# Event Details - **Event Name**: Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Support local makers, explore the market together, and make new friends—because doing life together is the Vibrant Life way.About this EventAt Vibrant Life Society, we believe community is built by showing up locally — supporting small businesses, exploring our city together, and creating space for real connection.This free group meetup at the Winterfest Market is our way of doing exactly that.We’ll gather at the market, wander together, support local makers, and make meeting new people feel easy and natural. No programming, no pressure — just a shared experience and a welcoming place to start.Come solo or bring a friend. Either way, you’ll have people to shop with and talk to instead of doing it all alone.What This Meetup Is AboutSupporting local artists, makers, and small businessesCreating easy, low-pressure opportunities to make friendsExploring events in Des Moines together instead of soloLiving the Vibrant Life value of connection through shared experiencesWhat This IsA casual, free group meetup hosted by Vibrant Life SocietyTime to browse the Winterfest Market with friendly facesOrganic conversation — no icebreakers, no name tagsA welcoming entry point into the Vibrant Life communityWhat This Is NotNot a workshopNot structured or sales-focusedNot awkward (hopefully) or forcedWho This Is ForThis meetup is for women and gender-expansive people who:Want to support local businesses in a social wayAre craving new friendships or deeper communityLove having a reason to get out and do something funWant connection without pressureYou don’t need to know anyone beforehand — that’s the whole point.What to Know Before You GoThis is a drop-in style meetup — stay as long or as little as you’d likeWear comfortable shoes for browsingYou’ll receive meetup details and how to find us the day beforeWe’ll share a group chat link so you can easily connect onsiteWhy Vibrant Life Is Hosting ThisBecause community doesn’t build itself — it’s built by showing up, supporting local, and doing life together.And because making friends as an adult shouldn’t feel hard. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/winterfest-market-vls-meetup-—-shop-connect-and-celebrate-local-makers/100001979238485590 - **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops, it, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: EMC Expo Center - **lat**: 41.59181969999999 - **long**: -93.6222763 - **full address**: EMC Expo Center, 730 4th Street, Des Moines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e57cf50ba6df8428bcfd28b6108f33b20833ee9047c98f819fbf349934b56af8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc0f5076-gmir.jpg?v=1767088772 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers! being held? - **A:** Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers! takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm at EMC Expo Center, 730 4th Street, Des Moines, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers!? - **A:** Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers! is organized by Vibrant Life Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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