Education Events in Des Moines

Check out happening education events all around Des Moines, IA

AViD Presents: Julia Quinn

Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

YWRC Book Sale - Spring 2026

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm iowa state fairgrounds 4H building

National Geographic Live: Diving the Great Barrier Reef

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

2026 DMPS Foundation Dinner

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:30 pm Iowa Events Center

AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

2026 Housing Matters Symposium

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:00 am Junior Ballroom, Iowa Events Center Free

AViD Presents: Tayari Jones

Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Read to Succeed Luncheon

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club Free

GPS Egg Hunt

 Sun, 29 Mar at 12:30 pm Ewing Park lilac arboretum

An Evening with Charlie Cook 2026

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium Free

The Psychology of Serial Killers

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Copy of The Water Ride

 Sat, 29 Aug at 12:00 pm Confluence Brewing Co. USD 7 to 93

Spring Family Adventure at the Botanical Garden

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Disability Advocacy Day at the State Capitol

 Wed, 01 Apr at 09:00 am Iowa State Capitol Free

Student Conversation Ahead of Evening with Charlie Cook 2026

 Wed, 15 Apr at 02:00 pm Tom and Ruth Harkin Center Free

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

 Fri, 07 Aug at 06:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop USD 0 to 50

Learn Data Science Python – 4-Day Weekend Bootcamp in Desert Hot Springs,CA

 Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 4,499

Amazing Iowa Scientists Book Signing & Launch Party

 Sat, 11 Apr at 04:00 pm Science Center of Iowa Free

BEC-Iowa Symposium 2026

 Thu, 23 Apr at 08:00 am Des Moines Heritage Center USD 0 to 135

CLASS: Watercolor Floral Composition

 Mon, 13 Apr at 02:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

11 Secrets of Top Listing Agents in a Modern Market | Des Moines

 Wed, 29 Apr at 09:00 am Des Moines Marriott Downtown USD 46 to 115

Social & Learn - Downtown Des Moines Community Updates

 Wed, 01 Apr at 05:30 pm West End Architectural Salvage Free

Honey Tasting

 Thu, 28 May at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Fairy Gardens

 Tue, 14 Apr at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Become a Cisco Certified Network Associate Training In Fresno, CA

 Tue, 03 Mar at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 2,499

Become a Data Science Pro: 4-Day Python Weekend Bootcamp in Des Moines, IA

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 4,499

CLASS: Spring Needle Felting Workshop

 Tue, 31 Mar at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

The Fail Forward Event Spring 2026

 Thu, 23 Apr at 04:00 pm The Shop DSM - Event Center USD 13 to 34

Beyond the Bump: Latest in Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Medicine

 Wed, 01 Apr at 05:15 pm Iowa Hospital Association, East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA

GlitterFire DND Club - Beginner Welcome (Adults Only)

 Sun, 29 Mar at 02:00 pm 501 SW 7th St - Suite M, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Law Update (In-person 8 CEUs #256-102-ML)

 Tue, 12 May at 08:30 am Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 80

Of Mice and Men: Film Screening

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 pm The Varsity Cinema

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Build A Rain Barrel Workshop II

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321-1249, United States

3/29/26 Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification- Bill Riley

 Sun, 29 Mar at 04:00 pm Bill Riley Trail

Cake Decorating Class: 101

 Thu, 19 Mar Molly's Frozen

Bonsai for Beginners

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

InnerVisions Annual Fundraising Gala 2026

 Thu, 04 Jun at 05:00 pm 833 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-1310, United States

CLASS: Acrylic Ribbon Painting

 Sat, 04 Apr at 01:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Succulent Dish Gardens

 Tue, 05 May at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Comprehensible Iowa Conference 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 01:00 pm Merrill Middle School USD 10 to 100

TEST_2026 Drake University Voice Intensive

 Mon, 08 Jun at 09:00 am Harmon Fine Arts Center USD 0 to 400

Become AI Project PMI-CPMAI Training Program in Desert Hot Springs, CA

 Tue, 14 Apr at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 2,999

Naughty Spelling Bee

 Sun, 12 Apr xBk Live

Access to Capital

 Tue, 21 Apr at 11:30 am C3 center, 1910 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309

2026 Distinguished Lecturer: Aziz Z. Huq

 Thu, 02 Apr at 03:00 pm Drake University Law School Free

We Are Those Girls-From Friendship to the Global Fontline for Girls & Women

 Mon, 30 Mar at 05:00 pm Cowles Library USD 34

BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare 2026: Overnight Camp

 Thu, 09 Jul at 04:00 pm Drake University USD 200

The Nichols Experience

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 5137 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Linn County in Iowa)

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families Free

Beginner Watercolor painting

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Capitol Hill Christian Church

We the People

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom USD 0 to 15

Sabba Circle - Community Drum and Fire Dancing Circle - May

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm Brian Melton Park

CISSP Certification | ISC² Exam Preparation Program in Des Moines, IA

 Mon, 09 Feb at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 4,499

Build A Rain Barrel Workshop

Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321-1249, United States

2026 Constitutional Law Symposium (Drake Constitutional Law Center)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:30 am Drake University Law School USD 0 to 20

Think Your Way to Success 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 20 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Communication Skills Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 20 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 833 to 888

PMI-CPMAI Certification weekend Training in Des Moines, IA

 Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 3,499

EmpowerHer Perfume Exchage

 Sat, 05 Sep at 12:00 pm Hilton Des Moines Downtown USD 110

2026 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium

 Tue, 14 Apr at 09:00 am Olmsted Center Free

Leadership Skills–Lead, Motivate & Inspire |Des Moines, IA| 2Days Workshop

 Tue, 14 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 999 to 1,328

Mental Health and the Justice System

 Thu, 07 May at 08:30 am The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement Free

Habilidades financieras de salud con Chase - Conozca su Flujo de Efectivo

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am The Iowa Center Free

Ankeny Area Democrats Capitol Tour

 Tue, 07 Apr at 09:00 am Iowa State Capitol Des Moines

Communication Mastery Session for Executive Assistants in Des Moines, IA

 Tue, 14 Apr at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines USD 496 to 740

Public Speaking Training – Des Moines, IA | In-Person & Live Virtual

 Tue, 14 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 495 to 773

Youth Learn to Row - May 2026 8AM Session

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am Des Moines Rowing Easter Lake Boathouse USD 29

Emotional Intelligence 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 10 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 1,554

Tires and Tubes: Don't Blow It!

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm Des Moines Bicycle Collective USD 7 to 109

Account Management Training – Des Moines, IA | In-Person & Live Virtual

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 496 to 773

Planting for Pollinators

 Fri, 01 May at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm South Side Library Free

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

East Elementary Family Skate

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm 5621 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310-1457, United States

De-Escalation Training for Church & School Protectors

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am Christian Life Church USD 81 to 107

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

 Fri, 07 Aug at 06:00 pm The Shop DSM

HOW. Homeownership for Women

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:30 pm RE/MAX Precision Urban Office Free

Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues Student Harmonica Giveaway With Lesson ft. Bob Pace

 Sun, 29 Mar at 02:00 pm Des Moines Public Library

Youth Experience Simulation

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:30 am City Administration Building (CAB)

Creative Abundance Training for Day Hab & Community Living Programs

 Tue, 19 May at 09:00 am Mainframe Studios USD 242

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Des Moines Public Library - Central Library Free

Concepts Breakfast

 Thu, 02 Apr at 09:30 am RE/MAX Concepts Education Center Free

Hip Hop, Breaking, Kung Fu & Chinese Lion Dancing

Mon, 27 Apr at 05:00 pm Hope+Elim

Backgammon for Young Minds

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:30 am Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe Free

Beginner drawing class

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am Capitol Hill Christian Church

CISSP Certification Weekend Training Course inDes Moines, IA

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 pm 699 Walnut St USD 4,999

CISSP Certification Weekend Training Course in Desert Hot Springs, CA

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 4,999

Intro to Estate Planning with Hope Wood JD

 Thu, 02 Apr at 08:30 am Paws & Pints Free

Executive Influence- Fall 2026

 Tue, 22 Sep at 08:30 am Drake University USD 6,850

Ethical Leadership in Practice 1 Day/8 Hours Workshop in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 22 Apr at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines USD 496 to 740

Business Finance Basics 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 15 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Talent Management 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 12 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 1,554

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

 Wed, 09 Sep at 06:00 pm Des Moines Public Library - Central Library Free

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Linn County in Iowa)

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families Free

Elements of Risk Management 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 1,554

CISSP Training Program – Become a Cybersecurity Leader in Des Moines, IA

 Mon, 02 Feb at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 4,499

Become a Certified Data Analyst in Desert Hot Springs, CA

 Tue, 10 Mar at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,999

Tech Yeah! Intern Impact: Early Roles that Shape Careers & Benefit Clients

 Wed, 15 Apr at 11:30 am P3+Uplift (Professional Project Partners, Inc.) Free

Always Ready: Financials

 Tue, 14 Apr at 03:00 pm Iowa Center for Economic Success Free