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 DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Break Time is a free program providing single parents several hours of uninterrupted time for running errands, studying, or simply having some alone time. While parents take some intentional time to recharge, their kids will enjoy a fun evening with activities, games, a meal, and crafts. All of the extraordinary volunteers who make Break Time possible undergo background checks and are well equipped and enthusiastic about engaging with the children who attend. Registration is required for this free program and happens at singleparentprovision.org.
Saturday public nights at Ashton Observatory are every Saturday evening, April through October. Except for first Saturdays of each month, most evenings begin with a classroom program at 8:00 pm. Free admission! All ages welcome. Find a 2024 schedule here.
The Observatory is open but there will be no classroom programs during July.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Saturday public nights at Ashton Observatory are every Saturday evening, April through October. Except for first Saturdays of each month, most evenings begin with a classroom program at 8:00 pm. Free admission! All ages welcome. Find a 2024 schedule here.
The Observatory is open but there will be no classroom programs during July.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Saturday public nights at Ashton Observatory are every Saturday evening, April through October. Except for first Saturdays of each month, most evenings begin with a classroom program at 8:00 pm. Free admission! All ages welcome. Find a 2024 schedule here.
The Observatory is open but there will be no classroom programs during July.
The DMPS Central Campus Horticulture program is hosting their annual Plant Sale from April 26 – May 18, 2024. The Horticulture classes have been working hard all school year to fill their 10,000 sq.ft. greenhouse with annuals, perennials, house plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, and more. The greenhouse is the learning lab area to put into place the learning that has been taking place in the classroom. Students in three different classes, learn about topics like seed structure, photosynthesis, flower structure, greenhouse management, floral design, career exploration, marketing and many more.
Sale Hours are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.