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

The Alpine Tap

Address: 2720 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: Noon –2 a.m.

The Alpine Tap will be slinging special drinks for The Peppermint Trail. Plus, they’ll have a hot cocoa station set up with fun toppings (and, of course, they can spike it for you.)

The Bartender’s Handshake

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: “Son of a Nutcracker” with green-peppercorn-infused apple brandy | creme de cacao | creme de menthe | Fernet Branca Menta | molasses milk | blackstrap bitters.

Boesen The Florist

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.

 “Brilliant Craft & Wares Fair” at The Yacht Club

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.

Chain & Spoke

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!

The Cheese Bar

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.

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” (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. 

Cownie Furs

Address: 2819 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Crème

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.

Des Moines Art Center

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. The Art Center Café presented by la mie will be selling Peppermint Mocha and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

DESPENSARY

Address: 2817 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Enchanted Mystical Boutique

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!

Funky Finds Vintage

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.

Greenwood Elementary PTA: Crafts & Carols

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.

The Hap

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.

Harbinger

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!

Healing Lotus Massage

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.

The Ingersoll: Box Office & Merch

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:

• Shop Ingersoll branded merchandise at a discounted price
• Ticket promotions: For every ticketed purchased that day, you will get a free dessert! For every $125 gift card purchased you will receive a free dessert!
• Enter in a drawing for $50 in merchandise
• Free Hot Cocoa Bar while you shop

Ingersoll Tap

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.

Ingersoll Animal Hospital

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.

J. Michaels Salon

Address: 2801 Ingersoll Avenue

Hours: TBA

Junior League Des Moines – Bargain Basket 

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.

Lachele’s Fine Foods 

Address: 2716 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Lachele’s will feature a peppermint-inspired food special for The Peppermint Trail!

Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design

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.

Lucky Lotus

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:

• Red & Green Lotus Blossom Cookies (vegan)
• Choco-Strawberry Sesame Ō-Loh (vegan/GF)
• Red Velvet Milk Tea

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 their holiday gift card deal.

Mediacom

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! 

Miracle on Ingersoll

Address: 3124 Ingersoll Ave.  (behind The Station on Ingersoll)

Hours: 11 a.m.–Midnight

Moberg Gallery

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.

Nadia’s French Bakery

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)!

Palmer’s Deli

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.

Panka Peruvian Restaurant

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.

Pigott presents “Whoville”

Address: 3815 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (CORRECT TIME! Map has incorrect time listed.)

The Pigott showroom transforms into Whoville during the Peppermint Trail: Enjoy festive drinks, snacks and photos with the Grinch! Plus, a holiday giveaway!

Preservation

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 (including a Sift & Sprinkle pop-up!) + a festive drink + new collection of neighborhood caps and REWORKED goods.

The Refill Market

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.

Renovation Jungle

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.

Sakari Sushi Lounge presents: “How Sakari Stole Chrismas”

Address: 2605 Ingersoll Ave.

Hours: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Salon Bounce

Address: 2928 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: Noon–5 p.m.

Visit Salon Bounce during The Peppermint Trail to enjoy 25% off all gift cards, Limoncello shots and discounts on Kevin Murphy, BOB haircare, Davines and Evo products.

Smitten Kitten

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.

Star Bar

Address: 2811 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 9 a.m.–2 a.m.

Star Bar will have a variety of holiday-themed drinks and a special dessert during The Peppermint Trail, including:

• Peppermint White Russian with a crushed candy cane rim
• Pomegranate Aperol Spritz
• Cranberry Paloma
• Milk Chocolate Peppermint S’mores Skillet

The Station on Ingersoll

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.

Tandem Brick Gallery

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.

Ted’s Coney Island

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!

Thai Flavors – Ingersoll

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.

Van Ginkel’s Athletic Manufacturing

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.

Wellman’s Pub Ingersoll

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.

Wildflower

Address: 2718 Ingersoll Ave

Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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.

Zenko Tea – Ingersoll

Address: 2701 Ingersoll, Suite 103

Hours: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Zenko Tea will have a special drink to celebrate 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 30% off at ZZZ Records. Don’t miss the sidewalk sale (weather permitting) for great deals.

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 mini bar of peppermint soap 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 be hosting a drawing for a $100 gift certificate during The Peppermint Trail.

Campbell’s Nutrition 

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.

Capital Health – RESCHEDULED TO 12/20

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.

The Cheese Shop

Address: 833 42nd St., Suite B

Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Des Moines Community Playhouse present’s Disney’s Frozen

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.

Eight Seven Central presents “Christmas Cards Against Humanity”

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!

Huckleberry Home

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!

JOUJOU

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!

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 and treats.

Rumors Vintage

Address: 4211 Chamberlain Ave

Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Visit Rumors Vintage during The Peppermint Trail for holiday treats and decor.