Smiling friends at the picnic

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Join us for fun, hope-filled concerts and community events all over Central Iowa! We can’t wait to meet you.

Upcoming events

Community Events

Polk County Fair

The Polk County Fair is packed with exciting competitions and events, from livestock shows and pet exhibits to static displays, shooting sports, and fun contests like the Little Tyke Tractor Pull. Beyond the competitions, you can join the 5K, dance the night away at the teen dance, catch a movie, or give back at the […]
Iowa State Fair Grounds

Madison County Fair

For some families, summer can be more hectic than the school year. Take time out of your busy summer schedule for the Madison County Fair, July 16-20, 2025. Bring the whole family for events and activities like face painting, balloon artist, Monster Arm Wrestling, livestock and pet shows, and evening grandstand events. Come to an […]
Madison County Fairgrounds

Clive Festival

Get ready for a weekend of summer fun at the Clive Festival, happening July 18 & 19 at the Clive Aquatic Center area! Bring the whole family out to enjoy the Family Fun Zone, an exciting Dinosaur Encounter, delicious eats from food trucks, local vendors, and awesome live music! Each night wraps up with a […]
Clive Aquatic Center

Waitress at DSM Playhouse

One cup courage, two cups uplifting music, and a heaping scoop of friendship. A waitress at Joe’s Diner, Jenna learns about a pie-baking contest that could change her life and offer the chance she needs to escape her husband. Based on the movie of the same name, Sarah Bareilles transformed this critical darling into an […]
Des Moines Playhouse

Calendar of Events

S Sun

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

3 events,

Des Moines Art Festival

Jesus Burgers Grimes

1 event,

7 events,

Dino Park Zoo Opening Day!

0 events,

3 events,

Yankee Doodle Pops

3 events,

Good Guys Car Show

6 events,

1 event,

1 event,

3 events,

1 event,

4 events,

Simply Loved Launch Party

1 event,

12 events,

Polk County Fair

Party at the Park

Corn Fest

2 events,

4 events,

5 events,

5 events,

Madison County Fair

7 events,

Touch a Truck

5 events,

Clive Festival

Clive Festival

Waitress at DSM Playhouse

10 events,

Praise in the Park

ParkFest

1 event,

2 events,

5 events,

2 events,

4 events,

Wild on Wheels

3 events,

8 events,

Indianola Summer Arts Festival

SpongeBob The Musical

1 event,

1 event,

St. Mark Theatre Camp

4 events,

2 events,

4 events,

2 events,

6 events,

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