Des Moines: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Des Moines IA

05 August, 2021

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DES MOINES, IA — Curious about what to do in the Des Moines area? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Des Moines. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Des Moines area: Plan and Zoning Commission - Des Moines City Hall When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Thursday, August 5 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Contact Name:Jason Van Essn Contact Email:[email protected] Contact Phone:515-283-4147 Learn More Music in the Garden: Bruce & Parks - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Thursday, August 5 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMAfter years of independently hawking their original songs at venues across the country, and Josh Parks Davis and Adam Bruce Bartelt were looking for a new gig a little closer to home.... Learn More Storytime in the Parks - Urbandale Public Library When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, August 5 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Week 8 Location: Rocklyn Park Shelter Join us for stories, songs, and family FUN in a different Urbandale Park every week! Target age: 2-8, and families welcome! The Urbandale Public Librar... Learn More Featured Event: Never Before Scene - High Energy Improv When: Friday, August 6th at 8:00 p.m. Where: 1433 Walnut St What: On Friday August 6, Teehee's Comedy Club is hosting of the fastest paced improv shows in town called Never Before Scene. Everything done on the stage will be made up on the spot, based on audience suggestions, and it is never the same show twice. If you love shows like Whose ... Learn More Featured Event: Never Before Scene - High Energy Improv (Matt Still) Story Sprouts - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Friday, August 6th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Friday, August 6 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMJoin us for this fun, interactive story time for children ages 2 to 5 that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and activity based on th... Learn More Friday Flicks: National Lampoon's Vacation When: Friday, August 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Stop by the Library for a free movie for adults, ages 18+ only. Registration encouraged.  This August we are featuring unconventional road trips! National Lampoon's Vacation  (R/1983/9... Learn More Featured Event: Bikes, Books, & Brews Pop-Up When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:03 a.m. Where: Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Jordan Creek What: We are returning for another pop-up event in conjunction with Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in West Des Moines! We will be inside enjoying some great coffee to start the day - drop by, grab a book and enjoy something new while you start your day! Raccoon River Press is a new in... Learn More Tai Chi - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMPractice this ancient form of exercise in the beauty and tranquility of the Garden. Tai Chi uses gentle, flowing movements to increase strength, flexibility, range of motion and... Learn More Des Moines Water Lantern Festival When: Saturday, August 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Water Works Park What: Water Lantern Festival is back! Des Moines Water Lantern Festival is coming up on August 7, 2021! Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY! Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include fo... Learn More Back 2 School Supply Drive at Outlets of Des Moines When: Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines, Alt What: Help area youths this school year by donating to the Back 2 School Iowa School Supply Drive at Outlets of Des Moines. From Monday, July 19 through Sunday, August 8, 2021 supplies of spiral notebooks, folders, highlighters, scissors, pencil boxes, colored pencils, markers, cray... Learn More City Council Meeting - Des Moines City Hall When: Monday, August 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Monday, August 9 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Regularly scheduled City Council meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall (400 Robert D. Ray Drive). View the agenda Learn More 2021 Teen "All Iowa Reads" Author Visit: Randy Ribay When: Monday, August 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eQZTHHrJQy22qkjOnQ5XoQ The Iowa Center for the Book is excited to sponsor virtual visits in 2021 from each of the All I... Learn More Johnston Farmer's Market Concert - Urbandale Community Bands When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Urbandale Community Bands What: Event listing from Urbandale Community Bands: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PMJohnston Farmers Market – Concert Band 4:30, Swing Band after We will play in front of the Simpson Barn Learn More Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3238 Learn More Art Over Wine When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy What: Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines' Art Over Wine event celebrates another year of helping low-income homeowners with repairs and generates support for our mission. In addition to enjoying local eats and wine tasting, the event highlights artwork from Central Iowa artists ... Learn More Iowa Online Concealed Carry Class When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. What: This online class fulfills the training required to qualify for an Iowa Permit to Carry. This is a great class for beginners, as it provides an introduction to the fundamentals of firearm safety. Class length: 2 hoursRange time: none(not required for permit)NRA-certified instr... Learn More Booked for Dinner Book Club - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMBooked for Dinner Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. This month's discussion title is Long Bright River by Liz Moore. Learn More Kindergarten Jumpstart AM - Studebaker Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Studebaker Elementary School What: Event listing from Studebaker Elementary School: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMhttp://studebaker.dmschools.org/events Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Des Moines Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.