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 […]
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 […]
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.
Support Valley Junction This Cyber Monday! This Cyber Monday you can make a difference by supporting our local businesses. While big online retailers offer tempting deals, shopping small has its own unique benefits that go beyond great prices. Why Shop Local on Cyber Monday? Personalized Service: When you shop Valley Junction, you’re often buying directly […]
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.
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.
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.
AN INTERACTIVE WINTER PUB CRAWL IN HISTORIC VALLEY JUNCTION CITYVIEW brings its now legendary Valley Junction area pub crawl back again! Fire and Ice is a hockey-themed liquor sampling event that will be sure to warm up your winter blues! With your event ticket, you will receive 10 individual drink tickets to sample some […]
Crafts | Make-and-Takes | Samplers See what you can create and learn in Valley Junction. Classes run all day long! HOW DOES THIS WORK? IT’S EASY! Pick a class or two or three from the list Contact the store direct to register for the class (if required) Show up for your class on February 22 […]
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. Gallery Night has grown into a popular community event. It is one of the largest merchant events in Historic Valley Junction and a terrific opportunity to […]
Great items at great prices will be found at our Sale-A-Bration! Many merchants will have discounted and clearance items on sale inside and outside their stores. SEE THE DEALS! Shop at the many participating merchants, eat at one of our top-notch restaurants, and make something at one of our many DIY studios. Make it a […]
Historic Valley Junction Foundation presents our 19th Annual Festival Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from Noon to 10:00 pm. Visitors are invited to enjoy Mexican foods, artwork, live music, dancing, and family activities. Celebrating the Mexican heritage of many railroad workers during the establishment years of Valley Junction, this festival is an […]
