Things to Do in Des Moines, IA

Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs

Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 PM UTC · Principal Park · 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages 10–17

Court Avenue Brewing Co

Court Avenue Brewing Co · 309 Court Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA

Brewery in Des Moines, IA

Early Out Bricks and Beads

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

Alluvial Brewing Company

Alluvial Brewing Company · 3715 W 190th St, Ames, IA

Brewery in Ames, IA

Cookies and CultureALL

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair · Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, Des Moines, IA

Festivals Fairs in Des Moines, IA

Tween Crafts

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages 10–17

Sprayed Edges Book Art

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages 18+

Confluence Brewing Co

Confluence Brewing Co · 1235 Thomas Beck Rd Ste A, Des Moines, IA

Brewery in Des Moines, IA

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Tween & Teen Graffiti Painting & Collage

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

Madhouse Brewing Co

Madhouse Brewing Co · 501 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA

Brewery in Des Moines, IA

Teen Art Cart

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library · 207 N B St, Indianola, IA

Doodlerz Art Studio: Clay Creations

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

1717 Brewing Co

1717 Brewing Co · 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA

Brewery in Des Moines, IA

Lego® Club

Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Retirement University: Social Security & Medicare

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Flix Brewhouse

Flix Brewhouse · 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA

Brewery in Des Moines, IA

Anime Club

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Principal Park

Principal Park · 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA

Outdoor Space in Des Moines, IA

Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Pokémon Club

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Peace Tree Brewing Company - Des Moines Branch

Peace Tree Brewing Company - Des Moines Branch · 317 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA

Outdoor Space in Des Moines, IA

Notable Books for 2026 Scavenger Hunt

Happening now · Apr 1 – Apr 15 · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

Exile Brewing

Exile Brewing · 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

Brewery in Des Moines, IA

Movie Night: Hamnet

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

Move & Groove

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Beaverdale Farmers Market · 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA

Farmers Market in Des Moines, IA

To Be Read: Pick Up (All Ages)

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library · 207 N B St, Indianola, IA

Eastside Farmers Market

Eastside Farmers Market · 3200 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA

Farmers Market in Des Moines, IA

Kids Create (gr K-5)

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library · 207 N B St, Indianola, IA

Little Yogis

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Highland Park Farmers' Market

Highland Park Farmers' Market · 147 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA

Farmers Market in Des Moines, IA

Estate Planning 101

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library · 207 N B St, Indianola, IA

Downtown Farmers Market

Downtown Farmers Market · 4th St & Court Ave, Des Moines, IA

Farmers Market in Des Moines, IA

VolunTEENS

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Franklin Avenue Library

Franklin Avenue Library · 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA

Library Program in Des Moines, IA

Tippi Toes Dance Class

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

K-5 ASAP: Color Exploration

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

North Side Library

North Side Library · 3516 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA

Library Program in Des Moines, IA

Afterschool Fun Get Crafty: A Rainbow You Can Keep!

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 9:15 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

Social Canasta

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA