# Kids events in West Des Moines, Today and Upcoming Kids events in West Des Moines

- **Subtitle**: All Kids events in West Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in West Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Kids events in West Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in West Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in West Des Moines

- **Event Name**: SOLD OUT - LEGO® Build Event
  - **Description**: Join us at Des Moines SCHEELS for a FREE STAR WARS® LEGO® Build Event where kids can build their very own LEGO® STAR WARS® GROGU® and take it home!

While at the event, enjoy:

🧩 Free LEGO® set to build
🍪 Themed snacks and refreshments
📸 LEGO® themed phot
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/sold-out-lego-build-event/200029858220505
  - **Venue**: 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: Storytime! Des Moines 2026
  - **Description**: Storytime! Des Moines is a FREE community event for kids ages 4-12 featuring all-day activities by a variety of children's book authors and illustrators, fun events, inflatables to jump on, and candy.

🎒The first 200 kids will receive a Free Book Bag.

🌟S
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/storytime-des-moines-2026/200029840460248
  - **Venue**: DMACC West Campus
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  - **Categories**: art, kids, literary-art, workshops, fine-arts, trips-adventures, entertainment, drawing-painting, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Submission Challenge Des Moines , IA June 13th 2026
  - **Description**: Submission Challenge Des Moines, IA June 13th 2026

Premier Submission only grappling tournament for everyone. Kids, Teens, and Adults. #SubmissionChallenge

Submission Challenge  Branson , MO JUNE  13th, 2026

🚨 25% off Coupon for first 20 competitors no
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    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/submission-challenge-des-moines-ia-june-13th-2026/200029705423201
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
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  - **Categories**: contests, sports, tournaments, workshops, kids
- **Event Name**: It's our BARKDAY! 🥳🐾 EarthWise Pet turns ONE
  - **Description**: We're turning ONE and throwing a paw-ty to celebrate! 🎉🐾

Join us as we celebrate ONE amazing year of EarthWise Pet serving our local pets, pet parents, and community. This event is all about wagging tails, education, and giving back to the pets we love s
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/its-our-barkday-earthwise-pet-turns-one/200029931233058
  - **Venue**: 6880 EP True Parkway, Suite 103, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2026
  - **Description**: Mardi Gras of the Midwest is back! All-you-can-eat crawfish, seafood boil, and other Cajun favorites, plus live music and entertainment!About this EventMardi Gras of the Midwest is back! – Get Ready to Par
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/cajun-fest-boil-and-brew-2026/100001987281757232
  - **Venue**: The Meridian Event Center
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 962
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, performances, Contests, Kids, food-drinks, Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Kids Markets joins Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & Handmade
  - **Description**: Young entrepreneurs will get to share their business at the Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & HandmadeAbout this Event🚨Important: This Eventbrite listing is f
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/kids-markets-joins-valley-junction-vintage-thrifted-and-handmade/100001986991368672
  - **Venue**: 137 5th St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: kids, business
- **Event Name**: Running with Straws 5K - 2026
  - **Description**: Event details
– 9:00a shirt pick up/registeration
– 9:45a why straws? what’s a wog?
– 10:00a run/walk/jog/wog
– 10:15a start of prize give-a-ways

Register at: getmeregistered.com/rws
– $35 Adults
– $20 Kids 12 & under
– $5 Dogs

Register by August 21
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    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/running-with-straws-5k-2026/200029017135010
  - **Venue**: Raccoon River Park
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  - **Categories**: kids, dog
- **Event Name**: The Container Store - Closet Chaos Workshop: Des Moines
  - **Description**: Learn to organize your closet like a pro - from a pro! Join us for a FREE in-store event & learn insider tips from a Professional Organizer.About this EventDid you know The Container Store
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/the-container-store-closet-chaos-workshop-des-moines/100001986552754766
  - **Venue**: 5901 Mills Civic Pkwy
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Kids
- **Event Name**: 25 year reunion kick off event
  - **Description**: We are kicking off our 25 year reunion with a relaxed Family Day at Raccoon River Park! Bring your own food to grill and a side to share if you can. Feel free to bring your partner, spouse, and kids — everyone’s welcome. Come ready for plenty of laughs, g
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/25-year-reunion-kick-off-event/200029507558450
  - **Venue**: Raccoon River Park
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  - **Categories**: kids

## Trending Events in West Des Moines

- **Event Name**: West Des Moines Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Marlon Wayans
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Marlon Wayans, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines in the heart of West Des Moines,
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
  - **Description**: Nate Bargatze

Venue: Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA

Date: 24 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr at Val Air Ballroom, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA se
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Sepultura with Exodus, Biohazard and Tribal Gaze
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom
🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Sepultura with Exodus, Biohazard and Tribal Gaze, where every
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: An Evening With Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts

AN EVENING WITH BAND OF HORSES AND DINOSAUR JR.

Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
All Ages

Tickets on sale Friday, March 20th at 10:00 AM online at axs.com

Every ticket sold will add +$1 to donate to The Vera Project.

The
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: TJ Miller at Funny Bone - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to TJ Miller at Funny Bone - Des Moines, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Funny Bone - Des Moines in the heart of West Des Moines, IA
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Freddie Gibbs
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Freddie Gibbs, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA sets the perfect stage for an unforgetta
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Big Thief
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Big Thief, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** SOLD OUT - LEGO® Build Event (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266), Storytime! Des Moines 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at DMACC West Campus), Submission Challenge Des Moines , IA June 13th 2026 (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am at MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex), It's our BARKDAY! 🥳🐾 EarthWise Pet turns ONE (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 am at 6880 EP True Parkway, Suite 103, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266), Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2026 (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Meridian Event Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Kids Markets joins Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & Handmade (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am at 137 5th St), The Container Store - Closet Chaos Workshop: Des Moines (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at 5901 Mills Civic Pkwy).
- **Q**: What events are happening in West Des Moines this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** SOLD OUT - LEGO® Build Event (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266), Storytime! Des Moines 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at DMACC West Campus).
- **Q**: What events are happening in West Des Moines in April 2026?
  - **A:** SOLD OUT - LEGO® Build Event (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266), Storytime! Des Moines 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at DMACC West Campus), It's our BARKDAY! 🥳🐾 EarthWise Pet turns ONE (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 09:00 am at 6880 EP True Parkway, Suite 103, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266).
- **Q**: How can I find events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in West Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in West Des Moines include 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Building 4000, West Des Moines, IA 50266, DMACC West Campus, MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for events in West Des Moines range from up to USD 962. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in West Des Moines include Scheels (West Des Moines, IA), BookPress Publishing, Submission Challenge.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in West Des Moines.

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