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 signature Thursday evening events in Historic Valley Junction – our weekly Farmers Market from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Music in the Junction at 5:30 to 8:00 pm, music starts at 6:00 pm. Bring the family and enjoy fun, music and shopping at the farmers’ market.
May 2: The Rivieras
May 9: Cory Walker & the Wicked Things
May 16: Black Diamond Loons
May 23: Brother Trucker
May 30: The Other Brothers
June 6: Buckmiller Schwager Band
June 13: Simply Seger
June 20: Molly Nova & the Hawks
June 27: Gut Feeling
July 11: The Get Down
July 18: Ronley King Blues Band
July 25: Kinda Petty Band
August 1: Standing Hampton
August 8: The Unfortunate Sons
August 15: Three on the Tree
August 22: Echos V
August 29: Recoil
September 5: The Sons Of Gladys Kravitz
September 12: Get Off My Lawn
September 19: Jana West & Retrospect
September 26: The Punching Pandas
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
Join us for our signature Thursday evening events in Historic Valley Junction – our weekly Farmers Market from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Music in the Junction at 5:30 to 8:00 pm, music starts at 6:00 pm. Bring the family and enjoy fun, music and shopping at the farmers’ market.
May 2: The Rivieras
May 9: Cory Walker & the Wicked Things
May 16: Black Diamond Loons
May 23: Brother Trucker
May 30: The Other Brothers
June 6: Buckmiller Schwager Band
June 13: Simply Seger
June 20: Molly Nova & the Hawks
June 27: Gut Feeling
July 11: The Get Down
July 18: Ronley King Blues Band
July 25: Kinda Petty Band
August 1: Standing Hampton
August 8: The Unfortunate Sons
August 15: Three on the Tree
August 22: Echos V
August 29: Recoil
September 5: The Sons Of Gladys Kravitz
September 12: Get Off My Lawn
September 19: Jana West & Retrospect
September 26: The Punching Pandas
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
Join us for our signature Thursday evening events in Historic Valley Junction – our weekly Farmers Market from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Music in the Junction at 5:30 to 8:00 pm, music starts at 6:00 pm. Bring the family and enjoy fun, music and shopping at the farmers’ market.
May 2: The Rivieras
May 9: Cory Walker & the Wicked Things
May 16: Black Diamond Loons
May 23: Brother Trucker
May 30: The Other Brothers
June 6: Buckmiller Schwager Band
June 13: Simply Seger
June 20: Molly Nova & the Hawks
June 27: Gut Feeling
July 11: The Get Down
July 18: Ronley King Blues Band
July 25: Kinda Petty Band
August 1: Standing Hampton
August 8: The Unfortunate Sons
August 15: Three on the Tree
August 22: Echos V
August 29: Recoil
September 5: The Sons Of Gladys Kravitz
September 12: Get Off My Lawn
September 19: Jana West & Retrospect
September 26: The Punching Pandas
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market vendors provide a wide variety of products to the public. The market has seen everything from fresh seasonal produce, home-made baked goods, specialty food items, perennial plants and hand-made crafts.
The 2024 Farmers Market will be open every Saturday May 18th through September 21st. Please note that we are closed on July 13th for The Ankeny Chamber Summerfest Parade.
Please note: Pets are allowed in the city park of AMP, however, they are not allowed in the market pavilion areas.
Hours are 8am-Noon
Join us for our signature Thursday evening events in Historic Valley Junction – our weekly Farmers Market from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Music in the Junction at 5:30 to 8:00 pm, music starts at 6:00 pm. Bring the family and enjoy fun, music and shopping at the farmers’ market.
May 2: The Rivieras
May 9: Cory Walker & the Wicked Things
May 16: Black Diamond Loons
May 23: Brother Trucker
May 30: The Other Brothers
June 6: Buckmiller Schwager Band
June 13: Simply Seger
June 20: Molly Nova & the Hawks
June 27: Gut Feeling
July 11: The Get Down
July 18: Ronley King Blues Band
July 25: Kinda Petty Band
August 1: Standing Hampton
August 8: The Unfortunate Sons
August 15: Three on the Tree
August 22: Echos V
August 29: Recoil
September 5: The Sons Of Gladys Kravitz
September 12: Get Off My Lawn
September 19: Jana West & Retrospect
September 26: The Punching Pandas
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
The Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market vendors provide a wide variety of products to the public. The market has seen everything from fresh seasonal produce, home-made baked goods, specialty food items, perennial plants and hand-made crafts.
The 2024 Farmers Market will be open every Saturday May 18th through September 21st. Please note that we are closed on July 13th for The Ankeny Chamber Summerfest Parade.
Please note: Pets are allowed in the city park of AMP, however, they are not allowed in the market pavilion areas.
Hours are 8am-Noon
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Join us for our signature Thursday evening events in Historic Valley Junction – our weekly Farmers Market from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Music in the Junction at 5:30 to 8:00 pm, music starts at 6:00 pm. Bring the family and enjoy fun, music and shopping at the farmers’ market.
May 2: The Rivieras
May 9: Cory Walker & the Wicked Things
May 16: Black Diamond Loons
May 23: Brother Trucker
May 30: The Other Brothers
June 6: Buckmiller Schwager Band
June 13: Simply Seger
June 20: Molly Nova & the Hawks
June 27: Gut Feeling
July 11: The Get Down
July 18: Ronley King Blues Band
July 25: Kinda Petty Band
August 1: Standing Hampton
August 8: The Unfortunate Sons
August 15: Three on the Tree
August 22: Echos V
August 29: Recoil
September 5: The Sons Of Gladys Kravitz
September 12: Get Off My Lawn
September 19: Jana West & Retrospect
September 26: The Punching Pandas
Come out to the Norwalk Farmers’ Market! We have lots of different vendors. Grab your friends and family, get some fresh air. Thank you for shopping small local businesses.
Fridays, May 3 to October 11, 2024 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa. The Market offers a variety of attractions and activities including shopping for fresh produce, eggs, meats and more, eating breakfast, enjoying the atmosphere, meeting with family and friends and live entertainment.
The Market takes place every Saturday morning in the Historic Court District. The Market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon until the end of September. The Market’s hours will change to 8 a.m. to noon in October.
Open-air market that features farm fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade items, flowers and plants and more.
Months Open: June 1 to September 28, 2024 (no market on June 7th)
Hours: 7:00 to 11:00 am
The Indianola Farmers’ Market runs June to October on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and features farm fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade items, flowers and plants and more.