December 9, 2023(Note: Deadline for inclusion on the printed map was Nov. 13.)
Shop & dine holiday specials all day and night on The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand – plus these fun holiday festivities:
See below for all restaurant and retail specials!
Shop & dine holiday specials all day in the Roosevelt Cultural District – plus these fun holiday festivities:
See below for all restaurant and retail specials!
Download a map of The Peppermint Trail 2023!
Printed maps will be available at select stops on the day of the event.
Address: 2212 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Visit Audio Labs during the Peppermint Trail to take advantage of their 20% off speaker sale, including Paradigm & Monitor Audio brand systems.
Address: 3802 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
The Peppermint Trail wouldn’t be complete without a scoop of Bauder’s famous peppermint ice cream. They’ll also be selling their famous Peppermint Ice Cream Bars and Peppermint Pies (Peppermint Ice Cream Bars in pie form!)
Address: 3615 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 2 p.m.–2 a.m.
Stop by The Bartender’s Handshake for their (vegan) take on a classic Grasshopper cocktail: Creme de cacao, Creme de menthe, P31 (a green aperitivo that tastes like Aperol), Fernet Branca, Hennessy and Coconut milk.
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.
Address: 515 28th Street
Hours: 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Visit Chain & Spoke during The Peppermint Trail and you can add peppermint syrup to any drink on the menu. Plus, check the pastry case for peppermint goodies!
Address: 2925 Ingersoll Ave.
Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
The Cheese Bar will be featuring all-day $5 Sparkling Wine and $5 Bites during The Peppermint Trail. Plus, a Candy Cane Eggnog cocktail that is exclusive to The Peppermint Trail!
Address: 2814 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 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!
Address: 2415 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Special Hours)
Stop by Copy Cat Prints for free cookies, hot cocoa and a coloring book. Visitors will leave with a special discount on holiday card printing!
Address: 2819 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Address: 543 28th St
Hours: 10 a.m.–midnight
Visit Creme during The Peppermint Trail for free small peppermint hot chocolate and $5 chocolate-peppermint cake cups.
Creme is also the location of 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
Visit the Des Moines Art Center during The Peppermint Trail for hot cocoa and treats, guided tours, a family art activity, and a Museum Shop holiday sale.
Free Museum Tours: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–2 p.m.
Hands-on Art Activity: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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.
Address: 2817 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
Address: 2611 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Address: 3621 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Stop into Enchanted Mystical Boutique during The Peppermint Trail to enjoy peppermint treats while you browse their assortment of magical goods and gifts.
Address: 1731 Grand Ave
Hours: Noon–6 p.m.
Take a step back in time at Funky Finds Vintage during The Peppermint Trail. There will be discounts on peppermint sticks and more for customers!
Address: 515 28th Street (in lobby area)
Hours: 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
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.
Address: 2301 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Stop into Gusto Pizza Bar for brunch, lunch, dinner … or a drink! During The Peppermint Trail sip on a specialty Oatmeal Cookie Manhattan cocktail.
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, coffee and treats.
Address: 554 28th Street
Hours: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Special Hours)
The team at Kari Taylor State Farm is partnering with the Community Access Program staff at the Des Moines Art Center to host a DIY snowflake suncatcher station and a necessities drive for Families Forward, a family shelter in our neighborhood. Come do the craft and consider donating! Here is what Families Forward needs this holiday season: bath towels, all-purpose cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry pods, full-size hygiene supplies, Size 4 diapers/pull-ups and wipes.
Address: 2716 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Lachele’s will be serving free peppermint White Russians to the adults, and milk and cookies for the kids during The Peppermint Trail alongside their regular menu and daily special.
Address: 2721 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 5-9 p.m.
Lucky Lotus is giving one of their fan-favorite dishes holiday twist for The Peppermint Trail – come try their Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cheese Rangoonies!
Address: 3124 Ingersoll Ave.
Hours: Noon–Midnight
Address: 2411 Grand Avenue
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Moberg Gallery is celebrating 20 years! Browse their 20th Anniversary Exhibit while sipping on hot cocoa – peppermint for the kids and a kick for the adults.
Address: 2843 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Palmer’s Deli will be hosting cookie decorating during The Peppermint Trail. No sign-up is required – just show up between 11 a.m.–1 p.m. to participate! Santa will be there to help from 11 a.m.–Noon. Plus, get 20% off on all wine, BOGO cookies and brownies and 10% off holiday candy.
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 with Paneton (a Peruvian sweet bread dessert), holiday jazz music and holiday decor.
Address:3815 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: Noon–4 p.m.
Pigott will be opening their showroom to the public for a fun and festive holiday open house including complimentary hot beverages from Iowa Coffee Company, a complimentary gift wrap station, plus a “pop-up shop” with One Sweet Kitchen who will be selling DIY cookie kits, mini cookie sets and individual cookies. Anyone who visits can be entered into a drawing for a MillerKnoll giveaway that will include a Muuto Restore Basket and Hay Borosilicate Mugs!
Address: 3619 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visit Preservation during The Peppermint Trail and snag a candy canes with a discount attached!
Address: 607 37th St
Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Get $10 of bonus cash on any gift certificate purchase at Renovation Jungle during the Peppermint Trail! Enjoy free holiday drinks and treats.
Address: 549 28th St.
Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cat lovers: Be sure to visit Smitten Kitten during the Peppermint Trail for a free wool peppermint cat toy with a $5 purchase.
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: Rosemary-Cran Aperol Spritz, Apple Cider Mimosa, Grinch Green Mimosa and Peppermint Cheesecake. Santa Claus will be making an appearance at brunch from 10–11 a.m.
Address: 3124 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–Midnight
Visit The Station during The Peppermint Trail and order a Peppermint White Russian – it will be served in a custom holiday “The Station on Ingersoll” cup for guests to take home for $8. This special will also be honored at The Miracle on Ingersoll.
Address: 1905 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Stop into Stylin’ Paws Ingersoll with your pup during The Peppermint Trail and receive a free winter plush toy! All retail items will be 20% off so it is the perfect time to get gifts for your four-legged friends.
Address: 2722 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Christmas is in the air! To celebrate their 47th holiday season, Tandem Brick will be fully decorated, carols will be playing and refreshments will be provided for shoppers. Find specials throughout the store!
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.
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 the weekend of Dec. 9-11 so include a stop at this Tiny Shop on your Peppermint Trail route to find colorful seasonal decor made from paper crafts. Don’t miss the 10-inch peppermint Christmas trees (pictured) – made especially for The Peppermint Trail – for $12.
Address: 2208 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 9:00-4:00 p.m.
Address: 547 28th Street
Hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Stop by Vanity & Glamor Cosmetics during the Peppermint Trail for a variety of specials on gift cards and best-selling mint lip products.
Address: 2920 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–2 am.
Looking for a party after a day of shopping on the Peppermint Trail? Wellman’s Pub will be offering three special holiday shots: Santa’s Milk (Rumchata Peppermint Bark & Tippy Cow Vanilla), Santa’s Little Helper (Rumpleminze, Ryan’s Irish Cream, Hot Damn) and Saints & Sinners Apple Pie (made by Iowa Distilling Company).
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!
Address: 2723 Ingersoll Ave
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Warm up with a warm beverage at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure. Add complimentary peppermint flavoring to any drink during the Peppermint Trail. Or try a Merry Minty Mocha: an espresso drink with white chocolate, mint & steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and peppermint sprinkles.
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.
Address: 1208 42nd St.
Hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Stop into By Wysteria during The Peppermint Trail for a free bar of peppermint soap with any purchase and a raffle for a free class!
Address: 835 42nd St.
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stop into Cabana Swim during The Peppermint Trail for candy and drawing for a $100 gift certificate.
Address: 4040 University Ave.
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Receive a complimentary Iowa made organic peppermint lip balm with any purchase at Campbell’s during The Peppermint Trail.
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! Vendors include Grade A Gardens, Mama Bare Botanicals, Crooked Gap Farm, Batch Balanced, Fresh Wheatgrass Girl, Catknot and Herb & Forage.
Address: 833 42nd St.
Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Address: 831 42nd St.
Showtimes:
11:00 a.m.: A Charlie Brown Christmas
1:00 p.m.: A Charlie Brown Christmas
3 p.m.: A Charlie Brown Christmas
7:30 p.m.: All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Activity Hours: Stop into the The Playhouse lobby to take part in a Peanuts ornament craft between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or grab a York Peppermint Patty.
Address: 1141 2nd St
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
During The Peppermint Trail, the Huckleberry Home shop will be festive with holiday decor and there will be a drawing for visitors to win one of three gift cards ranging from $25-$50.
Address: 906 42nd St.
Hours: 3-6 p.m.
Stop into JOUJOU during The Peppermint Trail to purchase a special holiday gift package (below) and enjoy winter-themed play activities for kids age 0-6.
Copy of “New | Nuevo” by local author Lindsey Pallas-Madison and local illustrator Marissa Hernandez
Colorable Winter Table Runner by XO-LP, illustrator Laura Palmer
JouJou Canvas Tote bag
JouJou Day Pass
Address: 847 42nd St
Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
POP & NOD will be decking the halls with 15% off all things holiday during The Peppermint Trail, including holiday gifts, stocking stuffers and holiday apparel!
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.
Address: 4211 Chamberlain Ave
Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Visit Rumors Vintage during The Peppermint Trail for an in-store vintage clothing pop-up market! Plus, decor and holiday music.
Location: The Playhouse’s west/42nd Street parking lot
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stop by Travelin’ Tom’s mobile coffee truck for a peppermint mocha or peppermint latte for the holidays during The Peppermint Trail.
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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