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.

Cyber Monday

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

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 […]

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.

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.

Jingle in the Junction

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

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.

Fire and Ice Winter Pub Crawl

Historic Valley Junction Foundation Office 137 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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 […]

DIY in the Junction

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

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 […]

Gallery Night

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 […]

Spring Sale-A-Bration

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

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 […]

Cinco de Mayo Festival

100-200 Blocks of 5th St 100-200 Blocks of 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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 […]

Yoga in the Park

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

Presented by Lindsay Bordwell of Yoga in the Park offers a unique blend of tranquility and community, set against the backdrop of Historic Valley Junction. Led by local yoga 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 […]

Valley Junction Arts Festival

100-200 Blocks of 5th St 100-200 Blocks of 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Join us for the Historic Valley Junction Arts Festival! The Valley Junction Art Committee has redefined Art in Valley Junction. Its primary focus is the juried exhibition of fine arts and crafts, giving the public the opportunity to meet, interact with and purchase original work by artists. Over 50 artists from Iowa and beyond will […]

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