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.
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Join the Indianola Chamber for a night of live music and community fun on the NW corner of the Indianola Downtown Square. Gates open at 6:00 pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local merchants. This FREE event is family-friendly with kids activities and is open to the public. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on! No coolers allowed.
May 31: Standing Hampton
August 24: TBD
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Farm School is a seasonal series that features Friday sessions every June through August. Sessions take place on the hour at 9, 10 +11 AM and all Farm School sessions are complimentary. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons + stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. A huge thank you to our Farm School partner, Fareway, for their generous contributions to our programming.
About Farm School
Farm School is designed to give children a front-row seat to a modern farmstead. Excite the senses + enjoy a tour of the land. You’ll be greeted by flowers, chickens, vegetables + the honey bee colonies. Learn about pollinators, breeds + lifecycles of chickens, the monarch waystation + various butterflies. Experience a scavenger hunt, self-directed learning opportunities + presentations from the farm team.
2024 Farm School Theme
June 7th | Fun with Frogs + Toads
June 14th | The Adventure of the Pollinators
June 21st | Barnyard Animals
June 28th | Veggie Tales
July 5th | The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
July 12th | Wildflowers Like Us
July 19th | Summer Solstice Celebration
July 26th | It’s a Bug’s Life
August 2nd | Backyard Birds
August 9th | Come one, Come ALL: Rose Farm Carnival
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Farm School is a seasonal series that features Friday sessions every June through August. Sessions take place on the hour at 9, 10 +11 AM and all Farm School sessions are complimentary. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons + stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. A huge thank you to our Farm School partner, Fareway, for their generous contributions to our programming.
About Farm School
Farm School is designed to give children a front-row seat to a modern farmstead. Excite the senses + enjoy a tour of the land. You’ll be greeted by flowers, chickens, vegetables + the honey bee colonies. Learn about pollinators, breeds + lifecycles of chickens, the monarch waystation + various butterflies. Experience a scavenger hunt, self-directed learning opportunities + presentations from the farm team.
2024 Farm School Theme
June 7th | Fun with Frogs + Toads
June 14th | The Adventure of the Pollinators
June 21st | Barnyard Animals
June 28th | Veggie Tales
July 5th | The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
July 12th | Wildflowers Like Us
July 19th | Summer Solstice Celebration
July 26th | It’s a Bug’s Life
August 2nd | Backyard Birds
August 9th | Come one, Come ALL: Rose Farm Carnival
FREE Drive in Movie!
Double Feature
7:00 pm – Trolls Band Together
9:00 pm – Twister
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Farm School is a seasonal series that features Friday sessions every June through August. Sessions take place on the hour at 9, 10 +11 AM and all Farm School sessions are complimentary. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons + stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. A huge thank you to our Farm School partner, Fareway, for their generous contributions to our programming.
About Farm School
Farm School is designed to give children a front-row seat to a modern farmstead. Excite the senses + enjoy a tour of the land. You’ll be greeted by flowers, chickens, vegetables + the honey bee colonies. Learn about pollinators, breeds + lifecycles of chickens, the monarch waystation + various butterflies. Experience a scavenger hunt, self-directed learning opportunities + presentations from the farm team.
2024 Farm School Theme
June 7th | Fun with Frogs + Toads
June 14th | The Adventure of the Pollinators
June 21st | Barnyard Animals
June 28th | Veggie Tales
July 5th | The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
July 12th | Wildflowers Like Us
July 19th | Summer Solstice Celebration
July 26th | It’s a Bug’s Life
August 2nd | Backyard Birds
August 9th | Come one, Come ALL: Rose Farm Carnival
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Farm School is a seasonal series that features Friday sessions every June through August. Sessions take place on the hour at 9, 10 +11 AM and all Farm School sessions are complimentary. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons + stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. A huge thank you to our Farm School partner, Fareway, for their generous contributions to our programming.
About Farm School
Farm School is designed to give children a front-row seat to a modern farmstead. Excite the senses + enjoy a tour of the land. You’ll be greeted by flowers, chickens, vegetables + the honey bee colonies. Learn about pollinators, breeds + lifecycles of chickens, the monarch waystation + various butterflies. Experience a scavenger hunt, self-directed learning opportunities + presentations from the farm team.
2024 Farm School Theme
June 7th | Fun with Frogs + Toads
June 14th | The Adventure of the Pollinators
June 21st | Barnyard Animals
June 28th | Veggie Tales
July 5th | The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
July 12th | Wildflowers Like Us
July 19th | Summer Solstice Celebration
July 26th | It’s a Bug’s Life
August 2nd | Backyard Birds
August 9th | Come one, Come ALL: Rose Farm Carnival
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Welcome to the TruBank Des Moines Challenge 2024 present. On behalf of the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club event team we are excited to host spectators at Pickard Park for the 4th year of this incredible event!
Please see the ticket options listed to choose the best ticket for you. Children 10 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
The ticket holder must be present to claim their credential. Your spectator pass will be given to you upon your arrival at the event. Once you have a credential, this is your only pass for entry to the event all weekend. No exceptions for lost passes.
Please arrive at the course no earlier than 7:30 AM.
Additional events open to spectators:
Saturday Night – A fly-mart will be hosted from 6pm to 8pm. At 7:15pm watch as two randomly selected spectators participate in the Sports Page Bar and Grill Putt for Dough contest. At 7:30pm watch Titan Disc Golf’s Matt Schlabach host a celebrity Steak Battle with various touring professionals. At 8:00pm the Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club will have our 2nd annual Charity Kick-Ball event to benefit EDGE Disc Golf at the ballfields.
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Farm School is a seasonal series that features Friday sessions every June through August. Sessions take place on the hour at 9, 10 +11 AM and all Farm School sessions are complimentary. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons + stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. A huge thank you to our Farm School partner, Fareway, for their generous contributions to our programming.
About Farm School
Farm School is designed to give children a front-row seat to a modern farmstead. Excite the senses + enjoy a tour of the land. You’ll be greeted by flowers, chickens, vegetables + the honey bee colonies. Learn about pollinators, breeds + lifecycles of chickens, the monarch waystation + various butterflies. Experience a scavenger hunt, self-directed learning opportunities + presentations from the farm team.
2024 Farm School Theme
June 7th | Fun with Frogs + Toads
June 14th | The Adventure of the Pollinators
June 21st | Barnyard Animals
June 28th | Veggie Tales
July 5th | The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
July 12th | Wildflowers Like Us
July 19th | Summer Solstice Celebration
July 26th | It’s a Bug’s Life
August 2nd | Backyard Birds
August 9th | Come one, Come ALL: Rose Farm Carnival
Welcome to the TruBank Des Moines Challenge 2024 present. On behalf of the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club event team we are excited to host spectators at Pickard Park for the 4th year of this incredible event!
Please see the ticket options listed to choose the best ticket for you. Children 10 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
The ticket holder must be present to claim their credential. Your spectator pass will be given to you upon your arrival at the event. Once you have a credential, this is your only pass for entry to the event all weekend. No exceptions for lost passes.
Please arrive at the course no earlier than 7:30 AM.
Additional events open to spectators:
Saturday Night – A fly-mart will be hosted from 6pm to 8pm. At 7:15pm watch as two randomly selected spectators participate in the Sports Page Bar and Grill Putt for Dough contest. At 7:30pm watch Titan Disc Golf’s Matt Schlabach host a celebrity Steak Battle with various touring professionals. At 8:00pm the Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club will have our 2nd annual Charity Kick-Ball event to benefit EDGE Disc Golf at the ballfields.
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Welcome to the TruBank Des Moines Challenge 2024 present. On behalf of the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club event team we are excited to host spectators at Pickard Park for the 4th year of this incredible event!
Please see the ticket options listed to choose the best ticket for you. Children 10 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
The ticket holder must be present to claim their credential. Your spectator pass will be given to you upon your arrival at the event. Once you have a credential, this is your only pass for entry to the event all weekend. No exceptions for lost passes.
Please arrive at the course no earlier than 7:30 AM.
Additional events open to spectators:
Saturday Night – A fly-mart will be hosted from 6pm to 8pm. At 7:15pm watch as two randomly selected spectators participate in the Sports Page Bar and Grill Putt for Dough contest. At 7:30pm watch Titan Disc Golf’s Matt Schlabach host a celebrity Steak Battle with various touring professionals. At 8:00pm the Des Moines Metro Disc Golf Club will have our 2nd annual Charity Kick-Ball event to benefit EDGE Disc Golf at the ballfields.
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Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Farm School is a seasonal series that features Friday sessions every June through August. Sessions take place on the hour at 9, 10 +11 AM and all Farm School sessions are complimentary. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons + stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. A huge thank you to our Farm School partner, Fareway, for their generous contributions to our programming.
About Farm School
Farm School is designed to give children a front-row seat to a modern farmstead. Excite the senses + enjoy a tour of the land. You’ll be greeted by flowers, chickens, vegetables + the honey bee colonies. Learn about pollinators, breeds + lifecycles of chickens, the monarch waystation + various butterflies. Experience a scavenger hunt, self-directed learning opportunities + presentations from the farm team.
2024 Farm School Theme
June 7th | Fun with Frogs + Toads
June 14th | The Adventure of the Pollinators
June 21st | Barnyard Animals
June 28th | Veggie Tales
July 5th | The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
July 12th | Wildflowers Like Us
July 19th | Summer Solstice Celebration
July 26th | It’s a Bug’s Life
August 2nd | Backyard Birds
August 9th | Come one, Come ALL: Rose Farm Carnival
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Farm School is a seasonal series that features Friday sessions every June through August. Sessions take place on the hour at 9, 10 +11 AM and all Farm School sessions are complimentary. You are welcome to bring along your lawn chair or a blanket. Our lessons + stories are geared towards school-age children. However, we welcome guests of all ages as there are sensory experiences beneficial to even the youngest guest. A huge thank you to our Farm School partner, Fareway, for their generous contributions to our programming.
About Farm School
Farm School is designed to give children a front-row seat to a modern farmstead. Excite the senses + enjoy a tour of the land. You’ll be greeted by flowers, chickens, vegetables + the honey bee colonies. Learn about pollinators, breeds + lifecycles of chickens, the monarch waystation + various butterflies. Experience a scavenger hunt, self-directed learning opportunities + presentations from the farm team.
2024 Farm School Theme
June 7th | Fun with Frogs + Toads
June 14th | The Adventure of the Pollinators
June 21st | Barnyard Animals
June 28th | Veggie Tales
July 5th | The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
July 12th | Wildflowers Like Us
July 19th | Summer Solstice Celebration
July 26th | It’s a Bug’s Life
August 2nd | Backyard Birds
August 9th | Come one, Come ALL: Rose Farm Carnival