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!
09
June
2023
June 9 - June 11
Pride Fest Weekend kicks off Friday June 9th and continues through Sunday June 10th in the Historic East Village.
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05
May
2023
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the shops, businesses, restaurants, and bars that call the Historic East Village home in our 2023 First Fridays!
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29
April
2023
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Winefest Des invites guests to explore the local retail shops while sampling exquisite wines from various wineries.
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07
April
2023
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the shops, businesses, restaurants, and bars that call the East Village home in our 2023 First Fridays.
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Over 100+ shops and services waiting for you to discover.
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HISTORIC EAST VILLAGE MEMBERSHIP
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