Community Events and Things to do in Des Moines, IA

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Paint Your Passion
Sat, Jun 6, 4:00 PM
Des Moines · Drake Park Shelter
Going fast
Paint Your Passion
Sat, Jun 6, 4:00 PM
Des Moines · Drake Park Shelter
Community Trash Pick Up at Good Park
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Good Park
Community Trash Pick Up at Good Park
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Good Park
Party in the Park
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Evelyn K Davis Park
Party in the Park
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00 PM
Des Moines · Evelyn K Davis Park
Juneteenth Celebration Hike and Flower Pot Painting
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Fort Des Moines Park
Juneteenth Celebration Hike and Flower Pot Painting
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Fort Des Moines Park
Sock Hop Swing Dance Meetup (Des Moines)
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
West Des Moines · Valley Junction Activity Center
Sock Hop Swing Dance Meetup (Des Moines)
Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM
West Des Moines · Valley Junction Activity Center
2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market
Fri, Jun 5, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Des Moines Water Works Park
2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market
Fri, Jun 5, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Des Moines Water Works Park
2026 September/October dsm magazine Unveiling
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00 PM
Ankeny · On With Life
2026 September/October dsm magazine Unveiling
Tue, Aug 25, 5:00 PM
Ankeny · On With Life
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Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting
Sunday at 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Capitol Park
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Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting
Sunday at 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Capitol Park
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The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill
Monday at 4:00 PM + 13 more
Pleasant Hill · Berean Assembly of God Church
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The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill
Monday at 4:00 PM + 13 more
Pleasant Hill · Berean Assembly of God Church
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Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Des Moines Public Library - Central Library
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Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Des Moines Public Library - Central Library
Just added
2026 November/December dsm magazine Unveiling
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 PM
Des Moines · Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines
Just added
2026 November/December dsm magazine Unveiling
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 PM
Des Moines · Iowa Weight Loss Specialists - Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Des Moines
Maxwell Old Settlers Picnic
Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 AM + 1 more
Maxwell · Maxwell City Park
Maxwell Old Settlers Picnic
Fri, Aug 7, 7:00 AM + 1 more
Maxwell · Maxwell City Park
Healing of the Mounds Story and Visit
Sun, Jun 21, 5:30 PM
Earlham · Kuehn Conservation area
Healing of the Mounds Story and Visit
Sun, Jun 21, 5:30 PM
Earlham · Kuehn Conservation area
Dallas County Volunteer Days!
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 AM
Earlham · Kuehn Conservation area
Dallas County Volunteer Days!
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 AM
Earlham · Kuehn Conservation area
What Every Senior Should Know About Legal Planning
Thu, Jun 4, 10:00 AM
Newton · DMACC Newton Campus
What Every Senior Should Know About Legal Planning
Thu, Jun 4, 10:00 AM
Newton · DMACC Newton Campus
Protect Yourself from Scams and Financial Fraud
Thu, Jul 2, 10:00 AM
Newton · DMACC Newton Campus
Protect Yourself from Scams and Financial Fraud
Thu, Jul 2, 10:00 AM
Newton · DMACC Newton Campus
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Ladies of Ames | Coffee with Friends ☕️
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Ames · b.e.good
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Ladies of Ames | Coffee with Friends ☕️
Sunday at 12:00 PM
Ames · b.e.good
Living to 100: What Really Helps You Thrive
Thu, Sep 3, 10:00 AM
Newton · DMACC Newton Campus
Living to 100: What Really Helps You Thrive
Thu, Sep 3, 10:00 AM
Newton · DMACC Newton Campus
Aging in Place with Confidence: What to Fix, Update, or Watch For
Thu, Aug 6, 10:00 AM
Newton · DMACC Newton Campus
Aging in Place with Confidence: What to Fix, Update, or Watch For
Thu, Aug 6, 10:00 AM
Newton · DMACC Newton Campus
Summer Solstice
Sun, Jun 21, 8:30 PM
Redfield · Hanging Rock Park
Summer Solstice
Sun, Jun 21, 8:30 PM
Redfield · Hanging Rock Park

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What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

Paint Your Passion

Community Trash Pick Up at Good Park

Party in the Park

Juneteenth Celebration Hike and Flower Pot Painting

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Which events are coming up?

Discover the best events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting

Ladies of Ames | Coffee with Friends ☕️

The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill

What Every Senior Should Know About Legal Planning

Paint Your Passion

Paint Your Passion

Community Trash Pick Up at Good Park

Community Trash Pick Up at Good Park

Party in the Park

Party in the Park

Juneteenth Celebration Hike and Flower Pot Painting

Juneteenth Celebration Hike and Flower Pot Painting

Sock Hop Swing Dance Meetup (Des Moines)

Sock Hop Swing Dance Meetup (Des Moines)

2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market

2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market

2026 September/October dsm magazine Unveiling

2026 September/October dsm magazine Unveiling

Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting

Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting

The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill

The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

2026 November/December dsm magazine Unveiling

2026 November/December dsm magazine Unveiling

Maxwell Old Settlers Picnic

Maxwell Old Settlers Picnic

Healing of the Mounds Story and Visit

Healing of the Mounds Story and Visit

Dallas County Volunteer Days!

Dallas County Volunteer Days!

What Every Senior Should Know About Legal Planning

What Every Senior Should Know About Legal Planning

Protect Yourself from Scams and Financial Fraud

Protect Yourself from Scams and Financial Fraud

Ladies of Ames | Coffee with Friends ☕️

Ladies of Ames | Coffee with Friends ☕️

Living to 100: What Really Helps You Thrive

Living to 100: What Really Helps You Thrive

Aging in Place with Confidence: What to Fix, Update, or Watch For

Aging in Place with Confidence: What to Fix, Update, or Watch For

Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

Things to do around Des Moines

Trends in Des Moines

1. Memorial day events

2. Mothers day

3. Job fairs

4. Singles party

5. Speed dating events

6. Comedy

7. Cinco de mayo festival

8. Rave party

9. Adult classes

10. Drag show

11. Drag brunch at fresko

12. Derby day

What are the best events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Des Moines?

Which events are coming up?