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.
Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer truck, yard games, family activities and more at this new outdoor event on Thursday evenings, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at AMP (Ankeny Market & Pavilion), 715 W. First Street.
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer truck, yard games, family activities and more at this new outdoor event on Thursday evenings, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at AMP (Ankeny Market & Pavilion), 715 W. First Street.
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer truck, yard games, family activities and more at this new outdoor event on Thursday evenings, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at AMP (Ankeny Market & Pavilion), 715 W. First Street.
Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer truck, yard games, family activities and more at this new outdoor event on Thursday evenings, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at AMP (Ankeny Market & Pavilion), 715 W. First Street.
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer truck, yard games, family activities and more at this new outdoor event on Thursday evenings, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at AMP (Ankeny Market & Pavilion), 715 W. First Street.
Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer truck, yard games, family activities and more at this new outdoor event on Thursday evenings, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at AMP (Ankeny Market & Pavilion), 715 W. First Street.
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer truck, yard games, family activities and more at this new outdoor event on Thursday evenings, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at AMP (Ankeny Market & Pavilion), 715 W. First Street.
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Free
Residents of all ages are invited to attend All-City Play Day at Hawkeye and Wagner Parks, located next to City Hall, 410 W First Street. This event is free and open to all Ankeny residents.
All-City Play Day has activities for all ages, including:
- Canoes
- Foam Party
- Touch a Truck with Ankeny Public Works
- Bike Rodeo with Ankeny Police, free bike helmets while supplies last!
- RC Boats
- Inflatables
- Dunk Tank
- Face painting
- Big Wheel Races
- Spin Art
- Sports and more!
Hawkeye & Wagner Parks are located at 410 W First St. in Ankeny.
All-City Play Day is produced by the Ankeny Parks and Recreation Department. The event is sponsored by Northwest Bank.
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem