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.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and gather your loved ones for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to make it a perfect picnic outing! Movies are FREE to attend all screenings begin at dusk, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.
May 16: Barbie
June 21: Kung Fu Panda 4
August 15: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
September 19: Wonka
The movies will begin at dusk around 8:30 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair.
2024 Free Flicks
Join us for Free Flicks this summer, which is a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks! The films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks are encouraged.
Movies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for updates. Please text DSMEVENTS to 84483 to sign up for text alerts regarding weather.
Fee: Free
Ages: All ages
Time: Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7: Elemental (Rated PG)
Teachout Aquatic Center | 2601 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, June 21: TBD (Rated PG)
Columbus Park | 1921 SE 1st St., Des Moines, IA 50315
Friday, June 28: DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG)
Tower Park | 4900 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310
Friday, July 12: Wonka (Rated PG)
Chesterfield Park | 2719 Scott Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, July 19: Migration (Rated PG)
Ashworth Pool Parking Lot | 102 45th St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Friday, August 2: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Rated PG) Riverview Park | 710 Corning Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
Friday, August 16: Trolls Band Together (Rated PG)
Brian Melton Field | 1000 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Enjoy Hollywood’s biggest hits under the stars with Movies in the Park at Centennial Park in Waukee. These Friday night movies are FREE and a great way to make summer memories with friends and family. Showtime is at dusk. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets and favorite snacks.
2024 Line Up
| Friday, June 7 | Encanto (PG) |
| Wednesday, July 3 | Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One (PG-13) |
| Friday, August 9 | Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) |
2024 Free Flicks
Join us for Free Flicks this summer, which is a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks! The films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks are encouraged.
Movies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for updates. Please text DSMEVENTS to 84483 to sign up for text alerts regarding weather.
Fee: Free
Ages: All ages
Time: Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7: Elemental (Rated PG)
Teachout Aquatic Center | 2601 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, June 21: TBD (Rated PG)
Columbus Park | 1921 SE 1st St., Des Moines, IA 50315
Friday, June 28: DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG)
Tower Park | 4900 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310
Friday, July 12: Wonka (Rated PG)
Chesterfield Park | 2719 Scott Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, July 19: Migration (Rated PG)
Ashworth Pool Parking Lot | 102 45th St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Friday, August 2: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Rated PG) Riverview Park | 710 Corning Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
Friday, August 16: Trolls Band Together (Rated PG)
Brian Melton Field | 1000 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and gather your loved ones for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to make it a perfect picnic outing! Movies are FREE to attend all screenings begin at dusk, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.
May 16: Barbie
June 21: Kung Fu Panda 4
August 15: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
September 19: Wonka
The movies will begin at dusk around 8:30 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair.
Enjoy Hollywood’s biggest hits under the stars with Movies in the Park at Centennial Park in Waukee. These Friday night movies are FREE and a great way to make summer memories with friends and family. Showtime is at dusk. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets and favorite snacks.
2024 Line Up
| Friday, June 7 | Encanto (PG) |
| Wednesday, July 3 | Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One (PG-13) |
| Friday, August 9 | Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) |
2024 Free Flicks
Join us for Free Flicks this summer, which is a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks! The films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks are encouraged.
Movies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for updates. Please text DSMEVENTS to 84483 to sign up for text alerts regarding weather.
Fee: Free
Ages: All ages
Time: Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7: Elemental (Rated PG)
Teachout Aquatic Center | 2601 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, June 21: TBD (Rated PG)
Columbus Park | 1921 SE 1st St., Des Moines, IA 50315
Friday, June 28: DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG)
Tower Park | 4900 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310
Friday, July 12: Wonka (Rated PG)
Chesterfield Park | 2719 Scott Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, July 19: Migration (Rated PG)
Ashworth Pool Parking Lot | 102 45th St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Friday, August 2: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Rated PG) Riverview Park | 710 Corning Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
Friday, August 16: Trolls Band Together (Rated PG)
Brian Melton Field | 1000 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Join the Johnston Town Center and the Johnston Farmers Market for some tunes after the Market. These FREE concerts will be from 7:30 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday evenings.
July 18: Snacks
August 8: June Bugs
September 12: Sons of Gladys Kravitz
2024 Free Flicks
Join us for Free Flicks this summer, which is a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks! The films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks are encouraged.
Movies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for updates. Please text DSMEVENTS to 84483 to sign up for text alerts regarding weather.
Fee: Free
Ages: All ages
Time: Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7: Elemental (Rated PG)
Teachout Aquatic Center | 2601 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, June 21: TBD (Rated PG)
Columbus Park | 1921 SE 1st St., Des Moines, IA 50315
Friday, June 28: DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG)
Tower Park | 4900 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310
Friday, July 12: Wonka (Rated PG)
Chesterfield Park | 2719 Scott Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, July 19: Migration (Rated PG)
Ashworth Pool Parking Lot | 102 45th St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Friday, August 2: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Rated PG) Riverview Park | 710 Corning Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
Friday, August 16: Trolls Band Together (Rated PG)
Brian Melton Field | 1000 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
2024 Free Flicks
Join us for Free Flicks this summer, which is a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks! The films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks are encouraged.
Movies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for updates. Please text DSMEVENTS to 84483 to sign up for text alerts regarding weather.
Fee: Free
Ages: All ages
Time: Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7: Elemental (Rated PG)
Teachout Aquatic Center | 2601 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, June 21: TBD (Rated PG)
Columbus Park | 1921 SE 1st St., Des Moines, IA 50315
Friday, June 28: DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG)
Tower Park | 4900 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310
Friday, July 12: Wonka (Rated PG)
Chesterfield Park | 2719 Scott Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, July 19: Migration (Rated PG)
Ashworth Pool Parking Lot | 102 45th St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Friday, August 2: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Rated PG) Riverview Park | 710 Corning Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
Friday, August 16: Trolls Band Together (Rated PG)
Brian Melton Field | 1000 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Join the Johnston Town Center and the Johnston Farmers Market for some tunes after the Market. These FREE concerts will be from 7:30 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday evenings.
July 18: Snacks
August 8: June Bugs
September 12: Sons of Gladys Kravitz
Enjoy Hollywood’s biggest hits under the stars with Movies in the Park at Centennial Park in Waukee. These Friday night movies are FREE and a great way to make summer memories with friends and family. Showtime is at dusk. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets and favorite snacks.
2024 Line Up
| Friday, June 7 | Encanto (PG) |
| Wednesday, July 3 | Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One (PG-13) |
| Friday, August 9 | Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) |
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and gather your loved ones for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to make it a perfect picnic outing! Movies are FREE to attend all screenings begin at dusk, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.
May 16: Barbie
June 21: Kung Fu Panda 4
August 15: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
September 19: Wonka
The movies will begin at dusk around 8:30 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair.
2024 Free Flicks
Join us for Free Flicks this summer, which is a Friday night series throughout the summer of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks! The films will be shown on our 17×10 LED Screen. Admission is free for all and blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks are encouraged.
Movies will not take place in the event of rain. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for updates. Please text DSMEVENTS to 84483 to sign up for text alerts regarding weather.
Fee: Free
Ages: All ages
Time: Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7: Elemental (Rated PG)
Teachout Aquatic Center | 2601 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, June 21: TBD (Rated PG)
Columbus Park | 1921 SE 1st St., Des Moines, IA 50315
Friday, June 28: DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG)
Tower Park | 4900 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310
Friday, July 12: Wonka (Rated PG)
Chesterfield Park | 2719 Scott Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
Friday, July 19: Migration (Rated PG)
Ashworth Pool Parking Lot | 102 45th St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Friday, August 2: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Rated PG) Riverview Park | 710 Corning Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
Friday, August 16: Trolls Band Together (Rated PG)
Brian Melton Field | 1000 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Join the Johnston Town Center and the Johnston Farmers Market for some tunes after the Market. These FREE concerts will be from 7:30 to 9:00 pm on Tuesday evenings.
July 18: Snacks
August 8: June Bugs
September 12: Sons of Gladys Kravitz
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and gather your loved ones for an unforgettable outdoor movie experience. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to make it a perfect picnic outing! Movies are FREE to attend all screenings begin at dusk, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.
May 16: Barbie
June 21: Kung Fu Panda 4
August 15: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
September 19: Wonka
The movies will begin at dusk around 8:30 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair.