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2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market
Fri, Jun 5, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Des Moines Water Works Park
2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market
Fri, Jun 5, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Des Moines Water Works Park
4word: Des Moines 2026 Morning Gathering
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 AM
Urbandale · Twisted Bean Coffee - Urbandale
4word: Des Moines 2026 Morning Gathering
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 AM
Urbandale · Twisted Bean Coffee - Urbandale
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FemCity Des Moines July Coffee Connection
Fri, Jul 10, 7:30 AM
West Des Moines · Five Monkeys Inc
Just added
FemCity Des Moines July Coffee Connection
Fri, Jul 10, 7:30 AM
West Des Moines · Five Monkeys Inc
Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting
Sun, May 31, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Capitol Park
Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting
Sun, May 31, 10:00 AM
Des Moines · Capitol Park
Kids Markets joins Johnston Farmers Market
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 PM
Johnston · 6221 Merle Hay Rd
Kids Markets joins Johnston Farmers Market
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 PM
Johnston · 6221 Merle Hay Rd
DSM FOOD TRUCK MALL
Mon, Jun 1, 4:00 PM + 13 more
Pleasant Hill · 5299 E University Ave
DSM FOOD TRUCK MALL
Mon, Jun 1, 4:00 PM + 13 more
Pleasant Hill · 5299 E University Ave
The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill
Mon, Jun 1, 4:00 PM + 13 more
Pleasant Hill · Berean Assembly of God Church
The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill
Mon, Jun 1, 4:00 PM + 13 more
Pleasant Hill · Berean Assembly of God Church
Kids Markets joins Blank Park Zoo
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Des Moines · 7401 SW 9th St
Kids Markets joins Blank Park Zoo
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Des Moines · 7401 SW 9th St
Free Sunday Yoga on the Patio | Big Grove DSM
Sun, Jun 7, 10:00 AM + 12 more
Des Moines · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Free Sunday Yoga on the Patio | Big Grove DSM
Sun, Jun 7, 10:00 AM + 12 more
Des Moines · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club
Sun, May 31, 11:00 AM + 20 more
Des Moines · Mars Cafe
Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club
Sun, May 31, 11:00 AM + 20 more
Des Moines · Mars Cafe
The Big Silly Improv Comedy Jam (Des Moines)
Mon, Jun 1, 7:30 PM
Des Moines · 1163 24th St
The Big Silly Improv Comedy Jam (Des Moines)
Mon, Jun 1, 7:30 PM
Des Moines · 1163 24th St
Vacation Bible School--Snowball Mountain Challenge
Sun, Jun 7, 5:30 PM + 4 more
Clive · Faith Lutheran Church
Vacation Bible School--Snowball Mountain Challenge
Sun, Jun 7, 5:30 PM + 4 more
Clive · Faith Lutheran Church
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Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Ankeny, IA
Tomorrow at 2:50 PM
Ankeny · Fleet Farm
Sales end soon
Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Ankeny, IA
Tomorrow at 2:50 PM
Ankeny · Fleet Farm
Let's Get Silly - Des Moines! Summer 2026 PICKLEBALL League
Sun, Jun 14, 3:00 PM
Des Moines · Dinks Pickleball
Let's Get Silly - Des Moines! Summer 2026 PICKLEBALL League
Sun, Jun 14, 3:00 PM
Des Moines · Dinks Pickleball
Kids Markets at Blank Park Zoo
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Des Moines · Blank Park Zoo
Kids Markets at Blank Park Zoo
Sun, Jun 7, 9:00 AM
Des Moines · Blank Park Zoo
Aptitude Running Club
Saturday at 8:15 AM
Clive · 8033 University Blvd suite d
Aptitude Running Club
Saturday at 8:15 AM
Clive · 8033 University Blvd suite d
Always Ready: Financials
Tue, Jun 9, 3:00 PM
Des Moines · Iowa Center for Economic Success
Always Ready: Financials
Tue, Jun 9, 3:00 PM
Des Moines · Iowa Center for Economic Success
Kids Markets at Johnston Farmer's Market
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 PM
Johnston · 6221 Merle Hay Rd
Kids Markets at Johnston Farmer's Market
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 PM
Johnston · 6221 Merle Hay Rd
World Cup Mexico v South Africa Watch Party
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00 PM
Des Moines · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
World Cup Mexico v South Africa Watch Party
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00 PM
Des Moines · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Food for Life: Kids Health (FFL Kids) Summer Series
Tue, Jun 9, 4:30 PM + 3 more
Ankeny · 317 SE Trilein Dr
Food for Life: Kids Health (FFL Kids) Summer Series
Tue, Jun 9, 4:30 PM + 3 more
Ankeny · 317 SE Trilein Dr

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2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market

4word: Des Moines 2026 Morning Gathering

FemCity Des Moines July Coffee Connection

Kids Markets joins Johnston Farmers Market

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Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Ankeny, IA

Aptitude Running Club

Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting

Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club

2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market

2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market

4word: Des Moines 2026 Morning Gathering

4word: Des Moines 2026 Morning Gathering

FemCity Des Moines July Coffee Connection

FemCity Des Moines July Coffee Connection

Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting

Capitol Park Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting

Kids Markets joins Johnston Farmers Market

Kids Markets joins Johnston Farmers Market

DSM FOOD TRUCK MALL

DSM FOOD TRUCK MALL

The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill

The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill

Kids Markets joins Blank Park Zoo

Kids Markets joins Blank Park Zoo

Free Sunday Yoga on the Patio | Big Grove DSM

Free Sunday Yoga on the Patio | Big Grove DSM

Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club

Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club

The Big Silly Improv Comedy Jam (Des Moines)

The Big Silly Improv Comedy Jam (Des Moines)

Vacation Bible School--Snowball Mountain Challenge

Vacation Bible School--Snowball Mountain Challenge

Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Ankeny, IA

Fleet Farm Salutes Taps Across America - Ankeny, IA

Let's Get Silly - Des Moines! Summer 2026 PICKLEBALL League

Let's Get Silly - Des Moines! Summer 2026 PICKLEBALL League

Kids Markets at Blank Park Zoo

Kids Markets at Blank Park Zoo

Aptitude Running Club

Aptitude Running Club

Always Ready: Financials

Always Ready: Financials

Kids Markets at Johnston Farmer's Market

Kids Markets at Johnston Farmer's Market

World Cup Mexico v South Africa Watch Party

World Cup Mexico v South Africa Watch Party

Food for Life: Kids Health (FFL Kids) Summer Series

Food for Life: Kids Health (FFL Kids) Summer Series

Things to do around Des Moines

Trends in Des Moines

1. Memorial day events

2. Mothers day

3. Job fairs

4. Singles party

5. Comedy

6. Speed dating events

7. Cinco de mayo festival

8. Rave party

9. Drag show

10. Adult classes

11. Drag brunch at fresko

12. Kids

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Which events are currently trending in Des Moines?

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