Events

On Wednesday night, June 3, McMenamins Elks Temple will host a special edition of its popular History Pub exploring “Tacoma’s UFO Story: The Maury Island Incident,” a case tied to alleged UFO […]

Mount Rainier High School students will showcase their musical and artistic talents during the school’s New Orleans Art Fest 2026, a free community celebration set for Friday, June 5, from […]

The Mount Rainier High School Booster Club is inviting parents, staff, alumni and community members to gather for its 4th Annual ‘Ram Jam’ fundraising event at the Normandy Park Cove […]

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market will open its 21st season in June with a new layout and parking changes due to ongoing construction at the marina. The nonprofit market will operate Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. starting June 6 in the north parking lot, using the west half of the lot while […]

The Des Moines Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital will host its Spring Into Summer Bazaar and Flea Market on Saturday, June 6, at Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, located at 22975 24th Ave. S. (map below). Proceeds from vendor table fees […]

The Des Moines Legacy Foundation will host its fourth annual Bayside Diamond Ball from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Des Moines Yacht Club. This event will raise money to support kids, seniors and the arts in Des Moines. The foundation has worked since 1999 to enrich the community through arts and […]

SPONSORED: Residents of the Huntington Park West 55+ community in Des Moines are inviting the public to a two-day fundraising sale this coming weekend to help support updates to the […]

SPONSORED: Residents of the Huntington Park West 55+ community in Des Moines are inviting the public to a two-day fundraising sale this coming weekend to help support updates to the […]

This month, the world’s biggest sporting event comes to our region, and there’s no better place to kick off the excitement than at the Tukwila United Block Party on Saturday, June 13. On June 13, the City of Tukwila invites residents and visitors alike to gather on Baker Boulevard in Tukwila’s Southcenter District for a […]

Residents concerned about the proposed expansion of Sea-Tac Airport are invited to attend a community meeting on Wednesday night, June 17, to learn more about the Port of Seattle’s recently […]

World Cup excitement is coming to Downtown Des Moines, and all are invited to gather at the Des Moines Theater for a FREE World Cup Watch Party on Friday, June […]

A Juneteenth-inspired progressive dining experience designed to celebrate local culture, community and small businesses is coming to the Des Moines Marina District on Friday night, June 19. According to Seattle Means Business, the latest installment of its Des Moines Crawl Series will take participants on a guided culinary tour of three local restaurants on Juneteenth, […]

Last year’s sold-out Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest will merge (crash land?) into a Special Limited Edition of the Men in Black Birthday Bash (the “Bash”) starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines. The Rafferty Lookalike Contest pays loose homage to Kate McKinnon’s iconic “Colleen Rafferty” character from Saturday […]

One of MIBBB Fest’s most unexpected and beloved events is making its return – Sparky’s Revenge Flying Disc Dog Tournament will take place on Sunday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at the Des Moines Field House. This free event will bring together more than 20 competitive teams from Summit Disc Dogs for a high-energy, family-friendly showcase […]

The Highline Amateur Radio Club (HARC) will join amateur radio operators across the country on Saturday, June 27 as part of the annual ARRL Field Day event at Marvista Park […]

The Des Moines community has a special opportunity to recognize one of its longtime residents and veterans, Pat Nardo, who will receive a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony at Judson Park from 11 a.m. – Noon on Saturday morning, June 27, 2026. At 97 years of age, Pat continues to inspire those around him […]

Families looking to celebrate Independence Day on the waterfront will have plenty of options when the City of Des Moines hosts its annual Stars, Stripes & Sunshine event on Saturday, July 4, at Des Moines Marina and Beach Park. The free community celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature live music, […]