Yankee Doodle Pops in Des Moines: Iowa’s Largest Single-Day Concert Event
Every summer, thousands of people spread out across the west lawn of the Iowa State Capitol for one of Des Moines’ most iconic Independence Day…
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Des Moines Arts Festival: One of Iowa’s Biggest Summer Events
Every summer, downtown Des Moines turns into one of the biggest outdoor art galleries in the Midwest. The Des Moines Arts Festival takes over Western…
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🌟 Dome After Dark: A Warm Winter Escape in Des Moines
When winter settles into Iowa, Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden shines as one of the most talked-about seasonal events in…
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Iowa’s Best Holiday Pop-up bars (2025)
What is a Holiday Pop-up Bar? Typically, it’s a restaurant and/or bar that pops up extra decorations during the holiday season. In fact, it’s usually…
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The Great Des Moines Hot Air Balloon Hunt Returns!
What is the Great Des Moines Hot Air Balloon Hunt? The Great DSM Balloon Hunt is a unique event focusing on hot air balloons in…
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Iowa’s Most Beautiful Library
Not only is the State Law Library of Iowa the most beautiful in Iowa, it frequently makes the list of the most beautiful libraries in…
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Ashworth Holiday Forest in West Des Moines
Michael Kromminga of West Des Moines loves Christmas. He was first featured for his Christmas projects in the Cedar Rapids Gazette back when he was…
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Free tethered hot air balloon rides at Illumifest in West Des Moines! (2024)
Saturday, September 14th is IllumiFest, a fall festival of light, held at the City Campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. The festival includes free family…
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Des Moines Concours d’Elegance (2024)
Des Moines Concours d’Elegance is held each September and features 12 classes of classic vehicles. For 2024, it will be held on Sunday, Sept 8th…
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Prairie Seed Harvest and Fall Walk at Snyder Heritage Farm
For the last thirty years, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) has helped transition the 154-acre Synder Farm in Elkhart, Iowa back from a traditional…
