Still life photography by Molly Wood uses botanicals as metaphors for human experiences to explore themes such as mortality, betrayal, and female empowerment. She uses modern photographic processes to take [...]

Introducing the Inaugural Season of Bjornhole at Ironside Axe Club. It's like Cornhole but with Vikings. Cost--- FREE! But Sign up so we know you are coming. (Please) Teams of [...]

Have a houseplant that is overgrown or one you would like to have more of? In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn about the many ways to make more houseplants using [...]

Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from our [...]

Celebrate the season with a glass of wine and a walk through the Botanical Garden. Learn about what is in bloom, what is coming soon, and timely updates from our [...]

Join us for this fun, interactive story time tailored toward children ages two to five that explores nature and plants. During each program, participants enjoy stories and an activity based [...]

GRACE POTTER OCTOBER 6, 2023 | 8:00 PM On Sale: June 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM Reserved Seating Advance: $39.50, $49.50, $59.50 Day of Show: $44.50, $54.50, $64.50 A limited [...]

Get into the spooky season with some hungry plants at the Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden! Learn about different carnivorous plants, what they like to feast on, and how to [...]

Explore how to plant and care for bulbs. Learn about some of the best fall bulb varieties, including an inside look at our favorite selections from the Garden’s Fall Bulb [...]

Get yourself a creative quick fix with us! Uncork your inner creativity as we paint a piece step by step with a local artist!! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Registration price includes [...]

The Planned Parenthood Book Sale is one of the largest single charitable events run exclusively by volunteers, not only in the state of Iowa, but in the country. All proceeds [...]

Shop this two-day retail event featuring over 100 unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists and volunteers, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. Opening Night October 12 | [...]

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER OCTOBER 12, 2023 | 7:30 PM On Sale: June 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM with special guest Jack Schneider Reserved Seating: $33, $43, $53, $63 [...]

Shop this two-day retail event featuring over 100 unique bulb varieties* selected by Botanical Garden horticulturists and volunteers, including plants featured at the Botanical Garden. Opening Night October 12 | [...]

BLACK LIGHT NIGHT: Are you ready to GLOW? Psychedelic fun under black light! We go dark and provide you with everything you need to enjoy the black light experience. Your [...]

Out of Omaha Nebraska, after spending time in Chicago and Los Angeles, Zach Peterson has been called "one the funniest performers around”.

Sign up for an 8-week curling league with Des Moines Curling at MidAmerican RecPlex. League is friendly for newcomers. Sign up as an individual or as part of a team [...]

Want to learn how to identify and successfully forage right here in Iowa? Foraging offers a variety of nutritional foods to those who take the time to look, and it [...]

Get yourself a creative quick fix with us! Uncork your inner creativity as we paint a piece step by step with a local artist!! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Registration price includes [...]