Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
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Botanical Blues
Botanical Blues
Your favorite Sunday Blues in Des Moines is BACK at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! Enjoy the best blues...
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1 event,
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Spring Wreath Making
Spring Wreath Making
Take your spring decorating to the next level with a personalized wreath you make yourself! Choose from an extensive array...
0 events,
2 events,
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New Exhibit: DMPS High School Art Exhibition
New Exhibit: DMPS High School Art Exhibition
This new exhibit will run from April 3rd to May 1st. Be sure to come out and help support our...
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Serving with Pride: Intergenerational Panel Discussion
Serving with Pride: Intergenerational Panel Discussion
This year’s Intergenerational Panel will be a powerful discussion on the experiences of LGBTQ+ service members—past, present, and future. This...
Free
6 events,
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First Friday at Mainframe – DIVERSE BY DESIGN | ART + ACCESSIBILITY
First Friday at Mainframe – DIVERSE BY DESIGN | ART + ACCESSIBILITY
Join us at Mainframe Studios on April 4, 2025, from 5-8 pm for a groundbreaking First Friday event! We're excited...
Free
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Exhibition Opening: ‘Life, Light, and Shadow’ by Dan J.
Exhibition Opening: ‘Life, Light, and Shadow’ by Dan J.
Join us during Mainframe Studio's First Friday for Life, Light, and Shadow, an exhibition by Dan J. Dan J is...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
6 events,
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
Storyville
Storyville
“Storyville is the town where everyone has a fable to unfold and a tale to tell. Stories are different, but...
6 events,
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
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History of Tea
History of Tea
Step into the captivating world of tea at our enchanting History of Tea program, nestled within the serene setting of...
Storyville
Storyville
“Storyville is the town where everyone has a fable to unfold and a tale to tell. Stories are different, but...
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0 events,
1 event,
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
2 events,
Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the...
$15 – $20
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
4 events,
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the...
$15 – $20
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
8 events,
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
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Mystery Tea Party
Mystery Tea Party
Join us for a MYSTERY TEA PARTY, “Who Killed the Darling Duke of Darjeeling?” a light-hearted chicanery, as more than...
7 events,
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Discover the Wild Days: Cranes
Discover the Wild Days: Cranes
Join us each month from 10 - 2 p.m., to explore Blank Park Zoo's SAVING the WILD conservation priorities. DISCOVER the...
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Based on the popular book by Mo Willems, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, is a silly story about young Trixie,...
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Spring Collaging Workshop
Spring Collaging Workshop
Unlock your creativity in our Spring Collaging Class with Madeline Maser, where you’ll explore combining materials like magazines, textured paper,...
1 event,
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Spring Needle Felting Workshop
Spring Needle Felting Workshop
Experience the art of needle-felting! You’ll learn techniques to create beautiful, felted wool artwork using just wool and a needle...
3 events,
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College Day at the Museum
College Day at the Museum
Are you a college student interested in public history or museum work? The State Historical Society of Iowa is excited...
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Botanical Watercolor
Botanical Watercolor
Explore essential techniques used in traditional botanical watercolor painting. Learn about the different brushes, paper, and paints and how to...
Des Moines Latino Film Festival
Des Moines Latino Film Festival
Get ready for four unforgettable nights at the 2025 Des Moines Latino Film Festival, presented by the Latino Center of Iowa!...
$1 – $6
2 events,
Des Moines Latino Film Festival
Des Moines Latino Film Festival
Get ready for four unforgettable nights at the 2025 Des Moines Latino Film Festival, presented by the Latino Center of Iowa!...
$1 – $6
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
3 events,
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Chicago Tap Theatre
Chicago Tap Theatre
Chicago Tap Theatre is a vibrant dance company with a unique mission to preserve the quintessentially American dance form of...
$15 – $61
Des Moines Latino Film Festival
Des Moines Latino Film Festival
Get ready for four unforgettable nights at the 2025 Des Moines Latino Film Festival, presented by the Latino Center of Iowa!...
$1 – $6
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
4 events,
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‘Light Within Ourselves’ Exhibit Opening
‘Light Within Ourselves’ Exhibit Opening
This exhibition explores the vibrant diversity of Haitian artwork, featuring paintings, metalwork, sculpture, and drapos (beaded and sequined banners). Rooted...
Des Moines Latino Film Festival
Des Moines Latino Film Festival
Get ready for four unforgettable nights at the 2025 Des Moines Latino Film Festival, presented by the Latino Center of Iowa!...
$1 – $6
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
8 events,
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Family Easter at Living History Farms
Family Easter at Living History Farms
It’s Easter in Walnut Hill! Egg hunts and so much more … Saturday, April 19 • 9 a.m.-noon Advance admission:...
$11
Underneath a Magical Moon
Underneath a Magical Moon
A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling… Wendy gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue...
$10
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Diamond Painting with Unwind Designs
Diamond Painting with Unwind Designs
Diamond painting is similar to painting by numbers. You use small, sparkly gems that stick to a special sticky canvas...
1 event,
The Emerald Earring
The Emerald Earring
Tallgrass presents the World Premiere of The Emerald Earring, a dark comedy written by local playwright Justin Nostrala and directed...
$35
1 event,
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Dawes: Oh Brother Tour
Dawes: Oh Brother Tour
Dawes: Oh Brother Tour April 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm On Sale: September 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM with special...
$35 – $75
1 event,
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Tonic Sol-fa
Tonic Sol-fa
Tonic Sol-fa: End of an Era Tour April 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm On Sale: January 17, 2025 at 10:00...
$35
2 events,
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
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Neil Degrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies
Neil Degrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies
From Star Wars to Frozen to Armageddon, to The Titanic to The Martian. An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong,...
$59.50 – $90.50
4 events,
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Homeschool Day at Hoyt Sherman Place
Homeschool Day at Hoyt Sherman Place
Join us for a fun-filled and educational homeschool day at Hoyt Sherman Place, where students will engage in a variety...
$5
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Kindermusik Class
Kindermusik Class
Kindermusik is a German phrase that translates to “children’s music”. The program aims to help children learn and grow through...
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Speaker Series: Mercury Stardust
Speaker Series: Mercury Stardust
Mercury Stardust (she/they) is a Professional Home Maintenance Technician, performer, and award-winning activist. Known widely as the Trans Handy Ma’am,...
4 events,
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Meet the Composer
Meet the Composer
This two-day event, located at Plymouth United Church of Christ in Des Moines, IA, brings together singers from throughout the...
$7 – $16
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Allegra Hernandez
Allegra Hernandez
Allegra Hernandez is a musician and guitarist from Des Moines, IA. Their music is layered with intricate dynamics and rich,...
$20
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
7 events,
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Des Moines Mini Maker Faire
Des Moines Mini Maker Faire
The 2025 Des Moines Mini Maker Faire is all-ages festival celebrates those who tinker, build, experiment and collaborate Exhibitors will...
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Symposium: Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art and Culture
Symposium: Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art and Culture
This gathering brings together curators, scholars, and teachers who explore the rich history of Haitian art and culture. It is...
Free
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Meet the Composer
Meet the Composer
This two-day event, located at Plymouth United Church of Christ in Des Moines, IA, brings together singers from throughout the...
$7 – $16
3 events,
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Eat|Drink|Architecture 2025
Eat|Drink|Architecture 2025
This popular annual event blends great food, drinks, and architecture into a unique walking tour of downtown Des Moines. Participants...
$50
The Emerald Earring
The Emerald Earring
Tallgrass presents the World Premiere of The Emerald Earring, a dark comedy written by local playwright Justin Nostrala and directed...
$35
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Grinnell Book Talk Series
Grinnell Book Talk Series
Join us for our Book Talk Series with Grinnell College and learn about the ongoing work with the Salisbury House...
1 event,
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Botany Book Club – April
Botany Book Club – April
What is better than books and botany? Each month during the program, read a book with us about or involving...
0 events,
1 event,
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival, presented by MidAmerican Energy Company, will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life illuminated Asian lanterns....
6 events,
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First Friday at Mainframe | THE ENVIRONMENT
First Friday at Mainframe | THE ENVIRONMENT
Join us at Mainframe Studios on May 2, 2025, from 5–8 PM for First Friday! This month’s event features THE...
Free
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City Voices Spring Recital
City Voices Spring Recital
The students of City Voices present their 2025 Spring Recital, performing works from the Classical, Contemporary and Music Theatre traditions....
Free
The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project
In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a...
$24.50
9 events,
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Fido on the Farms
Fido on the Farms
We welcome dogs all season, but this is their special day! Saturday, May 3 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • All...
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Fido on the Farms & Fido Fun Run!
Fido on the Farms & Fido Fun Run!
We welcome dogs all season, but this is their special day! Saturday, May 3 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • All...
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
There’s only one way out of Wonderland. Alice, a curious girl who plunges down a rabbit hole, travels through an...