It’s Farmers’ Market SEASON! This is NOT the Saturday to stay in. Check out this list of all the events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend April 30 – May 2!
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
Friday, April 30
Proof is back!
- Every Thursday – Saturday, 4 – 10 p.m.
- 1301 Locust St. Suite C, Des Moines, IA, 50309
We are SO excited that Proof has reopened its dining room and patio! Proof sources from the most incredible line-up of local producers blending traditional and innovative techniques to create unique offerings using local ingredients in all of its dishes. Can someone take us on a date here? K, thanks.
Funky Finds Vintage & Retro
- Friday + Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
- 1731 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Need a little Friday afternoon pick-me-up? Stop into Funky Finds Vintage & Retro. They just moved back to their original building in a bigger, better space. Their showroom is packed with the coolest ’50s – ’70s finds. They buy and sell furniture, art, decor, kitchenware, records, books, lighting, barware, and nostalgia items, as well as a large assortment of vintage clothing and accessories. The goal? Make mid-century design accessible to everyone.
Minnesota Comedy Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club
- 8 p.m. , Door Time 7:30 p.m.
- Teehee’s Comedy Club
- 1433 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Teehee’s is being occupied by some of the best comedians from above our corny boarder. Recruited straight from Minnesota, this comedic force will be one you won’t soon forget.
Saturday, May 1
Downtown Farmers’ Market
- 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Des Moines’ Historic Court District
It’s backkkkkk! The Downtown Farmers’ Market returns for its 2021 season with a modified, but in-person market. The scaled-back Market will focus on providing only fresh produce and farm and artisan packaged food from local vendors to the community in a safe, socially-distanced way. They’re estimating 110 vendors on site, which is about half of the number at a traditional Saturday market. We’ll take it!
Belly Dance Workshop at Rooted Yoga + Fitness
- 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- 2708 Beaver Ave Des Moines IA
I mean, why not wake up and learn some belly dancing to kick off this incredible Saturday? Rooted Yoga + Fitness is hosting a workshop to teach basic belly dancing steps. You do not need to have any dance experience for this. Come, have fun, and move your body! This is free for monthly and yearly memberships. $20 for everyone else.
Pop-Up at the Spa at West Glen
- 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- 5465 Mills Civic Pkwy #250, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Starting your morning in West Des Moines? Perfect. The Spa at West Glen has the cutest line-up of goodies for you to kick-off your day. Stop by outside of the spa to enjoy coffee, cinnamon rolls, juices from Traveling Bean Co. and an opportunity to shop local with Canoyer Garden Center and Moonlight Macrame!
Heart of Des Moines Farmers’ Market
- 2-4 p.m.
- 6th and Forest Ave.
Two women on a mission to bring health food to the River Bend neighborhood? Monika and Crystal are doing the damn thing. We’re all in and we hope you’re with us. This market will run every Saturday starting May 1- September 25 from 2-4 p.m. There will be vendors, food trucks, health tent, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment. So basically, make your way there after a quick nap following the Downtown market! Need to know where to park? Check out the map at the button below.
Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon
- 1-4 p.m.
- Soldier Creek Winery, 1584 Paragon Avenue, Fort Dodge
Whether you’re signed up for a 5k, 10k, relay, or half marathon, Saturday afternoon is sure to be a fun (and hot!) afternoon around the downtown area. The race ends at Jasper Winery, because that is exactly how you can motivate us. Whether you’re running, or looking to avoid the area all together, check out the course map at the button below. Also, please pray for us. We thought this was a good idea in February.
The Cave DSM Wine Tasting
- The Cave DSM
- 1437 Walnut St. Des Moines, IA 50309
- 12 – 7 p.m.
We’re in the process of writing an article ALL about natural wine. While that is being finalized, go fall in love with The Cave DSM, a natural wine shop/bar, on Saturday during their tasting! This wife/husband team created a perfect space for a laid back wine tasting that is guaranteed to teach you more about wine. There will be five different wines available that you can pick from to create your own sampling flight. Want a full bottle instead? They’re allowing on-premise drinking of anything you grab off the shelves on any day with a $5 corkage fee.
Valley Junction Sidewalk Sale
- 5th Street, Historic Valley Junction
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Find the perfect Mothers Day gift and celebrate spring with Sidewalk Sales in Valley Junction! Participating merchants will be open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm or longer on Saturday including $5 shirts and tanks from Bozz Prints and 50% off of many items at MoMere.
Sunday, May 2
DreiBerge Sunday Market
- 9 a.m. until sell out (usually quick!)
- 111 E Grand Ave #109, Des Moines, IA 50309
Oatmeal. Cream. Pies. Combine those with amazing coffee and an EPIC lineup of artists and artisans? This will be the perfect market to pick up a gift for special person in your life: pottery, jewelry, vintage home goods and treasures, prints and stickers, and amazing plant-based baked goods. You better believe we’re waddling in here post-half marathon right at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Special guests: Thistle’s Summit, BirdyTulip.Co, Alfar Pottery, Marissa Monstera, and Gin + Tarnish.
Shop My Closet at PRESERVATION
- Friday + Saturday, 11 – 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 – 4 p.m.
- 3619 Ingersoll Ave.
So technically “Shop My Closet” is happening all weekend, but we wanted to give you something to do on Sunday too! Preservation is a curated, vintage + ethical modern goods store that makes for the perfect shopping experience post-brunch.
