Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum
Railroad museum providing excursion train rides through DM River Valley, dinner/dessert and special
Railroad museum providing excursion train rides through DM River Valley, dinner/dessert and special
The only museum in the world solely dedicated to sprint car racing. Open seven days a week.
A homemade ice cream shop, making premium hard scooped ice cream on a daily basis in our shop.
We are a local woman-owned business that provides friendly service and the best boba tea in town.
Des Moines' only turn-of-the-century replica carousel, featuring hand-painted animals and band organ
This course features concepts taught at the Threshold Learning Center: farming, geology, prairies, s
Provides quality live theater entertainment and participation opportunities for community members.
DIY classes featuring wood signs, chunky knit blankets and candle pouring. Youth options available.
Producing live theater, fostering community awareness and developing activities for the community.
A world-class art museum and school noted for its architecture and collection of contemporary art.
Community theater producing 12 shows annually, plus extensive theater education and volunteer opport
A unique nonprofit theater organization that belongs to the youth.
Historic mansion, art gallery and theater offering exceptional music, comedy and dance performances.
"Architecture on the Move" walking tours offered May-October 2023: https://IAFtours2023.eventbrite.c
Transforms Iowa and its citizens by producing truthful, relevant and intimate theater.
Annual August extravaganza inspired the novel "State Fair," three motion pictures and a Broadway sho
The Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets and more.
Every First Friday, visit the nation's largest nonprofit artist studio building for creative fun.
Grinnell's Merchants National Bank was designed by Louis Sullivan and built in 1914.
Free concerts of band and instrumental music featuring Central Iowa's finest professional musicians.
Pyramid Theatre Company provides a gateway to Black art and artists in the Des Moines community.
Work relevant to the Midwest, with attention to the voices of women and underrepresented groups.
Hosts live entertainment, sporting events and other specialty events.
Promotes, celebrates and educates about the wine industry through wine and culinary partnerships and
The Hall of Laureates, headquarters of the World Food Prize Foundation, is a museum and event venue.
A community resource fostering education, outdoor recreation and wellness with horses.
80/35 is Des Moines' largest summer block party with over 50 bands across free and ticketed stages.
Pop-up gaming events in the Des Moines metro area and statewide. All events listed on our site.
Built in 1915, the bridge commemorated Tama's place on the nation's first transcontinental highway.
Tours are available Tuesdays-Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. by reservation (515-281-7205).
Vintage & Made Fair is an indoor/outdoor event inspired by indie craft and all things vintage.
Victorian house with memorabilia of John Wayne, including a 9-foot-tall statue in honor of Wayne's 1
The Jordan House is a museum telling the story of the Underground Railroad and more. Weekly tours.
Tribute to all Iowans who have served in the military, through exhibits, photographs and stories.
The museum presents the agricultural, industrial, commercial and societal history of Jasper County.
Interactive outdoor history museum that connects all people to Midwestern rural heritage.
A 1920s historic house museum with an extensive collection of art, furniture and artifacts.
Iowa's only AZA-accredited zoo with 30 acres of conservation, education, research and recreation.
An intimate farm-to-table dinner celebrating agriculture in the middle of small-town Iowa.
Advocates for individuals who actively participate in their health and wellness.
Five-acre neighborhood park located just west of Northwest 100th Street on Windsor Parkway.
Connecting residents to recreational activities, facilities, trails and healthy lifestyles.
Clive Parks and Recreation provides families and visitors with a variety of activities.
Park located within the Crosshaven neighborhood, on the city's northwest side near Beaver Creek.
Includes an ADA-accessible play structure for 2- to 5-year-olds and a play structure for kids 5 to 1
Over 11 miles of paved trails provide an urban oasis for those looking to get outdoors.
ICON Water Trails is a regional initiative connecting 80+ amenities across 150 miles of waterways.
The 4.4-acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, features
A 14-acre neighborhood park located at the intersection of Merle Hay Road and Northglenn Drive.
Previously known as Creekside Park, renamed for longtime Johnston resident and developer Lew Clarkso
Located in the Northglenn neighborhood offering play equipment, a gazebo and access to trails.
The Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens managed by Project AWAKE is a nonprofit public garden.
Pointe Vista Park is a neighborhood park located in the Newport Vista/Ashton Pointe neighborhoods.
A great neighborhood park located on the west side of Johnston, near the Johnston High School.
Parties in the Park 5-9 p.m., Walker Johnston Park, 9000 Douglas Ave., June 9 and Aug. 18.
Youth soccer club providing playing opportunities to children born 2019-2004.
The Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs offers great baseball and great fun at Principal Park.
We are a specially designed baseball field for kids (and adults) with special needs — spring and f
Des Moines' annual PGA Tour Champions event; it has raised more than $45.6 million for charity.
An entertainment venue with scratch-made food, creative cocktails, craft beer and endless games.
Des Moines' only turn-of-the-century replica carousel, featuring hand-painted animals and band organ
Amusement park and water park with rides, shows and attractions, hotel, campground and restaurant