Join us for First Fridays in the East Village! Each month will showcase an array of events throughout the neighborhood.
St. Patrick’s weekend in the Village
St. Patrick’s weekend in the Village Historic East Village welcomes guests for 2025 St. Patrick’s festivities to enjoy our shops, bars, and restaurants while you visit downtown Des Moines! Other notable events in the neighborhood include the St. Paddy’s Marathon on the 15th, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, the 17th. Business Name What’s happening this weekend: Greater Des Moines …
Extended Holiday Hours
Many shops in the East Village will be open on Sunday and Mondays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Park once and spend the day in Historic East Village enjoying unique shopping, great dining, and fun bars to offer a little holiday cheer!
Holiday Promenade – FINAL NIGHT!
Celebrate the grand finale of the Holiday Promenade with an unforgettable night of skating, story time, and a HOLIDAY DRONE SHOW!
Holiday Promenade – 4th of 5
Bring the family for a night of wonder at Santa’s Workshop! Enjoy crafts, train display, Mrs. Clause, Santa, music, and more!
Holiday Promenade – 2nd of 5
Immerse yourself in holiday creativity during the second night of the Holiday Promenade! Shops will feature stunning holiday window displays.
Holiday Promenade – 1st of 5
Holiday Promenade 2024 Kickoff in Historic East Village is November 22! Join us for the tree lighting, Santa, shopping, music, and more!
Holiday Promenade – 3rd of 5
Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt on night three of Holiday Promenade! Search shops for elves on shelves and outside watch for Hide and Seek Ornaments!
Ghoul’s Night Out
Ghoul’s Night Out – Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 5 to 8 p.m. Hey Ghouls! Gather your gang and take to the streets of the East Village on the evening of October 26th from 5 until 8 PM for a spirited good time at Ghoul’s Night Out. Drinks, treats, late-night shopping, and special events lie in wait for you. Costumes …
October First Friday
Join the shops, restaurants, and bars in the East Village for the October 4 First Friday featuring history and genealogy!