Events

The City of Des Moines is inviting the community to a festive Fourth of July celebration at the Des Moines Marina on Friday, July 4, 2025, featuring food trucks, live music and a nighttime drone show in place of fireworks. The event is free to attend and begins at 5 p.m. with food trucks offering BBQ and beverages from […]

Highline College’s MaST Center Aquarium is inviting families to dive into a day of science, sharks, and summer fun at its annual “Shark in the Park” event on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Redondo Waterfront and Wooten Park in Des Moines, the free public event will feature live […]

SPONSORED: The 7th Annual Neighborhood VINTAGE SALE is coming to Normandy Park on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. There will be multiple vendors, and so much to discover. Enjoy all the offerings at this notable vintage sale. Shop early for best selection at this […]

The annual Waterland Kids Festival will take over Field House Park on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 1–5 p.m., bringing an afternoon of free activities, entertainment, and hands-on fun for children and families. Hosted by Destination Des Moines, the festival is part of the larger Waterland Festival weekend and aims to provide a creative, interactive […]

SPONSORED: The 7th Annual Neighborhood VINTAGE SALE is coming to Normandy Park on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. There will be multiple vendors, and so much to discover. Enjoy all the offerings at this notable vintage sale. Shop early for best selection at this […]

SPONSORED: All are invited to Family Fun Day in the Garden at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. for a FREE, fun-filled day for all ages! This year’s Family Fun Day is packed with exciting activities the whole family will love, including: Stilt Walker Janet will […]

The Waterland Parade is returning to the streets of downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with a new route, local Grand Marshals, and popular returning performers. The festivities begin with the Junior Parade at 5:45 p.m., followed by the main parade at 6 p.m. This year’s Grand Marshals are longtime community contributors Tony […]

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of local icon Bj Bjorneby on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Des Moines Yacht Club. Sadly, Bj passed away on April 28, 2025. He was the former owner of Bjorneby's Carstar, was deeply involved in local civic activities, and was […]

Free live theater is coming to a park near you this summer as BAT Theatre kicks off its six-park tour of the romantic comedy The Guardsman with a family-friendly performance this Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Riverton Heights Park in SeaTac (map below). Synopsis "A popular actor suspects his new actress wife is getting restless, so he takes on […]

SPONSORED: Please join Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in welcoming Italian car drivers to Casa! ALL ITALIAN cars & motorcycles are welcome to participate – Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Vespa, Moto Guzzi, and more. This is always a fun day at […]