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With world-class food, live music and colorful entertainment — adventure lives in Downtown DSM year-round. Check out this community calendar of arts and culture, entertainment, music, sports, festivals, educational programming and more events that add to the vibrancy of Downtown DSM.
- Top 8 Things to Do in Des Moines in April
- Egg Palooza
- Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights
- Monster Jam
- Twice Blessed Consignment Sale
- What Do You Do with An Idea? at Des Moines Performing Arts
- Family Fun Day at The Rec Plex
- Love You Des Moines Family Day
- 2024 Drake Road Races
Jump into April with one more egg hunt then check out some Wild Lights and end with the Drake Road Races! Grab a beverage and your planner and plan your April in Des Moines now! Check out these other fun guides to help plan your fun in Des Moines this April: 1. Earth Day in Des Moines 2. Indoor Play in Des Moines 3. April Rainy Day Activities in De...
Address: Howell’s Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch, 3129 Howell Ct, Cumming, IA 50061 When: Saturday April 6th and Sunday April 7th, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Cost: Tickets are $12 for kids and $10 for adults(Buy online for a better deal!) Easter may have passed but you still have one more chance for a chaos-free egg hunt at Egg Palooza! Each child at Howell’s ...
Address: 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 When: April 5th-May 27th, Wednesday-Sunday and Memorial Day 7:30 PM-10:00 PM (last admission is at 9:30 PM) Cost: Buy tickets here Explore Blank Park Zoo at night this April and May for their Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company. Throughout the zoo, there will be 50 handcrafted i...
Address: Wells Fargo Arena, 730 Third Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 When: April 13th-14th Cost: Tickets start at $20 per person Monster Jam is back! Come check out the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks with massive stunts, backflips, and a fierce battle for the championship. Start the fun early with the Monster Jam Pit Party...
Address: Shepherd’s Flock Early Learning Center, 3900 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265 When: 1. Friday, April 12th, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM 2. Saturday, April 13th, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Cost: Free to attend Children go through A LOT of clothing. Luckily, we have a variety of consignment sales and shops around Des Moines. The Twice Blessed Consignment Sale...
Address: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 When: Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 AM OR 2:00 PM Cost: Tickets are $10 each See the adorable children’s book “What Do You Do With An Idea?”, come to life at the Des Moines Civic Center. Follow along on a journey as a child takes an idea and explores it through movement, music, nar...
Address: 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 When: Sunday, April 21st, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Cost: Free Play at the Rec Plex for Family Fun Day. There will be open play on the indoor turf. Bring your equipment or play with the variety of balls, hula hoops, and other things the Rec Plex provides. RP Grill will be open for food and beverages for pur...
Address: Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265 When:Saturday, April 13th, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Cost: Free Spend some time together at Love You Des Moines Family Day. All the activities will be free and include arts and crafts, sports, games, trivia, and more. The Valley Community Center also has an indoor and outdoor playgro...
When: April 21st-April 27th The 2024 Drake Road Races is the official start to the Drake Relays! On Sunday, April 21st, athletes have the chance to run a 5K, 10K or Half-Marathon. All of the races will finish inside the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium. On Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM, participate or cheer on racers at the Grand Blue Milein Downtown De...
Apr 19, 2023 · If staying indoors is more your jam, grab a happy hour with jazz, celebrate a brewery's 10th anniversary or devour a brunch with sangria and mimosas. And ample opportunities abound for comedy, a...
Here's a quick list of activities for a fantastic spring getaway in Greater Des Moines: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Des Moines Art Route. Drake Relays. Outdoor Trails. Iowa State Capitol. Prairie Meadows Casino & Racetrack. Des Moines Art Center. Living History Farms. Blank Park Zoo.
