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.
Outdoor summer movies are brought to you by the Granger Parks & Recreation Department and will be held on the north side of the Community Center on the grass. Popcorn and candy will be available for purchase. Movies start at 8:30 pm.
June 7: Lightyear
June 28: Back to the Future
July 19: Elemental
August 23: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Join us on the back patio of the Jester Park Nature Center for our 2024 Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series beginning on June 20!
Each month, through August, a local, Iowa band will kick off the evening with live music. Thelma’s will also be selling ice cream on site.
Music begins at 6 p.m.
June 20: Brian Herrin Duo
July 18: Flying Silos
August 8: Jake Schrodt
Bring your own food and drinks, blankets, camp chairs, your friends and family, and enjoy a summer evening at Jester Park. Free & open to the public!
The event will be held rain or shine with a backup location at the Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center, adjacent to the nature center.
Join us on the back patio of the Jester Park Nature Center for our 2024 Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series beginning on June 20!
Each month, through August, a local, Iowa band will kick off the evening with live music. Thelma’s will also be selling ice cream on site.
Music begins at 6 p.m.
June 20: Brian Herrin Duo
July 18: Flying Silos
August 8: Jake Schrodt
Bring your own food and drinks, blankets, camp chairs, your friends and family, and enjoy a summer evening at Jester Park. Free & open to the public!
The event will be held rain or shine with a backup location at the Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center, adjacent to the nature center.
Outdoor summer movies are brought to you by the Granger Parks & Recreation Department and will be held on the north side of the Community Center on the grass. Popcorn and candy will be available for purchase. Movies start at 8:30 pm.
June 7: Lightyear
June 28: Back to the Future
July 19: Elemental
August 23: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Join us on the back patio of the Jester Park Nature Center for our 2024 Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series beginning on June 20!
Each month, through August, a local, Iowa band will kick off the evening with live music. Thelma’s will also be selling ice cream on site.
Music begins at 6 p.m.
June 20: Brian Herrin Duo
July 18: Flying Silos
August 8: Jake Schrodt
Bring your own food and drinks, blankets, camp chairs, your friends and family, and enjoy a summer evening at Jester Park. Free & open to the public!
The event will be held rain or shine with a backup location at the Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center, adjacent to the nature center.
Outdoor summer movies are brought to you by the Granger Parks & Recreation Department and will be held on the north side of the Community Center on the grass. Popcorn and candy will be available for purchase. Movies start at 8:30 pm.
June 7: Lightyear
June 28: Back to the Future
July 19: Elemental
August 23: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Outdoor summer movies are brought to you by the Granger Parks & Recreation Department and will be held on the north side of the Community Center on the grass. Popcorn and candy will be available for purchase. Movies start at 8:30 pm.
June 7: Lightyear
June 28: Back to the Future
July 19: Elemental
August 23: The Super Mario Bros. Movie