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

by EditorJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

A free classic and vintage car show featuring live music, food trucks and family activities is set to return to the Des Moines waterfront on Sunday, July 19. The Waterland […]

Posted inDes Moines News

New group to produce 2026 Waterland Festival & Parade in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Santa to arrive by boat at Des Moines Marina during Dec. 6 Tree Lighting celebration

by EditorNovember 17, 2025November 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

VIDEO: Des Moines’ 2025 Waterland Parade celebrates community, legacy and fun

by EditorJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Waterland Kids Festival returns Friday, July 18 with free family fun

by EditorJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to celebrate 4th of July with food, music and drone show at Marina

by EditorJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council honors police, debates parking, expands citizen advisory roles & more at Thursday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Want to march in the Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19? Des Moines wants YOU

by EditorMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Downtown Des Moines to host Sip & Shop event on Saturday, May 10

by EditorApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATE: Downtown Des Moines to host Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19

by EditorMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines kicks off holiday season with annual Tree Lighting event at Big Catch Plaza this Friday night, Dec. 6

by EditorDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Destination Des Moines elects new leadership for its Board of Directors

by EditorNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment

REMINDER: Destination Des Moines’ Trick-or-Treat Path is Thursday, Oct. 31

by EditorOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Businesses and Volunteers invited to join Waterland Trick-or-Treat Path in Des Moines on Halloween

by EditorOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Annual Waterland Hydroplane Giveaway for kids will be this Saturday in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Join the movement: Volunteers needed in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Have a sizzlin’ good time at the annual ‘Smoke on the Water’ BBQ on Wednesday, July 17

by EditorJuly 5, 2024July 4, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Government, News, Non-profit, Volunteer

Volunteers needed for Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 20

by EditorJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Destination Des Moines’ Holiday Tree Lighting will be Friday night, Dec. 1

by EditorNovember 23, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Waterland Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular will be Tuesday, Oct. 31

by EditorOctober 9, 2023October 9, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Destination Des Moines’ Trick-or-Treat Path will be Tuesday, Oct. 31

by EditorSeptember 18, 2023September 18, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Video

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Waterland Parade celebrates 64th year in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 25, 2023July 24, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events

MAP: Here’s the route for Saturday’s Waterland Parade

by EditorJuly 19, 2023July 24, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Non-profit

BBQ & ABBA! ‘Smoke on the Water’ returning to Des Moines Beach Park on Sunday, July 23

by EditorJuly 13, 2023July 24, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Transportation

PHOTOS: Waterland Wheels showcases Classic Cars at Des Moines Marina

by EditorJuly 10, 2023July 10, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Want to be in a parade? Here’s how YOU can be in the July 22 Waterland Parade

by EditorJune 29, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Transportation

Waterland Wheels Car Show will be July 9, and here’s how to register your car

by EditorJune 23, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Waterland Wheels Car Show will be Sunday, July 9

by EditorMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Waterland Wine & Art Walk will be Saturday, May 13

by EditorMay 1, 2023April 26, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Show your talent at Waterland Wine and Art Walk on May 13

by EditorApril 13, 2023April 13, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post

Want to be in a parade? Applications being accepted for 2023 Waterland Festival parades

by EditorMarch 27, 2023March 27, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

‘Eggstravaganza’ Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 8 at Des Moines Beach Park

by EditorMarch 12, 2023March 12, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit, Volunteer

Destination Des Moines’ Downtown Cleanup Day will be Saturday, Mar. 11

by EditorMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Non-profit

Play ‘Holiday Drink Bingo,’ enter to win from Destination Des Moines

by EditorDecember 6, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Non-profit

REMINDER: Des Moines Tree Lighting is this Friday night!

by EditorDecember 1, 2022December 3, 2022

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BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

FREE Waterland Children’s Festival returns Friday, July 17 with ‘magical day filled with fun’

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

Des Moines City Council approves new speed cameras, hears budget update & more

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Walk at Saltwater State Park with the Waterland Walkers this Saturday, June 27

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026
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