Downtown Social + Learn: Festivals and Events

Name: Downtown Social + Learn: Festivals and Events
Start: 2025-04-23T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-23T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4244, United States

Schedule

Wed Apr 23 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4244, United States | Des Moines, IA

📢 Join Us for Our Next Social + Learn! 🎉
Mark your calendars! The Downtown Neighborhood Association is hosting our next Social + Learn event at The Shop (901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309) on April 23rd from 5-7 PM, and you won’t want to miss it!
This time, we’re diving into Festivals & Events in Downtown DSM 🎶🍽️🎨 – what goes into planning them, their impact on our city, and how you can get involved!
We’ll hear from:
🌈 Capital City Pride – Celebrating inclusivity and organizing one of DSM’s most vibrant events!
🤝 Des Moines Partnership – Bringing major events like the World Food & Music Festival and the beloved Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market to life!
🎭 Des Moines Arts Festival – A nationally recognized, award-winning festival attracting 200,000+ attendees!
🎤 Des Moines Water Works / Lauridsen Amphitheater – Hosting concerts and community events in one of DSM’s most scenic venues!
Come for the insights, stay for the connections! Enjoy a casual, interactive discussion while networking with neighbors and community leaders.
📅 When: April 23 | 5-7 PM
📍 Where: The Shop, 901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
This is a free event, and all are welcome! Grab a drink, bring your questions, and let’s talk about what makes downtown DSM the place to be.
Send to a friend who should come with you! See you there! 👋 #DowntownDSM #SocialAndLearn #DSMEvents