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 o). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than
  download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery
 .com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from
  CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0.
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SUMMARY:Discover the Wild - Blank Park Zoo
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260730T230240Z
UID:0-9704@star1025.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Blank Park Zoo invites you to Discover the Wild! 
 Meet amazing animals\, explore hands-on learning activities\, and uncover 
 the connections between wildlife and conservation.\n\nJoin us each month f
 rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore Blank Park Zoo’s conservation prioritie
 s during our Discover the Wild Days. Discover\, Connect\, and Take Action 
 by learning about the animals in our care\, the conservation organizations
  we support\, how we care for each species\, and how AZA-accredited zoos w
 ork together for the survival of wildlife.\n\nEvery month features a diffe
 rent animal and includes an at-home activity and downloadable education gu
 ide so you can keep exploring long after your visit.\n\nIncluded with zoo 
 admission. Get your tickets HERE!\n\nJune - Reticulated Giraffe\n\nDiscov
 er the Wild Day: June 21\, 2026\n\nJuly - Wild Iowa\n\nDiscover the Wil
 d Day: July 18\, 2026\n\nAugust – Lemurs\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: 
 August 23\, 2026\n\nSeptember - Red Panda\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: Sept
 ember 19\, 2026\n\nOctober - Cinereous Vultures\n\nDiscover the Wild Day:
  October 15-18\, 22-25\n\nNovember - Turtles\n\nDiscover the Wild Day: 
 November 12\, 2026\n\nDecember - Cotton-top Tamarins\n\nDiscover the Wild
  Day: December 13\, 2026\n\nFull event details HERE!
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URL:https://star1025.com/events/discover-the-wild-blank-park-zoo/?utm_sour
 ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park
X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SCRUB + Mega SCRUB
DTSTART:20260919T120000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260729T182004Z
UID:10000015-1789801200-1789826400@riverbendneighborhood.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19 | 7 AM to 2 PM (Mega SCRUB 7 AM to 1 P
 M) Free disposal of debris\, yard waste\, tires\, and appliances. Hosted b
 y the City of Des Moines. \n\nMetro Central Transfer Station\, 4198 Delawa
 re Ave.\nCity of Des Moines Compost Center\, 1601 Harriet St.\nMega SCRUB:
  Bell Avenue Business Center\, 1901 Bell Ave.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182004Z
URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/event/scrub-mega-scrub-4/?utm_source
 =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:River Bend Neighborhood Association
X-SOURCE-URL:https://riverbendneighborhood.org/category/heart-of-des-moine
 s-farmers-market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260920T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z
UID:10000068-1789815600-1789858800@www.waterworkspark.org
CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival
DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b
 een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se
 asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the 
 heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa
 ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com
 munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr
 ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant 
 a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga
 rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st
 age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe
 aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu
 p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities 
 include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\
 nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe
 rfest trivia
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z
LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\
 , 50321\, United States
URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie
 rgarten-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-
 ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair
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