Events Calendar
Welcome to dsm4kids’ calendar of family events!
No matter where you live in the Des Moines metro, you can rely on our calendar to find nearby events and activities your kids will love!
To keep up to date on weekend events and activities be sure to sign up for our Weekend Fun Guide!
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information listed on the calendar. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location and other information before heading to an event or activity, since it may change.
Events considered for inclusion onto the dsm4kids calendar include those at local venues, including free and low-cost events, as well as special events that may require paid admission. Events are posted to the online calendar in a timely manner throughout the month.
While all submissions are considered, inclusion is based on event relevance. Events occurring outside of Central Iowa or events primarily geared toward adults will not be listed.
If you are a business or organization and would like to submit an event listing, please click on Submit Event.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
Tickets are now on sale for the bigger and better Des Moines Con! The event at the Iowa Events Center (730 3rd St.) has added an additional day of fun in 2024, beginning on Friday, May 31, and going through Sunday, June 2.
Des Moines Con celebrates all things comics and pop culture, including TV, film, cosplay, gaming, and anime. Fans of all ages are invited to meet dozens of internationally known TV and movie actors, anime voice actors, comic creators, and other entertainers.
Celebrity guests scheduled to appear include*:
• Charlie Cox (“Daredevil,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “She-Hulk,” “Echo”)
• Wilson Bethel (“Daredevil,” “Hart of Dixie,” “The Young and the Restless,” “All Rise”)
• Steve Burns (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Donovan Patton (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Josh Dela Cruz (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Grace Van Dien (“Stranger Things”)
• Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”)
• David Mack (Comic Book Artist/Writer, “Kabuki,” “Daredevil”)
• Jim Starlin (Comic Book Artist/Writer for Marvel and DC)
• Shantel VanSanten (“For All Mankind,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Apex Legends”)
• Steve Cardenas (Power Rangers)
• Karan Ashley (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”)
• Jason Narvy (Power Rangers)
• Paul Schrier (Power Rangers)
• Timothy Zahn (Author, Star Wars)
• Amir Talai (“LA to Vegas,” “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness,” “Hazbin Hotel”)
• Alex Brightman (“Hazbin Hotel,” “Helluva Boss”)
• Brandon Rogers (“Hazbin Hotel,” “Helluva Boss”)
• Erica Lindbeck (“Helluva Boss,” “Barbie Dreamtopia”)
• David Matranga (“My Hero Academia”)
• Nicolas Roye (“Apex Legends”)
• Chris Edgerly (“Apex Legends”)
For a complete list, please visit desmoinescon.com.
Alongside the celebrities and artists, there will be vendors, discussion panels, and other related events taking place at the con.
Featured Activities
• Celebrity Guest Q&A Sessions
• Tabletop Gaming Tournaments
• Video Gaming Tournaments
• Discussion panels and workshops
• Exhibitor and Artist Marketplace with merchants selling comics, art, toys, and more
• Costume Contests
Event Hours
• Friday, May 31 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday, June 1 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday, June 2 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tickets**
3-Day Weekend pass – $60
Friday Only – $25
Saturday Only – $40
Sunday Only – $30
A Des Moines Con VIP Pass is $99. It includes three-day admission, early entry, priority lines, a t-shirt, and an art print.
Admission for children 13 & under is only $10 for the entire weekend.
For more information and to order online, visit https://www.nerdstreetusa.com/
*Subject to change
**Prices change on May 27
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
Tickets are now on sale for the bigger and better Des Moines Con! The event at the Iowa Events Center (730 3rd St.) has added an additional day of fun in 2024, beginning on Friday, May 31, and going through Sunday, June 2.
Des Moines Con celebrates all things comics and pop culture, including TV, film, cosplay, gaming, and anime. Fans of all ages are invited to meet dozens of internationally known TV and movie actors, anime voice actors, comic creators, and other entertainers.
Celebrity guests scheduled to appear include*:
• Charlie Cox (“Daredevil,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “She-Hulk,” “Echo”)
• Wilson Bethel (“Daredevil,” “Hart of Dixie,” “The Young and the Restless,” “All Rise”)
• Steve Burns (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Donovan Patton (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Josh Dela Cruz (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Grace Van Dien (“Stranger Things”)
• Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”)
• David Mack (Comic Book Artist/Writer, “Kabuki,” “Daredevil”)
• Jim Starlin (Comic Book Artist/Writer for Marvel and DC)
• Shantel VanSanten (“For All Mankind,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Apex Legends”)
• Steve Cardenas (Power Rangers)
• Karan Ashley (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”)
• Jason Narvy (Power Rangers)
• Paul Schrier (Power Rangers)
• Timothy Zahn (Author, Star Wars)
• Amir Talai (“LA to Vegas,” “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness,” “Hazbin Hotel”)
• Alex Brightman (“Hazbin Hotel,” “Helluva Boss”)
• Brandon Rogers (“Hazbin Hotel,” “Helluva Boss”)
• Erica Lindbeck (“Helluva Boss,” “Barbie Dreamtopia”)
• David Matranga (“My Hero Academia”)
• Nicolas Roye (“Apex Legends”)
• Chris Edgerly (“Apex Legends”)
For a complete list, please visit desmoinescon.com.
Alongside the celebrities and artists, there will be vendors, discussion panels, and other related events taking place at the con.
Featured Activities
• Celebrity Guest Q&A Sessions
• Tabletop Gaming Tournaments
• Video Gaming Tournaments
• Discussion panels and workshops
• Exhibitor and Artist Marketplace with merchants selling comics, art, toys, and more
• Costume Contests
Event Hours
• Friday, May 31 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday, June 1 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday, June 2 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tickets**
3-Day Weekend pass – $60
Friday Only – $25
Saturday Only – $40
Sunday Only – $30
A Des Moines Con VIP Pass is $99. It includes three-day admission, early entry, priority lines, a t-shirt, and an art print.
Admission for children 13 & under is only $10 for the entire weekend.
For more information and to order online, visit https://www.nerdstreetusa.com/
*Subject to change
**Prices change on May 27
Tickets are now on sale for the bigger and better Des Moines Con! The event at the Iowa Events Center (730 3rd St.) has added an additional day of fun in 2024, beginning on Friday, May 31, and going through Sunday, June 2.
Des Moines Con celebrates all things comics and pop culture, including TV, film, cosplay, gaming, and anime. Fans of all ages are invited to meet dozens of internationally known TV and movie actors, anime voice actors, comic creators, and other entertainers.
Celebrity guests scheduled to appear include*:
• Charlie Cox (“Daredevil,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “She-Hulk,” “Echo”)
• Wilson Bethel (“Daredevil,” “Hart of Dixie,” “The Young and the Restless,” “All Rise”)
• Steve Burns (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Donovan Patton (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Josh Dela Cruz (“Blue’s Clues”)
• Grace Van Dien (“Stranger Things”)
• Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”)
• David Mack (Comic Book Artist/Writer, “Kabuki,” “Daredevil”)
• Jim Starlin (Comic Book Artist/Writer for Marvel and DC)
• Shantel VanSanten (“For All Mankind,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Apex Legends”)
• Steve Cardenas (Power Rangers)
• Karan Ashley (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”)
• Jason Narvy (Power Rangers)
• Paul Schrier (Power Rangers)
• Timothy Zahn (Author, Star Wars)
• Amir Talai (“LA to Vegas,” “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness,” “Hazbin Hotel”)
• Alex Brightman (“Hazbin Hotel,” “Helluva Boss”)
• Brandon Rogers (“Hazbin Hotel,” “Helluva Boss”)
• Erica Lindbeck (“Helluva Boss,” “Barbie Dreamtopia”)
• David Matranga (“My Hero Academia”)
• Nicolas Roye (“Apex Legends”)
• Chris Edgerly (“Apex Legends”)
For a complete list, please visit desmoinescon.com.
Alongside the celebrities and artists, there will be vendors, discussion panels, and other related events taking place at the con.
Featured Activities
• Celebrity Guest Q&A Sessions
• Tabletop Gaming Tournaments
• Video Gaming Tournaments
• Discussion panels and workshops
• Exhibitor and Artist Marketplace with merchants selling comics, art, toys, and more
• Costume Contests
Event Hours
• Friday, May 31 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday, June 1 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday, June 2 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tickets**
3-Day Weekend pass – $60
Friday Only – $25
Saturday Only – $40
Sunday Only – $30
A Des Moines Con VIP Pass is $99. It includes three-day admission, early entry, priority lines, a t-shirt, and an art print.
Admission for children 13 & under is only $10 for the entire weekend.
For more information and to order online, visit https://www.nerdstreetusa.com/
*Subject to change
**Prices change on May 27
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.