Free Things to Do in Des Moines, IA
No-cost events and activities in Des Moines — updated daily.
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Thu, Aug 27 · 10:00 AM
Open Studio
Mainframe Studios
Free
Thu, Aug 27 · 2:00 PM
Tour Event
Regus - Johnston - Des Moines - Foxboro Square
Free
Thu, Aug 27 · 2:00 PM
OPEN HOUSE! Plus Free Coffee & Wi-Fi!
5550 Wild Rose Ln
Free
Thu, Aug 27 · 6:00 PM
August Shelf Love After Dark Book Club
Shelf Love DSM
Free
Thu, Aug 27 · 8:00 PM
Pickleball - 8PM - church group in Waukee
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Free
Fri, Aug 28 · 5:00 PM
Noche De Loteria!
Adriana's Agency
Free
Fri, Aug 28 · 6:30 PM
THE KIRTAN EXPERIENCE: DES MOINES
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Free
Sat, Aug 29 · 8:30 AM
Land, Sand & Water WOD #1
Raccoon River Park
Free
Sat, Aug 29 · 9:00 AM
Des Moines - JumpStart to Generational Wealth thru Real Estate Investing
Des Moines
Free
Sat, Aug 29 · 9:00 AM
HOTWORX Urbandale Grand Opening Celebration
HOTWORX - Urbandale, IA
Free
Sat, Aug 29 · 9:00 AM
LSI Global Greens Farm Tours
Valley Community Center
Free
Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM
Black Iowa Outdoors Community Trash Pick Up at Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park - Playground
Free
Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM
Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn County in Iowa)
Neighborhood Finance Corporation
Free
Sat, Aug 29 · 1:00 PM
BODYBAR Waukee Open Bar
1165 SE Main St suite 100
Free
Sat, Aug 29 · 1:00 PM
Back to School Kickoff with Cubby | Big Grove Des Moines
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Free
Sun, Aug 30 · 10:00 AM
Free Sunday Yoga on the Patio | Big Grove DSM
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Free
Sun, Aug 30 · 11:00 AM
Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club
Mars Cafe
Free
Sun, Aug 30 · 11:00 AM
Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Free
Mon, Aug 31 · 4:00 PM
The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill
Berean Assembly of God Church
Free
Mon, Aug 31 · 4:00 PM
DSM FOOD TRUCK MALL
5299 E University Ave
Free
Mon, Aug 31 · 5:30 PM
Travel with BWK Travel
220 SW 9th St
Free
Tue, Sep 1 · 8:00 AM
2026 Family and Youth Engagement Summit
FFA Enrichment Center
Free
Tue, Sep 1 · 8:00 AM
Coffee & Conversation with NAWIC
The Slow Down Coffee Company
Free
Tue, Sep 1 · 9:00 AM
Downtown Office Tour: Discover Your New Workspace
699 Walnut St #400
Free