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 the 2024 Movies in the Park series! The movies will start at sunset and refreshments will be served 30 minutes before we push play. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a fun evening for the entire family!
If the event needs to be canceled or moved indoors due to weather, a decision will be made on the event day by 2 pm and will be announced on the City’s Facebook page.
Movie Dates
May 3 @ 7:50 pm – The Super Mario Brothers Movie
June 7 @ 8:15 pm – Elemental
August 2 @ 8:15 pm – E.T.
September 6 @ 7:15 pm – Trolls
October 4 @ 6:15 pm Hocus Pocus
December 7 @ 6:00 pm Elf (Indoors at Colby Park Community Center)
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) |
Join us for the 2024 Movies in the Park series! The movies will start at sunset and refreshments will be served 30 minutes before we push play. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a fun evening for the entire family!
If the event needs to be canceled or moved indoors due to weather, a decision will be made on the event day by 2 pm and will be announced on the City’s Facebook page.
Movie Dates
May 3 @ 7:50 pm – The Super Mario Brothers Movie
June 7 @ 8:15 pm – Elemental
August 2 @ 8:15 pm – E.T.
September 6 @ 7:15 pm – Trolls
October 4 @ 6:15 pm Hocus Pocus
December 7 @ 6:00 pm Elf (Indoors at Colby Park Community Center)
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Every third Friday night this summer, enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. Starting 45 minutes before showtime, complimentary popcorn, soda, and water will be provided.
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
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) |
Every third Friday night this summer, enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. Starting 45 minutes before showtime, complimentary popcorn, soda, and water will be provided.
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
Join us for the 2024 Movies in the Park series! The movies will start at sunset and refreshments will be served 30 minutes before we push play. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a fun evening for the entire family!
If the event needs to be canceled or moved indoors due to weather, a decision will be made on the event day by 2 pm and will be announced on the City’s Facebook page.
Movie Dates
May 3 @ 7:50 pm – The Super Mario Brothers Movie
June 7 @ 8:15 pm – Elemental
August 2 @ 8:15 pm – E.T.
September 6 @ 7:15 pm – Trolls
October 4 @ 6:15 pm Hocus Pocus
December 7 @ 6:00 pm Elf (Indoors at Colby Park Community Center)
Movies Under the Stars are held on Friday nights at the Bandshell at Wagner Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the show! Movies start at dusk.
June 7: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
June 14: Shark Tale
June 21: Elemental
June 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
July 19: Trolls Band Together
July 26: Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax
Aug. 2: TMNT Mutant Mayhem
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) |
Every third Friday night this summer, enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. Starting 45 minutes before showtime, complimentary popcorn, soda, and water will be provided.
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
Join us for the 2024 Movies in the Park series! The movies will start at sunset and refreshments will be served 30 minutes before we push play. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a fun evening for the entire family!
If the event needs to be canceled or moved indoors due to weather, a decision will be made on the event day by 2 pm and will be announced on the City’s Facebook page.
Movie Dates
May 3 @ 7:50 pm – The Super Mario Brothers Movie
June 7 @ 8:15 pm – Elemental
August 2 @ 8:15 pm – E.T.
September 6 @ 7:15 pm – Trolls
October 4 @ 6:15 pm Hocus Pocus
December 7 @ 6:00 pm Elf (Indoors at Colby Park Community Center)
Every third Friday night this summer, enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. Starting 45 minutes before showtime, complimentary popcorn, soda, and water will be provided.
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
Join us for the 2024 Movies in the Park series! The movies will start at sunset and refreshments will be served 30 minutes before we push play. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a fun evening for the entire family!
If the event needs to be canceled or moved indoors due to weather, a decision will be made on the event day by 2 pm and will be announced on the City’s Facebook page.
Movie Dates
May 3 @ 7:50 pm – The Super Mario Brothers Movie
June 7 @ 8:15 pm – Elemental
August 2 @ 8:15 pm – E.T.
September 6 @ 7:15 pm – Trolls
October 4 @ 6:15 pm Hocus Pocus
December 7 @ 6:00 pm Elf (Indoors at Colby Park Community Center)
Join us for the 2024 Movies in the Park series! The movies will start at sunset and refreshments will be served 30 minutes before we push play. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a fun evening for the entire family!
If the event needs to be canceled or moved indoors due to weather, a decision will be made on the event day by 2 pm and will be announced on the City’s Facebook page.
Movie Dates
May 3 @ 7:50 pm – The Super Mario Brothers Movie
June 7 @ 8:15 pm – Elemental
August 2 @ 8:15 pm – E.T.
September 6 @ 7:15 pm – Trolls
October 4 @ 6:15 pm Hocus Pocus
December 7 @ 6:00 pm Elf (Indoors at Colby Park Community Center)