Events

Outsiders Welcome!

The Des Moines Parks and Recreation and Friends of Des Moines Parks strive to offer events to attract diverse, multi-generational audiences. Whether you are looking to catch a free outdoor movie with your family, practice yoga in the park or golf or bike in our annual fundraiser, we welcome you! For a complete listing of events please check the Des Moines Parks and Rec website. We hope to see you Outsiders at one of our upcoming events!

FORE! Our Parks! Best-Ball Golf Tournament & Bike Ride

Fri, Sep 18

Waveland Golf Course

Sep 18, 10:30 AM

Waveland Golf Course, 4908 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

Join us for the 7th Annual FORE! Our Parks golf outing and bike ride at Waveland Golf Course. Learn about Des Moines’ parks while supporting the economic, environmental, health and recreational benefits they provide central Iowans.

Tour DM Parks

Entire Month of July!

See Details For Locations

Entire Month of July!

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Tour DM Parks is back again as a celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. Participants who visit all 31 spots throught the park system and share a photo can compete to win $1,000!

Lemon Trail Bike Ride

Check Back for New Date!

Exile Brewing Company

Check Back for New Date!

Exile Brewing Company, 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Join us for our third annual Lemon Trail Ride staring at Exile Brewing!

Free Flicks

Date & Location Varies

Des Moines

Date & Location Varies

Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, USA

Free family outdoor movie events during Summer evenings!

Yoga In The Park

Saturdays at 9:00AM

Gray's Lake

Saturdays at 9:00AM

Gray's Lake, 2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

Grab your yoga mat and relax with us to the tunes of birds singing and a gentle breeze.

Friends of Des Moines Parks Fall Bike Ride

Sunday, Sept 20

Confluence Brewing Company

Sunday, Sept 20

Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

Join us on a family friendly bike ride to celebrate the various trails throughout Des Moines.