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Giant Rummage Sale coming to Normandy Park Cove on Sunday, June 7

Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, dance and theatre fill early May calendar

by EditorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County leaders to speak at Transit Town Hall at Highline College on Wednesday, May 13

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest) to feature return of fan-fave ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 8, 2026
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REMINDER: Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park Cove this Saturday, May 9

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

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Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ heads into its finalé weekend

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
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Free Boeing Employees Choir concert celebrating Artemis II mission set for Saturday, May 16

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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Normandy Park to host free Whirling Winds concert this Friday night, May 1

by EditorApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Hi-Liners folk-art inspired ‘Wizard of Oz,’ opening this Friday, May 1

by EditorApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Grand opening set for Blue fish Sushi in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2

by EditorApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

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

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 25, 2026
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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Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inDes Moines

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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Posted inDes Moines

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

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REMINDER: Neighborhood Vintage Sale will be June 26 & 27 in Normandy Park

Dona Ozier Sponsored by Dona Ozier June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Des Moines Police remind residents that fireworks are prohibited citywide

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026

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

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

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

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026
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Jul 18
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Waterland Parade will march through downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 18

Jul 18
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Waterland Parade’s first-ever Block Party will be Saturday night, July 18

Jul 19
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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

Aug 29
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

LIUNA Local 242’s Car Show benefiting Des Moines Food Bank is Saturday, Aug. 29

Aug 29
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

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