Only one prize is given for speed, the other two are given for creativity. Bring the whole family! There is no entry fee for this race and […]

Small Business Saturday

Shop small for the holidays and enjoy the best of what West Des Moines has to offer! All the shops and restaurants will be open, many with extended hours, to make sure you can support local while shopping for the holidays this season. Shop. Dine. Celebrate. LOCAL.

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