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Art Spectrums
Art Spectrums
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens with autism, along with their families, to enjoy the Des Moines Art Center and make memories with…
Fairy Gardens
Fairy Gardens
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Our Fairy Garden workshop is a magical class and fun for all ages (that’s right, the adults will love it too). In this class you will create handmade…
Board Game Pop-Up with Dealt Hand
Board Game Pop-Up with Dealt Hand
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Board Game Pop-up @ MoxieEvery 4th SundayJoin us at Moxie Events for a monthly, family friendly food and game day! DSM Pasta Co. will be bringing in a rotating…
Music in the Junction w/ Recoil
Music in the Junction w/ Recoil
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:30 PM · West Des Moines, IA
Every Thursday | May – September 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Railroad Park Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights through the end of…
Garden Guests Summer Camp 6.29 & 6.30
Garden Guests Summer Camp 6.29 & 6.30
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
During Garden Guests, explore and investigate the many different animals that burrow under, live in and visit gardens, from tiny insects to flying birds to…
Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10
Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience the magic of the Garden through science experiments and imagination. Students will channel their inner wizard as they are sorted into houses,…
Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.13-7.17
Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.13-7.17
Mon, Jul 13, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience the magic of the Garden through science experiments and imagination. Students will channel their inner wizard as they are sorted into houses,…
Music in the Garden: The NOLA Jazz Band
Music in the Garden: The NOLA Jazz Band
Thu, Jul 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.20-7.24
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.20-7.24
Mon, Jul 20, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity to artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their…
Music in the Garden: The Feel Right
Music in the Garden: The Feel Right
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.27-7.31
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.27-7.31
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity to artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their…
Music in the Garden: The Swallowtails
Music in the Garden: The Swallowtails
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
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Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 4:15 PM—6:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 • 4:15 PM—6:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles
Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 8:00 AM—12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join us for Mahjong Morning: Open Play every Friday morning at the Rook Room! Bring your tiles and play any style.
Board Game Pop-Up with Dealt Hand
Board Game Pop-Up with Dealt Hand
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Board Game Pop-up @ MoxieEvery 4th SundayJoin us at Moxie Events for a monthly, family friendly food and game day! DSM Pasta Co. will be bringing in a rotating…
Adventure Sundays
Adventure Sundays
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 5:00 PM—10:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Every Sunday from 5-10PM at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe for Adventure Sundays to experience open play for your favorite TTRPG and themed drinks with…
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Gather all of your smartest friends and get ready to show off your collective brain power with Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night at the Rook Room Game…
Magic Tuesdays TCG Night
Magic Tuesdays TCG Night
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 4:00 PM—10:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Gather up and head to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe for your weekly dose of Magic, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, or more every Tuesday night.…
TCG Tuesdays
TCG Tuesdays
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 4:00 PM—10:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Gather up and head to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe for your weekly dose of Magic the Gathering and more every Tuesday night.
Meet & Play Social Game Night
Meet & Play Social Game Night
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Ready to meet some new people through a shared love of games? Make plans to stop by every Thursday night for Meet & Play Social Game Night!
First Fridays
First Fridays
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
The Botanical Garden is open until 7:30 pm for First Fridays in the East Village. Come enjoy our urban oasis and the warmer weather. Join us at Flora inside…
Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night at The Slow Down
Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night at The Slow Down
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Play with Pride on October 8th for one of our monthly Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Nights. All are welcome. Free to attend.
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Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 4:15 PM—6:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting
Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting
Wed, Jul 8, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of making 2D design project with nature made and traditional made materials. Students will work with pre-foraged…
Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering
Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering
Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of bringing abstraction to calligraphy. Students will use various tools, including balsa wood and automatic…
Art Workshop: World of Wine
Art Workshop: World of Wine
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 12:30 PM—3:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Work on your own or team up with someone to create your own bottle design wrap and decoration for a carrying device in this workshop. While you are working on…
“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” Gallery Talk with Associate Curator Beth Gollnick
“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” Gallery Talk with Associate Curator Beth Gollnick
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 1:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join Associate Curator Beth Gollnick for a gallery talk about the exhibition “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” on view in the Anna K. Meredith…
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 • 4:15 PM—6:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
Art Workshop: Henna and Mandalas
Art Workshop: Henna and Mandalas
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join us on this exploration of traditional mandala and henna patterns while learning about the history of art in India. From medieval times to the present day,…
Art Spectrums
Art Spectrums
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens with autism, along with their families, to enjoy the Des Moines Art Center and make memories with…
Art for Brunch!
Art for Brunch!
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
We invite you to join us at Art for Brunch! Come hang out with us at this monthly meetup for adults of all ages and enjoy thoughtful conversation as we unpack…
Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
“The American Experience: Semiquincentennial” Guided Tour
“The American Experience: Semiquincentennial” Guided Tour
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Des Moines Art Center will be offering several public guided tours titled, “The…
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.20-7.24
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.20-7.24
Mon, Jul 20, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity to artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their…
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Board Game Pop-Up with Dealt Hand
Board Game Pop-Up with Dealt Hand
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Board Game Pop-up @ MoxieEvery 4th SundayJoin us at Moxie Events for a monthly, family friendly food and game day! DSM Pasta Co. will be bringing in a rotating…
Valley Junction Farmers Market
Valley Junction Farmers Market
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 4:00 PM—8:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Every Thursday | May – September Valley Junction Farmers Market Presented by 4:00pm-8:00pm 100-300 Blocks of 5th Street The Valley Junction Farmers Market is…
Toast to Terrariums
Toast to Terrariums
Tue, Jul 28, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Enjoy a glass of wine while learning to design and care for terrariums, then build your own in Toast to Terrariums. All materials are provided—just bring your…
Salsa Flight Tour
Salsa Flight Tour
Tue, Aug 4, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Flora Café knows not all salsas are alike. Taste the wide range of vibrant flavors included in this curated salsa flight featuring multiple homemade salsas.…
Savor Moxie - July - The Blue Plate Revival
Savor Moxie - July - The Blue Plate Revival
Thu, Jul 16, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
The Blue Plate Revival: Classic Diner Fare Reimagined for the Modern PalateA Sophisticated Evening of Nostalgia and Comfort : Thursday, July 16, 2026Location:…
Savor Moxie - August - Heirloom Harvest
Savor Moxie - August - Heirloom Harvest
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Heirloom Harvest: A Seasonal Tribute to the Peak of the Tomato HarvestA Sophisticated Evening of Summer Abundance : Thursday, August 20, 2026Location: Des…
Savor Moxie - September - Peak Season Plate
Savor Moxie - September - Peak Season Plate
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
The Peak Season Plate: A Curated Dinner Sourced from the Local LandA Sophisticated Evening of Iowa’s Bounty : Thursday, September 17, 2026Location: Des Moines,…
Savor Moxie - October - The Global Table
Savor Moxie - October - The Global Table
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
The Global Table: An International Exploration of World CuisinesA Sophisticated Evening of Global Discovery : Thursday, October 15, 2026Location: Des Moines,…
Savor Moxie - November - The One with the Dinner
Savor Moxie - November - The One with the Dinner
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
"Friends" Giving: Could This BE Any More Delicious?A Sophisticated Evening of Friendship, Nostalgia, and Great Food : Thursday, November 19, 2026Location: Des…
Sip & Stroll
Sip & Stroll
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from…
Sip & Stroll Fall Color
Sip & Stroll Fall Color
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Celebrate the changing of the seasons and vibrant display of fall colors – with a glass of wine and guided stroll. Learn about what’s in bloom, what’s coming…
Sip & Stroll Deadly Plants
Sip & Stroll Deadly Plants
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Sip on a glass of wine as you are guided on a tour of deadly, poisonous plants to celebrate the spooky season of Halloween! Learn about why some plants are…
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Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 • 4:15 PM—6:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering
Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering
Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of bringing abstraction to calligraphy. Students will use various tools, including balsa wood and automatic…
Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting
Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting
Wed, Jul 8, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of making 2D design project with nature made and traditional made materials. Students will work with pre-foraged…
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 • 4:15 PM—6:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
Art Workshop: Henna and Mandalas
Art Workshop: Henna and Mandalas
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join us on this exploration of traditional mandala and henna patterns while learning about the history of art in India. From medieval times to the present day,…
Fairy Gardens
Fairy Gardens
Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Our Fairy Garden workshop is a magical class and fun for all ages (that’s right, the adults will love it too). In this class you will create handmade…
Bonsai for Beginners Part 1
Bonsai for Beginners Part 1
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Discover the ancient Japanese art of bonsai, learn its fascinating history, how to care for these unique specimens, and how to wire and shape them into living…
Bonsai for Beginners Part 2
Bonsai for Beginners Part 2
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Discover the ancient Japanese art of bonsai, learn its fascinating history, how to care for these unique specimens, and how to wire and shape them into living…
Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Learn more about the wonders of vermicomposting and how to turn those kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden. In this workshop, you will…
Water Gardening & Koi
Water Gardening & Koi
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Learn how water gardening and koi can help transform your garden landscape. Water gardens and features can add beauty, tranquility, and also be a benefit to…
Scent Alchemy Perfume Roller
Scent Alchemy Perfume Roller
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Step into the art of fragrance creation during this hands-on perfume roller experience where creativity meets self-expression. Participants will explore a…
Cyanotype Print Making
Cyanotype Print Making
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 9:30 AM—11:00 AM · Des Moines, IA
Explore the creative and versatile process of using the sun to create beautiful botanical prints. Delve into the history of cyanotype print making before…
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Valley Junction Farmers Market
Valley Junction Farmers Market
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 4:00 PM—8:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Every Thursday | May – September Valley Junction Farmers Market Presented by 4:00pm-8:00pm 100-300 Blocks of 5th Street The Valley Junction Farmers Market is…
Music in the Junction w/ Recoil
Music in the Junction w/ Recoil
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:30 PM · West Des Moines, IA
Every Thursday | May – September 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Railroad Park Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights through the end of…
Music in the Garden: Son Peruchos
Music in the Garden: Son Peruchos
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join us in the picturesque Koehn Garden for our beloved Music in the Garden outdoor summer concert series! It’s a one-of-a-kind backdrop for local and regional…
Music in the Garden: June Bugs DSM
Music in the Garden: June Bugs DSM
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Music in the Garden: The NOLA Jazz Band
Music in the Garden: The NOLA Jazz Band
Thu, Jul 16, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Music in the Garden: The Feel Right
Music in the Garden: The Feel Right
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Music in the Garden: The Swallowtails
Music in the Garden: The Swallowtails
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Music in the Garden: The Crowfoot Rakes
Music in the Garden: The Crowfoot Rakes
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Music in the Garden: The Finesse
Music in the Garden: The Finesse
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
Music in the Garden: Retrospect
Music in the Garden: Retrospect
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Experience Music in the Garden all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This popular outdoor concert series takes place on Thursday evenings…
2026 Art Center Gala
2026 Art Center Gala
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · West Des Moines, IA
You’re invited to experience a night of art, music, and celebration at the 2026 Des Moines Art Center Gala, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in…
Summer Music Series: Saturdays in the Courtyard
Summer Music Series: Saturdays in the Courtyard
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Spend Saturday afternoon at the Art Center with our Summer Music Series! Every Saturday afternoon in June and July, beginning June 13 enjoy music in the…
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Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles
Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 8:00 AM—12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join us for Mahjong Morning: Open Play every Friday morning at the Rook Room! Bring your tiles and play any style.
Board Game Pop-Up with Dealt Hand
Board Game Pop-Up with Dealt Hand
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Board Game Pop-up @ MoxieEvery 4th SundayJoin us at Moxie Events for a monthly, family friendly food and game day! DSM Pasta Co. will be bringing in a rotating…
Puzzlepalooza Duel Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Puzzlepalooza Duel Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Tue, Jul 28, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Get your game face on for our head-to-head jigsaw puzzle competition, Puzzlepalooza Duel, monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Meet & Play Social Game Night
Meet & Play Social Game Night
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Ready to meet some new people through a shared love of games? Make plans to stop by every Thursday night for Meet & Play Social Game Night!
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at SingleSpeed Brewing
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at SingleSpeed Brewing
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Don't miss Des Moines' most popular and most intense jigsaw puzzle competition. Join us for Puzzlepalooza on June 5th!
CultuRoll BIPOC Game Day
CultuRoll BIPOC Game Day
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Are you ready to roll? Join us for our monthly CultuRoll BIPOC Game Day on the second Sunday of every month, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Rook Room Game Lounge…
Mahjong Open Play
Mahjong Open Play
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 4:00 PM—8:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Follow the winds to our free Mahjong Open Play, every fourth Saturday of the month. All styles and levels of playing welcome!
Mahjong Open Play
Mahjong Open Play
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 • 4:00 PM—8:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
  Follow the winds to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe every fourth Thursday (4PM-8PM) where we will host Mahjong Open Play. This traditional yet…
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Garden Guests Summer Camp 6.29 & 6.30
Garden Guests Summer Camp 6.29 & 6.30
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
During Garden Guests, explore and investigate the many different animals that burrow under, live in and visit gardens, from tiny insects to flying birds to…
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.27-7.31
Garden Artists Summer Camp 7.27-7.31
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity to artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their…
Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time
Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Des Moines, IA
Join us for Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time on Fridays this summer! This fun, interactive story time explores nature and plants in the naturally inspiring…
Marsh Walk
Marsh Walk
Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Engeldinger Marsh, situated in northeast Polk County, is prized for its rare prairie pothole and sedge meadow habitats. This area supports as many as 300…
Mini Succulent Drop-In
Mini Succulent Drop-In
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Looking to add a new succulent to your houseplant collection? Select from a variety of mini succulents to pot up and take home. This is a self-guided activity…
Extended Summer Evenings: Last of the Season
Extended Summer Evenings: Last of the Season
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM—7:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
From June through September, the Botanical Garden stays open late on Tuesdays and Fridays—giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of summer, your way. Come…
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About the Des Moines Calendar

What’s happening around Des Moines—concerts, art shows, fairs, talks, and more. Daisy is a simple, friendly way to stay connected to local events.