Education Events in Des Moines

Check out happening education events all around Des Moines, IA

Iowa Pork Congress

 Wed, 21 Jan at 08:00 am Iowa Events Center

National Geographic Live: Life On The Move - Lucy Hawkes

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

Iowa Prayer Rally for Life 2026 🙏

 Thu, 05 Feb at 10:30 am Iowa State Capitol

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

DSMPC Library Relaunch & Renaming Ceremony

 Sun, 01 Feb at 02:00 pm 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Democrat Caucus Monday, February 2, 2026 Delaware Elementary School, 4401 E. 46th St., Des Moines

 Mon, 02 Feb at 07:00 pm Delaware Elementary School, 4401 E. 46th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50317

Global Game Jam - Des Moines

 Fri, 30 Jan at 04:00 pm Gravitate Coworking (Downtown)

George Washington Carver Day at the Hall of Laureates

 Tue, 03 Feb at 09:00 am World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Free

Leading Others- Cohort 13

 Mon, 02 Feb at 08:30 am Drake University USD 12,499

Cake Decorating Class: 101

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

Always Ready: Financials

 Tue, 10 Feb at 03:00 pm Iowa Center for Economic Success Free

Bald Eagle Day

 Sat, 07 Feb at 10:00 am S.E. 6th Street Bridge

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

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

50 Shades of Green

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

Always Ready: Marketing

 Thu, 22 Jan at 03:00 pm Iowa Center for Economic Success Free

Get to Know Your Gouda

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

✨Self Empowerment in 21 Days for Life-Free Des Moines Education Course

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:45 pm Virtual Free

Dean's Speaker Series: Upholding the Rule of Law

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

Iowa Celebrates 20 years of School Choice

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

Cooking + Nutrition Class: Building Immunity + Gut Health

 Tue, 03 Feb at 05:00 pm Kitchen Collage of Des Moines

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

 Thu, 22 Jan at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines Have a Heart Party!

 Wed, 04 Feb at 06:00 pm 1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2325, United States

Apiary Leadership Academy Open House

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:30 am 6123 Scout Trl, Des Moines, IA 50321-1601, United States

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

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

Love Transcending: Trans Talk

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

Des Moines Parent Summer Camp Fair

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

10k & Half Marathon Training Kick-Off!

 Tue, 27 Jan at 06:00 pm 521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Common Ground Film & Farmer Panel

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

Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day on the Hill

 Tue, 27 Jan at 08:00 am Iowa State Capitol

Series Book Club: Dungeon Crawler Carl

 Tue, 03 Feb at 06:00 pm 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

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

5k Training Program Kick-off Night!

 Tue, 10 Feb at 06:00 pm 521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

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

Ballet Des Moines Summer Intensive Auditions

 Sun, 08 Feb at 10:00 am 655 Walnut Street, Suite 120, 50309

Intro to Deadlift Workshop

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

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

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

Honey Tasting

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

DreamBuilder Spring 2026

 Wed, 11 Feb at 05:30 pm The Iowa Center for Economic Success USD 287

Elevate Your Business: Raising Capital and Funding Business Expansion

 Thu, 05 Feb at 03:00 pm The Iowa Center Free

Always Ready: Getting Ready

 Tue, 03 Feb at 03:00 pm 2210 Grand Ave Free

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

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

2026 VMCI Mini Conference Building Volunteer Capacity with Purpose

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

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

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

American Legion Auxiliary Mid-Winter 2026

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

Succulent Dish Gardens

 Tue, 05 May 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

We the People

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

Executive Influence- Spring 2026

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

WEEKEND VIRTUAL Listing Practices (12 CEUs #256-003-PL)

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

Civility and Peace

 Sat, 31 Jan at 04:00 pm Gravitate Coworking (Downtown) USD 0 to 15

Intro to Essential Oils

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

Iowa Action Advocacy Day

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

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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

Des Moines - Intro to Generational Wealth thru Real Estate Investing

 Wed, 04 Nov at 08:00 pm Des Moines - Link will be sent just prior to the event start Free

ISI Lunch & Learn - Iowa United First Aid

 Tue, 27 Jan at 11:30 am The Iowa State Bar Association

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

Planting for Pollinators

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

2026 Environmental Advocacy Day: Fighting for Our Health and Environment

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

Estimator Training

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

Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:00 pm Neighborhood Finance Corporation Free

Seed Starting 101

 Tue, 24 Mar at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

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

2026 Tax Season Kick-Off

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:30 am The Iowa Center Free

Taking Voices to the Next Stage: 2026 Drake University Voice Intensive

 Mon, 08 Jun at 09:00 am Harmon Fine Arts Center USD 11 to 420

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

Tea & Talk Series at Terrace Hill

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

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

Stakeholder 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

PMP Certification Program In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

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

PTA Member Meeting

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:30 pm 4401 NE 46th St, Des Moines, IA

Supply Chain Management 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 18 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

Workplace Reflective Practice 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 18 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

Professional Development Essentials 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 18 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 888

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

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,920

Communication Skills 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 11 Sep at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 833

Internet Marketing Fundamentals 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 10 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Cyber Security Overview 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

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

PMP Certification In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Tue, 11 Nov at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,599

Teamwork Skill 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

Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Franklin Avenue Library Free

PMP Certification In-Person Training in Desert Hot Springs, CA

 Tue, 11 Nov at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,599

June's Membership Meeting

 Tue, 16 Jun at 09:00 am HRTLND Companies (Formerly Heartland Companies) Free

Train-the-Trainer 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 08 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks! (Virtual Event)

 Mon, 18 Nov at 06:00 pm Des Moines Free

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 830

Proposal Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453