Movie - Inside Out 2 (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 Time: […]
Fresh Friday - Special Guest DJ from Minneapolis Date: August 15, 2025 Time: 8pm to close location: Elk's Lodge, 1401 E Walker Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 Cost: $10
The Communities Outreach and Carnival The Jeremiah Project with Mt. Hebron - 1338 9th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50314 Monica Muhammad Claudia Hawkins […]
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 […]
