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Join Waterland Walkers for International Sculpture Day walk in Des Moines this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 25, 2026

From our friends at WABI Burien: The Des Moines Waterland Walkers’ April walk will be this Saturday, April 25, which is International Sculpture Day. The Inkfish Foundation and the Des Moines Legacy Foundation are […]

Posted inDes Moines

SR3 SeaLife Rescue Center hosting annual Open House on Saturday, May 2 at Des Moines Marina

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

New sculpture and mural map released for this Saturday’s International Sculpture Day in Des Moines

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
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Marina Mercantile counts down the days until closing May 9 with Afternoon Tea and Wine Tastings, while also plotting next steps

Sponsored by Marina Mercantile April 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park on Saturday, May 9

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Posted inDes Moines News

REMINDER: 7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday, April 24 with theme of ‘Foolishness’/’No Foolin’

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do

REMINDER: City of Des Moines shredding event is Wednesday, April 22 at Activity Center

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

New Des Moines Crawl Series aims to boost small businesses and local spending starting this Friday, April 24

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: International Sculpture Day returns to Des Moines Saturday, April 25 with art, music and hands-on projects

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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ChoralSounds and TeenSounds to perform Americana-themed concert at Highline PAC on Saturday, May 16

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ will transport you through the human heart, with tears, laughter, & a fresh new hairdo

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Public invited to April 23 retirement event for Des Moines Police Department CSO Tonya Seaberry

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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REMINDER: Rat City Art Walk returns to White Center this Thursday night

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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American Legion Post #134 hosting Vets Café to connect veterans and build community

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit set for Thursday morning, April 30

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Second annual ‘Roper Romp’ set for Saturday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines

by EditorApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Friends of Saltwater State Park to host Earth Day event with beach and forest walks on Saturday, April 18

by EditorApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Lighthouse Northwest 5K fundraiser returns to Des Moines Creek Park on Saturday, May 30

by EditorApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Free International Sculpture Day event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Historical Society to host rare South Puget Sound cruise on Sunday, July 19

by EditorMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Thunderbirds Thursday: Playoffs are here(!) as Seattle faces off against Penticton; team awards highlight season

by EditorMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to host community chat on Monday, Mar. 30 at Alina’s Cafe

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: ‘No Kings III’ rally will be this Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza from Noon–2 p.m.

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, theater, arts and more for late March

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATES: Six bands set for 2026 Des Moines Summer Concert Series on Wednesday nights from July 15–Aug. 19

by EditorMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Chamber’s Women’s History Month luncheon will be Wednesday, Mar. 18

by EditorMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026
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Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer and Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 18

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
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Free repair event coming to White Center’s Log Cabin on Saturday, Mar. 14

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Waterland Parade Committee hosting volunteer information night this Tuesday, Mar. 10 at Harper Studios

by EditorMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Rotary Club to host Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser March 13 in Normandy Park

by EditorMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATE: ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ returning to Des Moines Saturday, June 20…with a twist

by EditorMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to host community shredding event April 22 at Activity Center

by EditorMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Family & Friendship Fun Day set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church

by EditorMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Join the free Waterland Walkers Des Moines Creek Trail Loop this Saturday morning, Feb. 28

by EditorFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026

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Des Moines City Council weighs safety, surveillance, shrinking revenues and more at April 23 meeting

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Join Waterland Walkers for International Sculpture Day walk in Des Moines this Saturday, April 25

April 23, 2026April 25, 2026

SR3 SeaLife Rescue Center hosting annual Open House on Saturday, May 2 at Des Moines Marina

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

New sculpture and mural map released for this Saturday’s International Sculpture Day in Des Moines

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Indivisible to lead protest against immigration detention this Saturday, April 25

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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Six-week road closure planned for part of 16th Ave South in Des Moines starting April 14

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Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

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Free International Sculpture Day event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

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Rotary Club ‘fun-raiser’ on Sunday, May 3 will support Des Moines Food Bank and student scholarships

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Second annual ‘Roper Romp’ set for Saturday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines

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