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!
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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 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
Historic Valley Junction Foundation presents our Annual Festival Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from Noon to 10:00 pm. Visitors are invited to enjoy Mexican foods, artwork, live music, dancing, and family activities.
Celebrating the Mexican heritage of many railroad workers during the establishment years of Valley Junction, this festival is an opportunity to recognize the Mexican community who helped James Jordan’s vision of bringing the railroad to the Des Moines area become a reality. In honor of our strong heritage, there will be a proclamation and announcement of our Cinco de Mayo King and Queen.
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
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
Join us for the Historic Valley Junction Arts Festival, Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Valley Junction Art Committee has redefined Art in Valley Junction. Its primary focus is the juried exhibition of fine arts and crafts, giving the public the opportunity to meet, interact with and purchase original work by artists. Over 50 artists from Iowa and beyond will take over 5th Street.
Live entertainment will be part of the festivities as well. Art activities and artists’ demonstrations will take place throughout the day. Refreshments will be available from several food vendors on the street and many Valley Junction restaurants and retailers will be open as well.
Historic Valley Junction is six square blocks of antique and specialty shops, art galleries, fashion boutiques, hair salons, service businesses, and restaurants.
The Valley Junction Arts Festival will be held rain or shine. Admission is free.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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