Outlets of Des Moines

Events

December 13, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Help those in need by donating blood, as donations are needed more than ever. Outlets of Des Moines will host a blood donation drive in partnership with LifeServe Blood Center, Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center. The LifeServe mobile donation bus will be near Planet Fitness &amp; Skechers. Appointments are encouraged, but not required. To schedule an appointment visit <a href="http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/</a>

Blood Drive

Enter to win our Holiday Cheer Giveaway! Two lucky winners will each win a $500 shopping spree. Get something for everyone on your holiday list. 1st prize: $500 Shopping Spree: includes $100 gift card to each of these 5 stores: Coach Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Eddie Bauer, Michael Kors Outlet, and ASICS Outlet. 2nd prize: $500 Spree includes $100 gift card to each of these 5 stores: Kate Spade Outlet, J.Crew Factory, Under Armour Factory House, Old Navy Outlet, and Merrell. <a href="https://woobox.com/spffo9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enter to win today.&nbsp;</a>

Holiday Cheer Giveaway

Help pets in need in our community this holiday season through The Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s annual Tree of Life event at Outlets of Des Moines. The donation drive is a meaningful way to brighten the holidays for homeless pets. By leaving a gift under the tree, you help provide the essential items the animals rely on every day. Make a difference this December. Drop off a gift for a homeless pet at the Tree of Life collection box located in the Food Pavilion near Customer Service at Outlets of Des Moines through December 31st. To see suggested items or make a monetary donation, visit <a href="https://arl-iowa.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://arl-iowa.org/</a>

ARL - Tree of Life Donation Drive

The SEP Vocal Music Boosters students and parents will be offering gift wrapping and hot cocoa for a free-will donation in our food pavilion on the following dates: Dates: 11/29, 12/13, 12/22Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Gift Wrapping

Make a child’s holiday wish come true with the Angel Tree supporting Southeast Polk School District. The Angel Tree (located in the Food Pavilion) will be decorated with ornaments listed with a child’s holiday wishes. Donations can be dropped off at Customer Service.

Angel Tree

Help bring the joy of Christmas to less fortunate children through the donation of new, unwrapped toys. Saturday, November 22, 2025 through Friday, December 19, 2025, The Toys for Tots collection box will be in the Outlets of Des Moines in the Food Pavilion near Customer Service. To virtually donate a toy, or to make a monetary donation, visit the Toys for Tots Virtual Toybox at&nbsp;<a href="http://toysfortots.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRmtsdTRsYmc4b3BZWnFpM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6EhZZ6L-DGjDagrVjCpECBDtGT0XKtoKSvHHikVZNLAOyVPuEwok909I_7iQ_aem_wiYuhg4gnUo-n4pnjAEUzA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 100, 209);">ToysforTots.org.</a>

Toys for Tots

Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-7, 13-14, &amp; 20-21, 202510:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ho Ho Ho, it’s time to discover the best gifts for the holidays from local Iowa artisans at K² Marketplace Magic on Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-7, 13-14, &amp; 20-21, 2025 at the Outlets of Des Moines. This enchanting marketplace offers fashion, jewelry, home décor, wellness &amp; spa products, baked goods, and more! Located in suite 402, between Lee Wrangler and Five Below. Operated by K² Marketplace Magic. Vendor market promoter: K² Marketplace Magic Email: <a href="mailto:k2marketplacemagic@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">k2marketplacemagic@gmail.com</a> 2025 DatesDecember 6-7, 13-14, &amp; 20-21