Where to catch Fireworks displays!! around town Friday, July 4, 2025 Adventureland: Dusk; 305 34th Ave NW, Altoona Carlisle: 10 p.m.; North Park, 725 N 1st St. Earlham: 9:30 p.m.; City Park Grinnell: Dusk; Ahrens Park, 1510 Penrose St. Newton: Dusk; Agnes Patterson Memorial Park, 3000 N 4th Ave. E Norwalk: Dusk; McAninch Park, 200 […]
Jazz in July - Holt Sherman Place Tuesday, July 8th, 5:30 to 9p.m. This free summer program wouldn’t be possible without the help of its premier sponsor, Principal Foundation, as well as expertise from Jazz in July’s Arts Advisor John Krantz. Tuesday, July 85:30-6:15 PM: Valley HS Jazz Combo outside on John & Penny Krantz […]
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Music in the Junction Thursday nights only - July through September, 2025 Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights July through September. The beverage garden in Railroad Park opens at 5:00 with live music at 6:00 pm. Free & all ages Music in the Junction is the weekly concert […]
Ankeny Chamber SummerFest When: July 11 – 13 Where: The District at Prairie Trail – 1500 SW Main Street What: Summerfest is a three-day festival, with music, carnival rides, great local food, amazing fireworks, and fun for everyone! Go to https://ankenysummerfest.com/activities/ to see a detail list of dates, times, costs of each event. Family Fun Night - Uptown Ankeny […]
Rendezvous on Riverview Featuring: The Dick Danger Band Summer 2025: Every Friday in June and July, we are bringing live music back to Riverview Park where we will showcase a variety of local bands. Celebrate the 16th year of free music with Rendezvous on Riverview (RoR). This annual event is family friendly and free every […]
The movie - The Wild Robot (Rated PG) Join us for Free Flicks, a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in Des Moines neighborhood parks! The films will be shown on our 17x10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks are encouraged. Cost: Free Ages: All ages […]
Free Party at the Park location: Evelyn K. Davis Park Date: July 12th, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. Join us for our FREE family friendly fun filled afternoon - face painting, volleyball, yard games, music, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy,.
Jazz in July - Holt Sherman Place Tuesday, July 15th, 5:30 to 9p.m. This free summer program wouldn’t be possible without the help of its premier sponsor, Principal Foundation, as well as expertise from Jazz in July’s Arts Advisor John Krantz. Tuesday, July 155:30-6:15 PM: CJC Youth Combo outside on John & Penny Krantz Stage6:30-8:15 […]
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