# Black History Month 2026 Events Near Des Moines | AllEvents | Des Moines events - **Subtitle**: Laugh it off at a comedy event or learn a lot about African-American culture at public library events. Find out what suits and celebrate the Black History Month 2026 in Des Moines with a bunch of events. - **Category**: Black History Month - **Display Name**: Black History month events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 6.2k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d8490e00-a803-11f0-9b61-01506e54cb67-rimg-w200-h200-dc010301-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/fb2a9eb0-90da-11f0-809e-a530a9184606-rimg-w200-h200-dce2d1b8-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9e5cc006deae882aad852988bee4da849b99de3f879dd3796716a0abb477349d-rimg-w201-h200-dcd7ddbe-gmir?v=1759213804 ## About Celebrate the contributions of African-American heroes with the Black History Month events in Des Moines. This annual celebration is marked with loads of interesting events; from luncheons to art lessons, there are too many things to do on Black History Month in Des Moines. Be a part of the biggest African-American History Month Parade in Des Moines, volunteer or contribute your services at a church near you; do anything and everything that celebrates the African-American culture. Explore the extensive list of Black History Month 2026 Events in Des Moines. ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: 2026 World Food & Music Festival - **Description**: 🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines! The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the g - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/455612e724a4cbe9468b1a2638eb32a657b7708b1d8bd0da6ec2b4fea00512c9-rimg-w1200-h628-dc083858-gmir?v=1786531781 - **Event Name**: Riley Green - Des Moines - **Description**: Riley Green will perform at Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 20, 2026. The country singer-songwriter brings the Cowboy As It Gets Tour to the stage with Southern storytelling, rugged vocals, and a classic country live atmosphere. Known for songs li - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9076ac18f0bbecd7e9d4962ebe65067094d80f8d4e3fbbe005aa2d05ac325e94-rimg-w1200-h628-dce8d8c8-gmir?v=1787087773 - **Event Name**: AJR - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Iowa State Fair Grandstand 🏠 Address: 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5952, -93.5509✨ Experience the magic of AJR, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grandstand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d0f419b0-9a9c-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc081838-gmir.jpg?v=1787013373 - **Event Name**: The Pork Tornadoes headline World Food and Music Festival - Des Moines, IA - **Description**: 🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines! The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the gl - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/04ad33725b2d038e3b8c044fc5c6b1b9fc10864a00aa5220404fac37ab098dc8-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1787088692 - **Event Name**: Alabama - The Band - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/953ff790-4e7a-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w1000-h1400-dc1d2f5f-gmir.jpg?v=1778642383 - **Event Name**: Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2a791e30-94b8-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w988-h1223-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786365413 - **Event Name**: Eli Young Band - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Iowa State Fairgrounds 🏠 Address: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5954, -93.5537✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Eli Young Band, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunni - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b414c160-9aa0-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1787015043 - **Event Name**: Creighton Bluejays vs Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center 🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211🌟 Journey into wonder at Creighton Bluejays vs Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball, where extraordinary experiences await a - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/36ca5370-9b34-11f1-812b-a39669a0e109-rimg-w1024-h703-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787078398 - **Event Name**: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert at Des Moines Civic Center - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fd5edf10-9a8f-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1200-h344-dc080808-gmir.png?v=1787007865 ## Browse Black History Month Events by Date - [Black History Month Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/black-history-month--today) - [Black History Month Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/black-history-month--this-weekend) - [Black History Month Events in August in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/black-history-month--august) - [Black History Month Events in September in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/black-history-month--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: How can I find Black History Month events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Black History Month events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. 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