• January 9, 2020: Grandview Golf Course - 2401 E 29th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50317
• February 20, 2020: Blank Golf Course - 808 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
• March 26, 2020: Waveland Golf Course - 4908 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: $25 entry fee per eight member team. Limited to 15 total teams.

Come out to enjoy these exciting new events held at the three city golf courses. Trivia Nights are a fun way for friends to enjoy a weeknight activity and win cool prizes. Each event is a different theme. Food and beverages will be for sale.

Registration is now open!

• February 1, 2020: Science Center of Iowa  - 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person
Who: Parents, relatives, guardians and/or role models are welcome to attend with their children.

Don’t miss out on this memorable opportunity at our annual Father Daughter Dance, sponsored by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation and Boesen The Florist. Dads are invited to bring their daughter(s) to our annual Father Daughter Dance. This event provides an evening of dancing, refreshments, photo opportunities, ASAP art project and exhibits. A carnation flower will be given to all daughters and a chocolate fondue station with dipping options will be available for everyone to enjoy.

Registration starts: January 2, 2020
Register at dmparks.org (button above)

• March 7, 2020: Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center  -  2100 SE 5th Street

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person
Who: Parents, relatives, guardians and/or role models are welcome to attend with their children.

Enjoy live animals from the Blank Park Zoo, compete on our inflatable obstacle course, enjoy a live magician, make a special take home project for mom with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, get your face painted, meet members of the Des Moines Police Department, say hi to the K-9 unit dog, tour a fire truck with the Des Moines Fire Department, test your sports skills and play laser tag. This event provides an evening of Mother and Son bonding experiences through interactive play. When you run out of fuel, grab a slice of pizza and a drink to get ready for more action!

Registration starts: January 2, 2020
Register at dmparks.org (button above)

• Saturday, April 18, 2020: Principal Park - 1 Line Drive

Time: Run starts at 8 a.m. | Bike Ride starts at 10 a.m.
Cost: $5 for children ages 5 - 17 | $30 for ages 18 and over | $50 for day of registration

Join us for the 33rd Mayor's Annual Ride and Run! Proceeds benefit the Des Moines trail system. The 20+ mile ride will start at Principal Park with music, breakfast and good company! In addition, there will be a 5K run and 1-mile family fun walk. The run will start at 8 a.m. with the ride at 10 a.m. Travel through many area neighborhoods using the wonderful trail system throughout Des Moines before ending back at Principal Park. Registration includes a breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., refreshments at the rest stop and a repair van. For more information please call 515-237-1386 or send an email to parks@dmgov.org.

Registration starts January 2, 2020. 
Register at dmparks.org (button above)

Dates and Locations:

• Thursdays in May - August and Parks TBD

Time: Sundown | Approximately 9:15 p.m.
Cost: Free for patrons | $350 for Neighborhood Association Sponsorship

Free Flicks is a summer-long series of outdoor movies in neighborhood parks. The films will be shown on a 25-foot portable screen and begin after sunset. Admission is free for all. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. People are welcome to bring their own snacks as concessions will not be available for purchase. Neighborhood Association sponsor the Free Flick events in their park on Thursday nights.

No registration required.

• Saturday, August 1, 2020: Des Moines Police Station - 25 E 1st Street

Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free

Bike Back to School is presented in partnership by the Des Moines Police Department, Des Moines Street Collective and Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Free bikes provided to the first 50 children (based on qualifications for free and reduced school lunch). Helmets, locks and safety lessons will also be provided.

• Dates TBD: Nature Trails in Des Moines Park System

Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free

Runners of all levels explore nature trails in our park system, guided by volunteers from Fleet Feet Sports and Capital Striders. Each Wednesday at 6 p.m. starting in August (specific dates TBD), participants are invited to join the three or six mile guided runs. In the event trail conditions are not ideal, runs will be on paved surfaces.

Date and Location:

• Saturday, September 26, 2020: Union Park (north side) - 

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free for activities | $10 per participant for Trikathalon

A fun filled day is planned for the whole family! Activities are open to play from 1 - 4 p.m. and include inflatable obstacle course, slide and bounce house, DJ, face painter, Police SWAT vehicle and K-9 dog, fire truck, the Rocket Slide and Heritage Carousel (rides = 50¢/person). 

The Trikathalon is designed for youth aged 8 year olds or younger! Ride, run, splash! Register online. The cost is $10 to participate.

At 2 and 3 p.m. watch or participate in our Food Eating Contest! Participants can only enter one competition. This will be more about speed and accuracy over volume… but the quantity of food will still have an impressive vibe. Each competition will be six minutes in length with the person finishing all food placed in front of them first or consuming the most amount of that food in the time allotted will be declared the winner.  The winning participant will be awarded a generous prize pack for their efforts. Participants will be contacted the week of the event to ensure their spot in their selected event.  Interested contestants can register online prior to the event.

• Location #1 - Fourmile Community Recreation Center
• Location #2 - Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
• Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• Cost: Free
• Preregistration is required
• Registration for #1 – Fourmile Event 248-6315 starts Nov 1
• Registration for #2 - Pioneer Event call 248-6316 starts Nov 

• Our first event is at Fourmile Community Recreation Center (3711 Easton Blvd) on Dec. 5.
• The second takes place at Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center (2100 SE 5th St) on Dec. 12.
• Both events are FREE and span from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Participants ages 14 and under will have a blast making crafts, playing in the bounce house, and sitting on Santa’s lap. Registration begins Nov. 1 but be sure to register before Nov. 26 and Dec. 3 for our first and second event, respectively. Volunteers are needed!
• Dec. 5: Santa, bounce house, handmade hat, environmental project, miniature trains, Iowa Dance Theatre, Avon, Hy-Vee healthy snack, Target treats, Toys for Tots gift.
• Dec. 12: Santa, bounce house, handmade knit hat, environmental project, miniature trains, Iowa Dance Theatre, Avon, Hy-Vee healthy snack, Target treats, Imagination Playschool play area, Toys for Tots gift.