December 14, 2024

The Peppermint Trail, presented by Veridian Credit Union, returns to The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand and Roosevelt Cultural District

Businesses: Sign up HERE to be a stop on 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! 

Roosevelt Cultural District

Shop & dine holiday specials all day in the Roosevelt Cultural District – plus these fun holiday festivities:

10 a.m.–2 p.m.: Visit the Winter Wellness Market at Capital Chiropractic (900 42nd Street) featuring local vendors for a cozy, health-themed shopping experience.

11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Carolers from the Roosevelt High School Choir visiting shops 

Noon–4 p.m.: Bee-Merry-Line holiday trolley rides will pick-up/drop-off at Shops of Roosevelt! See map below for route. 

See below for restaurant & retail specials! 

Specials

Download a map of The Peppermint Trail – 2024 MAP COMING SOON!

Printed maps will be available at select stops on the day of the event. 

The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand

Stops listed in alphabetical order. More specials will be added each week! 
Audio Labs

Address: 2212 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Visit Audio Labs during the Peppermint Trail for holiday candy & treats!


Bauder’s Catering

Address: 2722 Ingersoll Ave – inside Tandem Brick Gallery

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Bauder’s is back! You can get your hands on one of their famous Peppermint Bars only at Tandem Brick this holiday season.


The Bartender’s Handshake

Address: 3615 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 2 p.m.–2 a.m.

Stop by The Bartender’s Handshake for a very special peppermint-inspired cocktail special. More details to come!


Boesen The Florist

Address: 3801 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Let Boesen the Florist help you decorate your home or office for the holidays! Take advantage of 2-for-1 stems and 20% off poinsettias during the Peppermint Trail. Plus, Santa Claus will be at Boesen The Florist between 10 a.m.–Noon for your holiday photos in front of a festive, floral backdrop.


Blue Shark Ale House

Address: 2301 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–1 a.m.

Come welcome Ingersoll’s newest bar & grill to the corridor during The Peppermint Trail. More info coming!


Chain & Spoke

Address: 515 28th Street

Hours: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Visit Chain & Spoke during The Peppermint Trail and you can add vanilla peppermint syrup to a latte, hot chocolate or cold brew drinks. Plus, check the pastry case for peppermint goodies!


The Cheese Bar

Address: 2925 Ingersoll Ave.

Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

The Cheese Bar will be featuring all-day $6 bites, $6 sparkling wines and $1 off Champagne during The Peppermint Trail.


Chocolaterie Stam

Address: 2814 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stock up on sweet treats for the holidays at Chocolaterie Stam during The Peppermint Trail! Indulge in their specialty Peppermint Shivers (peppermint bark) while supplies last or sip on a “Haute Chocolate.” Stam will also be making *fresh* stroopwafels in-store on Saturday!


Chenchart Pop-Up Art Show

Address: 3817 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Special Pop-Up Show!)

Stop by 3817 Ingersoll (the house next to Pigott) for a pop-up show by artist Andy Chenchar! 


Cownie Furs

Address: 2819 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Visit Cownie Furs for cookies, chocolate and hot cider. Plus, all new and used garments will be discounted for The Peppermint Trail only!

Crème

Address: 543 28th St

Hours: 10 a.m.–midnight

Visit Creme during The Peppermint Trail for free small peppermint hot chocolate and chocolate peppermint cupcake available for purchase.

Creme is also the location of the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest – come cast your vote for your favorite! Voting ends at 4 p.m.


Des Moines Art Center

Address: 4700 Grand Ave.

Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m

Sample yummy cookies and candies at the Museum Shop while doing some holiday gift buying for the art lovers on your list. Visit the galleries to view the current exhibition “Samantha Box: Caribbean Dreams.” At 1 p.m., enjoy a holiday-themed guided tour of the museum’s permanent collections by an Art Center docent. Admission to the museum and the guided tour are free.


Des Moines Yacht Club hosts “Brilliant Craft & Wares Fair”

Address: 2617 Ingersoll Avenue

Hours: Noon-6 p.m.

The Yacht Club is transforming into a local vendor market during The Peppermint Trail. You won’t want to miss the return of the Brilliant Craft & Wares Fair! Follow their Facebook page for vendor announcements.


DESPENSARY

Address: 2817 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

The DESPENSARY will have specials, snacks and samples during The Peppermint Trail.

Enchanted Mystical Boutique

Address: 3621 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Stop into Enchanted Mystical Boutique during The Peppermint Trail – more info coming!


Funky Finds Vintage

Address: 1731 Grand Ave

Hours: Noon–6 p.m.

Take a step back in time at Funky Finds Vintage during The Peppermint Trail. Funky Finds will have a drawing for a $25 gift certificate, as well as a drawing for four hand blown atomic starburst glass tree ornaments!


Greenwood Elementary PTA

Address: 515 28th Street (in lobby area)

Hours: 10 a.m.–Noon

Support the Greenwood Elementary PTA during The Peppermint Trail by visiting the Kids Craft Station. Greenwood students will then be caroling in the same location at 11:30 a.m. The PTA will also be hosting a Book Drive – bring books to donate to kids in need!


Harbinger

Address: 2724 Ingersoll Avenue

Hours: 4-9 p.m.

Visit Harbinger during The Peppermint Trail for specials. More info to come!


Healing Lotus Massage

Address: 3810 Ingersoll Ave Suite C

Hours: 10 a.m.–Noon

Visit Healing Lotus Massage for an Open House in the morning of The Peppermint Trail and score these deals:

  • Peppermint Body Balms: $5
  • Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs: $5
  • Peppermint Bark Chocolate Bars: $5

Junior League Des Moines – Bargain Basket 

Address: 3811 Ingersoll Avenue

Hours: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

The Bargain Basket is a charity boutique specializing in gently used designer clothing and accessories. Stop in during The Peppermint Trail for special sales!


Kari Taylor State Farm 

Address: 554 28th Street

Hours: Noon–3 p.m. (Special Hours)

Come to the Kari Taylor State Farm office lawn to see two miniature donkeys here decked out in their Christmas best and ready to pose for photos with you!


Lucky Lotus

Address: 2721 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch) and 5-9 p.m. (dinner)

Lucky Lotus loves to give their fan-favorite dishes a holiday twist for The Peppermint Trail. Bonus: They will be open for lunch! More info to come!


Massage Heights – Ingersoll

Address: 3708 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Visit Massage Heights during the Peppermint Trail and cash in on a gift card deal: Buy gift cards totaling $210 and get a $50 promo card to use for yourself!


Miracle on Ingersoll

Address: 3124 Ingersoll Ave.

Hours: 11 a.m.–Midnight

Miracle on Ingersoll is a holiday pop-up bar and is the perfect stop along The Peppermint Trail for holiday cheer. Miracle will have a full menu of themed holiday drinks. Stay updated here. The pop-up bar is popular so be sure to snag a reservation to guarantee your seat!

Moberg Gallery

Address: 2411 Grand Avenue

Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Warm up inside for awhile during The Peppermint Trail by viewing Moberg Gallery’s latest exhibit. 


Palmer’s Deli

Address: 2843 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

More info to come!

View ice carving artist Bill Gordish at work creating holiday displays live on the Palmer’s Deli patio between 12-2 p.m.


Panka Peruvian Restaurant

Address: 2708 Ingersoll Ave Suite 200

Hours: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (brunch/lunch) and 5–9 p.m. (dinner)

Stop by Panka during The Peppermint Trail for Peruvian Hot Chocolate (free cup with purchase) and holiday decor.


Pigott 

Address:3815 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pigott will be opening their showroom to the public for a fun and festive holiday open house. More info to come!


Preservation

Address: 3619 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Shop at Preservation during The Peppermint Trail to take 20% off all beauty/fragrance/home products for the day, plus a festive treat!


Renovation Jungle

Address: 607 37th St

Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Stop into Renovation Jungle during The Peppermint Trail to shop for plants and enjoy peppermint truffles and champagne!


Smitten Kitten

Address: 549 28th St.

Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

More info to come!


Star Bar

Address: 2811 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 9 a.m.–2 a.m.

Visit Star Bar during the Peppermint Trail for a variety of holiday drinks and desserts. More info to come!


Star Lofts

Address: 2701 Ingersoll Avenue

Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Take a look inside the brand new Star Lofts mass timber project that just opened on Ingersoll Avenue! Tours of the retail and residential spaces will be available. Stop by to meet the team behind Anawin Housing and Cutler Development and get a sweet treat!

The Station on Ingersoll

Address: 3124 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.–midnight

The Station on Ingersoll will have special Peppermint Mocha White Russians for $8 which includes a special souvenir cup during The Peppermint Trail!


Tandem Brick Gallery

Address: 2722 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Bring your friends to Tandem Brick and enjoy beverages and peppermint treats while checking out our store fully decorated for Christmas! Tandem Brick always provides free holiday gift wrap on all purchases.


Ted’s Coney Island

Address: 3020 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Ted’s Coney Island will reward hungry shoppers on The Peppermint Trail with a bag of peppermint bark to go along with their purchase.


Tickled Turquoise 

Address: 745 33rd St (to access the tiny shop signs will guide you to the tiny shop in the backyard)

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tickled Turquoise will be hosting a Christmas Open House so include a stop at this Tiny Shop on your Peppermint Trail route to find colorful seasonal decor made from paper crafts. Visit and receive a free peppermint snowflake (pictured)!


Vanity & Glamour Cosmetics

Address: 547 28th Street

Hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Stop by Vanity & Glamor Cosmetics during the Peppermint Trail for specially priced gift sets, gift card sales and deals on mint lip glosses, including:

  • Buy $100 in Gift cards, get $25 in Gift Cards FREE!
  • Buy any 2 of our GlaMINTorous Lipglosses, get one FREE
  • Buy one, get one half off on all lip glosses

Van Ginkel’s Athletic Manufacturing

Address: 2208 Ingersoll Avenue

Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Stop by Van Ginkel’s Athletic Manufacturing during the Peppermint Trail for in-store discounts on retail merchandise and goodies.


Wellman’s Pub Ingersoll

Address: 2920 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–2 am.

Looking for a party after a day of shopping on the Peppermint Trail? Wellman’s Pub will be offering special holiday drinks and shots. More info to come!


Wildflower

Address: 2718 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stop into Wildflower during The Peppermint Trail to purchase holiday floral wraps, gifts, holiday decor and wreaths. And don’t miss the festive photo opportunity outside Wildflower’s shop windows!


Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure

Address: 2723 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Warm up with a warm beverage at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure. Customers can add peppermint flavoring to any beverage at no charge during The Peppermint Trail.


ZZZ Records

Address: 2200 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

During The Peppermint Trail, all holiday-themed CDs and records will be 20% off at ZZZ Records. Don’t miss the sidewalk sale (weather permitting) for great deals.

Roosevelt Cultural District

Stops listed in alphabetical order. More specials will be added each week! 
By Wysteria

Address: 1208 42nd St. 

Hours: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Stop into By Wysteria during The Peppermint Trail for a free sugar scrub with any purchase and a raffle for a free candle-making class!


Cabana Swim

Address: 835 42nd Street

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cabana Swim will have a special during The Peppermint Trail. More info to come!


Campbell’s Nutrition 

Address: 4040 University Ave.

Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Enjoy complimentary organic peppermint lip balm and treats when you stop in Campbell’s Nutrition during The Peppermint Trail.


Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center

Address: 900 42nd St.

Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Join Capital Chiropractic for a special Winter Wellness Market during The Peppermint Trail! The office will host local vendors for a cozy, health-themed shopping experience. This event is free and open to the public! 


The Cheese Shop

Address: 833 42nd St., Suite B

Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Stop into The Cheese Shop during The Peppermint Trail for seasonal cheese samples and, of course, wine!

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Address: 831 42nd St.

Showtimes: 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m

The Des Moines Playhouse will have performances of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast. Purchase your tickets here.


Huckleberry Home

Address: 1141 2nd St

Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

During The Peppermint Trail, everyone who stops into the Huckleberry Home shop can enter for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards. If you make a purchase, you’re also entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card!


JOUJOU

Address: 906 42nd St.

Hours: 9-11:30 a.m.

JouJou will be featuring some special sensory & practical life holiday play activities – and some surprises! – during The Peppermint Trail!


Perennity Home

Address: 847 42nd St

Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Visit the newest store at the Shops at Roosevelt during The Peppermint Trail for inspired home decor items, a free handmade ornament and to check out our larger-than-life window display with Lavalle Studio’s needle punch rugs!


POP & NOD Boutique

Address: 833 42nd St

Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Shop at POP & NOD during The Peppermint Trail for buy-one-get-one discounts on holiday gifts, stocking stuffers and apparel. From 12-3 p.m., there will be a “Make and Take Hot Chocolate Bar” where you can create the hot chocolate drink of your dreams! POP & NOD will provide all the hot chocolate fixing from marshmallows to creams and sprinkles galore with an easy to carry to go cup! Plus, all day there will be a pop-up with local children’s boutique Luna Baby.


Rogue Planet Music

Address: 4211 Chamberlain Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Browse records during The Peppermint Trail at Rogue Planet Music while listening to holiday tunes on vinyl and enjoying holiday decor. Enter to win a giveaway with purchase (Christmas/Holiday 45 RPM Record).


Rumors Vintage

Address: 4211 Chamberlain Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Visit Rumors Vintage during The Peppermint Trail for a “Spin The Wheel” game using a turntable with different prizes like treats and discounts. 

Trolley

2024 BEE-MERRY-LINE ROUTE MAP

The free holiday trolley is made possible by Beeline & Blue!

STOP DETAILS:

Mediacom parking lot – 2203 Ingersoll (turnaround stop)
Ingersoll Family Dentistry parking lot – 2800 Ingersoll (eastbound stop)
Two Rivers Bank parking lot – 3025 Ingersoll (westbound stop)
Boesen The Florist parking lot – 3801 Ingersoll (westbound stop)
Shops At Roosevelt Plaza – 42nd Street & Chamberlain (turnaround)

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