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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).

Music in the Garden: Weary Ramblers

July 3, 2025 6:00 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

The Weary Ramblers perform in Koehn Garden for the Botanical Garden's Music in the Garden series.

The Des Moines Symphony's 31st Annual Yankee Doodle Pops

July 3, 2025 8:30 PM Iowa State Capitol Grounds, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319, 50319

The patriotic concert Yankee Doodle Pops will take place alongside a fireworks display over the Downtown skyline.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

July 5, 2025 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Historic Court District, N/A, 50309

Attend the Downtown Farmers' Market from May through October in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Botanical Watercolor

July 10, 2025 5:30 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

The Botanical Garden watercolor painting class takes place in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Music in the Garden: NOLA Jazz

July 10, 2025 6:00 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

NOLA Jazz performs in the Koehn Garden for the Music in the Garden series at the Botanical Garden.

2025 Summer Concert Series

July 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway, 50321

The Summer Concert Series in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) will welcome local live music acts from around the region.