The Peppermint Trail

The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand

Shop & dine holiday specials all day and night on The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand – plus these fun holiday festivities:

All Day: Take a look at the Winter Window Showcase at various local businesses featuring local artists, made possible by Burt Management Services. 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Toys for Tots collection and The Avenues information table and merchandise sales (515 28th St)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Gingerbread House Decorating Contest at Creme (543 28th St). Entries by local businesses – vote for your favorite!
10 a.m. – Noon: Meet Santa and get your photo taken at Boesen The Florist (3801 Ingersoll Ave).
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Carolers from the Roosevelt High School Choir visiting shops
Noon – 2 p.m.: Santa Claus will be strolling Ingersoll Avenue and visiting shops along the way, made possible by InvestDSM.
Noon – 2 p.m.: Live Ice Carving by Bill Gordish at Palmer’s Deli (2843 Ingersoll Ave), made possible by Two Rivers Bank & Trust.
Noon – 4 p.m.: Bee-Merry-Line holiday trolley rides – free thanks to support from Beeline & Blue! See map below for route.
Noon– 6 p.m.: Brilliant Crafts & Wares Fair (art & gift market) at the Des Moines Yacht Club

See below for restaurant & retail specials!