Maury Island Incident Historical Society releases list of Top Songs for UFO Lovers

The Maury Island Incident Historical Society this week released its list of the top songs for UFO lovers – just in time for National UFO Day (June 24) and World UFO Day (July 2) celebrations. Steve... [Read more]

4th of July Fireworks will light up skies above Des Moines Marina & Beach Park

Destination Des Moines’ 4th of July Fireworks event will light up the skies above the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park on Independence Day, starting at around 10:30 p.m. Please note the list of... [Read more]

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Opening of Highline Heritage Museum an historic occasion

On Friday afternoon, June 14, the new Highline Heritage Museum held a Grand Opening and Community Ribbon Cutting celebration. The new museum – appropriately located in the heart of Burien at the corner... [Read more]

Celebrate (or shop for) Dad at the Des Moines Farmers Market this Saturday!

From our friends at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market: We love Dads, so we are making the Market special just for him. Alaska Weathervane Scallops Seafood Food Truck, Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que Food Truck,... [Read more]

REMINDER: Highline Heritage Museum Ribbon Cutting is FRIDAY at 4 p.m.!

REMINDER: The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration of the Highline Heritage Museum is this FRIDAY, June 14, 2019, from 4 – 6 p.m.! The new museum is located on the corner of Ambaum Blvd. SW... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Sneak peek of new Highline Heritage Museum, which opens Fri., June 14

On Saturday night, June 8, a sneak preview of the brand new Highline Heritage Museum was held for volunteers and community members, including Elston Hill, who shares some great photos below. “We... [Read more]

Drag Queen Story Hour will be Monday, June 17 at Des Moines Library

Celebrate Pride at the Drag Queen Story Hour, coming to the Des Moines Library from 11 a.m. – Noon on Monday, June 17. This is a free family program, all ages welcome. “What do drag queens and... [Read more]

Destination Des Moines ‘Smoke on the Water’ Community BBQ will be July 10

Destination Des Moines’ 2019 Community ‘Smoke on the Water’ fundraiser BBQ will be Wednesday, July 10, from 5– 7 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park. All proceeds from this community event... [Read more]

Tribute to Jimi Hendrix by ‘A New Randy Hansen Experience’ will be Sat., June 29

A tribute to Jimi Hendrix by ‘A New Randy Hansen Experience’ will be performed at the Des Moines Beach Auditorium on Saturday, June 29, 2019, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are... [Read more]

See ‘The Maury Island Incident’ FREE at McMenamins Elks Temple Tues., July 2!

Your next – and FREE – chance to see the award-winning, locally shot and produced film “The Maury Island Incident” will be Tuesday, July 2 at the amazingly restored McMenamins Elks Temple... [Read more]

REMINDER: Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market opens this Saturday!

REMINDER: Opening Day for the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market is this Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! This is a free event held in the north parking lot of the Marina that will run... [Read more]

Patrice Thorell honored with 2019 Legacy Award

At Saturday’s dedication ceremony for the new Marinascope sculpture, longtime resident Patrice Thorell was honored with the 2019 Legacy Award from the Des Moines Legacy Foundation. Below is a photo... [Read more]

Music of the Salish Sea at Des Moines United Methodist Church Saturday night

Enjoy an evening of music dedicated to the Salish Sea this Saturday, May 18, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Des Moines United Methodist Church. The Saltwater Music Series dedicates the final concert of its... [Read more]

Iconic new Marinascope dedicated at Des Moines’ South Marina Park

Artist George C. Scott at Saturday’s unveiling of his Marinascope sculpture. Saturday’s (May 11) dedication of internationally renowned glass artist George C. Scott’s latest artwork came,... [Read more]

WATCH: 10 reasons to go to the Kent Downtown Wine Walk on Fri., May 17

It’s Wine Walk season, and the Kent Downtown Partnership’s annual Wine Walk will be this coming Friday, May 17, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at ten businesses in downtown Kent. The registration/wine... [Read more]

Waterland Wine and Art Walk will be Saturday, May 11

Now in its 3rd year, Destination Des Moines – in collaboration with the Des Moines Art Commission and Yacht Club – will mark the opening of boating season with and event for sailors and landlubbers... [Read more]