Good morning, Des Moines.

Des Moines is set to celebrate its first Hy-Vee Holiday Parade to kick off the season after Thanksgiving.

Organized by Hy-Vee and WHO 13 — the parade will start at Principal Park with pre-parade coverage at 9 a.m. and a 10 a.m. kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 29, as it follows a 1.25-mile route through downtown.

Central Iowa Christmas tree farms are offering both pre-cut and choose-and-cut trees around Thanksgiving so local residents can find a real tree for the holidays.

Some farms like Miller, Howell's and Strautman began on November 22 while Walnut Ridge and Hill's will open on November 28.

During the holiday season, a local survey collected responses from Des Moines readers who listed their top 10 desired new stores in the metro.

The list reflects consumer choices and may guide future retail developments — offering a glimpse into what shoppers want.

Des Moines chefs George Formaro and Tony Lemmo honor Italian bread-making traditions today—using family recipes and time-tested techniques that shaped their heritage and local dining.

Leigha Walker said the Embrace Iowa grant helped her stay in school and pursue higher education—she now credits the program for giving her the support to continue her studies.

Scattered showers moved across Iowa on Monday while temperatures stayed well above freezing, leaving a chilly and dry setup for Thanksgiving.

The latest forecast shows that measurable snow will begin after 5 p.m. Friday until before 10 a.m. Saturday—some areas will receive over four inches and travelers should check the latest conditions before heading out.

In Polk County, the median home list price in October is $309,800—down 2.1% from September and 6.5% lower than last October, with homes averaging 1,432 square feet at $218 per square foot.

New listings increased 3.8% to 864 while Des Moines metro prices slightly dipped to $339,450.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

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Baby Rhyme Time

9:30-10:00 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories while bonding with your baby in a playful setting.

Open Studio Holiday Shopping

11 AM – 3 PM — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Shop for unique art pieces and discover local talent in a festive atmosphere.

Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad

6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with hands-on art activities for all ages and skill levels.

Monthly Writing Night at Smokey Row

7-9 p.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — A relaxed evening for writers to create together or explore new ideas with prompts.

Christmas With The Celts

7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — $29.50-$69.50 — Experience a lively blend of Irish traditions and contemporary Christmas music with humor and dance.

Central College Dance Team Championship

6:00 PM — Casey's Center — Free entry — Witness the Central College Dance team compete against ISTDA State in an exciting showcase of talent.

Freedom in Freeform Poetry Showcase

4-5:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — A vibrant space for poets to share their original works and celebrate the art of poetry.

Holiday Movie Night

5:30-8:00 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — $2 for kids, $3 for adults — Enjoy a festive screening of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' with free snacks and goody bags.

Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy

7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Tickets available — Experience a hilarious twist on classic fairy tales with Snow White and her disenchanted princesses.

Python for Scientists Training/Class

N/A — Mon, Dec 8 – Fri, Dec 12 — Health Tech Associates — $2250 — Enhance your Python skills in a specialized training designed for scientists.