Events

21st Annual Back 2 School Bash Where: Reichardt Community Recreation Center, 915 College Ave., Des Moines 50314 Time: 2-5:00p.m. Date: August 23, 2026  

Larvotalk Back to School Bowling Bash Where: Cadillac Lanes, 650 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702 Time: 2-5:00 p.m. Date: August 23, 2026   Lets send the kids back to school with all they need! $5 Arcade -(30 minute cards) $10 Bowling w/shoes (1 hour & 30 minute cards) Must be accompanied by an Adult […]

Summer Legislative Community Conversations Date: August 25th Time: 6:00p.m. 8:00p.m. Location: Lifestyle Juices, 2420 University Ave., Des Moines, IA     Our summer Legislative Community Conversations are coming to a close, and I want to make sure we end this series with an important conversation about an issue impacting families across our state: housing. Too […]

Midnight Mic's Decades After Dark! Time: 7:00 - 10:00p.m. Location: Highland Underground (Highland Park - 3614 6th Ave., Suite 100) Des Moines, IA 50313 Date: August 27th     Midnight Mic's Decades After Dark What’s Included with Your Ticket: Stage-Side Access: Exclusive reserved seating right by the action for karaoke participants and ticket holders. Open […]

Black Iowa Outdoors Community Trash Pick UP When: August 29th Where: Evergreen Park, Playground, 3201 Southeast 21st Street, Des Moines, IA Time: 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   This is a community-focused trash pick-up designed to clean up Evergreen Park while connecting with neighbors and enjoying the outdoors. Participants can meet new people, enjoy fresh air, and […]

7th Annual Sista Soul Fest We're Better Together Date: August 30, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Evelyn Davis Park, 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA   DES MOINES… COME HUNGRY! We’re officially 10 DAYS AWAY from Sista Soul Fest Des Moines, and you already know we can’t have a Fest without something […]

Black Men's Wellness Group   Date: September 1, 2026 Time: 6-8p.m. Location: Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St. Dubuque IA First Tuesday of each month   Convivium Urban Farmstead is a nonprofit whose mission is to improve life through food. We accomplish our mission through classes, demonstrations and experiences that use food to foster connection to […]

Submerged History and the Impact to Environmental Justice and Stewardship when: September 2 where: Iowa City Public Library, 123 S Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Central Time Via Zoom)   This presentation will discuss how unique and often hidden histories, cultures, and landscape contexts can shape environmentally just and sustainable responses […]

Multicultural Fall Festival Where: Evelyn K. Davis Park, 1400 Forest Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314 Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 11-2:00 p.m.  

DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES DYNAMIC SEASON OF MADE IN THE MIDWEST, CELEBRATING REGIONAL TALENT IN THE REIMAGINED STONER THEATER   Date: September 17, Location: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, […]