Honoring Iowa's Early African American Lawyers Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Iowa National Bar Association When: August 20th Time: 6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m. Location: Franklin Public Library, 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 Join us as the Iowa National Bar Association, an organization of predominately African American lawyers, celebrates its 125th Anniversary. Keynote […]
SugarHill Gang Location: Iowa State Fair - Susan Knapp Amphitheater -FREE stage Time: 8:00 p.m. August 20, 2026 In 1979, the SugarHill Gang crashed through the walls of the urban cities and into the mainstream of society with the first worldwide rap hit, "Rapper's Delight." Wonder Mike (Michael Wright) and Master Gee (Guy O’Brien) […]
Free Flicks - Movies In the Park Date: August 21st Location: Gray's Lake - 2101 Fleur Dr., Des Moines, IA 50321 August 21st - Back to the Future - Gray's Lake Join us for Free Flicks, a weekend series throughout the summer featuring outdoor, family-friendly movies in Des Moines neighborhood parks! The films will […]
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 […]
What's Missing? You Are! - Family Music Fest Date: August 22, 2026 Where: Evelyn K Davis Park, 1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Yum Yum Ice Cream Pop - Up Shop Event Date: August 23, 2026 Where: Southside Mall Parking lot, 1111 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 Time: 9:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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 […]
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 […]
