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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.

May
17
Fri
Food Truck Fridays @ Campbell Park
May 17 @ 5:30 pm

Have you had a long week? Come unwind at Food Truck Friday!

Jump on the Greenbelt Trail and make your way to Campbell Park to enjoy music, food, and fun. Bring the whole family — the park has three playgrounds and plenty of green space.

Select Fridays 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Clive Parks and Recreation and Clive Chamber of Commerce

Music Schedule

May 17 Dueling Guitars w/ Brian Congdon and Brad Seidenfeld

May 24 Damon Dotson

May 31 Brian Herrin Duo

June 7 The Unfortunate Sons

June 14 Lucas Beebe

June 21 Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite

September 6 Dick Danger Band

September 13 TBA

May
24
Fri
Food Truck Fridays @ Campbell Park
May 24 @ 5:30 pm

Have you had a long week? Come unwind at Food Truck Friday!

Jump on the Greenbelt Trail and make your way to Campbell Park to enjoy music, food, and fun. Bring the whole family — the park has three playgrounds and plenty of green space.

Select Fridays 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Clive Parks and Recreation and Clive Chamber of Commerce

Music Schedule

May 17 Dueling Guitars w/ Brian Congdon and Brad Seidenfeld

May 24 Damon Dotson

May 31 Brian Herrin Duo

June 7 The Unfortunate Sons

June 14 Lucas Beebe

June 21 Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite

September 6 Dick Danger Band

September 13 TBA

May
31
Fri
Food Truck Fridays @ Campbell Park
May 31 @ 5:30 pm

Have you had a long week? Come unwind at Food Truck Friday!

Jump on the Greenbelt Trail and make your way to Campbell Park to enjoy music, food, and fun. Bring the whole family — the park has three playgrounds and plenty of green space.

Select Fridays 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Clive Parks and Recreation and Clive Chamber of Commerce

Music Schedule

May 17 Dueling Guitars w/ Brian Congdon and Brad Seidenfeld

May 24 Damon Dotson

May 31 Brian Herrin Duo

June 7 The Unfortunate Sons

June 14 Lucas Beebe

June 21 Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite

September 6 Dick Danger Band

September 13 TBA

Jun
5
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Jun
7
Fri
Food Truck Fridays @ Campbell Park
Jun 7 @ 5:30 pm

Have you had a long week? Come unwind at Food Truck Friday!

Jump on the Greenbelt Trail and make your way to Campbell Park to enjoy music, food, and fun. Bring the whole family — the park has three playgrounds and plenty of green space.

Select Fridays 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Clive Parks and Recreation and Clive Chamber of Commerce

Music Schedule

May 17 Dueling Guitars w/ Brian Congdon and Brad Seidenfeld

May 24 Damon Dotson

May 31 Brian Herrin Duo

June 7 The Unfortunate Sons

June 14 Lucas Beebe

June 21 Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite

September 6 Dick Danger Band

September 13 TBA

Jun
12
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Jun
14
Fri
Food Truck Fridays @ Campbell Park
Jun 14 @ 5:30 pm

Have you had a long week? Come unwind at Food Truck Friday!

Jump on the Greenbelt Trail and make your way to Campbell Park to enjoy music, food, and fun. Bring the whole family — the park has three playgrounds and plenty of green space.

Select Fridays 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Clive Parks and Recreation and Clive Chamber of Commerce

Music Schedule

May 17 Dueling Guitars w/ Brian Congdon and Brad Seidenfeld

May 24 Damon Dotson

May 31 Brian Herrin Duo

June 7 The Unfortunate Sons

June 14 Lucas Beebe

June 21 Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite

September 6 Dick Danger Band

September 13 TBA

Jun
19
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Jun
21
Fri
Food Truck Fridays @ Campbell Park
Jun 21 @ 5:30 pm

Have you had a long week? Come unwind at Food Truck Friday!

Jump on the Greenbelt Trail and make your way to Campbell Park to enjoy music, food, and fun. Bring the whole family — the park has three playgrounds and plenty of green space.

Select Fridays 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Clive Parks and Recreation and Clive Chamber of Commerce

Music Schedule

May 17 Dueling Guitars w/ Brian Congdon and Brad Seidenfeld

May 24 Damon Dotson

May 31 Brian Herrin Duo

June 7 The Unfortunate Sons

June 14 Lucas Beebe

June 21 Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite

September 6 Dick Danger Band

September 13 TBA

Jun
26
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jun 26 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Jul
3
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jul 3 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Jul
10
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jul 10 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Jul
17
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Jul
19
Fri
Clive Fest @ Green Belt Landing at the Clive Aquatic Center
Jul 19 @ 5:30 pm

Clive’s community celebration of the year will take place July 19 – 20, 2024 at the Greenbelt Landing next to the Clive Aquatic Center. Clive Festival will have activities for everyone including “Thunder Over Clive “ fireworks both evenings at 9:30 p.m. (Friday’s show is a teaser for Saturday’s show). There will also be live music, the popular Clive Fire Department Slip-N-Slide, bounce houses, Clive Running Festival, and plenty more FUN!

Stay tuned to the Clive Parks and Recreation/Aquatics Facebook page or www.clivefestival.com for more event details!

Clive Festival Friday, July 19 − Saturday, July 20 Open lot on Campus Drive* (near aquatic center) *Location change due to Greenbelt Landing project construction

Live Music Line- up to be announced. Watch department social media for band schedules.

Friday, July 19

5:30 − 8:00 p.m. TBA

8:30 − 11:00 p.m. TBA

Saturday, July 20

5:00 − 8:00 p.m. TBA

8:30 − 11:30 p.m. TBA

Jul
20
Sat
Clive Fest @ Green Belt Landing at the Clive Aquatic Center
Jul 20 all-day

Clive’s community celebration of the year will take place July 19 – 20, 2024 at the Greenbelt Landing next to the Clive Aquatic Center. Clive Festival will have activities for everyone including “Thunder Over Clive “ fireworks both evenings at 9:30 p.m. (Friday’s show is a teaser for Saturday’s show). There will also be live music, the popular Clive Fire Department Slip-N-Slide, bounce houses, Clive Running Festival, and plenty more FUN!

Stay tuned to the Clive Parks and Recreation/Aquatics Facebook page or www.clivefestival.com for more event details!

Clive Festival Friday, July 19 − Saturday, July 20 Open lot on Campus Drive* (near aquatic center) *Location change due to Greenbelt Landing project construction

Live Music Line- up to be announced. Watch department social media for band schedules.

Friday, July 19

5:30 − 8:00 p.m. TBA

8:30 − 11:00 p.m. TBA

Saturday, July 20

5:00 − 8:00 p.m. TBA

8:30 − 11:30 p.m. TBA

Jul
24
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jul 24 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Jul
31
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Jul 31 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Aug
7
Wed
Outdoor Yoga Summer Series @ Campbell Park
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm

All Ages, All Levels

Join us for this free community yoga class at beautiful Campbell Park!

All ages
Wednesdays, June 5 − August 7 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
No registration required

Sep
6
Fri
Food Truck Fridays @ Campbell Park
Sep 6 @ 5:30 pm

Have you had a long week? Come unwind at Food Truck Friday!

Jump on the Greenbelt Trail and make your way to Campbell Park to enjoy music, food, and fun. Bring the whole family — the park has three playgrounds and plenty of green space.

Select Fridays 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Clive Parks and Recreation and Clive Chamber of Commerce

Music Schedule

May 17 Dueling Guitars w/ Brian Congdon and Brad Seidenfeld

May 24 Damon Dotson

May 31 Brian Herrin Duo

June 7 The Unfortunate Sons

June 14 Lucas Beebe

June 21 Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite

September 6 Dick Danger Band

September 13 TBA

Sep
13
Fri
Food Truck Fridays @ Campbell Park
Sep 13 @ 5:30 pm

Have you had a long week? Come unwind at Food Truck Friday!

Jump on the Greenbelt Trail and make your way to Campbell Park to enjoy music, food, and fun. Bring the whole family — the park has three playgrounds and plenty of green space.

Select Fridays 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by: Clive Parks and Recreation and Clive Chamber of Commerce

Music Schedule

May 17 Dueling Guitars w/ Brian Congdon and Brad Seidenfeld

May 24 Damon Dotson

May 31 Brian Herrin Duo

June 7 The Unfortunate Sons

June 14 Lucas Beebe

June 21 Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite

September 6 Dick Danger Band

September 13 TBA