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Events
Des Moines Events
Browse this weekend's events, family activities, community events, concerts, festivals, and local happenings.
Quick answer
Des Moines events often center around farmers markets, concerts, parks, East Village shopping, family attractions, and downtown community gatherings.
This weekend events
MAY 24
Community
Des Moines Farmers' Market
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Western Gateway Park
Local produce, food vendors, makers, and weekend shopping.
MAY 25
Music
Jazz in June Kickoff Concert
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cowles Commons
Outdoor music and community gathering downtown.
MAY 26
Community
Memorial Day Ceremony
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Iowa State Capitol
Public remembrance ceremony near the Capitol.
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Upcoming events
MAY 24
Community
Des Moines Farmers' Market
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Western Gateway Park
Local produce, food vendors, makers, and weekend shopping.
MAY 25
Music
Jazz in June Kickoff Concert
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cowles Commons
Outdoor music and community gathering downtown.
MAY 26
Community
Memorial Day Ceremony
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Iowa State Capitol
Public remembrance ceremony near the Capitol.
MAY 30
Shopping
East Village Shopping Weekend
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Historic East Village
Retail specials, pop-ups, and local business events.
JUN 02
Family
Family Night at the Zoo
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blank Park Zoo
Evening family activities and animal exhibits.
JUN 05
Food
Drake Neighborhood Food Crawl
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dogtown District
A self-guided food crawl near Drake University.
JUN 07
Family
Beaverdale Outdoor Movie
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Beaverdale Park
Neighborhood movie night with family-friendly activities.
JUN 09
Arts
Downtown Art Walk
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Western Gateway
Gallery stops, public art, and local artists.
JUN 12
Outdoors
Trail Cleanup Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gray's Lake Park
Volunteer cleanup and trail stewardship.
JUN 15
Music
Summer Concert at Riverview
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Riverview Park
Live music, food trucks, and community gathering.
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