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First Fridays in the East Village – Aug 1

August 1 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 First Fridays in the East Village

First Fridays in the East Village

5 to 8, then stay late!

Join us for First Fridays in the East Village! Each month will showcase an array of events throughout the neighborhood.
As each week draws near, check back for more detailed event information as well as special offers from all of our great shops, restaurants, and businesses.
We encourage you to use free parking at the state parking garage across from the Historical Building at the corner of 7th & Grand. Metered parking available from East 2nd to East 6th along East Grand and East Locust, and on side streets. For more information about parking in the East Village and Downtown Des Moines, visit here: https://www.dsmpartnership.com/downtowndsmusa/about-downtown/getting-around-parking.

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Events & Special Offers for August 1

Business Name What’s happening this weekend:
Aimee
Flora Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. every First Friday. Enjoy drink specials like $9 craft cocktails and $7 glasses of wine, shareable apps like a $10 Hummus Board & $8 Flatbread, with the beautiful Botanical Garden as your backdrop.
Fontenelle Supply Co Whiskey Flix – Games/ Activities to win Discounts
Leona Ruby
Nightingale Cocktail 2 for 1 Seasonal Cocktails
Petals & Moss Extended hours for our All You Can Leaf box sale!
Storyhouse Bookpub “Other Worlds” Local author meet and greet with R.E. Bellesmith and Sophia Slade!
Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen
Wooley’s TBA

The Historic East Village Foundation Board is dedicated to supporting and promoting the Historic East Village as Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district. It proudly showcases many of the finest shopping, dining, nightlife, and residential opportunities in Iowa.

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Historic East Village
East Village
Des Moines, IA 50309 United States
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