The holiday season is in Valley Junction as Jingle in the Junction presented by Veridian Credit Union returns for four Thursday evenings in 2025. Many businesses extend their hours on Thursday nights to give you more time to find the perfect holiday gift, enjoy dinner, and enjoy three blocks of free entertainment on 5th Street under the glow of over 100,000 holiday lights. Dates: November 20, December 4, December 11, December 18 Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Holiday Shopping 5:00-???: Shops and restaurants are open with extended hours, sales, and mini events throughout the district Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:00pm: See Santa ride in on a hot rod sleigh and light West Des Moines’ tallest Christmas Tree at the WDM Fire Admin building, 318 5th Trolley Rides 5:00-8:00pm: Free horse-drawn trolley rides around the district – load up in Railroad Park Live Ice Carving 5:00-8:00pm: Witness ice carvings by the talented Bill Gordish next to Memory Lane, 208 5th Santa & Mrs. Claus 6:00-8:00pm: Santa will be making an appearance each night at the Historic Valley Junction Foundation office in Old City Hall, 137 5th Food Vendors 5:00-8:00pm: Food vendors will be making hot drinks, food, and treats, on Maple St to keep the family fueled up for holiday shopping Food Vendors: Tarboosh, Jack Frost Drink Lab & Treats, Taste of Comfort, Sweet Swirls Ice Cream, The Sweet Table Caroling Rotating carolers and musicians around the district will keep you entertained Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsors
