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Celebrate the warm February with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Gardens. On February 27th, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens is hosting a sip and stroll where you can learn about what is in bloom and what is soon to come!

All participants must be 21+ years of age. To register and purchase your tickets, visit the Downtown Des Moines - DSM event page:

February 2024 Sip and Stroll at the Botanical Garden The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden will hold a February Sip and Stroll with updates on what's in bloom.

Calling all artists! 👩🏾‍🎨👨🏻‍🎨👩🏽‍🎨

Operation Downtown is looking for emerging artists, at least 18 years old, to help infuse art and create a unique transformation to the walking path near the 4th and Court parking garage in Downtown Des Moines! The goal of this project is to create an inviting walking path with a lighting display to highlight the path and art installations. The RFQ encourages proposals to include additional art components that can help expand the creative vision.

The deadline for artists to submit their ideas is Sunday, January 28th.

Click the link for more info on the project and how to submit your ideas!

RFQ Open For Artists To Participate In 4th & Court Walking Path Project GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Jan. 16, 2024) – Operation Downtown, in partnership with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and Knapp Properties are collaborating to bring a creative and unique transformation of the walking path near the 4th and Court parking garage in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

We were proud sponsors of the the 2023 Des Moines Turkey Trot!

It was another successful race this year with nearly 5,800 registered racers. Congratulations to all of those who participated and we hope you all had an amazing holiday weekend!

Thanksgiving is better together, have a happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!💕