The city’s 4th of July celebration will again include a drone show, and according to City Manager Tim George, it should cost the same as last year (~$90,000) but be […]

The Des Moines Youth Summit will help “Unlock Your Potential” on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. “Are you a teen looking to make the most […]

All are invited to the Smoke on the Water Community BBQ on Wednesday night, July 17, 2024, from 4:30-7 p.m., for a sizzling good time at the Des Moines Beach Park Event Center. Savor mouthwatering BBQ from L&S Soul Food and BBQ, enjoy a beer and wine garden, play backyard games, and connect with fellow […]

The Destination Des Moines Waterland Parade is a beloved community event proudly sanctioned by Seafair. Each year, hundreds of spectators are thrilled by vibrant floats, lively bands, Seafair Pirates, clowns, […]

All are invited to the FREE Waterland Wheels Car Show at the Des Moines Marina on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy classic and modern […]

Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers will perform at the Quarterdeck on Friday night, July 26, 2024 as part of Des Moines Legacy Foundation's "Live and Local" series. The band will play for free from 6 – 8 p.m. "Delightful Seattle songwriter draws from the broad palettes of Americana, folk and rock to craft this […]

7 Stories is returning to the Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, July 26, 2024 with the themes: “Brush with the Law” and/or “What the hell am I doing?“ This FREE (donations gratefully accepted) storytelling event will start at 7 p.m. This monthly event is a night of honest, true stories told by your friends and […]

BAT Theatre’s “Fallen Angels” will be performed this Friday night, July 26, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. at Riverton Heights Park in SeaTac. “Fallen Angels” is a family-friendly comedy by the English playwright Noël Coward, adapted by Rachel Rene. Enjoy a FREE production of Fallen Angels, a family-friendly comedy set in 1972 in the Pacific Northwest. Synopsis: “When the […]

FREE Ice Cream will be given out to the first 200 people to visit Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The popular, annual Ice Cream Social returns to the Garden that Sunday from 11 a. m. – 2 p.m. The Guest Speaker will be Marianne Binetti, and she'll give a presentation on […]

The Des Moines Police Department will be hosting a city-wide Block Party on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Steven J. Underwood Park (map below). The event promises to be a fun-filled evening for the entire community with a range of free offerings and activities. “Come together with friends, family, and […]

The Des Moines Summer Concert Series continues this Wednesday, July 31 with free live latin music by Correo Aereo at Des Moines Beach Park. The free concert will start at 7 p.m. The concerts, which continue Wednesday nights until Aug. 21, are free to the public and promise an exciting mix of music genres. The […]