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dsm4kids Events Calendar

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.

Apr
27
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Apr 27 @ 8:00 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.

 

May
4
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
May 4 @ 8:00 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.

 

May
11
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
May 11 @ 8:00 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.

 

May
18
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
May 18 @ 8:00 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.

 

May
25
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
May 25 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jun
1
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jun 1 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jun
8
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jun 8 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jun
15
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jun 15 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jun
22
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jun 22 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jun
29
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jun 29 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jul
6
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jul 6 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jul
13
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jul 13 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jul
20
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jul 20 @ 8:00 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.

 

Jul
27
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Jul 27 @ 8:00 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.

 

Aug
3
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Aug 3 @ 8:00 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.

 

Aug
10
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Aug 10 @ 8:00 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.

 

Aug
17
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Aug 17 @ 8:00 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.

 

Aug
24
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Aug 24 @ 8:00 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.

 

Aug
31
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Aug 31 @ 8:00 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.

 

Sep
7
Sat
Public Night @ Ashton Observatory
Sep 7 @ 8:00 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.