An Earth Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, and all are invited. This free event is sponsored by Friends of Saltwater State Park. Activities for all ages will include: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.: Educational Activities Live Marine Animals Native and Invasive Plants Craft Table for […]

A Shredding Event will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Des Moines Senior Activity Center (map below). This is a free event hosted by the Des Moines Senior Advisory Committee. It is open to all residents. Maximum amount per person is 10 file-sized boxes of paper. […]

A Homelessness Resource Fair will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 3–5:30 p.m. at the Woodmont Library. “What is preventing you getting off the street and into housing?” This event – sponsored by the Des Moines Police Department – is for people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. “Come and get connected with […]

The Des Moines Legacy Foundation's 2024 International Sculpture Day will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, kicking off with a walking tour of the city's public art, hosted by the Waterland Walkers and starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Des Moines Library. The International Sculpture Day event – which will run from 1–4 p.m. […]