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Going out in Des Moines.
New openings, what's on this weekend, and honest guides to the neighborhoods, from the people who send the weekly list.
GuideCommunityJuly 28, 2026We asked Des Moines what it loves (and can't stand). Here's what you said.
We asked the r/desmoines community a simple question: what's your favorite and least favorite thing about living here? The answers were honest, funny, and occasionally brutal. Here's what locals actually said.
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NewsThis WeekJuly 27, 2026Des Moines Going Out: The Tea Festival, and a Clive Closure
A lighter week around town, with a world of tea downtown and an unlucky break for a Clive bar.
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GuideHappy HourJuly 26, 2026The Des Moines happy hour guide
Happy hour is the cheapest way to try a place before you commit to a full night. Here's where to find a good one in Des Moines, by neighborhood.
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NewsThis WeekJuly 26, 2026Des Moines Going Out: Openings, Closings, Fest Season
A big week for eating and drinking around town, with a new bar opening, two longtime spots closing, and a Fair plate that might make your wallet flinch.
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EventsThis WeekendJuly 26, 2026The Des Moines summer isn't over: what's still ahead
Late July flips Des Moines into its best stretch of the year. Here's what's still ahead: a music festival in the hills, the fair, and a food festival downtown.
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New OpeningsWhere to GoJuly 24, 2026New in Des Moines: a few spots worth knowing right now
Des Moines keeps adding good rooms. A women's sports bar, a brunch spot that outgrew its old address, and a running list worth bookmarking.
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GuideNeighborhoodsJuly 20, 2026Where to go out in Des Moines: a neighborhood guide
Des Moines is a city of neighborhoods, and each one is good for something different. A quick guide to where to go, and for what kind of night.
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