Showing 1-20 of 27 events
Wed, Apr 22
Various DMPS elementary schools, Des Moines
Des Moines Public Schools kindergarten enrollment event. Bring your child (must be 5 by Sept 15) for screenings and to meet teachers.
Thu, Apr 23
Drake Stadium, 2719 Forest Ave, Des Moines
America's athletic classic — premier track & field event attracting Olympic-caliber athletes and thousands of high school competitors.
Sat, May 2
Court Avenue District, Court Ave & 4th St, Des Moines
Iowa's largest outdoor farmers market. 300+ vendors, live music, street performers. Every Saturday May through October in the Historic Court Avenue District.
Sat, May 2
DMACC Ankeny Campus, 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods, crafts, and food trucks. Saturdays May through September at DMACC Ankeny campus.
Sat, May 2
Chauncey Swan Park, E Washington St, Iowa City
Saturdays and Wednesdays in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp area. Local farmers, bakers, and artisans.
Thu, May 7
Downtown Pella, Main St, Pella
Three-day Dutch heritage celebration with tulip displays, Dutch dancing, parades, craft market, and food. Over 150,000 visitors annually.
Sat, May 16
Main Street, 400 Main St, Ames
Saturdays in downtown Ames. Local produce, baked goods, plants, and crafts. Live music and kids activities.
Mon, Jun 1
Science Center of Iowa, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines
Week-long STEM camps for ages 4-14. Robotics, chemistry, engineering, and nature exploration at the Science Center of Iowa.
Sat, Jun 6
NewBo District, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
Open-air market in downtown Cedar Rapids every Saturday June through September. Fresh produce, artisan goods, live music.
Mon, Jun 8
Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines
Summer day camps for kids ages 4-12. Animal encounters, crafts, games, and zoo exploration.
Mon, Jun 15
Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale
Kids explore 300 years of Iowa history through hands-on activities: churning butter, blacksmithing, pioneer games, and farm chores.
Fri, Jun 19
Centennial Park, 55 Warrior Ln, Waukee
Annual summer celebration with parade, carnival rides, food vendors, live music, and fireworks.
Wed, Jun 24
Linn County Fairgrounds, 201 Central City Rd, Central City
Week-long fair with 4-H exhibits, livestock, carnival, concerts, and tractor pulls at the Linn County Fairgrounds.
Fri, Jun 26
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, 1100 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny
Weekend celebration with parade, car show, kids activities, live music, food trucks, and fireworks at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex.
Fri, Jun 26
Western Gateway Park, 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines
Three-day juried fine art festival in Western Gateway Park. 180+ artists, live music, film screenings, interactive art, and food vendors.
Sat, Jul 4
Maytag Park, Maytag Park, Newton
Parade, carnival, food vendors, live music, and fireworks at Maytag Park. Newton's biggest annual community event.
Wed, Jul 8
Dallas County Fairgrounds, 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel
Family fair in Adel with livestock judging, carnival, truck pulls, and local food vendors.
Fri, Jul 10
Western Gateway Park, 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines
Two-day outdoor music festival in downtown Des Moines featuring national and local acts across multiple stages.
Wed, Jul 15
Polk County Fairgrounds, 1850 NE 118th Ave, Des Moines
Family fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, demolition derby, and grandstand entertainment.
Sun, Jul 19
Des Moines
The oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bicycle touring event in the world. Riders cross Iowa from west to east over 7 days.