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

Des Moines IA

23 August, 2021

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DES MOINES, IA — Want to spend a night out with friends? Your Des Moines Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a comedy night, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 all of this week's events in the Des Moines area: Back to School Bash - Goodrell Middle School When: Monday, August 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Goodrell Middle School What: Event listing from Goodrell Middle School: Monday, August 23 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://goodrell.dmschools.org/events Learn More Meet Your Teacher Night - Downtown School When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Downtown School What: Event listing from Downtown School: Monday and August 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://downtownschool.dmschools.org/events Learn More 6th Grade Startup Family Night - Brody Middle School When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Brody Middle School What: Event listing from Brody Middle School: Monday and August 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://brody.dmschools.org/events Learn More Meet the Teacher Night– Last Name A to M When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: King Elementary School What: Event listing from King Elementary School: Monday, August 23 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMhttp://king.dmschools.org/events Learn More Meet the Teacher Night - Park Ave Elementary School When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Park Ave Elementary School What: Event listing from Park Ave Elementary School: Monday, August 23 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://parkavenue.dmschools.org/events Learn More Back-to-School Night - Wright Elementary School When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Wright Elementary School What: Event listing from Wright Elementary School: Monday, August 23 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://wright.dmschools.org/events Learn More City Council Meeting - Des Moines City Hall When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Monday, August 23 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 Meet the Teacher Night– Last Name N to Z When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: King Elementary School What: Event listing from King Elementary School: Monday, August 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://king.dmschools.org/events Learn More Meet The Teacher Night - Samuelson Elementary School When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Samuelson Elementary School What: Event listing from Samuelson Elementary School: Monday, August 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMhttp://samuelson.dmschools.org/events Learn More Back to School & Meet the Teacher Night When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Garton Elementary What: Event listing from Garton Elementary: Monday, August 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://garton.dmschools.org/events Learn More Meet the Teacher/Open House - Studebaker Elementary School When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Studebaker Elementary School What: Event listing from Studebaker Elementary School: Monday, August 23 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://studebaker.dmschools.org/events Learn More Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Back to School Night - Oak Park When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Oak Park What: Event listing from Oak Park: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://oakpark.dmschools.org/events Learn More Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMopen to the public http://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3303 Learn More Volleyball: 9th vs. Ames (Away) - Hoover High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Monday, August 23 at 6:00 PMType: Match Opponent: Ames Learn More Volleyball: JV vs. Ames (Away) - Hoover High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMType: Match Opponent: Ames Learn More Hoover High School – Volleyball: JV vs. Ames (Away) When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMType: Match Opponent: Ames Learn More KDG Parent Orientation - Samuelson Elementary School When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Samuelson Elementary School What: Event listing from Samuelson Elementary School: Monday, August 23 from 6:30 PM to 6:45 PMhttp://samuelson.dmschools.org/events Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. Ames (Away) - Hoover High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Monday, August 23 at 7:30 PMType: Match Opponent: Ames Learn More Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Mason City (Away) When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Monday, August 23 at 10:00 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Mason City Learn More Brown Bag Book Club - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMBrown Bag Book Club meets on the last Tuesday and Thursday of each month at Noon. This month's discussion title is The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. Learn More Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Des Moines Hoover (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 3:30 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 3:30 PMType: Meet Opponent: Des Moines Hoover Learn More Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Des Moines East (Home) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 3:30 PMType: Meet Opponent: Des Moines East Learn More Hoover High School – Golf: Boys Varsity vs. Des Moines East (Home) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 at 3:30 PMType: Meet Opponent: Des Moines East Learn More Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. Ankeny Centennial High School (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 at 4:00 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Ankeny Centennial High School Learn More 7th & 8th Grade Startup Family Night When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Brody Middle School What: Event listing from Brody Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://brody.dmschools.org/events Learn More In-Person and Virtual Open House - Ruby Van Meter When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Ruby Van Meter What: Event listing from Ruby Van Meter: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttp://rubyvanmeter.dmschools.org/events Learn More Cross Country: Girls Varsity vs. Ankeny Centennial High School (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 at 4:30 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Ankeny Centennial High School Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. PCM Saydel Community" > Multiple Schools (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PMType: Invitational Opponent: PCM Saydel Community" > Multiple Schools Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. Dallas Center-Grimes (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 4:30 PMType: Tournament Opponent: Dallas Center-Grimes Learn More Volleyball: 9th vs. Mason City (Home) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 at 4:45 PMType: Match Opponent: Mason City Learn More Volleyball: 9th vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 4:45 PMType: Match Opponent: Marshalltown Learn More Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. Ankeny High School Norwalk Pella Des Moines Roosevelt Sioux City Nor... When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 5:00 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Ankeny High School Norwalk Pella Des Moines Roosevelt Sioux City North Urbandale WDM Valley" > Multiple Schools Learn More Cross Country: Girls Varsity vs. Ankeny High School Dowling Catholic Indianola Johnston Norwalk Pell... When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 5:00 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Ankeny High School Dowling Catholic Indianola Johnston Norwalk Pella Sioux City North WDM Valley" > Multiple Schools Learn More Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. Ankeny High School Des Moines North Norwalk Des Moines Roosevelt Sio... When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 5:00 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Ankeny High School Des Moines North Norwalk Des Moines Roosevelt Sioux City North Urbandale WDM Valley" > Multiple Schools Learn More Cross Country: Girls Varsity vs. Ankeny High School Dowling Catholic Indianola Johnston Des Moines N... When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 5:00 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Ankeny High School Dowling Catholic Indianola Johnston Des Moines North Norwalk Sioux City North WDM Valley" > Multiple Schools Learn More Volleyball: 10th vs. Mason City (Home) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMType: Match Opponent: Mason City Learn More Volleyball: JV vs. Mason City (Home) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMType: Match Opponent: Mason City Learn More Volleyball: JV vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 5:45 PMType: Match Opponent: Marshalltown Learn More Volleyball: 10th vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:45 PM to 7:15 PMType: Match Opponent: Marshalltown Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. Mason City (Home) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 PMType: Match Opponent: Mason City Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:30 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 PMType: Match Opponent: Marshalltown Learn More Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District Meeting When: Thursday, August 26th at 3:30 p.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Thursday, August 26 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3187 Learn More Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. Gilbert (Away) When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, August 26 at 4:00 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Gilbert Learn More Cross Country: Girls Varsity vs. Gilbert (Away) When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, August 26 at 4:00 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Gilbert Learn More Volleyball: 9th vs. Atlantic CSD (Home) When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Thursday, August 26 at 4:30 PMType: Match Opponent: Atlantic CSD Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. Indianola Norwalk" > Multiple Schools (Away) When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, August 26 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PMType: Match Opponent: Indianola Norwalk" >Multiple Schools Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. Clarke (Away) When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, August 26 at 4:45 PMType: Game Opponent: Clarke Learn More Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. Ankeny Christian Academy Ballard Bondurant-Farrar Boone Dallas Cente... When: Thursday, August 26th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Thursday, August 26 from 4:45 PM to 7:30 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Ankeny Christian Academy Ballard Bondurant-Farrar Boone Dallas Center-Grimes Des Moines North Earlham Greene County Kuemper Catholic Madrid North Polk Pella Community... Learn More Civil & Human Rights Commission - Internal Committee Meeting When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Thursday, August 26 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Internal Committee Meeting of the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission. This meeting is open to the public. Anyone needing assistance with accessibility to attend may call 515-283-42... Learn More Swimming: Girls JV (Date Changed from 08-31-21) vs. Marshalltown (Home) When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, August 26 at 5:30 PMType: Meet Opponent: Marshalltown Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity (Date Changed from 08-31-21) vs. Marshalltown (Home) When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, August 26 at 5:30 PMType: Meet Opponent: Marshalltown Learn More Football: 9th vs. Urbandale (Away) - Des Moines Public Schools When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, August 26 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Urbandale Learn More Volleyball: JV vs. Atlantic CSD (Home) When: Thursday, August 26th at 5:50 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Thursday, August 26 at 5:50 PMType: Match Opponent: Atlantic CSD Learn More Roosevelt High School – Football: 10/JV vs. Des Moines East (Away) When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What:Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines East Learn More Football: 10/JV vs. Des Moines East (Away) When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines East Learn More Football: 10/JV vs. Des Moines Roosevelt (Home) When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines Roosevelt Learn More Music in the Garden: Sara Routh - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Thursday, August 26 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMSara Routh is a Des Moines native who's traveled around the world bringing her music to audiences across the globe. Her engaging spirit on stage draws the listener to pause, sit ... Learn More Thursday Night Movie: Nomadland - Urbandale Public Library When: Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, August 26 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMAdult Movie Night is held the 4th Thursday evening each month. This August we are featuring movies about unconventional road trips! Limited space, register to reserve your spot.  Nomadl... Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. Atlantic CSD (Home) When: Thursday, August 26th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Thursday, August 26 at 7:15 PMType: Match Opponent: Atlantic CSD Learn More Featured Event: Lovesick Comedy When: Friday, August 27th at 9:30 p.m. Where: Teehee's Comedy Club What: On Friday August 27th, Teehee's Comedy Club presents Lovesick Comedy, a show all about love and relationships. This fast paced show features incredible stand up and improv comedy. The entire night will be about love and relationships. The show is about the lovesick, people... Learn More Featured Event: Lovesick Comedy (Matt Still) Friday Flicks: The Long, Long Trailer When: Friday, August 27th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: On Friday August 27th, Teehee's Comedy Club presents Lovesick Comedy, a show all about love and relationships. This fast paced show features incredible stand up and improv comedy. The entire night will be about love and relationships. The show is about the lovesick, people... Learn More Football: 9th vs. Des Moines Roosevelt (Away) When: Friday, August 27th at 4:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Friday, August 27 at 4:45 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines Roosevelt Learn More Football: 9th vs. Des Moines East (Home) When: Friday, August 27th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Friday, August 27 at 4:45 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines East Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Des Moines Roosevelt (Away) When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Friday, August 27 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines Roosevelt Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Sioux City West (Away) When:Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Friday, August 27 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Sioux City West Learn More When: Football: Varsity vs. Des Moines North (Away) When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Friday, August 27 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines North Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Des Moines Hoover (Home) When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Friday, August 27 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines Hoover Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Des Moines East (Home) When: Friday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Friday, August 27 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Des Moines East Learn More Volleyball: JV vs. Boone Indianola Marshalltown Des Moines Roosevelt Valley" > Multiple Schools (... When: Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Saturday, August 28 at 8:00 AMType: Invitational Opponent: Boone Indianola Marshalltown Des Moines Roosevelt Valley" >Multiple Schools Learn More Volleyball: JV vs. Boone Indianola Des Moines Lincoln Marshalltown Valley" > Multiple Schools (Aw... When: Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Saturday, August 28 at 8:00 AMType: Invitational Opponent: Boone Indianola Des Moines Lincoln Marshalltown Valley" > Multiple Schools Learn More Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines When: Saturday, August 28th 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 28th Altoona Vendor Market When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 801 Bass Pro Dr NW What: Come out to shop for those needs you found out from your first week back to school to help the year go smoothly! Shop from 30+ vendors ready to shop with you! Learn More Yoga - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMEnjoy an all-levels yoga series that weaves graceful movements with challenging postures. Improve posture, flexibility and focus while cultivating a sense of serenity. All well... Learn More Iowa Online Concealed Carry Class When: Saturday, August 28th 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 Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. Johnston (Away) When: Saturday, August 28th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Saturday, August 28 at 7:30 PMType: Invitational Opponent: Johnston Learn More Check out 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.