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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Johnston Green Days 2024 Theme: Paint the Town Green!
June 13th – 15th 2024
Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, Iowa
June 13th, Thursday
5:00pm – 8:00pm Jammin’ in Johnston a Business Expo – Join us for a night of fun, entertainment and to learn about businesses in the Community!
5:00pm – 8:00pm The Lions Club will be collecting old eyeglasses and hearing aids
5:00pm – 10:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 10:00pm Beverage Tent Open – provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 10:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:30pm – 9:30pm Live Band: Mike Aceto
6:00pm Presentation of JCSD Art Winners
6:30pm – 7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Registration
7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Begins
June 14th, Friday
4:00pm – 6:00pm Car & Truck Show (Registration at 4pm)
5:00pm – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
6:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band: DICK DANGER BAND
8:00pm Car & Truck Show Awards
8:00pm – 8:30pm Crowning of the King and Queen of Green – (Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media)
8:15pm – 8:30pm Tapping of the Green Keg – Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media (FREE until the keg is gone)
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band: GIMMIKK
All Day: Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
June 15h, Saturday
7:00am – 10:00am Johnston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Terra Park – (FREE will offering)
8:00am – 9:30am Johnston Green Days Nature Walk at Terra Park
10:00am – 11:00am Parade along Pioneer Parkway
11:00am – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
11:00am – 4:00 Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband weather permitting)*
11:00am – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
12:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
12:00pm Bags Tournament Presented by the Johnston Community Education
12:00pm – 4:00pm Catch Fishing Tips with Johnston Parks and Recreation
1:00pm – 4:00pm Public Safety and Camp Dodge Display
1:00pm – 4:00pm Smokin’ Heroes Smoked Meat Competition and Tasting
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 9:00pm Johnston Alumni Night – Come celebrate with fellow Alum!
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band –MOTLEY SCRUE IOWA
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band – SONS OF GLADYS KRAVITZ
After dark Fireworks (during band intermission) – Presented by Blazing Glory Fireworks of Johnston
June 16th, Sunday
The Carnival will remain open for the public.
1:00pm – 5:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband- weather permitting)
ALL WEEKEND: Enjoy the Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
The Lions Club will be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids!
*Please note there are two different sessions for the Carnival on Saturday. A wristband must be purchased for each session separately.
**This schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time without notice**
Johnston Green Days 2024 Theme: Paint the Town Green!
June 13th – 15th 2024
Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, Iowa
June 13th, Thursday
5:00pm – 8:00pm Jammin’ in Johnston a Business Expo – Join us for a night of fun, entertainment and to learn about businesses in the Community!
5:00pm – 8:00pm The Lions Club will be collecting old eyeglasses and hearing aids
5:00pm – 10:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 10:00pm Beverage Tent Open – provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 10:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:30pm – 9:30pm Live Band: Mike Aceto
6:00pm Presentation of JCSD Art Winners
6:30pm – 7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Registration
7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Begins
June 14th, Friday
4:00pm – 6:00pm Car & Truck Show (Registration at 4pm)
5:00pm – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
6:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band: DICK DANGER BAND
8:00pm Car & Truck Show Awards
8:00pm – 8:30pm Crowning of the King and Queen of Green – (Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media)
8:15pm – 8:30pm Tapping of the Green Keg – Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media (FREE until the keg is gone)
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band: GIMMIKK
All Day: Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
June 15h, Saturday
7:00am – 10:00am Johnston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Terra Park – (FREE will offering)
8:00am – 9:30am Johnston Green Days Nature Walk at Terra Park
10:00am – 11:00am Parade along Pioneer Parkway
11:00am – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
11:00am – 4:00 Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband weather permitting)*
11:00am – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
12:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
12:00pm Bags Tournament Presented by the Johnston Community Education
12:00pm – 4:00pm Catch Fishing Tips with Johnston Parks and Recreation
1:00pm – 4:00pm Public Safety and Camp Dodge Display
1:00pm – 4:00pm Smokin’ Heroes Smoked Meat Competition and Tasting
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 9:00pm Johnston Alumni Night – Come celebrate with fellow Alum!
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band –MOTLEY SCRUE IOWA
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band – SONS OF GLADYS KRAVITZ
After dark Fireworks (during band intermission) – Presented by Blazing Glory Fireworks of Johnston
June 16th, Sunday
The Carnival will remain open for the public.
1:00pm – 5:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband- weather permitting)
ALL WEEKEND: Enjoy the Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
The Lions Club will be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids!
*Please note there are two different sessions for the Carnival on Saturday. A wristband must be purchased for each session separately.
**This schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time without notice**
Johnston Green Days 2024 Theme: Paint the Town Green!
June 13th – 15th 2024
Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, Iowa
June 13th, Thursday
5:00pm – 8:00pm Jammin’ in Johnston a Business Expo – Join us for a night of fun, entertainment and to learn about businesses in the Community!
5:00pm – 8:00pm The Lions Club will be collecting old eyeglasses and hearing aids
5:00pm – 10:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 10:00pm Beverage Tent Open – provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 10:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:30pm – 9:30pm Live Band: Mike Aceto
6:00pm Presentation of JCSD Art Winners
6:30pm – 7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Registration
7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Begins
June 14th, Friday
4:00pm – 6:00pm Car & Truck Show (Registration at 4pm)
5:00pm – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
6:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band: DICK DANGER BAND
8:00pm Car & Truck Show Awards
8:00pm – 8:30pm Crowning of the King and Queen of Green – (Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media)
8:15pm – 8:30pm Tapping of the Green Keg – Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media (FREE until the keg is gone)
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band: GIMMIKK
All Day: Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
June 15h, Saturday
7:00am – 10:00am Johnston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Terra Park – (FREE will offering)
8:00am – 9:30am Johnston Green Days Nature Walk at Terra Park
10:00am – 11:00am Parade along Pioneer Parkway
11:00am – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
11:00am – 4:00 Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband weather permitting)*
11:00am – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
12:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
12:00pm Bags Tournament Presented by the Johnston Community Education
12:00pm – 4:00pm Catch Fishing Tips with Johnston Parks and Recreation
1:00pm – 4:00pm Public Safety and Camp Dodge Display
1:00pm – 4:00pm Smokin’ Heroes Smoked Meat Competition and Tasting
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 9:00pm Johnston Alumni Night – Come celebrate with fellow Alum!
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band –MOTLEY SCRUE IOWA
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band – SONS OF GLADYS KRAVITZ
After dark Fireworks (during band intermission) – Presented by Blazing Glory Fireworks of Johnston
June 16th, Sunday
The Carnival will remain open for the public.
1:00pm – 5:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband- weather permitting)
ALL WEEKEND: Enjoy the Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
The Lions Club will be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids!
*Please note there are two different sessions for the Carnival on Saturday. A wristband must be purchased for each session separately.
**This schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time without notice**
Johnston Green Days 2024 Theme: Paint the Town Green!
June 13th – 15th 2024
Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, Iowa
June 13th, Thursday
5:00pm – 8:00pm Jammin’ in Johnston a Business Expo – Join us for a night of fun, entertainment and to learn about businesses in the Community!
5:00pm – 8:00pm The Lions Club will be collecting old eyeglasses and hearing aids
5:00pm – 10:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 10:00pm Beverage Tent Open – provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 10:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:30pm – 9:30pm Live Band: Mike Aceto
6:00pm Presentation of JCSD Art Winners
6:30pm – 7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Registration
7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Begins
June 14th, Friday
4:00pm – 6:00pm Car & Truck Show (Registration at 4pm)
5:00pm – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
6:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band: DICK DANGER BAND
8:00pm Car & Truck Show Awards
8:00pm – 8:30pm Crowning of the King and Queen of Green – (Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media)
8:15pm – 8:30pm Tapping of the Green Keg – Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media (FREE until the keg is gone)
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band: GIMMIKK
All Day: Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
June 15h, Saturday
7:00am – 10:00am Johnston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Terra Park – (FREE will offering)
8:00am – 9:30am Johnston Green Days Nature Walk at Terra Park
10:00am – 11:00am Parade along Pioneer Parkway
11:00am – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
11:00am – 4:00 Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband weather permitting)*
11:00am – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
12:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems
12:00pm Bags Tournament Presented by the Johnston Community Education
12:00pm – 4:00pm Catch Fishing Tips with Johnston Parks and Recreation
1:00pm – 4:00pm Public Safety and Camp Dodge Display
1:00pm – 4:00pm Smokin’ Heroes Smoked Meat Competition and Tasting
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 9:00pm Johnston Alumni Night – Come celebrate with fellow Alum!
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band –MOTLEY SCRUE IOWA
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band – SONS OF GLADYS KRAVITZ
After dark Fireworks (during band intermission) – Presented by Blazing Glory Fireworks of Johnston
June 16th, Sunday
The Carnival will remain open for the public.
1:00pm – 5:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband- weather permitting)
ALL WEEKEND: Enjoy the Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
The Lions Club will be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids!
*Please note there are two different sessions for the Carnival on Saturday. A wristband must be purchased for each session separately.
**This schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time without notice**