Adventure Days
Tuesday, May 28th 2013 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th
This summer series revolves around the Zoo’s mission statement to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through education, conservation and recreation. Adventure Days will spark a child’s creativity through crafts & games, engage them in scavenger hunts & other activities & educate on the importance of conservation. See the animals in the springtime & enjoy Adventure Days programming, focusing on healthy people (Saturday), a healthy planet (June 8), healthy minds (July 13) & healthy animals (Aug. 10). Kids can take part in crafts and games, as well as participate in scavenger hunts and other activities while learning about the importance of conservation. Plan your trip at
Kiwanis Miracle League Games
Tuesday, May 28th 2013 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Principal Park
350 SW 1st. St.
Baseball begins for some 250 kids with special needs in central Iowa!
Vicious Circle Exhibition
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street
An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.
Vicious Circle Exhibition
Thursday, June 20th 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street
An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.
West Des Moines Farmers’ Market
Thursday, June 20th 2013 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at Valley Junction
137 5th St
Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4 – 8 pm.
Jimmy Carter Happy Hour
Thursday, June 20th 2013 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd Street
The Jimmy Carter Happy Hour features free samples from local and award winning brewers from 6-8:30pm every Thursday at el Bait Shop!
Summer Concert Series
Thursday, June 20th 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
at Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Parkway
Held every Thursday from 6-9pm, enjoy free live music on the lawn. We’ll be serving wine, sangria & Madhouse beer by the glass ($5) as well as grilling up burgers & brats ($6). We’ll have regular appearances by the Chocolaterie Stam gelato cart – yes, you can even have a wine or beer gelato float – as well as the Gusto Pizza truck. We will have some chairs/tables, but it’s not a bad idea to bring some chairs or blankets as well. As a reminder, all ages are welcome but please leave the pets at home. And since it’s a free event, please celebrate the evenings enjoying our wine and beer (other alcoholic beverages will need to stay at home). Yay for summer!
Downtown Farmers’ Market
Saturday, June 22nd 2013 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Court Avenue
Court Ave
Support local agriculture and buy direct from Iowa farmers while shopping the Downtown Farmers’ Market. The Downtown Farmers’ Market presents Iowa producers from 51 counties across Iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more. You’ll find fresh herbs, beautiful flowers, farm fresh eggs, local wineries, a delicious assortment of goat cheese, an endless selection of baked goods, and many varieties of Iowa raised meat such as beef, pork, chicken, lamb, buffalo, ostrich, and tilapia.
Yoga in the Park
Saturday, June 22nd 2013 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
at Gray’s Lake
2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines Park & Recreation Department invites you to enjoy your Saturday morning by participating in a free weekly yoga session at Grays Lake this summer. Maximize your stress relief by practicing yoga next to the water’s edge at the southeast shore. The class will be from 9 – 10 a.m. & will be held every Saturday beginning May 25 through September 28. Classes will not take place if raining. Local volunteer teachers lead each session, which means you’ll have a different yoga experience each week! You are encouraged to bring a mat/towel as well as some water & clothes you can move in. No registration for the class required……..just show up at 9am ready to relax, release & enjoy the experience of Yoga on the shores of beautiful Gray’s Lake.
Vicious Circle Exhibition
Saturday, June 22nd 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street
An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.
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