Historic East Village

09/13/2026

Two decades of clear vision calls for a celebration!

Join us at Westrum Optometry for their 20th Anniversary Bash & Trunk Show on Friday, September 18th from 1:00–4:00 PM. They’re marking 20 years with special frame discounts, raffles, giveaways and a pop up featuring Piel Canela. Come grab a cup, explore the latest styles, and celebrate with us—you won’t want to miss this!

08/21/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Vibes in the Village is bringing a FREE concert back to Simon Estes Amphitheatre. It is looking like perfect weather to enjoy music, drinks, food, and lawn games. Bring your chairs and blankets for this free, family-friendly event.

Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this happen: AARP Iowa; Elevator; and Love, Tito's!

Learn More: https://eastvillagedesmoines.com/event/vibes-in-the-village-at-simon-estes-amphitheater-2/

08/16/2026

Let's Vibe at Simon Estes Amphitheatre on Saturday the 22nd. Come enjoy a free concert by Brian Herrin from 12-3pm. Plus, enjoy drinks, food, and lawn games. Vibes in the Village is a family-friendly and free event.

Learn more: https://eastvillagedesmoines.com/vibes/

08/10/2026

The first Vibes in the Village at Simon Estes was a fantastic success! If you missed it, don't worry! We will have more FREE live music from Brian Herrin on Aug 22nd from 12- 3 p.m. We hope to see you there! Get all the details here: https://eastvillagedesmoines.com/vibes/

07/17/2026

See you at Simon Estes Amphitheater TOMORROW for Vibes in the Village from 12-5 PM! ☀️🎸Check our website for more information on all the activities, in-store specials, and events happening throughout the neighborhood! https://eastvillagedesmoines.com/event/vibes-in-the-village-at-simon-estes-amphitheater/

07/16/2026

Round two, but make it riverfront. 🎶✨ We’re bringing the fun back to Simon Estes Amphitheater for the first time in seven years, with local food, drinks, and free live music for the second Vibes in the Village from 12-5 pm!

Visit our website to see in-store specials and events. https://eastvillagedesmoines.com/vibes/

Event presented by AARP, music thanks to Love, Tito’s and Water Station provided by Des Moines Water Works.

07/14/2026

Who’s ready for Vibes in the Village this Saturday, July 18? 🎶🪩☀️Join us at the Simon Estes Amphitheater for an afternoon of live music with Andrew Hoyt and riverfront views in the East Village. Bring your crew, grab a drink, and soak up the summer vibes.

Visit our website for in-store specials and events: https://eastvillagedesmoines.com/event/vibes-in-the-village-at-simon-estes-amphitheater/

Thank you to our sponsors and community partners!

07/12/2026

Turn up the volume and catch Vibes in the Village at Simon Estes Amphitheater on Saturday, July 18! 🎶

Local artist Andrew Hoyt kicks off the afternoon with live music from 12-3, and the East Village is ready to keep the energy going. Enjoy an afternoon of free music, local food and drinks, plus time to shop, dine, and explore Historic East Village. Presented by AARP.

Visit our website for a full list of in-store specials and events: https://eastvillagedesmoines.com/event/vibes-in-the-village-at-simon-estes-amphitheater/

06/19/2026

The Historic East Village is on a generational run here in Greater Des Moines. We have your awards crawl all mapped out, plan accordingly to hit all the spots 😎

06/19/2026

Vibes in the Village is heating up! 🪩☀️ Ryan, President of the East Village, was out on the town sharing all the excitement happening around our neighborhood and talking all things Vibes in the Village!

Check out the video clip for more details on this weekend's event, you won't want to miss what's coming up! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EWVnj-gLQ8

Visit our website for complete event information and details: https://eastvillagedesmoines.com/vibes/

The Simon Estes Amphitheater will also for the first time in seven ...