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.
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD
Fridays, Starting at 6pm
Sips & Songs is a free weekly summer music series. It features performances by bands of various genres — country, classic rock, top 40, dance hits and party music. Come enjoy these family-friendly Friday night kick-offs to the weekend alongside friends and neighbors in The District’s Town Square Park.
2024 Schedule:
June 7: Gimikk with special guests Bradford Johnson Music, then Silent Disco DSM
June 14: Casey Muessigmann with special guest Joshua Sinclair
June 21: Avey Grouws Band with special guests Levi Smith Unplugged, then Silent Disco DSM
June 28: Oreo Meatwagon with special guests Dan Medeiros
July 5: Standing Hampton and special guest Corbett Reeves
July 19: The Schmidt Brothers and Day’s Live Music
July 26: Pork Tornadoes with special guests Birdchild, then Silent Disco DSM
August 2: TBD
August 9: TBD
August 16: TBD