Ghoul’s Night Out

Beth Gibbins

Ghoul’s Night Out – Saturday, October 21, 2023 – 5 to 9 p.m. Gather your friends and take to the streets to enjoy shops all aglow, spooky drinks, and some treats! Let’s make the night magic and dazzle in costume. THE EAST VILLAGE BECKONS. We’ll see you quite soon! Haunt our site to watch for special offers! Business Name Ghoul’s …

Holiday Promenade

Beth Gibbins

Holiday Promenade – Fridays, November 17 through December 15 The Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Historic East Village Neighborhood Association will spread holiday cheer throughout Downtown Des Moines (DSM) during the Holiday Promenade which will return to the Historic East Village for five Fridays in 2023. The 22nd annual Holiday Promenade will begin on Friday, Nov. 17 and continue …

Iowa State Fair Parade Logo

Historic East Village welcomes the Iowa State Fair Parade

Beth Gibbins

The Iowa State Fair parade is coming! August 9 the parade will pass right through Des Moines’ Historic East Village. The parade route starts at the State Capitol Complex and marches west on Grand to 15th Street. Make your parade plans include the numerous shops, restaurants, and bars in the East Village! Some of the specials going on during the …