Downtown Des Moines Comprehensive Event Listing

Marimo Moss Ball Aquarium

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: April 30, 2026 5:30 PM. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309. Learn about Marimo Moss Ball during this Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden educational presentation.

Drake Softball vs. Murray State

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: May 1, 2026 2:30 PM. Where: Buel Field, 1500 27th Street, Des Moines, 50311. Don't miss when Drake Softball plays Murray State on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Drake University in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Drake Softball vs. Murray State

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: May 1, 2026 5:00 PM. Where: Buel Field, 1500 27th Street, Des Moines, 50311. Drake Softball plays Murray State on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Drake University in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Planting for Pollinators

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: May 1, 2026 5:30 PM. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309. Bzzz! The Planting for Pollinators class explore why pollinators are important to our gardens.

Downtown Farmers' Market: May 2, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: May 2, 2026 7:00 AM. Where: Historic Court District. Attend the Downtown Farmers' Market presented by UnityPoint Health on Saturday, May 2, one of the most vibrant farmers' markets in the country.

Walk to Cure Arthritis

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: May 2, 2026 8:00 AM. Where: Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, 50309. Take part in the Walk to Cure Arthritis at Principal Park in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) on May 2, 2026.

Bonsai for Beginners (Part 1)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: May 2, 2026 9:00 AM. Where: 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

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: May 2, 2026 2:00 PM. Where: 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).

Jimmy Failla - Everybody Calm Down Tour

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:13 GMT

When: May 2, 2026 7:00 PM. Where: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater, 1501 Woodland Ave, 50314. Jimmy Failla's Everybody Calm Down Tour makes a stop in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Succulent Dish Gardens

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:14 GMT

When: May 5, 2026 5:30 PM. Where: 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.