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.
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Join Jasper Winery every Thursday this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for FREE live music on the lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for outside seating. No pets are allowed but kids are welcome. All shows outside, weather permitting.
2024 Lineup:
May 9: Brother Trucker
May 16: Brian Herrin Band
May 23: Dueling Guitars
June 6: Pianopalooza Band
June 13: Decoy
June 20: The Nadas
June 27: Damon Dotson Band
July 11: Funk Trek & Mind@Large
July 18: Rhino
July 25: Dazy Head Mazy
August 1: Not Quite Brothers
Grab your lawn chair or blanket and get ready to enjoy the sounds of summer at various parks in Urbandale! This FREE public event is open to all ages, so bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening of music and community.
May 14: Jake Doty & the Swensongs (Walnut Creek Regional Park)
June 11: Brad & Kate (Charles Gabus Memorial Park & Garden)
July 9: June Bugs (Charles Gabus Memorial Park & Garden)
August 8: Opus Taylor (Lions Park)
Join Jasper Winery every Thursday this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for FREE live music on the lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for outside seating. No pets are allowed but kids are welcome. All shows outside, weather permitting.
2024 Lineup:
May 9: Brother Trucker
May 16: Brian Herrin Band
May 23: Dueling Guitars
June 6: Pianopalooza Band
June 13: Decoy
June 20: The Nadas
June 27: Damon Dotson Band
July 11: Funk Trek & Mind@Large
July 18: Rhino
July 25: Dazy Head Mazy
August 1: Not Quite Brothers
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
Summer 2023 Concert Season
Join the Belin Quartet on the lawn at Salisbury House and Gardens on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 PM for FREE performances. Chairs and bottled water will be provided by the Civic Music Association. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs, beverages, and snacks.
2024 Schedule:
May 21: Playel: String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.2, No. 4; Bridge: Novelletten for String Quartet, H. 44
May 28: Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8
June 4: Borodin: String Quartet No. 1 in A Major
June 11: Glazunov: String Quartet No. 3 in G Major, Op. 26
June 25: Bruch: String Quintet in E flat Major
July 2: Schubert: “Rosamunde” No. 13, in A minor
July 9: Mendelssohn: Op. 12 in E flat Major
Join Jasper Winery every Thursday this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for FREE live music on the lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for outside seating. No pets are allowed but kids are welcome. All shows outside, weather permitting.
2024 Lineup:
May 9: Brother Trucker
May 16: Brian Herrin Band
May 23: Dueling Guitars
June 6: Pianopalooza Band
June 13: Decoy
June 20: The Nadas
June 27: Damon Dotson Band
July 11: Funk Trek & Mind@Large
July 18: Rhino
July 25: Dazy Head Mazy
August 1: Not Quite Brothers
Enjoy FREE live music, food trucks, farmers’ market, and of course, Middle Brook Farm’s fresh farm produce! The fun starts at 4:30 pm each Friday and goes on until 7:30 pm.
May 24: Joshua Sinclair
May 31: Robert Deitch
June 7: Royce Johns
June 14: Blaine Garrett
June 21: Luke Fox
June 28: David G. Smith
July 5: Joshua Sinclair
July 12: Adam Bruce
July 19: Ducharme-Jones
July 26: Weary Ramblers
August 2: Royce Jones
August 9: David Watson
August 16: Brian Herrin
August 23: Robert Deitch
September 6: Joshua Sinclair
September 13: Ducharme-Jones
September 20: Weary Ramblers
September 27: Brian Herrin
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
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Summer 2023 Concert Season
Join the Belin Quartet on the lawn at Salisbury House and Gardens on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 PM for FREE performances. Chairs and bottled water will be provided by the Civic Music Association. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs, beverages, and snacks.
2024 Schedule:
May 21: Playel: String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.2, No. 4; Bridge: Novelletten for String Quartet, H. 44
May 28: Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8
June 4: Borodin: String Quartet No. 1 in A Major
June 11: Glazunov: String Quartet No. 3 in G Major, Op. 26
June 25: Bruch: String Quintet in E flat Major
July 2: Schubert: “Rosamunde” No. 13, in A minor
July 9: Mendelssohn: Op. 12 in E flat Major
Spend an evening listening to the sounds of local musicians at the historic Camp Dodge Pool Complex. Bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, sit back and enjoy! Food Trucks are available starting at 6:00 pm. All concerts start at 7:00 pm.
May 30: The Nadas Acoustic Duo
June 6: Eli Alger & the Faster Horses
June 22: Standing Hampton (Car Show)
June 29: The 34th Army Band (Alumni Night)
Join Jasper Winery every Thursday this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for FREE live music on the lawn. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for outside seating. No pets are allowed but kids are welcome. All shows outside, weather permitting.
2024 Lineup:
May 9: Brother Trucker
May 16: Brian Herrin Band
May 23: Dueling Guitars
June 6: Pianopalooza Band
June 13: Decoy
June 20: The Nadas
June 27: Damon Dotson Band
July 11: Funk Trek & Mind@Large
July 18: Rhino
July 25: Dazy Head Mazy
August 1: Not Quite Brothers
Enjoy FREE live music, food trucks, farmers’ market, and of course, Middle Brook Farm’s fresh farm produce! The fun starts at 4:30 pm each Friday and goes on until 7:30 pm.
May 24: Joshua Sinclair
May 31: Robert Deitch
June 7: Royce Johns
June 14: Blaine Garrett
June 21: Luke Fox
June 28: David G. Smith
July 5: Joshua Sinclair
July 12: Adam Bruce
July 19: Ducharme-Jones
July 26: Weary Ramblers
August 2: Royce Jones
August 9: David Watson
August 16: Brian Herrin
August 23: Robert Deitch
September 6: Joshua Sinclair
September 13: Ducharme-Jones
September 20: Weary Ramblers
September 27: Brian Herrin
Arrival/Reservations: Reservations available 5 pm – 7:30 pm (5 pm – 6:45 pm in September). Come early and stay late! Each group must reserve an ordering time.
Tickets: All ages are welcome, and a ticket is required for anyone age 12+. If tickets are sold out, check back as cancellations often occur during the week. Call 641.337.5019 or email Amy to get on the wait list.
Deposit: No deposit is required at this time. Please understand that we release a limited number of tickets each week so no-shows greatly impact our event and nonprofit operations.
Cancellations: Please let us know if you need to cancel for any reason by emailing Amy so we can accommodate someone on the wait list.
Directions
Westbound: Take the I-80 exit at Stuart then south to Hwy 92. Go west on Hwy 92 to the Henry A. Wallace Road (P-33). Another 5 miles south and turn right on 290th (1/4 mile gravel).
Eastbound: Take the Greenfield exit from I-80, south to Hwy 92, and about 5 miles east to the Henry A. Wallace Road (P-33). Another 5 miles south and turn right on 290th (gravel).
Check in & Ordering: Stop at the check-in station next to the Farmhouse to pick up your menus, then choose a space on the lawn for your group. Place orders at the ordering station in the Barn. A server will deliver your food and drinks. Sorry, no coolers, outside food or drink permitted. In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, bring your reusable water bottle and fill for free at our water cooler. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
Seating: Limited picnic tables are available first come, first served. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Shade is limited. Pop up tents should be erected at the edges of the lawn to not block views.
Weather: In case of rain, orders can be made to go. There is limited inside seating.
Trash & Recycling: Please watch for the different trash & recycling containers by the Gathering Barn and follow the instructions provided.
Pets: No pets except for service animals. Leashed dogs are typically welcome at the Wallace Farm outside of special events like Pizza on the Prairie.
Safety Practices: Please do not attend if you are feeling sick or have COVID symptoms. We will monitor changing conditions and may need to adjust protocols thru the season.
2024 Live Music Schedule
May 31: Les Goering, sponsored by FNB
June 7: Janis & Tim Falk, sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank
June 14: Rusted Steel String Band, sponsored by Greater Regional Health
June 21: Marilyn Jerome
June 28: Dewey Cantrell
July 5: Les Georing, sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank
July 12: Janis & Tim Falk
July 19: Rick Burke, sponsored by Greater Regional Health
July 26: Skip the Box Elders, sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank
August 2: Dewey Cantrell
August 9: Dan Holste, sponsored by FNB
August 16: Les Goering, sponsored by Greater Regional Health
August 23: Joel Kinser, sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank
August 30: Marilyn Jerome
Sept. 6: Rusted Steel String Band, sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank
Sept. 13: Julia Mullin
Sept. 20: Dan Holste
Sept. 27: Rick Burke, sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank
Subject to change without notice
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
Join the Indianola Chamber for a night of live music and community fun on the NW corner of the Indianola Downtown Square. Gates open at 6:00 pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local merchants. This FREE event is family-friendly with kids activities and is open to the public. Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on! No coolers allowed.
Every Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, wine and music lovers can enjoy some of the best bands in the Midwest in Summerset Winery’s backyard (but you’ll feel like you’re on vacation!). $5 per person or $15 car load. Rain or shine the music goes on. Weather permitting, the bands will perform outside but on rainy days they bring the music inside. Kids are welcome.
SUNDAY TUNES LINEUP
May 26: Recoil
June 2: Opus Taylor
June 9: Jason Kincel Band
June 16: Jesse and the Medicine Men
June 23: Sons of Gladys Kravits
June 30: The Remedy
July 7: The A Sisters
July 14: The Unfortunate Sons
July 21: Dick Danger Band
July 28: Cover That
August 4: Matt Woods Band
August 11: Opus Taylor
August 18: The Sinclairs
August 25: Lucas Bebe
September 1: Matt Woods Band
Summer 2023 Concert Season
Join the Belin Quartet on the lawn at Salisbury House and Gardens on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 PM for FREE performances. Chairs and bottled water will be provided by the Civic Music Association. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs, beverages, and snacks.
2024 Schedule:
May 21: Playel: String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.2, No. 4; Bridge: Novelletten for String Quartet, H. 44
May 28: Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8
June 4: Borodin: String Quartet No. 1 in A Major
June 11: Glazunov: String Quartet No. 3 in G Major, Op. 26
June 25: Bruch: String Quintet in E flat Major
July 2: Schubert: “Rosamunde” No. 13, in A minor
July 9: Mendelssohn: Op. 12 in E flat Major
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.
Spend an evening listening to the sounds of local musicians at the historic Camp Dodge Pool Complex. Bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, sit back and enjoy! Food Trucks are available starting at 6:00 pm. All concerts start at 7:00 pm.
May 30: The Nadas Acoustic Duo
June 6: Eli Alger & the Faster Horses
June 22: Standing Hampton (Car Show)
June 29: The 34th Army Band (Alumni Night)