Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, July 19-21. 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.
Tiki Tailgate Pop-Up at Django
- Friday, July 19 from 6 – 10 p.m., Saturday, July 20 from 6 – 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 21 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Django, 1424 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
It’s the cocktail event of the summer! Django and Harbinger collaborated on a curated cocktail menu inspired, paired with bites straight off the grill at this tiki tailgate!
SUP Yoga Classes at Easter Lake
- 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!
Waukee Arts Festival at Centennial Park
- Friday, July 19 – Saturday, July 20
- Centennial Park, Waukee, IA
Having art withdrawals from the Des Moines Arts Festival? Waukee has your art fix this weekend at the Waukee Arts Festival! Enjoy food, music, activities, and (of course) all the art you could ever need!
- Evening Shows All Weekend!
- Salisbury House & Gardens, 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
Enjoy an outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on a lovely midsummer night at Salisbury House! Plastic chairs are provided, but you are welcome to bring whatever is most comfortable. Beverages and food will be available for purchase at the venue. General admission is $35, and advanced ticket purchase is required!
Clive Festival at Clive Aquatic Center
- Friday, July 19 – Saturday, July 20
- Clive Aquatic Center, 1801 NW 114th Street, Clive, IA 50325
It’s another weekend full of festivals! The 2024 Clive Festival promises to be the best yet, featuring live music, a massive slip-n’ slide, food trucks, activities, and so much more! Plus, admission to the festival is free.
Backyard Bark-becue at Paws & Pints
- Friday, July 19, 5 – 8 p.m.
- Paws & Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Bring your pups along to enjoy the warm summer nights at Paws & Pints Backyard Bark-beque! Enjoy hot dogs and burgers, yard games, drinks, water games, hot dog bobbing, live music, a foam pit, and more!
Twisters & Trivia at The Varsity Cinema
- Friday, July 19, 7 p.m.
- The Varsity Cinema, 1207 25th St., Des Moines, IA 50311
With all the weather madness in the area this past week, test your knowledge about real-life tornados and the original Twister movie with Twisters & Trivia at The Varsity Cinema! Trivia starts at 7 p.m., followed by a screening of the new movie Twisters.