Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, August 25-27. We’ve curated the ones that we found most interesting and listed them here for you.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change or sell out. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm availability via the links below.
Featured Event
FREE: Ingersoll Live!
- Saturday, August 26, 3-10 p.m.
- 2800 Block of Ingersoll Ave.
If you haven’t been to Ingersoll Avenue recently, there’s no better time than for Ingersoll Live! on Saturday. It’s a block party from 3-10 p.m. with food trucks, live music and general good times on the 2800 block of Ingersoll. Make sure to check out the Artist Village and food trucks. Tons of live music and pop-up performances too. It’s great excuse to check out one of our fav parts of Des Moines 🫶📸🏘️.
Friday, August 25
FREE: World Food & Music Festival
- Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Western Gateway Park, 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
The World Food & Music Festival is back to cap off an amazing month of events in Des Moines. The Festival began in October 2005 in the Historic East Village in Downtown DSM. It featured approximately two dozen vendors and welcomed thousands of guests eager to explore the diverse cuisine. Now, it’s still kicking almost 20 years later with as much food and fun as years before. We can’t wait to check it out!
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Friday, August 25, 2-7 p.m.
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Indie House, 516 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Indie House has been in the house (Des Moines) for 4 years! They’ll have @geomejewelry in making custom jewelry, 20% off the entire store, @wildflowerdsm with some stunning florals, & specialty cocktails🍸 to celebrate. We’ve gotten to know Indie House recently with our new Behind The Biz here. Read here for more of their story.
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Friday, August 25, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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Revel Hotel, 11211 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Friday, August 25, 6-9 p.m.
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Captain Roy’s, 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA 50313
Adult Recess is a 21+ only FREE event that allows adults to be kids for a night. There will be nostalgic playground/tailgate games, a live band, food and beverage specials, and so much more! Organized by Des Moines Parks & Rec!
LAST FEW WEEKS: Sunset Paddle with SUP Yoga DSM at Easter Lake
- Friday, August 25, 7 p.m.
- Classes available on Saturday and Sunday as well!
- 2830 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
Want to try something new? How about paddle boarding on Easter Lake? You have your choice of an intro to paddle boarding class or a stand up paddle boarding yoga class! Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga uses specialized yoga paddleboards for a new challenge to your practice and connects you with nature, all leading to a sweet floating savasana. Not ready to try SUP Yoga? More interested in just paddling around? Choose their intro long class for the paddling basics and a leisurely paddle around the lake. We’re partial to the sunset paddle at 7 p.m.
Midnight Munchies at Creme
- Friday, August 25, and Saturday, August 26, 7 p.m. – midnight
- Creme, 543 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
We couldn’t love Midnight Munchies more. So excited to see this late night dessert bar option with great sweets and drinks perfect for a date or date with yourself night. We also love Creme in the daytime for a quick break, loading up on local sweets, or sending some quick emails.
Saturday, August 26
Downtown Farmer’s Market
- Saturday, August 26, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Des Moines’ Historic Court District
New here? The Downtown Farmers’ Market is an open-air street market located in the Historic Court District in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). Vendors will be set up outdoors on Court Avenue and adjacent side streets. It feels especially huge since it was limited to the pandemic and it’s back to full size. It’s one of the best in the country! Don’t miss it this summer to see some of our absolute favorite small business owners from around the metro.
FREE: Power Yoga with Rooted Yoga + Fitness at Peace Tree Brewing Co.
- Saturday, August 26, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Peace Tree Brewing Co, 317 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Participants will also receive a discounted drink ticket for a beverage at Peace Tree during or after class! Please bring your own mat and wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes. Power Yoga is an athletic style of vinyasa yoga, which links breath to each movement to get you moving, breathing and sweating!
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Pollinator Storytime at Storyhouse Bookpub
- Saturday, August 26, 11 a.m.
- Storyhouse Bookpub, 505 E Grand Ave Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309
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5K Fun Run at 515 Brewing Co.
- Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- 515 Brewing Co, 7700 University Avenue #Suite C Clive, IA 50325
The Iowa Brewery Running Series has mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at 515 Brewing Company and weaves throughout the 515 neighborhood. Run, walk, jog – whatever goes! All ages, all levels are welcome. Cross the finish line and celebrate! All participants receive a craft beverage at the finish line from 515 Brewing Company and a choice of a collector’s pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series.
Des Moines Biergarten
- Wednesday – Sunday, Noon – 9 p.m.
- Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Did you know Des Moines has a seasonal outdoor beer garden? It open Wednesday through Sunday through to Fall. Willkommen im Des Moines Biergarten! Set among the mature trees of Water Works Park, Des Moines Biergarten is a family-friendly popup German-themed beer garden offering steins of beer and German inspired eats.
Dog Daze at The Slow Down Coffee Co.
- Saturday, August 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- The Slow Down Coffee Co, 3613 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa
August 26th is National Dog Day and so naturally The Slow Down Coffee Co. is being amazing and throwing a morning for it. They are launching an all new Alfie’s Blend coffee named after Kara & Drew’s rescue dog! Come by for these other fun local small biz pop-ups: Rescue & Foster Information @secondchancedogrescue / Pup cups with @pintsbybeth / Local Artist @marissa.monstera and Local Artist @dainty.knotts.art.
Oktoberfest at Peace Tree
- Saturday, August 26, 5-9 p.m.
- Peace Tree Des Moines Branch, 317 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Sunday, August 27
FREE: Dancing on Cowles Commons
- Sunday, August 27, 9 a.m.
- Cowles Commons, 300 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
“Des Moines Performing Arts invites you to join a dance party! Meet in the center of Cowles Commons MixxedFit® is a people-inspired fitness program that combines explosive dance moves with body weight toning. This class will get your heart rate up while you get down to yesterday & today’s hits! Grab some water, a friend and be prepared to sweat a little and smile a lot! In case of inclement weather, class will be canceled.”
the des moines wedding show it sun 11-3 at scottish rite conservatory, free registration if you can add that!