Where to Honor Veterans for Veterans Day Weekend in Des Moines

On Saturday, Nov. 11, we celebrate Veterans Day, honoring military veterans and showing our gratitude for their dedication. If you’re looking for ways to mark this annual holiday, here are eight places around Greater Des Moines (DSM) to show your support, pay tribute and celebrate all weekend long.

Veterans Day Events in Greater Des Moines

Friday, Nov. 10

• Veteran's Day Celebration + Free Box Lunch at Prairie Meadows in Altoona
• Annual Veterans Breakfast Buffet and 15% Off Grocery Purchases at Hy-Vee, Dollar Fresh Market and Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh Locations (Breakfast is from 6 – 10 am.)
• Veterans Day Ceremony at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel with Governor Kim Reynolds and Keynote Speaker Maj. Sean T. Quinlan, USMC (Ret)
• Veterans Day Ceremony at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown with Keynote Speaker Rick Fredericksen

Saturday, Nov. 11

• Free Admission for Veterans at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Downtown DSM
• Stars Stripes Spirit 5K at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines to Support the American Legion
• Author Linda McCann Book Discussion on Veteran's Day at the Gold Star Military Museum in Johnston

Sunday, Nov. 12

• Free Star-Spangled Salute to Veterans Concert at Des Moines Civic Center in Downtown DSM

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