Events Calendar
Welcome to dsm4kids’ calendar of family events!
As of January 1, 2025, this calendar is no longer being updated. Please contact the venue or organizer directly to confirm event details, including dates, times, locations, and other information.
Join us for the Des Moines Symphony’s 31st annual Yankee Doodle Pops, Iowa’s largest single-day concert event! This family-friendly, patriotic concert concludes with the area’s premier fireworks display over the downtown Des Moines skyline, and best of all, it’s free. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs, or purchase food from an array of vendors at the concert.
FREE! No tickets required.
Occurring on the first Friday of every month these themed open studio events are your chance to tour over 130 artist studios, and enjoy special exhibitions, food, and live music. Always free and open to the public.
Visit their Facebook page for specific event details.
JANUARY 2025 – Join us for the first First Friday of 2025 on January 3rd from 5-8pm at Mainframe Studios for a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. In partnership with the Iowa Asian Alliance, the evening will be filled with delicious food, stunning fashion, captivating art, live performances, and plenty of fun for all ages!
Explore our open studio event and discover the creative work of over 200 artists across 180 studios. Don’t miss out on this exciting night of culture, creativity, and community!
Occurring on the first Friday of every month these themed open studio events are your chance to tour over 130 artist studios, and enjoy special exhibitions, food, and live music. Always free and open to the public.
Visit their Facebook page for specific event details.
JANUARY 2025 – Join us for the first First Friday of 2025 on January 3rd from 5-8pm at Mainframe Studios for a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. In partnership with the Iowa Asian Alliance, the evening will be filled with delicious food, stunning fashion, captivating art, live performances, and plenty of fun for all ages!
Explore our open studio event and discover the creative work of over 200 artists across 180 studios. Don’t miss out on this exciting night of culture, creativity, and community!
Occurring on the first Friday of every month these themed open studio events are your chance to tour over 130 artist studios, and enjoy special exhibitions, food, and live music. Always free and open to the public.
Visit their Facebook page for specific event details.
JANUARY 2025 – Join us for the first First Friday of 2025 on January 3rd from 5-8pm at Mainframe Studios for a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. In partnership with the Iowa Asian Alliance, the evening will be filled with delicious food, stunning fashion, captivating art, live performances, and plenty of fun for all ages!
Explore our open studio event and discover the creative work of over 200 artists across 180 studios. Don’t miss out on this exciting night of culture, creativity, and community!
Occurring on the first Friday of every month these themed open studio events are your chance to tour over 130 artist studios, and enjoy special exhibitions, food, and live music. Always free and open to the public.
Visit their Facebook page for specific event details.
JANUARY 2025 – Join us for the first First Friday of 2025 on January 3rd from 5-8pm at Mainframe Studios for a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. In partnership with the Iowa Asian Alliance, the evening will be filled with delicious food, stunning fashion, captivating art, live performances, and plenty of fun for all ages!
Explore our open studio event and discover the creative work of over 200 artists across 180 studios. Don’t miss out on this exciting night of culture, creativity, and community!
Occurring on the first Friday of every month these themed open studio events are your chance to tour over 130 artist studios, and enjoy special exhibitions, food, and live music. Always free and open to the public.
Visit their Facebook page for specific event details.
JANUARY 2025 – Join us for the first First Friday of 2025 on January 3rd from 5-8pm at Mainframe Studios for a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. In partnership with the Iowa Asian Alliance, the evening will be filled with delicious food, stunning fashion, captivating art, live performances, and plenty of fun for all ages!
Explore our open studio event and discover the creative work of over 200 artists across 180 studios. Don’t miss out on this exciting night of culture, creativity, and community!
Occurring on the first Friday of every month these themed open studio events are your chance to tour over 130 artist studios, and enjoy special exhibitions, food, and live music. Always free and open to the public.
Visit their Facebook page for specific event details.
JANUARY 2025 – Join us for the first First Friday of 2025 on January 3rd from 5-8pm at Mainframe Studios for a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. In partnership with the Iowa Asian Alliance, the evening will be filled with delicious food, stunning fashion, captivating art, live performances, and plenty of fun for all ages!
Explore our open studio event and discover the creative work of over 200 artists across 180 studios. Don’t miss out on this exciting night of culture, creativity, and community!