Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, August 23-25. 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.
World Food & Music Festival
- All weekend!
- Western Gateway Park, 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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SUP Yoga Classes at Easter Lake
Photo Courtesy of @supyogadsm
- Classes All Weekend!
- Easter Lake Park, 2830 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
Find your zen, connect with nature, and take part in a super fun outdoor activity with SUP Yoga DSM! Stand Up Yoga (SUP) classes are offered on Friday evenings (sunset paddle!), Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday morning and afternoon. Make this kind of yoga a SUP-er fun part of your summer routine!
Avery Anna at Wooly’s
- Friday, August 23, 7 p.m.
- Wooly’s, 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
We love live music, and we love Wooly’s! This week, catch Avery Anna. “Warner Music Nashville recording artist Avery Anna is a vibrant talent with an expressive pen that her fans might say speaks to sad girls – and sad boys.” Tickets are $18.
Saturday, August 24
Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market
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- Saturday, August 24, 7 a.m. – Noon
- Des Moines’ Historic Court District
It is another great weekend for the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market! The 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’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.
Find Your Speed 5K/10K at SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
- Saturday, August 24, 9 a.m.
- SingleSpeed Brewing Co., 303 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Have you been going on your hot girl walks and thought about upgrading to a hot girl run? Then this is the running event for you! At SingleSpeed’s first ever Find Your Speed 5K/10K, find your pace and get rewarded with a cold beverage and a celebration at the finish line.
Paddle & Pick Up at Gray’s Lake
- Saturday, August 24 at 10 a.m.
- Gray’s Lake Park, 2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
After a great summer enjoying the lake, help to clean up Gray’s Lake (and get a canoeing lesson while you’re at it!). For $5, you’ll get all the necessary gear and tips while you paddle around and clean up the lake.
Pop-Up Birthday Bake Sale
- Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location TBA
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Iowa Wine and Cider Festival at Jasper Winery
- Saturday, August 24, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway Des Moines, IA 50321
Just a few tickets remain for the 2024 Iowa Wine and Cider Festival! A $50 ticket to the second annual festival includes unlimited wine and cider samples, a complimentary tasting glass, live music, local vendors, and so much more! Tickets are selling fast, so jump on this one quickly!
Ingersoll Live
- Saturday, August 24, 3 – 10 p.m.
- 2300 Ingersoll Avenue
It’s the 20th year celebration of Ingersoll Live! And the weekend of awesome festivals. Round out your Saturday afternoon or evening by swinging by to check out the awesome line up of live music, local vendors, food trucks, and activities!
Paws & Pints Birthday Bash
- Saturday, August 24, 5 p.m.
- Paws & Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Paws & Pints is turning two, and they’re making it quite the celebration! Join the paw-ty for an evening of music, special drinks, a photo booth, deals, and more! Human admission is free with the purchase of a puppy day pass.
Women Who Rock at Up-Down
- Saturday, August 24, 7 p.m.
- Up-Down, 500 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
“Up-Down is celebrating the women who have moved rock forward. From Lilith Fair to Lizzo. Chaka Khan to Chappell Roan. Joni, Tori, and Lana. Join us on Saturday, August 24th for a night celebrating women who rock with playlists at Up-Down starting at 7pm.”
Golden Babes Drag Brunch at Exile Brewing Co
- Sunday, August 25, 10 a.m.
- Exile Brewing Co., 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Bras for the Cause 4th Annual B4 Ride: Bras, Bikes, Bars & Beers
- Sunday, August 25, 11 a.m.
- Captain Roy’s, 1900 Saylor Road Des Moines, IA 50313
It’s a long name but a short bike ride (that ends at a bar) to support a great cause! “Bras for the Cause B4 Ride: Bras, Bikes, Bars & Beers raises money to fight breast and cervical cancers in Iowa. With your participation at the ride, you’re helping us bring awareness to the cause, as well as raising funds. All proceeds stay in Iowa with the goal of providing all Iowans, underinsured or uninsured, access to mammograms, cervical screenings and other lifesaving programs and projects.”
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social at the Des Moines Heritage Center
- Sunday, August 25, 1 p.m.
- Des Moines Heritage Center, 120 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Learn about the history of ice cream in Des Moines at the Des Moines Heritage Center! Sundaes with nutty fudge sauce from Pints By Beth are $5, and the amazing knowledge and information is free!
