Des Moines Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Des Moines IA

16 August, 2021

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DES MOINES, IA — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week throughout Des Moines. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a block party, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 week's events in the Des Moines area: 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 and 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 and 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 Kids All Iowa Reads Book Discussion - Urbandale Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Join us in reading this year's Kids All Iowa Reads Selection Pie in the Sky! We'll meet on August 18th to discuss the book and decorate a cupcake! Age requirement: 8-12 only. (We have a l... Learn More Housing Services Board - Des Moines City Hall When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLocation: DMMHA Offices, Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid, Des Moines, IA 50310 For agenda and meeting location information go to: HSB City Page Contact Name:Dolores Briseno Contact Email... Learn More Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3031 Learn More Kindergarten Night - Monroe Elementary School When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Monroe Elementary School What: Event listing from Monroe Elementary School: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMhttp://monroe.dmschools.org/events Learn More Sports Physical Clinic - Weeks Middle School When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Weeks Middle School What: Event listing from Weeks Middle School: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://weeks.dmschools.org/events Learn More Music in the Garden: Tony Valdez - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMSelf-taught on the guitar, Tony has been an integral part of the central Iowa music scene since the mid-1960's. It all began with The Echo's Five: "We played at popular places li... Learn More 3rd Thursday at Hoover's: The Lafayette Escadrille When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5916267958442/WN_Ov8uoSmWStW1nsFqmfG83Q  A century ago 38 Americans from every wal... Learn More Friday Flicks: Smokey and the Bandit When: Friday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, August 20 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Stop by the Library for a free movie for adults ages 18+. This August we are featuring unconventional road trips! Registration encouraged.  Smokey and the Bandit  (PG/1977/96 minutes)... Learn More UPCYCLE at Gray's Lake Park - Des Moines City Hall When: Friday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Friday, August 20 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMHelp us improve our water quality, diversify our woodlands, and UPCYCLE our invasives into food and fun for Blank Park Zoo's birds, reptiles, primates, and mammals. Volunteers will be provided ... Learn More Family Night at Pete Crivaro Park - Walnut Street School When: Friday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Walnut Street School What: Event listing from Walnut Street School: Friday, August 20 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PMhttps://walnutstreet.dmschools.org/events Learn More Football: 9th vs. Johnston (Away) - Des Moines Public Schools When: Friday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Friday, August 20 at 6:00 PMType: Scrimmage Opponent: Johnston Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Johnston (Away) When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Friday, August 20 at 7:30 PMType: Scrimmage Opponent: Johnston Learn More SCRUB Event - Des Moines City Hall When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Saturday, August 21 from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocations: MWA Transfer Station 4198 Delaware Ave. MWA Compost Center 1601 Harriet St. SCRUB stands for Spring Cleanup to Reduce Urban Blight. It's the City's mission to enhance the City's n... Learn More Zumba - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAdmire the Garden as you work out during this outdoor Zumba class! Zumba is a dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music to create an easy, fun and effec... Learn More Capitol Park clean-up - Capitol Park Neighborhood Association When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Capitol Park Neighborhood Association What: Event listing from Capitol Park Neighborhood Association: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMWe'll work together to make the area a little nicer - pick up some trash, maintain some public landscaping, maybe even haul some things to the dump. 4/17: meet at the locati... Learn More See more local events, 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.