Free Community Carnival Date: Saturday August 16th Location: Evelyn K. Davis Park - 1400 forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Time: 11 - 4 p.m. Everyone is invited!
The 20th Annual Back 2 School Bash Date: Sunday, August 17th Location: Evelyn K. Davis Park - 1400 Forest Ave. Des Moines, IA 50314 Time: 2p.m. to 5p.m. #MoreThanSchoolSupplies ✏️ FREE School Supplies for the first 1500 students 🍔🌭FREE LUNCH (hot) Hairstylist 💈💁🏾♀️ & barbers Carnival Games LIVE Entertainment Fresh Produce 🥕🥒🌽 Community Resource Fair […]
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 […]
Free Flick Movie in the Park - Moana 2 Date: Friday, Aug. 22nd Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Gray's Lake Park - 2101 Fleur Ave, Des Moines, IA Bring your blanket and chairs come enjoy the movie. Cost is free and open to public.
The Feel Right Band- Music in the Junction Thursday nights only - July through September, 2025 The Feel Right is a smooth blend of neo-soul, Pop, R&B, and jazz sounds, led by The Voice Season 14 finalist Sharane Calister and backed by five of Des Moines’ top musicians and singers. Just like their name says, […]
Sista Soul Fest 0f DSM 2025 Join us for the 6th AnnualSista Soul Fest – Des MoinesSunday, August 31, 2025,11 AM – 4 PMEvelyn Davis Park, 1400 Forest Ave! This year’s theme, “Empowerment Through Unity,” celebrates the strength, creativity, and brilliance of women—especially women of color—through entrepreneurship, artistry, healing, and sisterhood. Over 50 […]
Disco Diva's Back to the 70s Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park Put on your platform shoes and dance! Disco Divas joins the Orchestra, celebrating the reigning Queens of Disco: Donna Summer, Gloria Gayner, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan & the one and only Diana Ross, along with classic Disco […]
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 […]
Everybody's Favorite Festival Friday, September 5, 2025 1:00 PM - Sunday, September 7, 2025 5:00 PM Everybody’s Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival is an inviting diverse event that highlights the aroma of America’s best barbecue vendors while bringing together a multi-cultural outdoor social setting that is sure to evoke a spirit of love, unity […]
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 […]
