Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, June 14-16. 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.
SUP Yoga Classes at Easter Lake
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- 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!
Johnston Green Days Festival
- Thursday, June 13 – Saturday, June 15
- Terra Park, 6400 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131
Paint the town green in Johnston this weekend at Johnston Green Days, a three-day festival in the heart of the city! Tierra Park will be full of food vendors, live music, carnival games, and so much more. The best part, admission is free!
Strawberry Lane Charm Pop-Up at Boho Vase
- Friday, June 14, 3-7 p.m.
- The Boho Vase, 221 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Barksdale’s Cookie Dough Pop-Up
- Friday, June 14, 3 p.m.
- Barksdale’s State Fair Cookie Building, 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50317
Can’t wait until the Iowa State Fair for your cookies? Don’t worry, because Barksdale’s cookie dough is going on sale for ONE DAY ONLY this Friday. Cookie dough will be available in frozen pre-portioned packages. Get there when you can because the sale is first-come, first-served!
Sips in the City at Val Air Ballroom
- Friday, June 14, 6 – 10 p.m.
- Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Road West Des Moines, IA 50265
It is the signature Winefest event: Sips in the City! This time, at the newly renovated Val Air Ballroom. Tickets start at $50 for an evening of live music and entertainment, food, and (of course) wine. The tasting will run until 9 p.m., and a cash bar will be available until 10 p.m.
Marcella Arguello at Teehee’s Comedy Club
- Friday, June 14, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Shows
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Teehee’s is great for laughs any day of the week (at least through the end of the month – check out the big news!), and catch us there this Friday for Marcella Anguello’s set. “Marcella is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor whose comedy knows no bounds; she eagerly discusses any and every topic that tickles her.”
Saturday, June 15
Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market
Photo Credit: @dtfarmersmarket
- Saturday, June 15, 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.
Yoga at The Market
- Saturday, June 15, 8 a.m.
- The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309
If you already had plans to go to the Downtown Farmers’ Market, make a real trip out of it by signing up for Yoga at The Market! Power Life Yoga will host a free class for all students at The Riverwalk Hub, right near the Des Moines River. Get zen before you pick up your weekly produce!
The Regal Beagle WDM Grand Opening
- Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. – Midnight
- 9500 University Avenue, Waukee, IA 50266
We love a new business in town, and we love a grand opening even more! Celebrate The Regal Beagle at 11 a.m. for a day jam-packed full of fun. Starting at 4 p.m., Crown Royal will hand out swag, and at 8 p.m., Neva Alden will be performing LIVE! Stay late, because at 10 p.m. until midnight, the bar will offer $2 mini beers!
Des Moines People’s Pride at Water Works Park
- Saturday, June 15, Noon – 5 p.m.
- Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Couldn’t get enough of PrideFest last weekend? Keep the festivities going this weekend at Des Moines People’s Pride, a community-centered pride celebration in Water Works Park. The day will involve food, vendors, performers, and celebrating love of all kinds. Masks will be required on the day of the event, so bring your N95 or KN95. Additional masks will be available on site.
The Barn Town Get Down
- Saturday, June 15, 11-4 p.m.
- Barn Town Brewing, 9500 University Avenue #Suite 1110 West Des Moines, IA 50266
Taking place for the third year in the parking lot of Barn Town, check out the “Get Down” festival in West Des Moines/Waukee. Tickets are limited and selling out fast! “The purpose of this fest is to introduce you to some of our friends in the beer and brewing industry as well as a way for everyone to get together and have a great time and try some amazing liquid! The Barn Town Get Down will feature at least 50 Breweries, Meaderies & Cideries from all over the country pouring some of the finest liquid in the brewing industry!”
Iowa Juneteenth Observance Neighbor’s Day Celebration
- Saturday, June 15, Noon – 7 p.m.
- Western Gateway Park, 1000 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309
Celebrate Juneteenth this weekend at the Iowa Juneteenth Observance Celebration! Western Gateway Park will be full of food vendors, merchandise, children’s activities, live entertainment, and more! Plus, admission to the park is free, so grab your friends, and head down to Western Gateway!
Swiftie Party at Five Monkeys Inc
- Saturday, June 15, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
- Five Monkeys Inc., 131 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Dad’s Day at Exile
- Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Exile Brewing, 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
It’s Father’s Day, and what better way to spend it than drinking a beer with your dad or father figure (or honestly, your friends). Enjoy a steak and egg brunch or prime rib dinner, and catch a free brewery tour at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., or 4 p.m.! Plus, enjoy all-day happy hour!
Father’s Day Bark-becue at Paws and Pints
- Sunday, June 16, 11 a.m.
- Paws and Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
If your dad is a dog lover, then Paws and Pints is the place to be this Sunday! Enjoy awesome bark-becue specials, including a 1/2 rack of ribs and chicken fried steak. Celebrate all things dogs, dads, and dog dads!
Board Game Day (Father’s Day Edition) at Peace Tree
- Sunday, June 9, 3 – 6 p.m.
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut St. Des Moines, IA 50309
If your dad is a board game lover, grab your friends and family for Board Game Day (Father’s Day Edition) at Peace Tree! Peace Tree provides the games, and you provide the fun. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to play – they’ll teach you. Plus, they have great beer!
