Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, June 7-9. 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.
Friday, June 7
PrideFest Weekend in the Historic East Village
- Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9
- Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Happy Pride Month, Des Moines Girls! What better way to show off your pride than at PrideFest Weekend hosted by Capital City Pride?!? All weekend, enjoy food, entertainment, music, fun, and all kinds of love as we celebrate and embrace the LGBTQ community in Des Moines.
Bellhop Pride Weekend
- Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9
- Bellhop, 440 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Strawberry Picking at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
- All Weekend!
- Wilson’s Orchard & Farm Des Moines, 3201 15th Ave., Cumming IA 50061
It is strawberry season! Get those cute strawberry patch pics while you pick your own in-season berries at Wilson’s. There are a limited number of berries available each day, so arrive early or call ahead! Can’t make it this weekend? The patch should have berries available through the end of the month.
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!
First Friday at Mainframe Studios
- Friday, June 7, 5-8 p.m.
- Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, 50309
It is the first Friday of the month, and you know what that means: First Friday at Mainframe Studios! This month, enjoy art from local creatives featuring the works of Iowa artists Micah Ferin, Cody Hickock, Amee Ellis, Anne Tochka, ISU students, and Gary Wilson.
Party in the Park
- Friday, June 7, 5 – 9 p.m.
- Walker-Johnston Park, 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
It’s a Party in the Park at Walker-Johnston Park in Urbandale! Head over early for an evening of fun for all ages: a beer garden for the adults, food trucks for the family, and activities for kids. Live music starts at 5:30 p.m., and admission is free!
Free Flicks in the Park
- Friday, June 7, 6:30 p.m.
- Teachout Aquatic Center Parking Lot, 2601 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
It is the first free flick of the season! Mark your calendars for this Friday at 6:30 p.m. and head to the Teachout Aquatic Center Parking Lot and watch Elemental. Obviously, admission is free! Lawn chairs, blanket, and snacks are highly encouraged!
Saturday, June 8
- Saturday, June 8, Times Vary
- Beaverdale, IA
This weekend marks the Beaverdale Big Event, hosted by the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association. June 8 is the culmination of nearly a month of donation drives, which ends with a day of service. Projects include a inter-urban trail cleanup, a community workout and flow, and supporting the Franklin Avenue Library and Moore Elementary!
Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market
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- Saturday, June 8, 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.
Porter’s Patio Pup Crawl
- Saturday, June 8, 1 p.m.
- Secret Admirer, 110 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Leash up your dog, grab your sunglasses and sunscreen, and head over to the hottest pup-friendly patios Des Moines has to offer! For just $25, you’ll get a can koozie and a punch card that is good for one FREE pint at each participating location (so, five drinks!). All proceeds will be donated to the Porter-Rinsky Foundation, which helps to save dogs in need.
Beaverdale Carving Quest
- Saturday, June 8, 1 – 4 p.m.
- Beaverdale, IA
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Heart of Des Moines Farmers’ Market
- Saturday, June 8, 4 – 7 p.m.
- 6th & Washington in River Bend
It is the opening weekend of the Heart of Des Moines Farmers’ Market! Market vendors range from fresh produce, handmade goods, food, live entertainment, and plenty of fun. Shop local, support the community, and celebrate the kickoff of the fourth year of the Heart of Des Moines Farmers’ Market!
Filipino Fiesta 2024
- Sunday, June 9, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Wagner Park, 410 W. First St., Ankeny, IA 50023
After checking out PrideFest, don’t forget to take a day out at Filipino Fiesta 2024 at Wagner Park in Ankeny! Celebrate the vibrant Filipino culture, experience traditions, and foster unity at this colorful and family-friendly event. The Fiesta will feature authentic food vendors, a mini wagon contest, pagents, cultural performances, and more!
2024 Art Festival at Captain Roy’s
- Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Captain Roy’s, 1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313
If First Friday wasn’t enough local art for you, this Sunday is Captain Roy’s first-ever art festival! All day, stop by to check out art from thirty different local artists, enjoy live music from the Crowfoot Rakes, and the awesome food and drink from Captain Roy’s!
Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club
- Sunday, June 9, 3 – 6 p.m.
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut St. 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!), except the second Sunday of every month. Instead of comedy, treat your ears to an afternoon of local music from the DSM music scene. Showcase lineup includes both first-time talent and seasoned performers. The best part? Admission is FREE!
