# 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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  - **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**: 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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  - **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**: 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**: 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**: 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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- **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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## 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), Running with Straws 5K - 2026 (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 09:00 am at Raccoon River Park), Kids Markets joins Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & Handmade (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am at 137 5th St).
- **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 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).
- **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**: 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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