Des Moines Places, Des Moines, IA (2026)

06/04/2026

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (6/4)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- Governors Days (June 4-6)⁠
- Iowa Cubs at Principal Park (June 4-7)⁠
- Venardos Circus at the Outlets of DSM(June 4-7)⁠
- Live Horse Racing at Prairie Meadows (June 5-6)⁠
- Greek Food Fair Festival - Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, Des Moines(June 5-7)⁠
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THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH⁠
⁠- Farmers Market in Historic Valley Junction
- Trivia at Iowa Distilling Company
- Thursday Summer Concert Series at Confluence Brewing
- Music in the Garden at the Botanical Garden
- Summer Concert Series at Jasper Winery
- Capital City Pride Ride with Capital City Pride
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FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH⁠
- 1st Friday Food Trucks at Chain & Spoke
- Fridays at the Farm at Middlebrook Agrihood
- Sips & Songs in The District
- Midnight Karaoke at Slow Down Coffee
- Pizza on the Patio at Flora
- First Friday at Mainframe Studios
- Live Music at Paws & Pints
- Star Wars Night with Iowa Cubs
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SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH⁠
- Downtown Farmers' Market
- Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market
- Waukee Palooza at City of Waukee
- DSM Flea 2-year Celebration
- Craft Brew Festival
- Yoga in the Park at Gray's Lake
- Mr. Mx. Ms. Pageant
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SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH⁠
- Grill out Chill out at the Bartender's Handshake
- Drag Brunch at Tonic Court Ave.
- Kids Market at Blank Park Zoo
- Patio Yoga at Big Grove
- Local Bands Bikes & Brews at the Des Moines Biergarten
- Spring Music Series at Exile Brewing
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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.

06/02/2026

LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY BUSINESSES AROUND DES MOINES // Capital City Pride

ABOUT
We’re all about celebrating the people and spaces that make our community feel welcome, creative and connected. In honor of Pride Month, we’re highlighting some amazing LGBTQ+ owned & friendly businesses. Whether you’re looking to shop small, grab a bite, attend a community event or support spaces that uplift and empower, this guide has you covered!

P.S. be sure to mark your calendars for Pridefest happening June 12th-14th!

BUSINESSES
THE COLLECTIVE // 📍Highland Park

xBk Live // 📍 Drake

The Little Book // 📍Highland Park

Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe // 📍Downtown

Black Cat Ice Cream // 📍Valley Junction & Downtown

Up-Down Des Moines // 📍East Village

Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe// 📍Valley Junction

Daisy Chain Coffee// 📍East Village

Lachele’s Fine Foods // 📍Highland Park & Ingersoll

Shelf Love DSM // 📍Drake

Bellhop // 📍East Village

Bing’s // 📍Valley Junction

The Slow Down Coffee Co. // 📍Highland Park

Storyhouse Bookpub // 📍East Village

Divine Times Vintage// 📍Highland Park

Big Grove Brewery // 📍Sherman Hill

Mars Cafe // 📍Drake

Bar Nico // 📍 East Village

The Contrary // 📍East Village

The Garden // 📍East Village

SingleSpeed Brewing // 📍 Market District

Beechwood Lounge // 📍East Village

Nos Books // 📍 Drake

The Blazing Saddle // 📍East Village

Five Monkeys Inc // 📍Valley Junction

Climb Iowa // 📍East Village & Grimes

Glitter Factory DSM // Downtown

Pride Fitness DSM📍Drake

Send this to someone you want to explore these amazing businesses with! As always, this is not a comprehensive list so be sure to shoutout your favorite LGBTQ+ friendly businesses! 🏳️‍🌈

05/28/2026

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (5/28)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- Ballet Trainee Showcase with Ballet Des Moines (May 28-29)⁠
- Des Moines Con at the Iowa Events Center (May 29-31)⁠
- Live Horse Racing at Prairie Meadows (May 29-30)⁠
- Speakeasy Comedy in Historic Valley Junction (May 29-30)⁠
- Venardos Circus at the Outlets of DSM (May 29-30)⁠
- Confluence Cup with Cross Chain Productions (May 29-31)⁠
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THURSDAY, MAY 28TH⁠
⁠- Farmers Market in Valley Junction
- Honey Tasting at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Pride Idol at the Garden⁠
- Trivia at Iowa Distilling
- Thursday Summer Concert Series at Confluence Brewing
- Sips, Samples and Sights Tour
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FRIDAY, MAY 29TH⁠
- Alpha Wolf at Wooly's
- Fridays at the Farm at Middlebrook Agrihood
- Sips & Songs at Praire Trail⁠
- Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon in the Dome at the Science Center
- Comedy Revival at The Station
- Poetry & Tarot at Five Monkeys Inc
- Sip & Stroll at the Botanical Garden
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⁠SATURDAY, MAY 30TH⁠
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- Yard Opening Party at Smash Park Des Moines
- Dam to DSM Half Marathon
- Up-Down Prom
- Wine on the Prairie at the Brenton Arboretum
- Spielgarten at the DSM Biergarten
- Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market
- Reggie's Peach Fest at Confluence
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SUNDAY, MAY 31ST⁠
- Sunday Sips & Yard Yoga at Littleleaf Luncheonette
- Espresso Mile on Ingersoll
- Fitz Mini Market in Highland Park
- Intro to Improv at xBK
- Wood Sign Workshop at Board & Brush
- Mushroom Festival at Captain Roy's
- Spring Music Series at Exile Brewing
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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.

05/26/2026

SHOP FUN PLANTS & ACCESSORIES AT RENOVATION JUNGLE OFF INGERSOLL AVENUE // Renovation Jungle
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ABOUT ⁠
Renovation Jungle is a cozy plant shop filled with greenery, funky decor and unique finds for plant lovers of all kinds. The shop features everything from easy-care houseplants to rare varieties and pet-friendly plants. You’ll also find locally sourced pots, handmade macrame plant hangers, disco plant stakes and charming accessories that bring warmth and personality to any space. ⁠
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SHOP⁠
Renovation Jungle offers a wide variety of plants, plant care essentials and stylish accessories to help you build your dream indoor jungle. They source many of their pots locally and their collection includes fun shapes like dinosaurs, dogs and more. Dress up your plant with disco stakes or a handmade macrame hanger. Whether you’re a longtime plant parent or just starting your collection, the staff is always happy to help you find the perfect plant for your lifestyle and space.⁠
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LOCATION & HOURS⁠
You can find Renovation Jungle at 607 37th Street in Des Moines just off Ingersoll Avenue. They are open Tuesday-Sunday from 11 am-6 pm. ⁠
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05/21/2026

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (5/21)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- CelebrAsian with the Iowa Asian Alliance (May 22nd-23rd
- Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical at the DM Playhouse (May 21- 24)⁠
- Iowa Cubs at Principal Park (May 21- 24)⁠
- Live Horse Racing at Prairie Meadows (May 22- 23)⁠
- Jeremiah Watkins Des Moines Funny Bone (May 22- 23)⁠
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THURSDAY, MAY 21ST⁠
⁠- STYX at Des Moines Water Works Park
- Summer Concert Series at Jasper Winery
- Thursday Summer Concert Series at Confluence Brewing Co.
- Altoona Farmers Market
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FRIDAY, MAY 22ND⁠
- Iowa Barnstormers at the Casey's Center
- Star Party at the Science Center
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SATURDAY, MAY 23RD⁠
-Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- Spring Fling at Bentley Ridge Tree Farm & Nursery
- Comedy Show at Hi Fi Brew Lounge
- Farmers Market in Uptown Ankeny

SUNDAY, MAY 24TH⁠
- DSM Flea at Val Air Ballroom
- Memorial Day Foam Paw-ty at Paws and Pints
- Pilates & Sound Bath at Surety Hotel
- Princess Day at Principal Park
- 80s Kids at xBK
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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.

05/19/2026

YOUR GUIDE TO SOME OF THE BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN DES MOINES ⁠
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ABOUT⁠
Whether you’re looking for your new go-to latté, a cozy spot to work, or just an excuse to grab a little treat, Des Moines has no shortage of incredible local coffee shops. From charming neighborhood cafés to modern spots serving up creative seasonal drinks, the city’s coffee scene is full of places worth sipping your way through. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite locally-owned coffee shops around Des Moines to help you find your next caffeine fix!⁠
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COFFEE SHOPS⁠
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Kava DSM () //📍 Downtown⁠
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Mayalu () //📍 Southwest DSM⁠
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The Slow Down Coffee Co. () //📍Highland Park⁠
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Daisy Chain Coffee () //📍East Village⁠
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The Coffeesmith () //📍Waukee⁠
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Chain & Spoke () //📍 The Avenues⁠
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Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen () //📍 East Village⁠
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Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure () //📍 Ingersoll Ave.⁠
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Horizon Line () //📍Downtown⁠
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Mars Cafe () //📍 Drake neighborhood⁠
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West End Architectural Salvage () //📍Downtown⁠
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Barista’s Bouquet () //📍 WDM & Urbandale⁠
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Midnight Coffee (.dsm) //📍Clive⁠
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Littleleaf Luncheonette () //📍Waukee⁠
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The Empire () //📍Downtown⁠
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Plain Talk Books & Coffee () //📍East Village⁠
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Smokey Row () //📍Grimes, WDM, Waukee, Urbandale & Ankeny⁠
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Northern Vessel () // 📍Downtown⁠
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Rook Room () // 📍Downtown⁠
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Wake Up Iowa Coffee () // 📍Beaverdale⁠
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Hobnob () // 📍 Downtown⁠
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Scenic Route Bakery () // 📍East Village⁠
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La Mie () // 📍 Downtown, Roosevelt Cultural District & The Avenues⁠
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Grounds for Celebration () // 📍Beaverdale & Windsor Heights⁠
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Sweetdude Coffee () // 📍Clive⁠
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Tag someone you want to grab a coffee with! As always, this is not a comprehensive list so help us out and shout out your favorite coffee shops around DSM!

05/14/2026

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (5/14)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical at the Des Moines Playhouse (May 14- 17)⁠
- Cinderella with Ballet Des Moines (May 16-17) ⁠
- Craft Beer Week at Confluence Brewing Company(May 14- 17)⁠
- The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow(May 16-17)⁠
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THURSDAY, MAY 14TH⁠
⁠- Neil Diamond Tribute at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
- Ingrid Andress at xBk Live
- Farmers Market in Valley Junction
- Summer Concert Series at Jasper Winery
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FRIDAY, MAY 15TH⁠
- Emo Nite at Wooly's
- 515 Day at Smash Park Des Moines
- Cozy Worldwide at the Vibrant
- Freddie Gibbs at Val Air Ballroom
- Live Music at Confluence Brewing
- Comedy Show with Underground Comedy: Des Moines
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⁠SATURDAY, MAY 16TH⁠
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- Solar Party at the Science Center
- Vintage Store Day at Divine Times Vintage
- Pancake Feed at Waukee Fire Department
- Open Mic at Mars Cafe
- Ankeny Arts Center Festival
- Maifest at the Des Moines Biergarten
- Coffee & Dogs at Daisy Chain Coffee
- Tappin' the Garden at Firetrucker Brewery
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SUNDAY, MAY 17TH⁠
- DSM Flea at Secret Admirer
- Art Festival at Historic Valley Junction
- Beagle Meetup at Paws & Pints
- Reptile Zoo at Spock's Sanctuary
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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.

05/13/2026

SHOP ONE-OF-A KIND FINDS AT UPCYCLED DSM IN VALLEY JUNCTION // Upcycled DSM

ABOUT
Upcycled DSM is a locally loved shop in Valley Junction filled with bright colors, bold decor and fun, vintage-inspired finds around every corner. From blow-up furniture and lip phones to pop-art and statement pieces, this shop is packed with personality.

SHOP
Inside, you’ll find an ever-changing collection of colorful home decor, unique furniture, seasonal finds, and accessories from local vendors. Their inventory is constantly updating so every visit brings something new to discover. Whether you’re searching for a funky statement piece, a gift or want to browse all the fun finds, this is a spot you’ll want to take your time exploring.

LOCATION & HOURS
You can find Upcycled DSM in Valley Junction at 115 5th Street in Des Moines. They are open Thursday-Saturday from 11 am-4 pm.

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05/08/2026

THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET RETURNS FOR ANOTHER SEASON, TAKING OVER THE COURT DISTRICT EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST // ⁠
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ABOUT⁠
The Downtown Farmers’ Market is back for the season! Every Saturday, the Historic Court District comes alive with over 300 vendors spanning 12 city blocks, making it one of the largest farmers’ markets in the country. Shop everything from locally grown produce and Iowa-raised meats to baked goods, seasonal flowers, handmade goods and ready-to-eat treats!⁠
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Beyond shopping, enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities and a chance to connect with the small businesses behind the products! Whether you’re grabbing a coffee and breakfast, stocking up on local ingredients or just soaking in the atmosphere, the Farmers’ Market is one of the best ways to spend a Saturday morning in Des Moines!⁠
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PARKING⁠
Garage parking and on-street parking are available nearby for quick and easy access to The Market. Nearby free parking options include the Court Avenue Bridge, Grand Avenue Bridge and the Iowa Cubs Stadium Lots.⁠
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Want to ride your bike to the market? Securely park your bike for free at the bike valet inside the Terrus Real Estate Group parking ramp at the southeast corner of Second and Court Avenue.⁠
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LOCATION & HOURS⁠
You can find the Downtown Farmers’ Market in the Historic Court District located at 300 Court Ave. The Market is happening every Saturday from May 2nd to October 31st from 7 am-12 pm with October hours shifting to 8 am-12 pm.⁠
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05/07/2026

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DES MOINES THIS WEEKEND (5/7)⁠
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MULTI-DAY EVENTS⁠
- Iowa Cubs (May 7-10)⁠
- Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical at the Des Moines Playhouse (May 8-10)⁠
- Mother's Day Plant, Grow, Fly at the City Greenhouse (May 9-10)⁠
- Horse Races at Prairie Meadows(May 8-9)⁠
- For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday (May 8-10)⁠
- Mother's Day Brunch at Surety Hotel (May 9-10)⁠
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THURSDAY, MAY 7TH⁠
⁠- Dos Amigos Tour at Water Works Park
- Blooms and Boards at the Rook Room
- Farmers Market at Historic Valley Junction
- Summer Concert Series at Jasper Winery⁠
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FRIDAY, MAY 8TH⁠
- Danny Brown at Wooly's
- Friday Summer Concert Series at Confluence Brewing Company
- Live, Laugh, Lamb at Rollins Mansion
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⁠SATURDAY, MAY 9TH⁠
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market
- Yoga in Valley Junction
- Arts and Crafts Swap at Slowdown Coffee Co
- Knot & Needle Pop-Up at Shelf Love
- Mother's Day at Iowa Distilling
- Cody Johnson at the Casey's Center
- Block Party at Blank Park Zoo
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SUNDAY, MAY 10TH⁠
- Spring on the Farm at Center Grove Orchard
- Reptile Zoo at Spock's Sanctuary
- Mother's Day at Exile Brewing
- 5k Fun Run
- Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Smash Park
- Mother's Day Brunch at Principal Park
- Mother's Day Brunch at Big Grove Brewery
- Bouquet Bar at the Botanical Garden
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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.

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