Yoga in the Park
2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Railroad Park Stage, 425 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, IA, 50265, 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 with like-minded individuals, creating bonds that transcend the mat.
Bring your matYoga for an hour at 9:00amBrunch and shop afterwards
May 9June 13July 11August 8September 12October 10
Railroad Park stage by the old train depotAll ages, all genders, all body types welcomeFree
Make it a morning in Valley Junction!

Valley Junction Arts Festival
2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | 100-200 Blocks of 5th St, 100-200 Blocks of 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, 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 take over 5th Street. Live entertainment will be part of the festivities as well. Art activities and artists’ demonstrations will take place throughout the day. Refreshments will be available from several food vendors on the street and many Valley Junction restaurants and retailers will be open as well. Historic Valley Junction is six square blocks of antique and specialty shops, art galleries, fashion boutiques, hair salons, service businesses, and restaurants. The Valley Junction Arts Festival will be held rain or shine. Admission is free.

The Artists
Adri ART PotteryOK KALEENShellae Fine Arts & CraftsStained Glass Creations by Kevin ShayAndy GentertANKAKarrie ArtRadiant Art By RoseArtjhallEarthLaughs PhotographyMaggie J JewelryArt EverydayLost Planet ForgeThree Smooth StonesEirianeth Claire ArtworkFancy ThatDaily Dish PotteryLisa DiÀmorLucy Watters ArtMcPete ClayMeeka Mouse ArtKunzler StudiosFern & CoFrederiksen PressLauren Pesta ArtistNV DesignTPL StudioWinged Goddess StudioMittermeier Art and DesignStirling DesignsMark YontzArt by LukaDecadenceMarshalltown Pottery CompanyIowa CreationsJenna Lou ArtHeath CreatesDarrel Bowman PotteryFlying Pencil ArtLisette MurphyStephen SteiningerArt You Wood LoveJennifer YoshimuraJME ArtistryNostalgic CreativeStudio BlindspotMDouglas Studio

Food Trucks
Los PrimosRockett Fuel BBQFat PizzaEstilo Boricua

Thank you to our sponsors

A Historic Valley Junction Foundation event

Valley Junction Pride!
2026-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Valley Junction Main Street District, Valley Junction Main Street District, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
2026 Applications now open!
Vendors apply here
Food trucks apply here
Non-profits apply here

Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & Handmade
2026-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | 100-200 Blocks of 5th St, 100-200 Blocks of 5th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Sunday | September 13 | 10am-4pm

Antiques and vintage shops, along with antique and art vendor fairs, have a long history in Valley Junction. The Historic Valley Junction Foundation brings Valley Junction’s new vendor fair, following in the district’s antique and vintage tradition. Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & Handmade is a new vendor show highlighting vintage home decor & clothing, unique thrifted finds, and local handmade items from Iowa business owners. This show includes 70+ vendors and food trucks in the 100-200 blocks of 5th Street in the heart of Valley Junction. This year we will be showcasing a kids’ handmade market in the 300 block!
Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & Handmade strives to offer vintage and handmade vendors who create, curate, and captivate a chance to interact directly with central Iowa shoppers. Valley Junction is known as THE place in West Des Moines to find fun finds – all in a historic downtown in the middle of a big city.
100-200 Blocks – Vendors
Unseen Art & PhotographyJade Cate2 Dots 1 Line Clay
300 Block – Kid’s Market

Applications now open!
Market vendors: APPLY HERE
Food trucks/vendors: APPLY HERE
Kid’s Market vendors: APPLY HERE

Gallery Night
2026-10-09 17:00 - 20:00 | 100-500 Blocks of 5th St, 100-500 Blocks of 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Pumpkin Walk
2026-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Valley Junction Main Street District, Valley Junction Main Street District, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

Jingle in the Junction
2026-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Valley Junction Main Street District, Valley Junction Main Street District, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

Small Business Weekend
2026-11-27 - 2026-11-30 | Valley Junction Main Street District, Valley Junction Main Street District, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

Jingle in the Junction
2026-12-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-17 17:00 - 20:00 | 5th Street & Railroad Park, 401 Railroad Pl, West Des Moines, IA
