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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).

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.

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).

Bach ‘Mass in B minor’ ft. Augustana Bach Collegium and School of Music Ensembles

May 8, 2026 7:30 PM St. John's Lutheran Church, 600 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Augustana Bach Collegium and School of Music Ensembles will perform in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Bonsai for Beginners (Part 2)

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

Continue to learn about the Japanese art of bonsai at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.