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08/20/2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (8/20)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- Iowa State Fair Iowa State Fair (20-23)⁠
- Summer Concert Series Confluence Brewing Company (20-21)⁠
- World Oddities Expo Iowa Events Center (22-23)⁠
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH⁠
- Improvised Comedy Show Highland Underground⁠
- Music in the Garden Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden⁠
⁠- Farmers Market Historic Valley Junction⁠
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST⁠
- Pilates & Lattes CHAIN & SPOKE⁠
- Fridays at the Farm Middlebrook Agrihood⁠
- Bondu Bike Night Bondurant Chamber Of Commerce⁠
- Free Flicks: Back to the Future Des Moines Parks & Recreation⁠
- Bombshelter Comedy Showcase Underground Comedy Des Moines⁠
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND⁠
- Plant Swap Baristas Bouquet⁠
- Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute The Ingersoll⁠
- Pets & Vets Captain Roy’s⁠
- Vibes in the Village Historic East Village⁠
- Downtown Farmers’ Market Downtown Farmers' Market - DSM⁠
- Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market Uptown Ankeny Association⁠
- Yoga in the Park Des Moines Parks & Recreation⁠
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD⁠
- Monarchs & Melodies Blank Park Zoo⁠
- Southside Sunday Market Southside Sunday Market⁠
- Free Patio Yoga Big Grove Brewery • Des Moines⁠
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⁠This is not a comprehensive list so comment anything we didn’t include! Always make sure to check with the event hosts directly.

08/18/2026

GET YOUR DOSE OF 80S & 90S NOSTALGIA AT THE DAM PUB IN BEAVERDALE // The Dam Pub
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ABOUT⁠
The Dam Pub is an eclectic, 80s and 90s-themed restaurant located in Beaverdale. Their space is decked out in quotes, movie posters and throwback nods to movies like The Breakfast Club, Beetlejuice, Top Gun, and Ghostbusters. Grab a bite, sip on a cocktail and be sure to check out their patio and rooftop bar when the weather is nice.⁠
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MENU⁠
Their menu puts a fun spin on classic pub food including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings and shareable bites. Start off with the spicy cheese curds, Dam Nachos, or fried pickle chips before digging into dishes like the asiago mac & cheese, Best Dam Chicken Sandwich or one of their speciality pizzas like the South of the Border or BBQ Hawaiian Pizza. ⁠
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BRUNCH⁠
Make The Dam Pub your next weekend brunch stop! Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-2 pm. Their brunch menu features everything from biscuits and gravy and french toast to favorites like Garfield’s Breakfast Lasagna, and Where’s My Dam Breakfast. Don’t forget the drinks! Build your own mimosa bucket for $20, grab an infused Bloody Mary or enjoy half-off sangria on Sundays! ⁠
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LOCATIONS & HOURS⁠
You can find The Dam Pub at 2710 Beaver Avenue in Des Moines. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11 am-12 am, Friday from 11 am-2 pm, Saturday from 10 am-2 pm, and Sunday from 10 am-10 pm. ⁠
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08/14/2026

THE IOWA STATE FAIR IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY, HAPPENING NOW THROUGH AUGUST 23RD // Iowa State Fair
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ABOUT⁠
The Iowa State Fair is officially underway! Head to the fairgrounds now through August 23rd for fair food, rides, live entertainment and all of the traditions that make it one of Iowa’s biggest events of the summer. From checking out the iconic Butter Cow and trying this year’s new foods to catching a Grandstand concert, exploring the livestock barns and taking a ride on the Sky Glider, there’s plenty to experience.⁠
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AT A GLANCE⁠
🎟️ Tickets required⁠
🎶 Free Entertainment ⁠
🌽 Family-Friendly⁠
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WHAT TO EXPECT⁠
Come hungry! Fair food is a huge part of the experience. Grab longtime favorites like funnel cakes, corn dogs and anything on a stick, plus try some of this year’s new foods. Then explore Thrill Vill filled with games and rides, including the Giant Wheel, Fire Ball and Haunted Mansion. Be sure to stop by the livestock barns, explore the exhibits, watch live competitions and catch one of the many free performances happening throughout the fairgrounds.⁠
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There’s even more entertainment after dark with Grandstand shows. Grandstand concerts and select events require separate tickets, while tons of live music and entertainment are included with your fair admission.⁠
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TICKETS⁠
General admission at the gate is $16 for adults ages 12+ and $10 for children ages 6-11. Grandstand concerts, select events and rides require additional tickets.⁠
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LOCATION & HOURS⁠
The Iowa State Fair takes place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds at 3000 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines. The fair is happening every day through August 23rd. The fairgrounds are open from 8 am-12 am through August 22nd and 8 am-9 pm on August 23rd. ⁠
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Building and Thrill Park hours vary throughout the fair, so check the daily schedule before you go!⁠
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08/13/2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (8/13)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- Iowa State Fair Iowa State Fair (13-16)⁠
⁠- Iowa Cubs Iowa Cubs (13-16)⁠
- Finding Nemo Jr. Des Moines Community Playhouse (13-16)⁠
- Neon Nights Adventureland Resort (14-15)⁠
- Des Moines Restaurant Week (13-16)⁠
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH⁠
⁠- Farmers Market Historic Valley Junction⁠
- Trivia at Iowa Distilling Company⁠
- Thursday Summer Concert Series Confluence Brewing Company⁠
- MLB at Field of Dreams The Field of Dreams Movie Site⁠
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH⁠
- Fridays at the Farm Middlebrook Agrihood⁠
- Free Flicks (Elio) at Reichardt CRC Des Moines Parks & Recreation⁠
- Live music Prairie Meadows⁠
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH⁠
- Downtown Farmers’ Market Downtown Farmers' Market - DSM⁠
- Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market Uptown Ankeny Association⁠
- Yoga at the Farm Middlebrook Agrihood⁠
- Yoga in the Park Des Moines Parks & Recreation⁠
- Pilates & Pints Lua Brewing⁠
- Wicked Sing Along Outlets of Des Moines⁠
- Bookstore Romance Day Shelf Love DSM ™ | Des Moines, Iowa’s Romance Bookstore⁠
- First Responders Night Highland Park/Oak Park Neighborhood Association⁠
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH⁠
- Southside Sunday Market Southside Sunday Market⁠
- All-you-can-play Smash Park Des Moines⁠
- DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park Des Moines Biergarten⁠
- Jazz Festival at Jamie Hurd Amphitheater West Des Moines Parks and Rec⁠
- Wine & Wheels Trolley Tour Charters On Vine⁠
- Meet Bluey Iowa Cubs⁠
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⁠This is not a comprehensive list so comment anything we didn’t include! Always make sure to check with the event hosts directly.

08/11/2026

ENJOY KOREAN-STYLE PASTRIES & MATCHA AT TOUS LES JOURS IN WEST DES MOINES // TLJ Iowa
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ABOUT⁠
Tous Les Jours is a French-Asian bakery serving freshly baked breads, pastries, cakes and handcrafted beverages. “Tous les Jours” means “every day” in French, reflecting their commitment to baking fresh treats daily. The bakery is self-serve so when you visit, grab a tray and tongs and pick out whatever catches your eye. Then check out at the counter and be sure to try one of their coffee or matcha drinks.⁠
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MENU⁠
Tous les Jours has a huge selection of baked goods that add sweetness to your day, including croissants, donuts, macaroons and cakes. If you’re craving something savory, choose from a variety of breakfast sandwiches, pretzels, and danishes. When we stopped by, we tried the blueberry cloud cake, crispy almond croissant, mixed berry danish and chocolate cream donut. ⁠
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They have a great drink menu to go along with their treats, including coffee and espresso drinks, teas, smoothies, and matcha. We loved the strawberry and blueberry matcha!⁠
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LOCATION & HOURS⁠
You can find Tous les Jours at Jordan Creek in West Des Moines at 6880 EP True Parkway #101. They are open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. ⁠
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08/06/2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (8/6)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- National Balloon Classic (8/6-8/8)⁠
- Adel Sweet Corn Festival (8/7-8/8)⁠
- Neon Nights Adventureland Resort (8/7-8/8)⁠
⁠- Live Horse Racing Prairie Meadows⁠ (8/7-8/9)⁠
- Heartland Swing Out Heartland Swing (8/7-8/8)⁠
- Picklepalooza at Smash Park Des Moines (8/7-8/9)⁠
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6TH⁠
⁠- Farmers Market Historic Valley Junction⁠
- Trivia at Iowa Distilling Company⁠
- Thursday Summer Concert Series Confluence Brewing Company⁠
- ABBA-MANIA The Ingersoll⁠
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH⁠
- Fridays at the Farm at Middlebrook Agrihood⁠
- First Friday at Mainframe Studios
- Adult Recess Night at Captain Roy's
- Treaty Oak Revival at the Casey's Center
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH⁠
- Downtown Farmers’ Market
- Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market at Uptown Ankeny
- Fitness in the Park The District at Prairie Trail⁠
- Blind Date with a Book at Low Toxy
- Cut and Create Floral Workshop at Middlebrook Agrihood⁠
- Yoga in the Park at Gray's Lake
- Silent Disco at the Des Moines Art Center
- Star Party at Ewing Park
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH⁠
- Silent Book Club at Baristas Bouquet⁠
- Southside Sunday Market at Southridge Mall
- Closet Collective Pop-up
- Casey Peasley at Covered Bridges Winery⁠
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⁠This is not a comprehensive list so comment anything we didn’t include! Always make sure to check with the event hosts directly.

08/04/2026

HAPPY HOME COFFEE CO. OPENED ITS FIRST BRICK & MORTAR LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES // Happy Home Coffee

ABOUT
You may already know Happy Home Coffee Co. from trying their delicious espresso at the Downtown Farmers’ Market or from grabbing a cup at Mars Cafe. This beloved staple has officially opened their first brick-and-mortar location inside The Mezzo on Walnut. Stop by for your morning coffee, settle in for a productive work session or simply connect with friends over a thoughtfully crafted drink.

MENU
Whether you’re in the mood for coffee or matcha, Happy Home Coffee has something for every kind of morning. Alongside classic espresso drinks made with ethically-sourced and expertly roasted coffee, you’ll find matcha and seasonal specialties. Be sure to add one of their signature cloud tops to your drink. Current flavors include Strawberry Cheesecake, Lavender Orance and Salted Honey.

LOCATION & HOURS
You can find Happy Home Coffee Co. insider The Mezzo on Walnut at 606 Walnut St. in Downtown Des Moines. They are open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 2 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm.

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07/31/2026

THERE’S STILL TIME TO EXPERIENCE HINTERLAND THIS WEEKEND // Hinterland Music Festival⁠
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ABOUT⁠
It’s not too late to grab your tickets and experience one of Iowa’s largest music festivals. Hinterland is happening now through Sunday in St. Charles, just 20 minutes from Des Moines. Enjoy incredible performances, delicious food, camping, art installations, local vendors and more unforgettable summer memories. Whether you’re coming out for the day or making a weekend of it, now’s your chance to join in on the festivities!⁠
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HEADLINERS⁠
The festival just getting started. If you missed Katseye last night, don’t worry. There’s still plenty of incredible performances coming up this weekend!⁠
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 🎤 Friday: Lorde, MUNA, Snow St*****rs, Paris Paloma⁠
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 🎤 Saturday: Mumford & Sons, Jessie Murph, The Format, Santigold⁠
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 🎤 Sunday: Kali Uchis, Young Miko, Geese, Wet Leg⁠
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ACTIVITIES⁠
Beyond the incredible lineup, there’s plenty to explore throughout the festival grounds. Between sets, shop unique finds at the Hintermarket, featuring vendors selling everything from camping essentials and vintage finds to festival accessories and fashion. If staying active is more your style, Hinterland has nearly 3.5 miles of scenic hiking trails filled with art installations, covered bridges, lemonade stands and more hidden surprises along the way.⁠
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TICKETS ⁠
Tickets are still available for 1-day, 2-day and full weekend passes in General Admission, VIP & Student Admission options. If you’re making a weekend of it, on-site camping is available with tent camping, RV camping, car camping and glamping, plus exclusive after hours performances on the campground stage.⁠
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Parking and shuttles passes are also available to purchase ahead of time, and a designated rideshare location makes getting to and from the festival easy.⁠
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LOCATION & HOURS⁠
Hinterland continues through Sunday, August 2nd at 3357 St. Charles Rd. Set times vary so be sure to check out their full schedule on their website!⁠
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07/30/2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (7/30)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- Hinterland Hinterland Music Festival (7/30-8/2)⁠
- 2026 National Balloon Classic National Balloon Classic (7/31-8/8)⁠
- The Dolly Show The Ingersoll (7/31-8/1)⁠
- Neon Nights Adventureland Resort (7/31-8/1)⁠
⁠- Live Horse Racing Prairie Meadows⁠ (7/31-8/2)⁠
- Iowa Cubs Iowa Cubs (7/30-8/2)⁠
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THURSDAY, JULY 30TH⁠
- Zootopia 2 Movie Night City of Grimes⁠
- Rainbow Safari Blank Park Zoo⁠
⁠- Farmers Market Historic Valley Junction⁠
- Trivia at Iowa Distilling Company⁠
- Thursday Summer Concert Series Confluence Brewing Company⁠
- Iowa Wild Summer Block Party Science Center of Iowa⁠
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FRIDAY, JULY 31ST⁠
- Fridays at the Farm Middlebrook Agrihood⁠
- Bondu Bike Night City of Bondurant⁠
- Sips & Songs The District at Prairie Trail⁠
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST⁠
- Downtown Farmers’ Market Downtown Farmers' Market - DSM⁠
- Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market Uptown Ankeny Association⁠
- Sunglasses Run 5K Des Moines Water Works Park⁠
- Solar Party Science Center of Iowa⁠
- Emo Nite Wooly's⁠
- Yoga in the Park Des Moines Parks & Recreation⁠
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND⁠
- Midwest Yoga Fest The Monroe⁠
- Southside Sunday Market Southside Sunday Market⁠
- Des Moines Triathlon desmoinestriathlon ⁠
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⁠This is not a comprehensive list so comment anything we didn’t include! Always make sure to check with the event hosts directly.

07/29/2026

EXPERIENCE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & CHEF-CRAFTED DINING AT THE INGERSOLL // The Ingersoll⁠
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ABOUT⁠
Enjoy dinner and a show at The Ingersoll, Des Moines’ only dinner theater. Each ticket includes a chef-curated dinner and live entertainment with a lineup featuring everything from tribute shows and original productions to jazz, blues, holiday shows and more. After reopening in January, this historic venue has been beautifully reimagined while preserving its classic character, making it the perfect setting for a memorable night out!⁠
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We visited during TINA: A Tribute to the Queen of Rock & Roll and had so much singing along to Tina Turner’s biggest hits.⁠
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MENU⁠
Your evening begins dinner featuring a house salad, basket of rolls and your choice of entrée, with options like herb-roasted chicken breast, beef shoulder, roasted salmon or roasted mushroom and garlic malfadine. Upgrade your meal with starters like the jumbo shrimp with citrus butter or spinach and artichoke gratin. Don’t skip out on dessert! We tried The Ingersoll Grand Piano, a chocolate piano filled with chocolate mousse and topped with fresh berries, and it was delicious.⁠
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While you enjoy the show, sip one of The Ingersoll’s signature cocktails like the West Side, a New York style Manhattan, or the Spotlight Martini. They also offer a curated selection of wine, local craft beer and zero-proof options. During our visit, we tried their featured cocktail “Simply the Best Champagne” inspired by the show.⁠
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TICKETS⁠
Tickets are $138 and include dinner and the performance. Seating begins two hours before the performance. You’ll be escorted to your reserved table, enjoy your meal and settle in before the show begins. Additional refreshments, cocktails, appetizers, premium entrees and desserts are available for purchase. Reserve your tickets at theingersoll.com.⁠
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LOCATION & HOURS⁠
You can find The Ingersoll at 3711 Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines. They open two hours before each show for dinner service. ⁠
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