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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).

Bonsai for Beginners (Part 1)

May 2, 2026 9:00 AM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

A starter bonsai plant is yours when you sign up for this two-part class at the Botanical Garden.

Drake Softball vs. Murray State

May 2, 2026 2:00 PM Buel Field, 1500 27th Street, Des Moines,, 50311

Drake Softball plays Murray State in a third game on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Drake University in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Succulent Dish Gardens

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

Experts from the Mid-Iowa Cactus and Succulent Society can help you take your succulent gardening to the next level.

Jazz Wednesdays with NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel

May 6, 2026 5:00 PM Surety Hotel, 206 6th Avenue, 50309

Every other Wednesday, enjoy smooth jazz in the Surety Lobby Lounge in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Yoga in the Garden

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

Improve your health through yoga in the Botanical Garden Conservatory in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Jazz Concert ft. Augustana Northlander Jazz Band & Jazz Combo, GRAMMY winning Artist-in-Residence Matthew Whitaker and Elizabeth Trygstad

May 7, 2026 7:00 PM NOCE, 1326 Walnut St #100, Des Moines, IA , 50309

Attend the Northlanders Jazz Band and Augustana Jazz Combo concert at Noce in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).