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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 27, 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.

Learn on Saturdays

February 28, 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.

Ballet Des Moines Presents Nothing Holds Still

February 28, 2026 7:00 PM Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA , 50314

Ballet Des Moines Presents Nothing Holds Still performances take place on Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Botanical Blues

March 1, 2026 12:00 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

For 20 years, Botanical Blues has offered a warm place during winter to spend a Sunday afternoon in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Gear Up For Gardening

March 3, 2026 5:30 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

Join horticulture botanists at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden during the Gear Up for Gardening workshop.

Yoga in the Garden

March 4, 2026 6:00 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

Bring your yoga mat for a yoga class in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden conservatory.