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LIUNA Local 242 to host 4th annual Car Show benefiting Des Moines Food Bank on Saturday, Aug. 29

by EditorJune 25, 2026June 24, 2026

Car enthusiasts and community members are invited to the fourth annual LIUNA Local 242 Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 29, with all proceeds benefiting the Des Moines Food Bank. According […]

Posted inDes Moines

New route, new Block Party will highlight July 18 Waterland Parade in Des Moines

by EditorJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026
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Community invited to honor Des Moines Veteran Pat Nardo with Quilt of Valor ceremony this Saturday, June 27

by EditorJune 23, 2026June 25, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Waterland Wheels Classic & Vintage Car Show returning to Des Moines Marina Sunday, July 19

by EditorJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

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REMINDER: Des Moines Crawl Series will celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event TONIGHT

Sponsored by Des Moines Crawl Series June 19, 2026June 19, 2026
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Des Moines to celebrate 4th of July with free Stars, Stripes & Sunshine event at Marina and Beach Park

by EditorJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

Community group to host meeting on Sea-Tac Airport expansion plans at Glacier Middle School TONIGHT

by EditorJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Only a few tickets left for this Saturday’s Men in Black Birthday Bash, featuring ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abduction Lookalike’ contest

by EditorJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Men/Women in Black, Pride supporters to join Des Moines Creek Parkrun Saturday morning, June 20

by EditorJune 14, 2026June 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Soccer fans invited to free World Cup viewing party at Des Moines Theater on Friday, June 19

by EditorJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

SAVE THE DATE: Kent Chamber Business Expo returning Thursday, July 16 to ShoWare Center

by EditorJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

‘Sparky’s Revenge’ returns to Des Moines Sunday, June 21 for a close encounter of the canine kind

by EditorJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026
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Huntington Park West to host giant community sale June 12-13 benefiting clubhouse improvements

Sponsored by Huntington Park West June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
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REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

by EditorJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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REMINDER: Giant Rummage Sale returning to Normandy Park Cove this Sunday, June 7

Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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Des Moines Crawl Series to celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event on Friday night, June 19

Sponsored by Des Moines Crawl Series June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

REMINDER: FREE Kent Nerd Party returns this Saturday with cosplay, games and family fun

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 2, 2026
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Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026
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Orchestra of Flight invites local musicians to free reading session on Saturday, June 6

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026
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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House, Membership Drive on Saturday, June 6

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026
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Strawberry Festival returns weekend of June 20-21 with Box Car Races, Father’s Day Car Show & Family Fun

by EditorJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026
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REMINDER: Free Shred Day and E-Cycle Event returning to Burien this Saturday, May 30

by EditorMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
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REMINDER: Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale is this Saturday, May 30

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Posted inDes Moines

Save the date and stay late – Waterland Parade expands celebration with first-ever Block Party on Saturday night, July 18

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
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Free Shred Day and E-Cycle Event returning to Burien on Saturday, May 30

by EditorMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Guild to host ‘Spring Into Summer’ Bazaar benefiting Seattle Children’s on Saturday, June 6

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

MIBBB Fest will crash-land at special McMenamins Elks Temple event on Wednesday night, June 3

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Public invited to Sound Transit funding, expansion Town Hall at Highline College tonight

by EditorMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to celebrate Grand Opening of new Redondo Pier on Saturday, June 13

by EditorMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Giant Rummage Sale coming to Normandy Park Cove on Sunday, June 7

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Des Moines Police remind residents that fireworks are prohibited citywide

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LIUNA Local 242 to host 4th annual Car Show benefiting Des Moines Food Bank on Saturday, Aug. 29

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Rotary Club of Des Moines and Normandy Park’s Drag Queen Bingo Brunch fundraiser will be Sunday, July 12 at Normandy Park Cove

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Des Moines Police invites neighborhoods to host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4

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