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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO NEAR
COWLES COMMONS

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Our most popular events near Cowles Commons include:
  • Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2026
  • 2026 dsm magazine People Unveiling
  • In Stormy Weather Tour with Chelsea Curto & Kat Singleton
  • 14th Annual ACC Iowa Chapter Corporate Counsel Forum on June 12, 2026
  • Sips in the Summer
  • Taking Voices to the Next Stage: 2026 Drake University Voice Intensive
  • Pride Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines
  • Des Moines Mushroom Festival 2026 - Forest Bathing with Lindsey Page
  • 5k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
  • June ACOTAR Book Club
  • The Philosophy of the Founding
  • BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare 2026: Overnight Camp
  • Greater Iowa Torch Awards - 2026
  • 2026 Free Range Music & BBQ Festival
  • Terrace Hill Gala in the Garden
  • Paint Your Passion
  • The Art of Alignment: A Sound Bath at Mainframe Studios
  • ROOFTOP YOGA
  • Summer Silent Book Club at Lucky Horse
  • FemCity June Social - Jasper Winery
  • Not a Strong Enough Word Tour with Allie Samberts & Chelsea Curto
  • Just My Luck Tour with Lena Hendrix
  • Savor Moxie- June - Saffron & Sumac
  • Sammy Obeid: Dessert in Des Moines!
  • Always Ready: Financials
  • The Philosophy of the Founding Part III
  • Always Ready: Business Plan
  • Laced in Legacy: Anthony Jolly Memorial Foundation Kick-off
  • June Sapphiction Book Club
  • The Philosophy of the Founding Part II
  • CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2026 - Downtown Des Moines
  • GARMENT DISTRICT:DSM
  • Des Moines Mushroom Festival 2026
  • World Cup - USA Men's National team Watch Party | Big Grove DSM
  • June Shelf Love Book Club
  • June Spice & Sorcery Book Club
  • 2026 Innovation Iowa Unveiling and Connection Event
  • 90th Annual MFASLC Convention: Des Moines, IA
  • Community Trash Pick Up at Good Park
  • 3k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
  • Always Ready: Lending
  • Speakeasy Comedy W/ Tony Scar + Friends
  • Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines
  • BIG STICK ENERGY Tour with Sarina Bowen & Rebecca Jenshak
  • Tech Fuse Des Moines 2026
  • World Cup - USA Men's National Team v Australia Watch Party | Big Grove DSM
  • School's Out Teacher Appreciation | Big Grove Des Moines
  • The 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Des Moines
  • Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide
  • YES, CHEF Tour with Grace Reilly & Peyton Corinne
    • What else should I visit around Cowles Commons?