Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Black Men's Wellness Group   Date: September 1, 2026 Time: 6-8p.m. Location: Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson St. Dubuque IA First Tuesday of each month   Convivium Urban Farmstead is […]