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.
Junk Jubilee brings a unique vintage shopping experience to Des Moines! Vendors show off their wares in creative displays of vintage used in the home. From vintage clothing to architectural salvage to unique pieces for your garden, you’ll find a piece of history to add to your life!!!
Friday, April 26th: Early Bird Sale from 8:00-10:00AM, Admission is $25
General Admission: $10, Children 14 and under are free
For more information or to be a vendor, please contact Miccia Humphrey at 660-582-0894
Visit the Junk Jubilee website!!!
Event Schedule:
April 26 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
April 27 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
April 28 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Based on the classic Shakespearean comedy, Peter Anastos’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes audiences on a whimsical journey full of love, trickery, and magic. Set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn, this joyous production features a robust cast of professional and youth dancers from the greater Des Moines area.
Friday, April 26, 7PM
Saturday, April 27, 7PM
Sunday, April 28, 2PM
Junk Jubilee brings a unique vintage shopping experience to Des Moines! Vendors show off their wares in creative displays of vintage used in the home. From vintage clothing to architectural salvage to unique pieces for your garden, you’ll find a piece of history to add to your life!!!
Friday, April 26th: Early Bird Sale from 8:00-10:00AM, Admission is $25
General Admission: $10, Children 14 and under are free
For more information or to be a vendor, please contact Miccia Humphrey at 660-582-0894
Visit the Junk Jubilee website!!!
Event Schedule:
April 26 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
April 27 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
April 28 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Based on the classic Shakespearean comedy, Peter Anastos’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes audiences on a whimsical journey full of love, trickery, and magic. Set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn, this joyous production features a robust cast of professional and youth dancers from the greater Des Moines area.
Friday, April 26, 7PM
Saturday, April 27, 7PM
Sunday, April 28, 2PM
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: 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.
Come join us at Sugar Grove Goods for an evening of fun and games! The Dealt Hand will be bringing a HUGE selection of games for all ages and experience levels to play – and will be making recommendations and teaching you how to play all night.
Have a request for a game? Check out the full 500+ game collection here, and then comment what you want to be able to play! https://geekgroup.app/users/th
Sugar Grove Goods will have a selection of food an drinks available for purchase as well!
Happens on the following Dates:
Mar 20, 2024, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
Apr 17, 2024, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
May 15, 2024, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: CDT
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: 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: 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.