Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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The Poison Garden: Photographs by Molly Wood

Polk County Heritage Gallery 111 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

Free

Chess-Meet Up at Ironside Axe Club

Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Ave Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Drop by Ironside Axe Club on Thursdays at 6 PM. for a game of Chess. All skill levels are welcome. No dues or fees to play. Bring a set or [...]

Free

Bjornhole League at Ironside Axe Club

Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Ave Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

Free

It’s a Good Day, Des Moines!

This event was submitted for September 23, but date should be September 30. Sorry for any confusion.

Learn to Curl

midamercan recplex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Have you heard about curling in the Olympics? Want to try out a new sport? You'll learn how to curl from experienced volunteers from the Des Moines Curling Club. Great [...]

$25

Houseplant Propagation

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

$25.50 – $30

Sip and Stroll

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

$20

Chess-Meet Up at Ironside Axe Club

Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Ave Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Drop by Ironside Axe Club on Thursdays at 6 PM. for a game of Chess. All skill levels are welcome. No dues or fees to play. Bring a set or [...]

Free

Sip and Stroll

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

$20

Story Sprouts

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

Included with admission

Grace Potter

Hoyt Sherman Place

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 [...]

$39.50 – $64.50

Carnivorous Plants

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

$12

Bulb Basics

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

$25.50 – $30

$29 TUESDAY!!! ~ Walk in the Woods

Bottle & Bottega Des Moines 1301 Locust St, Ste E, Des Moines, IA

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 [...]

Planned Parenthood Book Sale

Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

Fall Bulb Market Opening Night

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 | [...]

$12

Chess-Meet Up at Ironside Axe Club

Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Ave Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Drop by Ironside Axe Club on Thursdays at 6 PM. for a game of Chess. All skill levels are welcome. No dues or fees to play. Bring a set or [...]

Free

Rickey Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

Hoyt Sherman Place

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 [...]

$63

Fall Bulb Market

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 | [...]

Story Sprouts

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

Included with admission

BLACK LIGHT Night! ~ Galaxy Aspens

Bottle & Bottega Des Moines 1301 Locust St, Ste E, Des Moines, IA

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 [...]

Zach Peterson, Comedian

Warren Cultural Center 154 Public Square, Greenfield, IA, United States

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

$20

Curling League

midamercan recplex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

$200

Incredible Edible Plants

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 909 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States

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 [...]

$17 – $20

$29 TUESDAY!!! ~ Fall Pumpkin Stack

Bottle & Bottega Des Moines 1301 Locust St, Ste E, Des Moines, IA

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 [...]