Open Circus
July 25, 2013 - 9:00 am - 11:30 pm at 4th Street Theater
212 4th Street
Open Circus is the only open mic in Des Moines where variety is the name of the game. From musicians to magicians, artists to acrobats, poets to pirates, all are welcome at Des Moines Social Clubs’ Open Circus. Every week is different and you never know what you will see at the Circus.
West Des Moines Farmers’ Market
July 25, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Valley Junction
137 5th St
Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4 – 8 pm.
Jimmy Carter Happy Hour
July 25, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd Street
The Jimmy Carter Happy Hour features free samples from local and award winning brewers from 6-8:30pm every Thursday at el Bait Shop!
Iowa Cubs
July 25, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 10:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.
Iowa Cubs vs New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins) at 7:05 PM
Downtown Farmers’ Market
July 27, 2013 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm at Court Avenue
Court Ave
Support local agriculture and buy direct from Iowa farmers while shopping the Downtown Farmers’ Market. The Downtown Farmers’ Market presents Iowa producers from 51 counties across Iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more. You’ll find fresh herbs, beautiful flowers, farm fresh eggs, local wineries, a delicious assortment of goat cheese, an endless selection of baked goods, and many varieties of Iowa raised meat such as beef, pork, chicken, lamb, buffalo, ostrich, and tilapia.
Victorian Birthday
July 27, 2013 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Rd
Visit the Flynn House for a glimpse of childhood’s pleasures from times past! Our Victorian mansion will be decorated for a little girl’s party, complete with period streamers and examples of party gifts. Practice the behavior rules for a “good” child in the Flynn parlor; can you sit properly? Explore the boys’ and girls’ bedrooms to discover the clothing and daily life of a privileged child, along with a chance to check out toys from the era. Join in a period party game and make a birthday favor to take home. Share in a sweet party treat in the side yard at the end of your visit! www.LivingHistoryFarms.org
Iowa Barnstormers
July 27, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 10:00 pm at Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street
Iowa Barnstormers vs Arizona Rattlers at 7:05 PM.
Toddler Time
July 30, 2013 - 10:00 am - 10:30 am at Greater Des Moines Botanical
909 Robert D. Ray Dr
Enjoy a story with a garden theme, music and movement. Accompanied by an adult caregiver, children ages 1-3 are invited to dance, sing, and play, as they enjoy the company of children their own age. No pre-registration required.
Tech Tuesdays
July 30, 2013 - July 31, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Avenue
The Forest Avenue Library offers a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program for 6th to 12th graders created by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Enjoy real-world interaction and project-based learning through hands-on projects and competitions.
King Pong: Table Tennis League
July 30, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Social Club
400 Walnut Street
Open play from 7PM-8:30PM. The league tournament starts at (or right around) 8:30PM. You don’t have to be a member of the league to play in the tournament! Open play resumes after the tournament is over.
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