Celebrate 515 Day in DSM: Events Edition

Attend the Greater Des Moines (DSM) events below — many of them are free! — to show love to your local community on 515 Day. Continue to support your community before and after your event by visiting a local retail business or newer restaurant in the region, We hope to see you out and about on Monday, May 15!

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Indoor Events

• Iowa Quilt Museum Tours in Winterset (Tours are self-guided) between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
• Iowa State Capitol Tours in the Historic East Village (Call (515) 281-5591 for tour times)*
• John Wayne Birthplace & Museum Tours in Winterset (Tours are self-guided between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
• Vermeer Windmill Tours in Pella at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
• Shift: The RAGBRAI Documentary screening at the Varsity Cinema at 4 p.m., 5:45 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
• Skywalk Pop-Up in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) featuring Artist Chris Sullivan

Library Events

• Art 101 at Des Moines Public Library: Portrait Drawing at Central Library at 6 p.m.*
• Coloring at Uptown Garage Brewing Co. with Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library at 6 p.m.*
• Discover the Real You Workshop with Life Coach Michelle Irving at Altoona Public Library at 7 p.m.*
• Finals Café for students grades 10-12 at Waukee Public Library at 4 p.m.*
• Geri-Fit Strength Training Workout for ages 50+ at Polk City Community Library at 9 a.m. and Bondurant Community Library at 9 a.m.*
• Game On! for ages 10 and up at Winterset Public Library at 3 p.m.*
• Shimmie Shake Storytime at Altoona Public Library at 10 a.m.*
• Social Bridge at Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library at 1 p.m.*
• Storytimes at Des Moines Public Library: Toddler Storytime at East Side Library at 10 a.m., Preschool Storytime at 10:15 a.m. at Franklin Avenue Library and Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m. at South Side Library*

Outdoor Events

• Hike for Health for ages 10+ at Fort Des Moines Park at 8:30 a.m.*
• John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Tours in Western Gateway Park (Tours are self-guided or guided)*
• The Klokkenspel Performances in Pella at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.*

When you’re out and about on 515 Day this year, don’t forget to share your stops on social media. Wherever you choose to shop, dine, give back or explore in downtown, highlight your purchases by posting them to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — and don’t forget to include the hashtags #downtownDSMUSA and #515Day with your post! Local business owners will love seeing that you’re happy with your experience, and they will appreciate feeling the love during the 2023 515 Day celebration!

The Greater Des Moines Partnership calendar of events is a one-stop resource for activities taking place throughout the region. Find networking information for Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses or events specific to Downtown DSM.