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Event List

Daily Listings of Things to Do

Looking for something to do? Look no further! Explore free events, concerts, sports events and more in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Dome After Dark

February 13, 2026 6:00 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

Extra evenings have been added to the Dome After Dark schedule. Don't miss the illuminated conservatory and Gardeners Show House.

The Sound of Gospel

February 13, 2026 7:00 PM Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines , IA 50314

Honor Black History Month at Hoyt Sherman Place with The Sound of Gospel performance.

Learn on Saturdays

February 14, 2026 10:00 AM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

The Learn on Saturday series welcomes eight experts thanks to a partnership with the DIG Symposium.

Drake Women's Basketball vs. Indiana State

February 14, 2026 2:00 PM Knapp Center , 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, Iowa , 50311

Drake Women's Basketball takes on Indiana State at the Knapp Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Dome After Dark

February 14, 2026 6:00 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

Extra evenings have been added to the Dome After Dark schedule. Don't miss the illuminated conservatory and Gardeners Show House.

Custom Valentines Love Poems at Surety

February 14, 2026 6:00 PM Surety Hotel, 206 6th Avenue, 50309

On Valentine's Day, the Surety Hotel will host a reading of love poems from Iowan poet William Bortz.