Over the past couple of years, we’ve all watched it happen — restaurants struggling, doors closing, even some of our most iconic places disappearing. It’s been hard to see. Because restaurants aren’t just businesses… they’re where we gather, celebrate, connect, and build community. So I kept asking myself: What can we do to help? That’s why I created the Des Moines Crawl Series™ — a set of seasonal tasting walks designed to bring people back into our local restaurants in a fun, meaningful way. Instead of staying home, we’ll sip, stroll, and rediscover downtown Des Moines — together.

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Each event is designed to bring energy, foot traffic, and new customers into the restaurants that make our town special. This isn’t just an event series — it’s a way to support local, together.

Sip • Stroll • Support Local 

See photos of Des Moines neighbors having fun times below!