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.
Join us for our annual Pride Fest weekend! More events to be announced.
Thursday, June 6th:
4:00-6:00pm: PrideStride 5K Runner-Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet
Friday June 7th:
5:00pm – Midnight: Festival Open
8:45pm: Monét X Change on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
9:45pm: Rebecca Black on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Saturday June 8th:
6:30am: PrideStride 5k Registration Opens at Brenton Skating Plaza
8:00am: PrideStride 5K Begins, Brenton Skating Plaza
9:30am: Pet Parade at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
10:00am-Midnight: Festival Open
11:00am-5:00pm: Youth and Family, Teen, and Health & Wellness Zones Active
7:30pm-11:00pm: Silent Disco at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
8:45pm: Gottmik on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
9:45pm: Shea Couleé on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Sunday June 9th:
9:00am: Yoga at the Family and Youth Zone
10:00am-5:00pm: Festival Open
10:00am: Cardio Dance at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
10:00am: Pride Ecumenical Worship Service at the Krause Group MainStage
Noon-1:30pm: Pride Parade on Grand Avenue
3:00pm: Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Join us for our annual Pride Fest weekend! More events to be announced.
Thursday, June 6th:
4:00-6:00pm: PrideStride 5K Runner-Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet
Friday June 7th:
5:00pm – Midnight: Festival Open
8:45pm: Monét X Change on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
9:45pm: Rebecca Black on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Saturday June 8th:
6:30am: PrideStride 5k Registration Opens at Brenton Skating Plaza
8:00am: PrideStride 5K Begins, Brenton Skating Plaza
9:30am: Pet Parade at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
10:00am-Midnight: Festival Open
11:00am-5:00pm: Youth and Family, Teen, and Health & Wellness Zones Active
7:30pm-11:00pm: Silent Disco at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
8:45pm: Gottmik on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
9:45pm: Shea Couleé on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Sunday June 9th:
9:00am: Yoga at the Family and Youth Zone
10:00am-5:00pm: Festival Open
10:00am: Cardio Dance at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
10:00am: Pride Ecumenical Worship Service at the Krause Group MainStage
Noon-1:30pm: Pride Parade on Grand Avenue
3:00pm: Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Join us for our annual Pride Fest weekend! More events to be announced.
Thursday, June 6th:
4:00-6:00pm: PrideStride 5K Runner-Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet
Friday June 7th:
5:00pm – Midnight: Festival Open
8:45pm: Monét X Change on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
9:45pm: Rebecca Black on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Saturday June 8th:
6:30am: PrideStride 5k Registration Opens at Brenton Skating Plaza
8:00am: PrideStride 5K Begins, Brenton Skating Plaza
9:30am: Pet Parade at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
10:00am-Midnight: Festival Open
11:00am-5:00pm: Youth and Family, Teen, and Health & Wellness Zones Active
7:30pm-11:00pm: Silent Disco at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
8:45pm: Gottmik on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
9:45pm: Shea Couleé on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Sunday June 9th:
9:00am: Yoga at the Family and Youth Zone
10:00am-5:00pm: Festival Open
10:00am: Cardio Dance at the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage
10:00am: Pride Ecumenical Worship Service at the Krause Group MainStage
Noon-1:30pm: Pride Parade on Grand Avenue
3:00pm: Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus on the Krause Group Pride MainStage
Serv’d Events is thrilled to partner with Capital City Pride for our third annual all ages drag brunch! Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable experience that will help you close out pride month with a bang! Celebrate Pride season with us and join our entertainers as they perform a family friendly show while you enjoy a delicious breakfast! Each ticket includes brunch and a housemade juice pouch.
Performers include:
CCP Drag Pageant Youth Category Winner
Domita Sanchez
Nikki Love
Hazel Sanchez-Belle
Sharaya Diamond
and your host, Karma Kills