• Summer Fest: Concert and Fireworks

    Cooper Creek Lake 4390 E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA

    Summer Fest: Concert and Fireworks Friday, July 25, 2025 Starts: 6:00 p.m. Ends 9:00p.m. 4390 E University Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 Join us for an evening of live music with Jordan Beem! Concert will be followed by a fireworks display over Copper Creek Lake Park. Free to attend. Food truck will be on site.

    Free
  • July Hike 2025

    Riverview Park 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

    July Hike 2025 Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Riverview park - 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313   Join Us for the July Hike! Step into nature with Black Iowa Outdoors on Saturday, July 26 at 9:00 a.m. at Riverview Park in Des Moines! Enjoy a refreshing 2.5-mile loop full […]

  • Summer Fest Pleasant Hill

    Cooper Creek Lake 4390 E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA

    Summer Fest: Parade and Family Friendly Activities Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm 4390 E. University Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 Join for our Annual Summer Fest. We will have a parade through town starting at 10 Family activities run Noon- 3 Parade at 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Activities, Car Show, Vendor Fair 12-3 […]

    Free
  • Corn Bred Cornbread Renaissance

    Riverview Park 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

    Corn Bred Cornbread Renaissance Have Fun Enjoy the best cornbread in the state, live music, and fun activities for the whole family. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the festival. Saturday, July 26, 2025 11:00 A.M. 8:00 P.M. Great Performers Meet amazing performers. Enjoy the best music, dance, and entertainment. New People All are […]

  • Save the Date – 20th Annual Back 2 School Bash

    SAVE THE DATE 20th Annual Back 2 School Bash! Date: August 17, 2025 Location: Evelyn K. Davis Park, (1400 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314) Time: 2-5 p.m.     This year the original Back 2 School Bash will be held on Sunday, August 17th at a NEW LOCATION: Evelyn K. Davis Park (1400 Forest […]

    Free
  • Mama Africa First Anniversary

    Valley Junction 5th St, West Des Moines, IA

    Mama Africa First Anniversary Date: Saturday, July 26th, 5-9p.m. location: Valley Junction, West Des Moines Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. Join us for an unforgettable celebration as Mama Africa proudly marks its FIRST ANNIVERSARY! And what better day to celebrate than our Independence Day? At Mama Africa, we believe […]

  • Jazz in July

    Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA

    Jazz in July 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 295:30-7:15 PM: The Trumpethood outside on EMC Plaza Stage7:30-9:00 PM: Motown Jazz inside on Theater Stage Patrons are encouraged to bring a […]

  • Inspire Hope Union Park

    Union Park 1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Inspire Hope Union Park - We are About to Inspire Hope! Date: July 29th, 2025 Location: Union Park - 2009 Saylor Road, Des Moines IA, 50313 Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Bring the family!! ALL are welcome!! See ya there! #InspireHope #safefamiliesforchildren #stepsofhopeiowa #nostigma #noshame #justlove #freehugsandnarcan -

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  • Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call

    Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call We need to talk. Register via zoom, scan below Please join us 12:00p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays only.

  • Music in the Junction

    Valley Junction 5th St, West Des Moines, IA

    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 […]