Saturday Morning at the Shop Where: Willkie House, 900 17th St., Des Moines, IA 50314 When: Saturday, August 22nd Time: 10:30a.m. A Morning of Books, Haircuts, and Snacks! For Keenan Jones, a college basketball injury opened the door to a new path—storytelling. Growing up in Gary, Indiana and the south suburbs of Chicago, he was […]
Plant the Love Back to School Event When: August 23, 2026 Time: 1-4:00 p.m. Where: Collective Artistry, 5408 Douglas Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310 Free: Backpacks, School supplies, Hygiene products, Hair products and Haircuts. First come first serve.
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 Join us for the 7th Annual Sista Soul Fest – Des Moines Sunday, August 30, 2026, 11 AM – 4 PM Location: TBD Join us for the 7th Annual Sista Soul Fest – Des Moines Sunday, August 30, 2026, 11 AM – 4 PM Location: TBD Sista Soul Fest […]
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 […]
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.
