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X-WR-CALNAME:Des Moines · arts · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pipsqueak Playdate DTSTART:20260918T100000Z DTEND:20260918T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:4b31cbd7ab8fbbd7f8a510d3bda60c66 CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come participate in art\, sensory activities\, and free play at your own pace. There will be several stations to explore!\nNo registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306010608 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mini Terrarium Drop-In DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260919T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000965-1789752600-1789759800@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Looking to build a miniature ecosystem? Design and assemble a miniature tropical terrarium in this quick and easy drop-in activity. This is a self-guided activity that does not include admission. Available whil e supplies last. No preregistration required. Want to buy tickets to the B otanical Garden? Go Here. \nWalk-up registration available while supplies last. \n$15 per terrarium \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the G reater Des Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for E xtended Evenings through September—find out more here. Members and donor s enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in beco ming a member? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mini-terrarium-drop-in-activity-9- 18-26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260729T180854Z UID:10000429-1789776000-1789862399@sleepyhollowsportspark.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:The Fall Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines is a magical experience for both young and old. When you enter the gates for t he first time you will go back in time to an era when kings and queens rul ed\, knights jousted\, and the arts came alive! \nThis event is held the f irst\, second and third weekends in September. Tickets can be purchased fr om the event organizer at SleepyHollowRenFaire.com \nThis event is operate d by a contracted vendor which rents the grounds for its event. Any questi ons or concerns related to the Renaissance Faire should be directed to the event staff. Contact information here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180854Z LOCATION:Festival Grounds at Sleepy Hollow\, 4355 Fairview Dr.\, Pleasant Hill\, IA\, 50327\, United States URL:https://sleepyhollowsportspark.com/event/fall-renaissance-faire-at-sle epy-hollow/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Sleepy Hollow X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Diamond Art DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T182325Z UID:ef469da55386b89993b2b644f5ba5140 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Turn tiny jewels into works of art! We'll have designs ready t o create sparkly bookmarks\, or you can bring your own supplies that you w ould like to bedazzle.\nGrades 6-12. Registration not required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182325Z LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succulent Display and Sale DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000815-1789808400-1789833600@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover a succulent paradise at the Mid-Iowa Cactus and Succu lent Society’s (MICSS) annual Display and Sale\, hosted by the Greater D es Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in a stunning display of rare and unusual plants that will leave you awestruck. From charming cacti to enchanting succulents\, this event is a must-see for plant enthusiasts. A large number of plants will be on sale with vendors Chaos Cactus from Okla homa\, Bedwell Gardens\, and club members. Experts will be on hand to answ er your questions. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible op portunity to explore these captivating treasures and take some home for yo ur own collection. \nIncluded with admission. \n\nWe look forward to your visit. To find out more about our hours and admission\, please click here. \nLooking for details on classes and programs we offer? You can find that on our calendar here.\nCurious about our gardens and what’s in bloom? Ex plore our different gardens here.\nPlanning your visit and want to be prep ared? Check our visitor’s guide.\nReady to enjoy more of Des Moines afte r your visit? Take advantage of the savings offered with the CatchDSM Fun Pass OR Discover Des Moines list of more things to do around town! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mid-iowa-cactus-and-succulent-show /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306011633 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging” Exhibition Tour DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:14559-1789822800-1789826400@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free guided tour of the exhibition “Topographi es: Mapping Being and Belonging” on view in the Anna K. Meredith Gallery through September 20\, 2026. Topography (drawn from the Ancient Greek wor ds topos\, meaning place\, and graphia\, meaning writing) is the creation of a visual map that describes the natural or human-made features of a pla ce. \nFree\; no registration required. \nSky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pech anga Band of Luiseño Indians\, born 1984)\n“Mnemonics of Shape and Reas on\,” 2021 (still)\nHD video\, stereo\, color\, 4.2 min\nDes Moines Art Center Permanent Collections\; Purchased with funds from the Pamela Bass-B ookey and Harry Bookey Moving-Image and Time-Based Art Fund\, 2025.1\n© S ky Hopinka. Image appears courtesy of the Artist and The Green Gallery\, M ilwaukee LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-mapping-being-and-be longing-exhibition-tour-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Art Center Gala DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180703Z UID:13739-1789840800-1789858800@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to experience a night of art\, music\, and ce lebration at the 2026 Des Moines Art Center Gala\, an extraordinary event to support the Art Center in style! Join us at the legendary Val Air Ballr oom\, where jazz syncopation meets punk disruption\, elegance meets edge\, and rhythm sparks connection. This is a night where art doesn’t simply hang on the walls—it moves\, grooves\, and gathers us together. \nCockta il Hour | 6 pm\nDinner and Dessert | 7:30 pm\nDancing and Music | 9 – 11 pm \nBlack tie optional. Creative attire encouraged. Break a fashion rule . \nYour support of this dynamic event ensures the Des Moines Art Center r emains free and accessible to everyone\, every day. With your help\, we wi ll continue to offer engaging exhibitions and exciting educational program s\, building an inclusive space that stimulates creative\, critical\, and empathetic thinking. \n2026 Gala Sponsorships are available now. Guarantee tickets to the event and maximize your brand by becoming a sponsor today. \nPresenting Sponsor | $20\,000\nSignature Sponsor | $10\,000\nTable Spon sor | $7\,500\nSupporting Sponsor | $4\,000 \nTo pledge your support\, ple ase email Caleb Hegna at chegna@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0338. \n purchase tickets \nPatron Pair | $2\,700 | Seating for two and patron reco gnition\nIndividual Patron | $1\,350 | Seating for one and patron recognit ion\nIndividual Gala Ticket | $300 | Seating for one\nArtist Ticket | $300 | Sponsor seating for one artist\nYoung Professional Ticket | $200 | Seat ing for one \nFor more information\, purchasing tickets\, or questions abo ut the gala\, please contact Gala and Development Events Coordinator Jess Lane at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org or 515.271.0336. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180703Z LOCATION:Val Air Ballroom\, 301 Ashworth Rd\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265 \, United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/2026-gala/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260729T180854Z UID:10000430-1789862400-1789948799@sleepyhollowsportspark.com CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:The Fall Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow in Des Moines is a magical experience for both young and old. When you enter the gates for t he first time you will go back in time to an era when kings and queens rul ed\, knights jousted\, and the arts came alive! \nThis event is held the f irst\, second and third weekends in September. Tickets can be purchased fr om the event organizer at SleepyHollowRenFaire.com \nThis event is operate d by a contracted vendor which rents the grounds for its event. Any questi ons or concerns related to the Renaissance Faire should be directed to the event staff. Contact information here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180854Z LOCATION:Festival Grounds at Sleepy Hollow\, 4355 Fairview Dr.\, Pleasant Hill\, IA\, 50327\, United States URL:https://sleepyhollowsportspark.com/event/fall-renaissance-faire-at-sle epy-hollow/2026-09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Sleepy Hollow X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.sleepyhollowsportspark.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Paints and Pints DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:54d303c9ddc2a43df23563254885d936 CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Join us for a paint-and-sip event at Brightside Aleworks in Al toona! Paint "Walk In The Woods" on a 16x20-inch canvas. Registration incl udes two hours of instruction\, all supplies\, and a 16x20-inch canvas to take home. Enjoy Brightside's full drink menu\, for purchase before/during /after the event.\n\nSeating is limited\; register early.\n\nEVENT LOCATIO N:\nBrightside Aleworks\n480 Center Place\nAltoona\, IA 50009 LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succulent Display and Sale DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000816-1789894800-1789920000@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Discover a succulent paradise at the Mid-Iowa Cactus & Succule nt Society’s (MICSS) annual Display and Sale\, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in a stunning display of rare a nd unusual plants that will leave you awestruck. From charming cacti to en chanting succulents\, this event is a must-see for plant enthusiasts. A la rge number of plants will be on sale with vendors Chaos Cactus from Oklaho ma\, Bedwell Gardens\, and club members. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible oppo rtunity to explore these captivating treasures and take some home for your own collection. \nIncluded with admission. \n\nWe look forward to your vi sit. To find out more about our hours and admission\, please click here.\n Looking for details on classes and programs we offer? You can find that on our calendar here.\nCurious about our gardens and what’s in bloom? Expl ore our different gardens here.\nPlanning your visit and want to be prepar ed? Check our visitor’s guide.\nReady to enjoy more of Des Moines after your visit? Take advantage of the savings offered with the CatchDSM Fun Pa ss OR Discover Des Moines list of more things to do around town! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/mid-iowa-cactus-and-succulent-show -2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(Not) At Home DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736306012658 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The exhibition (Not) At Home features the work of five artists : Katie Garth\, Lois Harada\, Tom Jones\, Sean Morrissey\, and Henry Payer . The selected works offer a space to consider ideas of home and in many c ases\, dislocation from home. The works also explore the tensions between the built and natural environment. When grouped together\, the works offer a space for reflection on how people interact with the land and how feeli ngs of home and placemaking can be seen in the context of dislocation and displacement. (Not) At Home is curated by Lilah Anderson. The exhibition w ill be on display at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center a t Drake University from Sept 11 to Oct 18\, Sun to Sat from 12-4pm and unt il 8pm on Thursdays. The opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Sep t 10. Artists will be visiting campus throughout the show from programming . Find details on the Anderson Gallery website: andersongallery.wp.drake.e du. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180007Z LOCATION:Anderson Gallery URL:https://calendar.drake.edu/event/not-at-home?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.drake.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR