The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand hosts a variety of events throughout the year – from our signature events Ingersoll LIVE! and The Peppermint Trail – to smaller events like the Market at Oak Park, Trick-or-Treat on Ingersoll and Art Week. The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand is proud to partner to work with our local business community host a variety of events that welcome new & returning visitors to experience all our district has to offer.

Signature Events

Ingersoll LIVE! presented by Bankers Trust

Each year, neighbors look forward to this free, family-friendly block party along Ingersoll Avenue!

August 29, 2026

The Peppermint Trail

Enjoy holiday specials at restaurants & retailers, plus visits Santa, trolley rides and ice carving!

December 12, 2026

More Events

Ingersoll Beggars’ Night

Revive a Des Moines tradition and go trick-or-treating at Ingersoll businesses on October 30, 2026!

Market at Oak Park

Stay tuned for dates & times: The Market at Oak Park will be returning in 2026 at 3901 Ingersoll.

Art on The Avenues

We will team up with the North of Grand and Woodland Heights neighborhoods plus Ingersoll businesses and artists in June 2026.

Small Business Week

Des Moines is celebrating Small Business Week May 3-9, 2026. Support your favorite local Ingersoll businesses!

Bike Month

Ingersoll is the most bike-friendly corridor in the metro thanks to our protected bike lanes. Take a ride in May and don’t miss Rip the Aves on May 31!

Sidewalk Sale

Tandem Brick hosts an annual Sidewalk Sale and invites their neighboring businesses to join the fun! Stay tuned for the 2026 Sidewalk Sale dates.

Sponsors

Our events wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors!

Want to be a sponsor? Click here to access our 2026 Event Guide for Sponsors.