Out to Lunch Brings Food and Music to Downtown Des Moines (DSM) Starting May 21
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (May 1, 2025) – Starting Wednesday, May 21, visitors, residents and employees will have the opportunity to step out of the office and into the streets of Downtown Des Moines (DSM) for the Out to Lunch series. Attendees can soak up some sun and enjoy lunch from local food trucks and music by local artists.
Out to Lunch is a series of mid-day summer events that pop up in various Downtown DSM locations. The series was designed to create a unique and fun opportunity for Downtown DSM employees and residents to socialize with others in vibrant, outdoor Downtown DSM settings with food and live music. Out to Lunch is scheduled for six Wednesdays from mid-May – late June.
“Out to Lunch brings a refreshing midweek break and a chance to experience all the vibrancy Downtown DSM has to offer,” said Molly Atkins, Events Specialist at The Partnership. “From local food trucks to live music, it’s a great way to enjoy the sunshine, support small businesses, connect with others and enjoy the unique atmosphere of our Downtown community.”
The event series will start off at the Principal Financial Group® campus on High Street from Seventh to Ninth Street and will feature multiple local food vendors along with live music from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. All Out to Lunch events are free to attend and open to the public.
The 2025 Out to Lunch location schedule is as follows:
“At Principal, we believe in the power of community and the importance of coming together in shared spaces,” said Jo Christine Miles, Director of Principal Foundation and Community Relations. “We’re thrilled to invite our neighbors to our campus for the first Out to Lunch event on May 21. We hope this event encourages everyone to step outside, support local, and experience the joy of community all summer long.”
Explore this year’s vendor list and schedule of events by visiting The Partnership website.
Out to Lunch is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership and sponsored by Principal and Bravo Greater Des Moines. Site sponsors include Federal Home Loan Bank, University of Iowa Tippie College of Business and The Ruan Center, plus site hosts EMC and IndyCar.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves 12 counties in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 6,700 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.
About Downtown DSM, Inc.
Downtown DSM, Inc. is part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and is dedicated to ensuring the continued growth of Downtown Des Moines (DSM). A strong region needs a strong Downtown. Downtown DSM, Inc. leads efforts to drive development, placemaking and events in Downtown DSM. It promotes Downtown through integration of retail, restaurants, businesses, housing, events and placemaking. The Downtown Events Group enhances the vibrancy of Downtown DSM through the creation, elevation and activation of arts, culture and humanities events and community placemaking. Learn more at www.downtowndsmusa.com.