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SUMMARY:Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to calendar \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \n\nGallery 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 rediscover this eclectic shopping district. The galleries of Historic Valley Junction offer original artwork\, custom jewelry\, ceramics\, glass\, furniture\, folk art\, and fine art reproductions\, as well as many other one-of-a-kind objects. Gallery Night supports many locally owned businesses and showcases the community of Historic Valley Junction. \n\n\nIn addition to the galleries\, many other Valley Junction shops and restaurants will be open for business. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MAP \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Galleries\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				OLSON-LARSEN GALLERIES | 542 5th\nJoin us for the opening reception of Human Experience\, a group exhibition featuring six Midwestern artists whose works express different facets of being human. While some of the artists use their own body as a stand-in for broader metaphors\, you’ll see others tap into the tradition of art historical tableau paintings contrasted with nostalgic + contemporary scenes of everyday life. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				KUNZLER STUDIOS | 324 5th\nKunzler Studios is a family-owned pottery studio and gallery. Our studio is home to more than 45 ceramists from the Des Moines area\, who’s their work can be purchased in our gallery. In addition\, we offer ceramic and painting classes. For Gallery Night\, we’re excited to feature paintings from local artist Mindy Meinders\, alongside the incredible work of our ceramic artists. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				MIX CREATIVE COMMUNITY | 415 5th\nThe Art of Trying Show – A community art exhibition about risk\, experimentation\, and courageous creativity. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				KAVANAUGH ART GALLERY | 228 5th\nKavanaugh Art Gallery has been part of Historic Valley Junction for nearly 40 years\, offering a welcoming space filled with fine art originals\, reproductions\, and sculptures across a wide range of genres and styles. Our collection includes work by local Iowa artists as well as nationally recognized creators\, giving visitors a chance to explore something new every time they step inside. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2AU LIMITED | 200 5th\n2AU features one-of-a-kind fine jewelry designed and made in our in-house studio. We offer unique custom design services and work with colored gemstones\, diamonds\, pearls\, agates\, and more\, creating a stunning personalized piece of jewelry for our clients. We also carry a unique selection of objects for home and body from artists of various origins. This Gallery Night we will be featuring new work by studio artists Ann Au\, Sena Shebaro and Emily Manker. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A OKAY ANTIQUES/ATOMIC BLOND MID CENTURY MODERN GALLERY LOFT | 124 5th\nSpecializing in estate sales and business liquidations\, stop by and shop two floors stuffed full of antique Americana\, neon signs\, vintage advertising\, toys\, costume and Native American jewelry\, lighting\, art\, Mid-Century Modern home furnishings. Be sure to check out our sculpture garden. Always buying!!!! \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Five Monkeys | 131 5th\nThe Rainbow Connection is a group show showcasing artists Dina Bechman\, Hannah Claire\, Honey Grodt\, Maggie Howe\, Rachelle Hrubetz\, Katie Jensen\, Mallory Leonetti\, Baily Nielsen\, Brenda Peshak\, Kat Schmidt\, Sarah Schroeder\, and Dave Whannel. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pop-Ups\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Spice & Tea Exchange | 218 5th\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Happy DSM | 234 5th\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				As a special feature of its Fall Gallery Night\, the Historic Valley Junction Foundation is celebrating five newly completed public art projects in the district’s pedestrian walkways. \nFall Gallery Night will be enhanced by performers at the new mural locations. The artists will also be on hand to talk with visitors about their vision and creative process. The five large-scale artworks vary widely in style and approach\, but all reflect Valley Junction’s rich history and culture. A free trolley will be available to take people between the gallery and mural locations. \nThe five mural and sculptural pieces\, the largest public art investment in Valley Junction history\, are the first phase in the Foundation’s “Vivid Junction” initiative – a collaborative\, cumulative effort in district placemaking and improvements to honor Valley Junction’s heritage\, elevate human creativity\, and draw the community together. The walkway enhancement is called “Vivid Junction – Off the Rails.” \nValley Junction will be celebrating new works by: \n\nThomas Agran and Drew Etienne (Iowa City)\, Siding\, 131 5th\nBiafra (Minneapolis)\, The Line’s Legacy\, 235 5th\nMike Giron and A Midsummer’s Mural (Omaha)\, Catch the Wind\, 208 5th\nNick Goettling (Chicago)\, Night Life\, 127 5th\nJimmy Navarro (Des Moines)\, Iowa Prairie Keepers\, 214 5th\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our sponsors\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A Historic Valley Junction Foundation event
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/fall-gallery-night/
LOCATION:100-500 Blocks of 5th St\, 100-500 Blocks of 5th Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:October 10 | 9am-10am\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📅Add event to calendar\n(To add multiple dates to your calendar\, follow the links below and add to your calendar from each event page)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				May 9 | June 13 | July 11 | August 8 | September 12 | October 10 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\nPresented by Lindsay Bordwell of    \nYoga 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 with like-minded individuals\, creating bonds that transcend the mat. \nBring your matYoga for an hour at 9:00amBrunch and shop afterwards \nMay 9June 13July 11August 8September 12October 10 \nRailroad Park stage by the old train depotAll ages\, all genders\, all body types welcomeFree \nMake it a morning in Valley Junction! \n \n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sip and Shop
DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to calendar\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursdays | October 15\, 22\, & 29 | 4-7pm\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sip\, shop\, and socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junction this fall! Join us for three Thursdays – October 15\, 22 & 29\, from 4–7 p.m. – as participating shops welcome you with special sips\, in-store events\, and unique shopping surprises. \nEach shop brings its own twist with trunk shows\, charity spotlights\, limited-time sales\, pop-ups\, demonstrations\, and more\, making every Thursday a different experience. \nNew this year\, make your first stop the Historic Valley Junction Foundation office at 137 5th Street to pick up your Sip & Shop Bingo card featuring participating shops. Take it with you as you explore the district\, discover new favorites\, and see how many stops you can check off along the way! \nCheck each participating business for store-specific happenings\, featured charities\, special sips\, and exclusive offers. \nGather your friends\, grab your Bingo card\, and make it an evening—or three!—in Valley Junction. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Check out what’s happening on the other dates:     October 22     October 29 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				PARTICIPATING SHOPS\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  📍137 5thGet your official Sip & Shop bingo cards at the Valley Junction Welcome Center // 20% off all Valley Junction merch \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍234 5thShoppers can enter a drawing for a Happy Shirt & $25 Happy Gift Card. Enjoy a SIP of one of our cocktail mixers. 10% of our sales between 4pm – 7pm will go to the Alzheimers Association – Iowa Chapter \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍218 5thFeaturing a specialty drink made with one of our seasonal teas \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍113 5thSip on mulled wine made with our Harvest Apple Cider and get a punch on Historic Valley Junction’s Bingo card when you enter to win a 4-pack of caramel apples! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍125 5thWe scream for Ice cream! Come sample Cream Soda & Root Beer floats with (or without!) THC! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍203 5thWe will be serving our famous Fall Mimosas and giving away Halloween incense gifts with purchases over $50 while supplies last \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍138 5thSip & Shop including festive drinks\, treats and special sales on Fall Decor! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍136 5thMystery Pumpkin Prize – spend $50 or more\, pick a pumpkin to reveal prize: – discounts – free gifts – etc \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍232 5thGirls just wanna have fun – charity will be for Breast Cancer Prevention Partners \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍333 5th$50 Three-course meal with wine pairings \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍417 MapleDrawing for Discounts \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍213 5thStart your holiday shopping early and get the best selection! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍312 5thSpecialty hot chocolate \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍114 5thSign up to win gift card We will have 25% OFF storewide for this event. Celebrating 29 years in business \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍510 Elm20% off Uranium Glass & free Wine \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍511 ElmFootball Season Grill Specials & Pellet/Charcoal Discounts! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍208 5thEagles Landing Winery\, Winery TastingVendor sales throughout the store \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Stay in the know!\nSubscribe to the Valley Junction newsletter to stay apprised of fun events and community offerings. \n\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n							That worked! We'll be sure to include your in our next Valley Junction newsletter.  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LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sip and Shop
DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to calendar\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursdays | October 15\, 22\, & 29 | 4-7pm\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sip\, shop\, and socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junction this fall! Join us for three Thursdays – October 15\, 22 & 29\, from 4–7 p.m. – as participating shops welcome you with special sips\, in-store events\, and unique shopping surprises. \nEach shop brings its own twist with trunk shows\, charity spotlights\, limited-time sales\, pop-ups\, demonstrations\, and more\, making every Thursday a different experience. \nNew this year\, make your first stop the Historic Valley Junction Foundation office at 137 5th Street to pick up your Sip & Shop Bingo card featuring participating shops. Take it with you as you explore the district\, discover new favorites\, and see how many stops you can check off along the way! \nCheck each participating business for store-specific happenings\, featured charities\, special sips\, and exclusive offers. \nGather your friends\, grab your Bingo card\, and make it an evening—or three!—in Valley Junction. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Check out what’s happening on the other dates:     October 15     October 29 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				PARTICIPATING SHOPS\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  📍137 5thGet your official Sip & Shop bingo cards at the Valley Junction Welcome Center // 20% off all Valley Junction merch \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍234 5thShoppers can enter a drawing for a Happy Shirt & $25 Happy Gift Card. Enjoy a SIP of one of our cocktail mixers. 10% of our sales between 4pm – 7pm will go to the American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍218 5thFeaturing a specialty drink made with one of our seasonal teas \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍113 5thSip on mulled wine made with our Harvest Apple Cider and get a punch on Historic Valley Junction’s Bingo card when you enter to win a 4-pack of caramel apples! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍125 5thBeetleJUICE THC Drink samples and specials \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍203 5thWe will be serving our famous Fall Mimosas and giving away Halloween incense gifts with purchases over $50 while supplies last \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍138 5thSip & Shop including festive drinks\, treats\, Pop-up Vendors and special sales on Fall Decor! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍136 5thRegular priced apparel: – Buy 1\, get 15% off – Buy 2\, get 20% off both – Buy 3 or more\, get 25% off all \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍232 5thGirls just wanna have fun – charity will be for Iowa Environmental Council \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍333 5th$50 Three-course meal with wine pairings \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍417 MapleDrawing for Discounts \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍213 5thStart your holiday shopping early and get the best selection! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍312 5thSpecialty apple cider \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍114 5th20% OFF storewide Sign up to win gift cards \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍510 Elm20% off Uranium Glass & free Wine \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍511 ElmGet Fired Up! Pizza Oven and Firepit Specials! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍208 5thVan Wijk Winery\, Wine TastingVendor sales throughout the store
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/sip-and-shop-2/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000
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DTSTAMP:20261016T220638Z
CREATED:20240729T205806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T220638Z
UID:1094175-1792936800-1792947600@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Walk
DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to calendar\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pumpkin Walk \nPresented by  \nDress up your little goblins and ghouls for an afternoon of free\, family-friendly fun. Enjoy hayrides\, kids’ activities\, dance performances\, and trick-or-treating at our locally owned small businesses. Free pumpkins will be available while supplies last. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Trick-or-Treating\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating along the 100-400 blocks of 5th Street. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hayrides\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Starting at 1st National Bank at 301 5th Street\, get pulled by a tractor on one of the hayrides and explore the area. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Kid’s Activities\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Various activities are set up throughout the district to keep the little ones entertained. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Performances\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Betty Hill Dancers will perform at 5th & Maple at 2:30\, 3:00\, 3:30\, and 4:00\, adding to the festive atmosphere. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Magic Shows\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Be prepared to laugh and have your mind blown by magician Mikayla Oz – she will present three high-energy\, interactive magic shows at the stage in Railroad Park at 2:15\, 3:15\, & 4:15. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Free Pumpkins\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Free pumpkins are available for attendees to take home for the holiday (while supplies last). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The event is a perfect opportunity to dress up in your favorite costumes and enjoy a wholesome Halloween tradition with your community. \nWe’re a walkable district with free parking lots available off 4th and 6th Streets. DART Route 4 – Crosstown stops at 5th and Vine. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presenting Sponsor
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/pumpkin-walk/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T215722Z
CREATED:20240913T152110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T215722Z
UID:1094239-1793289600-1793300400@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Sip & Shop
DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to calendar\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursdays | October 15\, 22\, & 29 | 4-7pm\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sip\, shop\, and socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junction this fall! Join us for three Thursdays – October 15\, 22 & 29\, from 4–7 p.m. – as participating shops welcome you with special sips\, in-store events\, and unique shopping surprises. \nEach shop brings its own twist with trunk shows\, charity spotlights\, limited-time sales\, pop-ups\, demonstrations\, and more\, making every Thursday a different experience. \nNew this year\, make your first stop the Historic Valley Junction Foundation office at 137 5th Street to pick up your Sip & Shop Bingo card featuring participating shops. Take it with you as you explore the district\, discover new favorites\, and see how many stops you can check off along the way! \nCheck each participating business for store-specific happenings\, featured charities\, special sips\, and exclusive offers. \nGather your friends\, grab your Bingo card\, and make it an evening—or three!—in Valley Junction. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Check out what’s happening on the other dates:     October 15     October 22 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				PARTICIPATING SHOPS\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  📍137 5thGet your official Sip & Shop bingo cards at the Valley Junction Welcome Center // 20% off all Valley Junction merch \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍234 5thShoppers can enter a drawing for a Happy Shirt & $25 Happy Gift Card. Enjoy a SIP of one of our cocktail mixers. 10% of our sales between 4pm – 7pm will go to the ALS Association Iowa Chapter \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍218 5thFeaturing a specialty drink made with one of our seasonal teas \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍113 5thSip on mulled wine made with our Harvest Apple Cider and get a punch on Historic Valley Junction’s Bingo card when you enter to win a 4-pack of caramel apples! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍125 5thSamples! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍213 5thStart your holiday shopping early and get the best selection! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍203 5thWe will be serving our famous Fall Mimosas and giving away Halloween incense gifts with purchases over $50 while supplies last. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍138 5thSip & Shop including festive drinks\, treats\, Pop-up Vendors and special sales on Fall Decor! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍136 5thChristmas Cash For every $100 spent: receive a $20 Christmas cash coupon redeemable in November 2026 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍232 5thGirls just wanna have fun – charity will be for the Handle Hard Better Foundation \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍333 5th$50 Three-course meal with wine pairings \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍417 MapleDrawing for Discounts \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍312 5thSpecialty coffee drink for the season \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍114 5th20% OFF storewide Sign up to win prizes \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍510 Elm20% off Uranium Glass\, free Hard Cider \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍511 ElmEnd of the Season In Stock Poly Furniture Blowout! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📍208 5thFireside Winery\, Winery TastingVendor sales throughout the store
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/sip-and-shop-3/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T200000
DTSTAMP:20261110T173638Z
CREATED:20241108T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T173638Z
UID:1094522-1795107600-1797537600@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Jingle in the Junction
DESCRIPTION:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Four festive Thursdays \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				}\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				5 PM – 8 PM \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				5th Street\,West Des Moines \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Free admission \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The holiday season is in Valley Junction as Jingle in the Junction\, presented by Veridian Credit Union\, returns for four Thursday evenings in 2026. 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. \n\n			\n				Add to Calendar\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Choose Your Jingle Night\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				November 19\n				\n5:00-???: Shops and restaurants open | District wide\n5:00-8:00pm: Trolley rides | Railroad Park\n5:00-8:00pm: Live reindeer | 122 5th\n5:00-8:00pm: Food vendors open | 5th St\n5:00-8:00pm: West Des Moines Library book giveaway | 201 5th\n5:00-8:00pm: Top Hat Carolers | Roaming\n6:00pm: Tree lighting ceremony | 318 5th St\n6:00-8:00pm: Santa & Mrs. Claus | 137 5th\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				December 3\n				\n5:00-???: Shops and restaurants open | District wide\n5:00-8:00pm: Trolley rides | Railroad Park\n5:00-8:00pm: Food vendors open | 5th St\n5:00-8:00pm: Ice Carving | 212 5th St\n5:00-8:00pm: Top Hat Carolers | Roaming\n6:00-8:00pm: Santa & Mrs. Claus | 137 5th\n6:00-8:00pm: Rotating carolers & entertainment | 5th St\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				December 10\n				\n5:00-???: Shops and restaurants open | District wide\n5:00-8:00pm: Trolley rides | Railroad Park\n5:00-8:00pm: Food vendors open | 5th St\n5:00-8:00pm: Ice Carving | 212 5th St\n5:00-8:00pm: Top Hat Carolers | Roaming\n6:00-8:00pm: Santa & Mrs. Claus | 137 5th\n6:00-8:00pm: Rotating carolers & entertainment | 5th St\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				December 17\n				\n5:00-???: Shops and restaurants open | District wide\n5:00-8:00pm: Trolley rides | Railroad Park\n5:00-8:00pm: Food vendors open | 5th St\n5:008:00pm: Ice Carving | 212 5th St\n6:00-8:00pm: Holiday Cookie Swap | 209 5th St\n6:00-8:00pm: Santa & Mrs. Claus | 137 5th\n6:00-8:00pm: Rotating carolers & entertainment | 5th St\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What To Expect The first Week\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Holiday Shopping \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Shops are open with extended hours\, sales\, and mini events throughout the district \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Trolley Rides\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Free horse-drawn trolley rides around the district – load up in Railroad Park \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Top Hat Carolers\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Rotating carolers and musicians around the district will keep you entertained \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Reindeer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Take a photo with live reindeer and Santa’s sleigh at the old Longest Yard lot at 122 5th \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Nightlife\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Take a break at one or more of our award-winning restaurants and bars \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tree Lighting Ceremony\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				See Santa ride in on a hot rod sleigh and light West Des Moines’ tallest Christmas Tree \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Santa & Mrs. Claus\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Santa will be making an appearance each night at the Historic Valley Junction Foundation office \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Food Vendors\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Food vendors will be peppered throughout 5th St making hot drinks\, food\, and treats to keep the family fueled up for holiday shopping \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What's Happening in the Weeks Ahead\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ice Carving\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dec 3\, 10\, & 17: Witness ice carvings by the talented Bill Gordish next to Memory Lane\, 208 5th \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dec 10: Listen to some of the metro’s best voices singing all your holiday favorites \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cookie Swap\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dec 17: Support the organization that supports Valley Junction at the first annual Cookie Swap Fundraiser! Pre order cookies here \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presenting Sponsor\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Supporting Sponsors
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/jingle-in-the-junction-4/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20261104T184920Z
CREATED:20251107T215503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T184920Z
UID:1096144-1795737600-1796083199@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Weekend in Historic Valley Junction \nKick off the holiday season by investing in your community! Join family and friends for Small Business Weekend in Valley Junction\, Friday – Monday\, November 27 – 30\, across our walkable Main Street district. This is the most important weekend of the year to support your locally owned shops\, restaurants\, and galleries under the iconic Valley Junction arch. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts\, meet the makers & artisans\, and experience the tradition of Historic Valley Junction. \nThe weekend features three dedicated days to shop small: \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Plaid Friday\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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 make it a day in Valley Junction! \nSEE PLAID FRIDAY DEALS HERE! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Small Business Saturday\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dedicate your dollar to the small businesses of 5th Street\, enjoying special promotions and celebrating neighbor-owned retail\, restaurants\, and galleries. Shop small for the holidays and enjoy the best of what West Des Moines has to offer! Shops and restaurants will be open\, many with extended hours\, to make sure you can support local while shopping for the holidays this season. \nGet official Valley Junction merch at the Welcome Center with live t-shirt printing by The Side Garage from noon-3pm. \nSEE SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY DEALS HERE! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cyber Monday\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. By choosing to shop at local businesses this Cyber Monday\, you’re not only finding unique and meaningful gifts but also helping to strengthen our community. Let’s make this holiday season special by supporting the businesses that make West Des Moines unique! \nSEE CYBER MONDAY DEALS HERE! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nParking: Free parking is available throughout the district\, with over 800 spaces located conveniently on 5th Street and in the lots on 4th and 6th Streets.\nWalkability: All shops and restaurants are within the walkable Main Street district.\nGetting around Valley Junction
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/small-business-weekend/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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