December 13, 2025
The Peppermint Trail, presented by Veridian Credit Union, returns to The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand and Roosevelt Cultural District
District businesses: Sign up here to participate!
December 13, 2025District businesses: Sign up here to participate!
Shop & dine holiday specials all day and night on The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand – plus these fun holiday festivities:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Photos with Santa Claus at Chocolaterie Stam, made possible by InvestDSM.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The Avenues information table and merchandise sales (515 28th St lobby) plus Toys for Tots collection!
10 a.m.–Noon: Veridian Credit Union giveaways, holiday coloring banner and photos with Penny the Fox (515 28th St lobby)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Gingerbread House Decorating Contest at Creme (543 28th St). Entries by local businesses – vote for your favorite!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Santa Claus will be strolling Ingersoll Avenue and visiting shops along the way.
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.
2 – 3 p.m.: Carolers from Roosevelt High School Choir visit shops.
See below for restaurant & retail specials!
Shop & dine holiday specials all day in the Roosevelt Cultural District – plus these fun holiday festivities:
Noon–4 p.m.: Bee-Merry-Line holiday trolley rides will pick-up/drop-off at Shops of Roosevelt! See map below for route.
2 – 3 p.m.: Carolers from Roosevelt High School Choir visit shops.
See below for restaurant & retail specials!

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Address: 2720 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: Noon –2 a.m.
The Alpine Tap will be slinging special drinks for The Peppermint Trail.
Address: 3615 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 2 p.m.–2 a.m.
The Bartender’s Handshake will be mixing up a special cocktail just for The Peppermint Trail.
Address: 3801 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Deck the halls with the help from Boesen the Florist! Get 15 % off Christmas wreaths and poinsettias during The Peppermint Trail.
Address: 2617 Ingersoll Avenue
Hours: 11 a.m.-5 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 –a tiny craft sale with excellent gifts including art, vintage and other goods. While you are shopping, The Yacht Club’s bar will be open serving specialty holiday drinks.
Address: 515 28th Street
Hours: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Visit Chain & Spoke during The Peppermint Trail to check out their special holiday menu or add their Vanilla Peppermint syrup to any drink!
Address: 2925 Ingersoll Ave.
Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
The Cheese Bar will have a special peppermint cocktail and deals on sparkling wines during The Peppermint Trail.
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” (FREE with purchase of $25 or more). Stam will also be making *fresh* stroopwafels in-store on Saturday!
Don’t miss Santa Claus! He’ll be at Chocolaterie Stam from 9-11 a.m. to pose for photos with your family! Photography provided by Good Burt Media.
Address: 2819 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Address: 543 28th St
Hours: 11 a.m.–midnight
Visit Creme during The Peppermint Trail for chocolate peppermint cupcakes and peppermint hot chocolate!
Don’t miss the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest – come cast your vote for your favorite! Voting ends at 4 p.m.
Address: 4700 Grand Ave.
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m
Stop in during The Peppermint Trail to visit the Des Moines Art Center’s galleries for free. See newly installed works from the permanent collection as well as the “Manuel Alvarez Bravo,” “Aliza Nisenbaum: Dia de los Muertos,” and “Robert Rauschenberg: Currents, 1970” exhibitions. A free guided tour called “Family and Gathering” will be offered from 1 – 2 pm. Stop by the Museum Shop for holiday gifts and complimentary peppermint treats cookies and cocoa. The Art Center Café presented by la mie is will be selling Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.
Address: 2817 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Address: 3621 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stop into Enchanted Mystical Boutique during The Peppermint Trail for a magical, gift shopping experience, in-store deals and holiday treats!
Address: 1731 Grand Ave
Hours: Noon–6 p.m.
Funky Finds will be decked out for the holidays during The Peppermint Trail. The shop will also be hosting a peppermint candy cane scavenger hunt for discounts.
Address: 515 28th Street (in lobby area)
Hours: 10 a.m.–Noon
Students and parents from Greenwood Elementary will be hosting a craft station and singing carols to kick off the morning of The Peppermint Trail inside of the lobby near Chain & Spoke.
Address: 547 28th Street
Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thrifted and up-cycled clothing store The Hap can help outfit you in festive holiday gear during The Peppermint Trail with 20% off the whole store, plus 10-minute massages for $20 from The Happy Body Massage.
Address: 2724 Ingersoll Avenue
Hours: 4-9 p.m.
Stop into Harbinger during The Peppermint Trail for specialty peppermint cocktails and $2 steam buns all night long!

Online Gift Card Sale Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Healing Lotus Massage is running a virtual special during The Peppermint Trail! Use code “Peppermint” to save 10% on all E-Gift Card sales. Purchase E-Gift Cards here.
Address: 3619 Ingersoll Avenue (set up in a temporary location for The Peppermint Trail!)
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Get excited for the opening of The Ingersoll dinner theater. The Ingersoll team will have a special pop-up store set up inside 3619 Ingersoll Ave where you can:

Address: 2837 Ingersoll Avenue
Hours: Noon–Midnight
Need a break from holiday shopping? Stop into the Ingersoll Tap during The Peppermint Trail for drink specials.

Address: 3009 Ingersoll Avenue
Hours: 8 a.m.–Noon
Don’t forget about your four-legged friends this holiday season! Ingersoll Animal Hospital will be handing out free holiday themed dog treats and offering & 10% off all holiday themed pet odor eliminator candles.

Address: 2801 Ingersoll Avenue
Hours: TBA
Address: 3811 Ingersoll Avenue
Hours: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Junior League’s Bargain Basket will be open for shopping during The Peppermint Trail. Stop in for deals plus, hot chocolate, tea and cookies.
Address: 2716 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Lachele’s will feature a peppermint-inspired food special for The Peppermint Trail!
Address: 2921 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Stop into Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design to see their new gallery space. The gallery will be decorated for the holidays and you can shop their “Holiday Under $500” collection – perfect for holiday gifting to the art lover in your life. Plus, check out their new “Hard-Edge Abstract” show debuting December 12.
Address: 2721 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch) and 5-9 p.m. (dinner)
Lucky Lotus will feature some holiday-themed specials during The Peppermint Trail:
Address: 3708 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Visit Massage Heights during the Peppermint Trail and cash in on their holiday gift card deal.
Address: 2205 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: Noon–4 p.m.
The Mediacom team will be at the Bee-Merry-Line trolley stop handing out bags of holiday candy to all riders!
Address: 3124 Ingersoll Ave. (behind The Station on Ingersoll)
Hours: 11 a.m.–Midnight
Address: 2411 Grand Avenue
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visit Moberg Gallery during The Peppermint Trail to view artworks by Dr. Seuss and enjoy a festive beverage and bite.
Address: 2705 Grand Avenue
Hours: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Visit Nadia’s French Bakery on Grand Avenue for a beautiful selection of holiday cookies and “Bûche de Noël” (yule logs)!
Address: 2843 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Don’t miss live holiday ice carving by artist Bill Gordish on the Palmer’s Deli patio between 12-2 p.m.
Address: 2708 Ingersoll Ave, Suite 200
Hours: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (lunch) and 5–9 p.m. (dinner)
Stop by Panka during The Peppermint Trail for Peruvian Hot Chocolate served in a complimentary Panka holiday mug.
Address: 3815 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Pigott showroom transforms into Whoville during the Peppermint Trail: Enjoy festive drinks, snacks and photos with the Grinch! Plus, a holiday giveaway!
Address: 2717 Ingersoll (new storefront location!)
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visit Preservation’s new storefront during The Peppermint Trail for sweet treats + a festive drink + new collection of Ingersoll hats and REWORKED goods.
Address: 2701 Ingersoll, Suite 104
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ingersoll Avenue’s newest store will be open in time for the holidays! Stop in to The Refill Market during The Peppermint Trail to check it out.
Address: 607 37th St
Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Do some plant shopping at Renovation Jungle while you sip on champagne and enjoy peppermint truffles during The Peppermint Trail.

Address: 2605 Ingersoll Ave.
Hours: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Address: 549 28th St.
Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visit Smitten Kitten during The Peppermint Trail for special decor and get a free gift for your cat with purchase.
Address: 2811 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 9 a.m.–2 a.m.
Star Bar will have a variety of holiday-themed drinks and dishes during The Peppermint Trail. More details will be posted soon!
Address: 3124 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–midnight
Head to The Station during The Peppermint Trail for Peppermint Mocha White Russians in commemorative take-home cups.
Address: 2722 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bring your friends to Tandem Brick and enjoy beverages and free samples of Bauder’s peppermint ice cream while checking out the fully-stocked store and scoring deals on stocking stuffers! Tandem Brick always provides free holiday gift wrap on all purchases. Plus, Tandem Brick is the only place you can get your hands on Bauder’s peppermint bars this holiday season.
Address: 3020 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Get your Coney Dog or gyro fix at Ted’s Coney Island and score a complimentary bag of peppermint bark during The Peppermint Trail!
Address: 2301 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 12–10 p.m.
Warm up inside Thai Flavors – Ingersoll during The Peppermint Trail and enjoy all-day happy hour specials, complimentary drinks and a gift card drawing.
Address: 2208 Ingersoll Avenue
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Stop into Van Ginkel’s during The Peppermint Trail for special discounts on in-stock merchandise, plus free goodies and hot chocolate, too.
Address: 2920 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 am.
Wellman’s Pub will be offering a line-up of holiday shots during the Peppermint Trail.
Address: 2718 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Don’t miss the spectacular outdoor display outside of Wildflower during The Peppermint Trail for the perfect photo opp!
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.

Address: 2701 Ingersoll, Suite 103
Hours: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Zenko Tea will have a special drink to celebrate The Peppermint Trail.
Address: 2200 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
During The Peppermint Trail, all holiday-themed CDs and records will be 30% off at ZZZ Records. Don’t miss the sidewalk sale (weather permitting) for great deals.
Address: 1208 42nd St.
Hours: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Stop into By Wysteria during The Peppermint Trail for a free mini bar of peppermint soap with any purchase and a raffle for a free candle-making class!
Address: 835 42nd Street
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cabana Swim will be hosting a drawing for a $100 gift certificate during The Peppermint Trail.
Address: 4040 University Ave.
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary organic peppermint lip balm and mushroom cocoa when you stop in Campbell’s Nutrition during The Peppermint Trail.
Address: 900 42nd St.
Hours: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Level up your health this holiday season at Capital Health! Stop in for door prizes (the first 15 people get a $125 gift from Hydrinity!) and 20% off all retail, including Epicutis and Hydrinity (medical grade skincare), Mama Bare Botanicals, supplements, CorrectToes, and more! Capital Health is also running a aift card special for Aesthetics and HBOT: Purchase $100 gift certificate, get $25 free for yourself or someone else! And don’t miss the Winter Wellness Market featuring Grade A Gardens, Soulful Sicilian Retreats, Fresh Wheatgrass Girl, and Crooked Gap Farm.
Address: 833 42nd St., Suite B
Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: 847 42nd St.
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Address: 831 42nd St.
Showtimes: 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m
The Des Moines Playhouse will have performances of Disney’s Frozen. Purchase your tickets here.
Special Event: 10:30-11:30 AM
The Playhouse is hosting “Cookies and Cocoa with Anna and Elsa.” Get your picture taken with Anna and Elsa (and friends!) from The Playhouse production of Disney’s Frozen, while enjoying cookies and hot cocoa, along with fun wintery and Frozen themed activities! Visit the Playhouse website to get your tickets for this special event.
Address: 863 42nd St
Hours: Noon–4 p.m.
Join 8/7 Central for a special pop-up “Christmas Cards Against Humanity” event! The shop will have special edition shirts for printing and … booze!
Address: 1141 42nd 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 a $100 gift card!
Address: 906 42nd St.
Hours: 9 a.m. – Noon
JouJou will be featuring some special seasonal play activities during The Peppermint Trail, and a pop up gift shop from parent favorites Ramona Muse Lambert, Nixon & Norman, and Peaceful Opossum Art. PLUS something just for the grown-ups – The Spice Collective is bringing holiday love stories for all voices & “Blind Dates with a Parenting Twist” to round out the holiday shopping!
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 and treats.
Address: 4211 Chamberlain Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Visit Rumors Vintage during The Peppermint Trail for holiday treats and decor.
Click here to download a map of the 2025 Peppermint Trail!
Printed maps will be available at select stops on the day of the event.
The free holiday trolley is made possible by Beeline & Blue!

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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