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Posted inDes Moines

‘Sparky’s Revenge’ returns to Des Moines Sunday, June 21 for a close encounter of the canine kind

by EditorJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

One of MIBBB Fest’s most unexpected and beloved events is making its return – Sparky’s Revenge Flying Disc Dog Tournament will take place on Sunday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at […]

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Huntington Park West to host giant community sale June 12-13 benefiting clubhouse improvements

Sponsored by Huntington Park West June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment

REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

by EditorJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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REMINDER: Giant Rummage Sale returning to Normandy Park Cove this Sunday, June 7

Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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Des Moines Crawl Series to celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event on Friday night, June 19

Sponsored by Des Moines Crawl Series June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Posted inDes Moines News

REMINDER: FREE Kent Nerd Party returns this Saturday with cosplay, games and family fun

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

by EditorJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Posted inDes Moines

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inFeatured Post

‘Hot Havana Nights’ event will raise funds for DAWN programs Friday night, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Mount Rainier High Booster Club to host 4th annual ‘Ram Jam’ fundraiser this Friday night, June 5

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

by EditorJune 3, 2026June 2, 2026
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Highline Heritage Museum to host presentation on Seattle’s first woman mayor on Saturday, June 13

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026
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Orchestra of Flight invites local musicians to free reading session on Saturday, June 6

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026
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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House, Membership Drive on Saturday, June 6

by EditorJune 2, 2026June 1, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATE: Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Saturday, Aug. 29

by EditorJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026
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Strawberry Festival returns weekend of June 20-21 with Box Car Races, Father’s Day Car Show & Family Fun

by EditorJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

This Saturday’s Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball will help fund access to local aquatic programs

by EditorJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026
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REMINDER: Free Shred Day and E-Cycle Event returning to Burien this Saturday, May 30

by EditorMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
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REMINDER: Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s annual Plant Sale is this Saturday, May 30

Sponsored by Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden May 28, 2026May 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Save the date and stay late – Waterland Parade expands celebration with first-ever Block Party on Saturday night, July 18

by EditorMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball fundraiser will feature Neil Diamond tribute, live DJ, champagne &more on Saturday, June 6

by EditorMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

Free Shred Day and E-Cycle Event returning to Burien on Saturday, May 30

by EditorMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Guild to host ‘Spring Into Summer’ Bazaar benefiting Seattle Children’s on Saturday, June 6

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

MIBBB Fest will crash-land at special McMenamins Elks Temple event on Wednesday night, June 3

by EditorMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Public invited to Sound Transit funding, expansion Town Hall at Highline College tonight

by EditorMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to celebrate Grand Opening of new Redondo Pier on Saturday, June 13

by EditorMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Giant Rummage Sale coming to Normandy Park Cove on Sunday, June 7

Sponsored by Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove) May 11, 2026May 11, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, dance and theatre fill early May calendar

by EditorMay 9, 2026May 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County leaders to speak at Transit Town Hall at Highline College on Wednesday, May 13

by EditorMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Men in Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB Fest) to feature return of fan-fave ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 8, 2026
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REMINDER: Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park Cove this Saturday, May 9

by EditorMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ heads into its finalé weekend

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Free Boeing Employees Choir concert celebrating Artemis II mission set for Saturday, May 16

by EditorApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Highline Big Picture to hold Prom Car Wash fundraiser in Des Moines this Saturday, May 2

by EditorApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Normandy Park to host free Whirling Winds concert this Friday night, May 1

by EditorApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

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‘Sparky’s Revenge’ returns to Des Moines Sunday, June 21 for a close encounter of the canine kind

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
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Huntington Park West to host giant community sale June 12-13 benefiting clubhouse improvements

Huntington Park West Sponsored by Huntington Park West June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Mobile devices, Cascade at Salmon Creek and transparency concerns dominate Highline School Board meeting

June 7, 2026June 7, 2026

Des Moines City Council weighs airport expansion, rising domestic violence, downtown transformation & more

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

REMINDER: Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Diamond Ball is this Saturday night, June 6

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026
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Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

Jun 20
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Men in Black Birthday Bash’s ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’ will be Saturday, June 20

Jun 27
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Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

Jul 12
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