Education Events in Des Moines

Check out happening education events all around Des Moines, IA

National Geographic Live: Life On The Move - Lucy Hawkes

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

National Geographic Live: Diving the Great Barrier Reef

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

Kids Day of Science at Big Grove

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

9th Annual Maroon & Gold Gala | Lifting Lincoln Higher – A Night on Cloud Nine

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

2026 DMPS Foundation Dinner

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

Copy of Entrepreneurs of Iowa Winter GALA | Business Conference Event

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton USD 175 to 225

2026 Housing Matters Symposium

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

The Psychology of Serial Killers

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

DISCOVER the WILD: Big Cat Day

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:00 am 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day 2026

 Tue, 24 Mar at 10:00 am Iowa State Capitol Free

A Conversation with Artist Hans Werner Poschauko and Curator Ashton Cooper

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

10 Week Class to Learn Tarot and Grow Your Intuition

 Mon, 16 Feb at 06:00 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

50 Shades of Green

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

Spring Family Adventure at the Botanical Garden

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

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines Parent Summer Camp Fair

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 am Paws and Pints

Spring Break Learn to Skate at Skateland

 Mon, 16 Mar at 11:45 am Skateland Des Moines

Get to Know Your Gouda

 Thu, 26 Feb at 05:30 pm Iowa Food Cooperative USD 5 to 50

WEEKEND VIRTUAL Buying Practices (12 CEUs #256-002-PL)

 Fri, 13 Feb at 05:30 pm Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 120

DBIA-Iowa | Iowa United Basketball Site Tour

 Thu, 19 Feb at 04:00 pm UNITED BASKETBALL USD 0 to 21

Mini Canvas Art

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Willkie House Black History Program

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm Willkie House

Iowa Celebrates 20 years of School Choice

 Tue, 03 Mar at 06:15 pm The Tea Room USD 0 to 189

2026 Zimpleman Business for Good Summit

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 am Olmsted Center Free

Children's Entrepreneur Market

 Sun, 15 Feb at 10:00 am Iowa Events Center

Social by Nature: Environmental Photojournalism for a More Hopeful Future

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Tom and Ruth Harkin Center Free

"AI in Elections" Sease Award Speaker Panel

 Mon, 23 Feb at 05:00 pm Drake University Law School Free

Cake Decorating Class: 101

 Wed, 25 Feb at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen

Tea & Talk Series at Terrace Hill

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 pm Terrace Hill USD 13 to 39

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

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

Love Transcending: Trans Talk

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm The Garden Nightclub Free

VIRTUAL Law Update (8 CEUs #256-102-ML)

 Fri, 27 Mar at 08:30 am Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 80

The Fail Forward Event Spring 2026

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

Iowa Action Advocacy Day

 Thu, 19 Mar at 10:00 am Iowa State Capitol

Des Moines University Regional Simulation Center Open House

 Thu, 05 Mar at 03:00 pm 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104, United States

The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause)

 Sat, 21 Feb at 10:00 am Fleur Cinema & Café Free

Common Ground Film & Farmer Panel

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm XBX Annex USD 5 to 50

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

 Fri, 20 Feb at 11:00 am Franklin Avenue Library

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

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

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

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

Mini Terrariums

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

Bonsai for Beginners

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

World IA Day 2026

 Sat, 07 Mar at 09:00 am Drake University Meredith Hall Free

Dean's Speaker Series: Upholding the Rule of Law

 Tue, 03 Mar at 03:00 pm Drake University Law School Free

Fairy Gardens

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

Family Day at the Hall of Laureates

 Tue, 17 Mar at 09:00 am World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Free

2026 VMCI Mini Conference Building Volunteer Capacity with Purpose

 Fri, 27 Mar at 12:30 pm Lucas Building USD 0 to 70

Succulent Dish Gardens

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

Honey Tasting

 Sat, 16 May at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

VIRTUAL Ethics (4 CEUs #256-101-ME)

 Thu, 26 Mar at 12:30 pm Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 40

Conflict Resolution & Difficult Conversations Workshop in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 18 Feb at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 641 to 748

First Amendment Rights of Public Employees & Ethical Implications of Speech

 Thu, 12 Mar at 04:30 pm Drake University Law School Free

2026 Drake Disruption Days - Case Study Competition

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 am Meredith Hall, Drake University Free

Build A Rain Barrel Workshop

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

Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide

 Sun, 01 Mar at 01:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company Free

Executive Influence- Spring 2026

 Tue, 10 Mar at 08:30 am Drake University USD 6,850

2026 Constitutional Law Symposium (Drake Constitutional Law Center)

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

American Legion Auxiliary Mid-Winter 2026

 Fri, 13 Feb at 01:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

2026 Distinguished Lecturer: Aziz Z. Huq

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

We the People

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

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

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

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

2026 Environmental Advocacy Day: Fighting for Our Health and Environment

Wed, 25 Feb at 09:00 am Iowa State Capitol

Northwest Des Moines Dems Monthly Meeting

 Tue, 24 Feb at 06:00 pm F&O's - Felix and Oscar's

Planting for Pollinators

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

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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

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

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

Social Media at Work 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

WEEKEND VIRTUAL Developing Professionalism & Ethics (12 CEUs #256-001-PL)

 Fri, 06 Mar at 05:30 pm Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 120

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

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

Seed Starting 101

 Tue, 24 Mar 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)

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

Intro to Deadlift Workshop

 Sun, 15 Feb at 12:00 pm 1430 Locust Street, Ste. 102, Des Moines, Iowa

Estimator Training

 Tue, 21 Apr at 08:00 am Iowa Events Center Free

✨ 2/22 Portal: Group Past Life Regression & Introduction to QHHT ✨

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:30 pm 3106 Ingersoll Ave USD 13

Financial Health Chase Money Skills – Power of Credit

 Wed, 11 Mar at 03:30 pm The Iowa Center Free

Always Ready: Lending

 Wed, 04 Mar at 03:00 pm The Iowa Center Free

Zenith Virtuosi 2026 at Drake University

 Sun, 25 Jan at 03:00 pm Harmon Fine Arts Center USD 125

Marketing Essentials 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

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

 Wed, 22 Jul at 06:00 pm East Side Library Free

Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm South Side Library Free

Managing a Virtual Team 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

Power BI for Business Users 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

CBAP®ExamPrep WeekendClassroomTraining–IIBA®Aligned in Desert HotSprings,CA

 Sat, 17 Jan at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,920

Preparing for Job Interviews 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

Managing Performance 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

PMI-ACP® Classroom Agile Certification Course in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 11 Feb at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,599

Business Analytics Weekend (CBAP) Training in Des Moines, IA

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 2,453

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

Schumann Resonance

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:30 pm 3715 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 17 Dec at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,493

Negotiation Skills - Professional 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

PMP Pass Guarantee In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Tue, 16 Sep at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines - Hub Tower USD 1,550

Presentation Skills 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 11 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

Quality Management 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 11 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888