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.
Location: Downtown Bondurant
Months Open: May 1 to October 23, 2024
Hours: 6:00 to 8:00 pm (October: 5:30 until dark)
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
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.
Location: Ames Main Street – Between Clark Avenue and Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Months Open: May 4 to October 12, 2024
Hours: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (October: 9:00 am to 12:30 Noon)
Location: Downtown Bondurant
Months Open: May 1 to October 23, 2024
Hours: 6:00 to 8:00 pm (October: 5:30 until dark)
Join Jasper Winery every Thursday this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for FREE live music on the lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for outside seating. No pets are allowed but kids are welcome. All shows outside, weather permitting.
2024 Lineup:
May 9: Brother Trucker
May 16: Brian Herrin Band
May 23: Dueling Guitars
June 6: Pianopalooza Band
June 13: Decoy
June 20: The Nadas
June 27: Damon Dotson Band
July 11: Funk Trek & Mind@Large
July 18: Rhino
July 25: Dazy Head Mazy
August 1: Not Quite Brothers
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
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.
Location: Ames Main Street – Between Clark Avenue and Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Months Open: May 4 to October 12, 2024
Hours: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (October: 9:00 am to 12:30 Noon)
Location: Downtown Bondurant
Months Open: May 1 to October 23, 2024
Hours: 6:00 to 8:00 pm (October: 5:30 until dark)
Join Jasper Winery every Thursday this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for FREE live music on the lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for outside seating. No pets are allowed but kids are welcome. All shows outside, weather permitting.
2024 Lineup:
May 9: Brother Trucker
May 16: Brian Herrin Band
May 23: Dueling Guitars
June 6: Pianopalooza Band
June 13: Decoy
June 20: The Nadas
June 27: Damon Dotson Band
July 11: Funk Trek & Mind@Large
July 18: Rhino
July 25: Dazy Head Mazy
August 1: Not Quite Brothers
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and gather your loved ones for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to make it a perfect picnic outing! Movies are FREE to attend all screenings begin at dusk, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.
May 16: Barbie
June 21: Kung Fu Panda 4
August 15: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
September 19: Wonka
The movies will begin at dusk around 8:30 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair.
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
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.
Location: Ames Main Street – Between Clark Avenue and Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Months Open: May 4 to October 12, 2024
Hours: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (October: 9:00 am to 12:30 Noon)
The Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market vendors provide a wide variety of products to the public. The market has seen everything from fresh seasonal produce, home-made baked goods, specialty food items, perennial plants and hand-made crafts.
The 2024 Farmers Market will be open every Saturday May 18th through September 21st. Please note that we are closed on July 13th for The Ankeny Chamber Summerfest Parade.
Please note: Pets are allowed in the city park of AMP, however, they are not allowed in the market pavilion areas.
Hours are 8am-Noon
Location: Downtown Bondurant
Months Open: May 1 to October 23, 2024
Hours: 6:00 to 8:00 pm (October: 5:30 until dark)
Join Jasper Winery every Thursday this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for FREE live music on the lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for outside seating. No pets are allowed but kids are welcome. All shows outside, weather permitting.
2024 Lineup:
May 9: Brother Trucker
May 16: Brian Herrin Band
May 23: Dueling Guitars
June 6: Pianopalooza Band
June 13: Decoy
June 20: The Nadas
June 27: Damon Dotson Band
July 11: Funk Trek & Mind@Large
July 18: Rhino
July 25: Dazy Head Mazy
August 1: Not Quite Brothers
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
Enjoy FREE live music, food trucks, farmers’ market, and of course, Middle Brook Farm’s fresh farm produce! The fun starts at 4:30 pm each Friday and goes on until 7:30 pm.
May 24: Joshua Sinclair
May 31: Robert Deitch
June 7: Royce Johns
June 14: Blaine Garrett
June 21: Luke Fox
June 28: David G. Smith
July 5: Joshua Sinclair
July 12: Adam Bruce
July 19: Ducharme-Jones
July 26: Weary Ramblers
August 2: Royce Jones
August 9: David Watson
August 16: Brian Herrin
August 23: Robert Deitch
September 6: Joshua Sinclair
September 13: Ducharme-Jones
September 20: Weary Ramblers
September 27: Brian Herrin