Des Moines Meet Friends Meetup Group

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Are you new to the area? Did you recently return but your friends no longer live here? Have you just been too busy with work to make friends?
This group is for anyone -- single, married, divorced, attached -- anyone who would like to meet other people in the area, make friends, and do some activities. This is not a singles group, though single people are welcome. It's not a hookup group. Just people who would like the opportunity to meet and make friends and perhaps do fun activities.

I envision activities as simple as going out to different restaurant, patios, kayaking somewhere locally, exploring museums, enjoying a picnic lunch somewhere, going to museums, taking a tour of local wineries, etc. The options are limitless and will give us a chance to explore Des Moines as well.

Let's explore Des Moines and its surrounding areas, meet interesting people and have a little fun!

There are some immuno-compromised members and others who spend time with those who are vulnerable, children, or unable to receive the vaccine. With respect for them and the CDC recommendations, you must be fully vaccinated to participate in these meetups. Proof of vaccination for each attendee must be provided at the meetup.

Please note: there is a free 60 day trial period; after that there is $10 annual dues to help offset the costs of using the Meetup site. Using the site is not cheap, but it is useful and allows everyone to participate and communicate with each other.

Who's ready to make new friends?

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Hugo's Wood Fired Kitchen 5:45 & Tour of Meals on Wheels Greenhouse below 5:30
13 Şub 2026 17:30 CST
3206 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, US
Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen

At Hugo’s, we bring the art of wood-fired cooking to the heart of Des Moines. Our kitchen is built around a custom Marra Forni wood-fired oven, where every dish comes alive with flame and flavor. From handcrafted pizzas to shareable mezze, fresh salads, and seasonal entrées, our menu draws inspiration from the Mediterranean—Italy, Lebanon, Turkey, and the Balkans—while celebrating local ingredients and community..

#### Whether you’re enjoying a crisp, flame-kissed pizza, unwinding with craft cocktails at the bar, or gathering with friends on our spacious patio, Hugo’s is a place to connect, indulge, and explore bold, seasonal flavors. Join us Tuesday through Saturday for lunch, dinner, and our daily Happy Hour, and discover why Hugo’s has become one of Des Moines’ favorite destinations for wood-fired cuisine.

We will meet at 5:30 p.m. to tour the Meals on Wheels Greenhouse in the basement of Hugo's building, then meet upstairs at Hugo's at 5:45. Happy hour lasts until 6 p.m.

Parking behind the building.
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Paris Banh Mi
27 Şub 2026 17:45 CST
Paris Bahn Mi, 6601 University Ave,, Windsor Heights, IA, US
Paris Banh Mi – Windsor Heights

Paris Banh Mi Cafe & Bakery in Windsor Heights, IA combines traditional Vietnamese sandwiches with a touch of French flair. Try our signature Paris By Night drink, enjoy fresh-baked baguettes, croissants, or delve into our array of slushies and teas. Every day, our on-site bakery crafts fresh cakes and pastries to delight our patrons.

--This is a newer fast food type restaurant that is fresh and tasty. It's gotten good reviews. Let's try it! They have sit-down casual seating. If you're looking at the menu, click on the picture to see the sandwich ingredients, this may help you choose.

They also serve coffee, boba, slushies, fruit teas, milk teas, flavored teas, and fresh teas.

No reservations, so first ones there please save enough spots for everyone.
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Django (All French, No Attitude)
13 Mar 2026 17:45 CDT
1420 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, US
SAD NEWS. Django has decided to close its' doors March 14th. We will get there the day before they close. Join us in a last nod to this excellent restaurant.

http://www.djangodesmoines.com/

### ALL FRENCH. NO ATTITUDE. NO CORKAGE FEE.

Django is a comfortable, brasserie-style restaurant offering everything you love about French cuisine without the attitude. At the heart of Django is an interactive chef station featuring jet-fresh seafood and artisan cheese plates.

Happy hour on Friday runs from 4 to 6.
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