Des Moines Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Des Moines IA

12 August, 2021

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DES MOINES, IA — Want for a family outing? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Des Moines. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Des Moines area: Music in the Garden: Kevin Burt - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMFor nearly 3 decades, Kevin Burt, Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member (class of 2019), has been mesmerizing audiences with his powerfully smooth and soulful vocals. Paired with his un... Learn More Family Days at Aquatic Facilities - Des Moines City Hall When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Thursday and August 12 at 11:00 PMGrab the family and jump into the pool! Enjoy $5 admission at all City of Des Moines aquatic facilities. Learn More Friday Flicks: It Happened One Night When: Friday, August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Stop by the Library for a free movie for adults, and ages 18+ only. Registration encouraged.  This August we are featuring unconventional road trips!  It Happened One Night  (NR/1934/10... Learn More Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines, Alt What: Celebrate summer at The Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines. Summer dates are Saturdays, July 17 & 31, and August 14 & 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Featuring a wide selection of one-of-a-kind items from local artisans, the market will offer ou... Learn More August 14th, 2021 Altoona Vendor Market When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines What: Excited to have another market for our community! Come and take part in our family friendly event at the outlet mall in Altoona! Tentative Vendor List: Avon, Body Shop at Home, Bomb Party Duo, Chalk Couture, Color Street D&M Digitals, Dot Dot Smile, JeffEPop, Joyful Moose,... Learn More DMPS Summer Graduation - Des Moines Public Schools When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 AMhttps://www.dmschools.org/events/ Learn More Meditation - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMLearn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. This simple meditation technique is designed for all skill levels to improve circulation... Learn More Lincoln High School – Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Ankeny Centennial High School (Away) When: Monday, August 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Monday, August 16 at 11:00 AMType: Invitational Opponent: Ankeny Centennial High School Learn More August New Member Meet-Up - Young Professionals Connection When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Young Professionals Connection What: Event listing from Young Professionals Connection: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMYPC New Member Meet-Ups are social spaces for young professionals new to YPC, the Des Moines metro region, or just interested in meeting new people! This is a space where all can enjoy ... Learn More ROAR into 6th Grade! - Goodrell Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Goodrell Middle School What: Event listing from Goodrell Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMhttp://goodrell.dmschools.org/events Learn More Family Self-Guided Tours at Merrill - Merrill Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Merrill Middle School What: Event listing from Merrill Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PMhttp://merrill.dmschools.org/events Learn More City Council Lunch & Learn - City of Urbandale - City Hall When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:45 a.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:45 AM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3083 Learn More Public Policy Issue Forum on Affordable Housing When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Young Professionals Connection What: Event listing from Young Professionals Connection: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMThe Greater Des Moines Partnership, along with Capital Crossroads and the Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will hold a series of public policy forums throughout 2021 to explore is... Learn More HortEcology® Plants and Pollinators - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PMLearn about the ecologies of Iowa's pollinators and how to garden to support them. Participants will learn about garden design and plant selections before heading outdoors to iden... Learn More Tour of Walnut Street for WSS Families (11:00am & 5:00pm) When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Walnut Street School What: Event listing from Walnut Street School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day)https://walnutstreet.dmschools.org/events Learn More Access Advisory Board - Des Moines City Hall When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Wednesday, August 18 at 11:00 AMAccess Advisory Board Web Page Access Advisory Board Schedule & Agendas Learn More Check out more 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. 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