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.
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!
Sunday, June 30
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Des Moines Performing Arts invites you to join a dance party! MixxedFit® is a people-inspired fitness program that combines explosive dance moves with body weight toning. This class will get your heart rate up while you get down to yesterday & today’s hits! Grab some water, a friend and be prepared to sweat a little and smile a lot! In case of inclement weather, class will be canceled. Visit the DMPA Facebook pages for the latest updates.
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!
Sunday, June 30
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Des Moines Performing Arts invites you to join a dance party! MixxedFit® is a people-inspired fitness program that combines explosive dance moves with body weight toning. This class will get your heart rate up while you get down to yesterday & today’s hits! Grab some water, a friend and be prepared to sweat a little and smile a lot! In case of inclement weather, class will be canceled. Visit the DMPA Facebook pages for the latest updates.
All performances take place at 10 AM on Cowles Commons
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
Join DMPA educators for storytime Under the Green Umbrella. These events will be a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grownups!