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Add EventSaturday 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 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 […]
