welcome to the historic east village
The East Village is Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district, boasting many of the finest shopping, dining, nightlife and commerce in Iowa.
Located between the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines, the East Village is highly-accessible by car, bike, bus, or foot!
12
December
2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. What to Expect At the Ugly Sweater Contest. It’s time to break out your tackiest, wackiest holiday gear for the Ugly Sweater Contest! Stop by Owen[...]
13
December
2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for our annual Santa Run 5k on Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 am! Whether you are jolly jogging, Santa sprinting, or winter wonderland walking or wheeling, this family[...]
19
December
2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Santa Claus at 5 - 7pm at Molly's Frozen Drone Show at 8pm Free & Family Friendly. What to Expect At the Drone Show with Santa[...]
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