Entry No. 23 — the Des Moines file — filed under: records
Divine Times Vintage
Two floors of rotating vintage vendors in up-and-coming Highland Park, built around owner Jerrica Yasumura's lifelong affinity for hippie culture and family thrifting. Expect groovy 60s and 70s furniture, racks of second-hand clothing and a constantly changing cast of local curators, so no two visits are the same.
The story
Jerrica Yasumura built Divine Times Vintage out of a habit of thrifting and a deep soft spot for 1960s and '70s counterculture. Positioned along Euclid Avenue—a North Side strip lined with historic brick storefronts from the 1890s through the 1940s—the shop anchors Highland Park's retail district. What started on a single ground floor expanded into a two-story outfit after adding an upper level packed with independent vintage vendor stalls.
Rather than running a single static antique shop, Yasumura set up a collective format where local curators manage their own booths. Racks of secondhand clothing, velvet couches, retro lamps, and obscure mid-century decor cycle through the two floors quickly enough that the inventory rarely looks the same twice.
What it's like
Skip hunting for a street spot on Euclid Avenue and head straight for the dedicated parking lot behind the building. Inside, you'll browse two floors divided into distinct booth spaces, with heavy 60s and 70s furniture downstairs and clothing racks taking over the upper level. Visit on a weekend or late-week afternoon (they're open Thursday through Sunday) to see the upstairs fully stocked. If your timing is right, the back lot occasionally hosts the Highland Happening, an outdoor vintage market.
The move: Dress each other for a fake decade party using only what's on the racks, take a photo on the groovy furniture, and let the cheapest find win.
📍 Before you go You'll find it on Euclid Avenue, the spine of Highland Park's historic business district at Euclid and Sixth — a walkable strip of 1890s-to-1940s brick storefronts on Des Moines' North Side, so it's easy to make an afternoon of it. There's a back parking lot, so skip hunting for a street spot. The vendor lineup rotates and the upstairs floor fills out best on a weekend or late-week afternoon. Build a loop nearby: Slow Down Coffee, Hiland Bakery's donuts, the Des Moines Mercantile general store, and Art Terrarium's plants are all within strolling distance. Once a year that back lot hosts the outdoor Highland Happening vintage market.
- 📍 Highland Park
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 521 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Hours: Thu & Fri 11am-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm (verify before visiting)
Pair it with
- Highland Underground — Keep the 1970s momentum going by slipping downstairs into a speakeasy set in the basement of Highland Park's former department store.
- Kays Spiritual Ways — Walk down to 5th & Euclid to browse crystals, incense, and tarot cards at a tiny local metaphysical shop.
- Wonderland Apothecary at Groovy Goods — Pair Highland Park thrifting with a trip near Drake University to check out an herbal apothecary set inside a retro hippie shop.
Good to know
Where do I park when visiting?
Drive behind the building into the private rear parking lot off Euclid Avenue so you don't have to search for street parking.
What are the store's operating hours?
Divine Times Vintage is open Thursday and Friday from 11am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
What else can I walk to on the same block?
You can build a neighborhood loop around Euclid and Sixth by grabbing donuts at Hiland Bakery, coffee at Slow Down Coffee, general goods at Des Moines Mercantile, and houseplants at Art Terrarium.
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Further reading: Axios · Yelp · Reddit
last checked: 2026-06-06