Education Events in Des Moines

Check out happening education events all around Des Moines, IA

YWRC Book Sale - Spring 2026

 Thu, 21 May at 03:00 pm iowa state fairgrounds 4H building

AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty

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

National Geographic Live: Diving the Great Barrier Reef

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

DSM Book Festival

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Franklin Event Center, 4801 Frankllin Ave., Des Moines

AViD Presents: Tayari Jones

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

Delta Cares Conference: The Power of CommUNITY

 Sat, 02 May at 08:30 am Drake University Olmsted Center

Des Moines Mushroom Festival

Sun, 31 May at 12:00 pm Captain Roy's

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

Spring Family Adventure at the Botanical Garden

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

Day of Dance

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm 1925 High Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Tech Fuse Des Moines 2026

 Thu, 15 Oct at 08:30 am Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center USD 214

Copy of The Water Ride

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

Mother's Day PlantGrowFly

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 1553 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50317-1042, United States

CEH Certification Weekend Training Course in Desert Hot Springs, CA

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 2,999

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

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

Community Animation Showcase

 Sat, 09 May at 01:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

BEC-Iowa Symposium 2026

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

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

Quantum Manifestation

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am OPE -One Planet Earth

CLASS: Summer Music Exploration

 Wed, 12 Aug at 10:00 am 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

Bonsai for Beginners

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

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

 Tue, 05 May at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 2,999

An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa

 Wed, 27 May at 12:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Honey Tasting

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

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

Cooking + Nutrition Class: Tuscan Summer Panzanella Salad + Creamy Polenta

 Tue, 14 Jul at 11:30 am Kitchen Collage of Des Moines

Girl Scouts Day at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

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

Become a Cisco Certified Network Associate Training In Fresno, CA

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

Summer Break Learn to Skate at Skateland

 Mon, 15 Jun at 11:45 am Skateland Des Moines

Annual Hanawalt Hawks Golf Fundraiser

 Fri, 28 Aug at 07:00 am Waveland Golf Course USD 0 to 1,069

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

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

The Nichols Experience

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

“Artists Around a Table” Gallery Talk with Associate Curator Ashton Cooper

 Thu, 30 Apr at 05:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

Elks Fire Safety Trailer: Saving Lives Through Education

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:30 am Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

Marketing for Startups with a Small Budget

 Thu, 21 May at 03:00 pm Iowa Center for Economic Success Free

InnerVisions Annual Fundraising Gala 2026

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

Succulent Dish Gardens

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

Presentation Skills Training – Des Moines, IA | 1 Day Workshop

 Thu, 23 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 496 to 773

TEST_2026 Drake University Voice Intensive

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

Access to Capital

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

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

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

Enoch Workshop for Dancers

Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Grace Ballet & Acrobatics Studio

Comprehensible Iowa Conference 2026

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

Cake Decorating Class: 101

 Thu, 19 Mar Molly's Frozen

CLASS: Watercolor Workshop

 Mon, 29 Jun at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

TOP 2026 DES MOINES MASTER CLASSES

 Sun, 04 Oct at 07:30 am Iowa Events Center

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

Sabba Circle - Community Drum and Fire Dancing Circle - May

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

Planting for Pollinators

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

EmpowerHer Perfume Exchage

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

Mental Health and the Justice System

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

Build A Rain Barrel Workshop II

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

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

 Tue, 12 May Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 80

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

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

Youth Learn to Row - May 2026 8AM Session

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

Des Moines, IA | Leadership Excellence 1 Day Masterclass for New Managers

 Thu, 14 May at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines USD 446 to 629

Storytelling for Environmental Justice, Care, and Community Change

 Mon, 04 May at 06:00 pm Sussman Theater | Olmstead Center (lower level) Free

Reducing Embodied Carbon: Importance, LEED® v5, and Case Studies

 Tue, 28 Apr at 11:30 am DLR Group Free

Tires and Tubes: Don't Blow It!

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

Adult Learn to Row (5/9/26 - 11am Session)

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am 2816 Shoreline Road USD 34

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

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

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

 Tue, 21 Apr at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 2,999

PMI-CPMAI Certification weekend Training in Des Moines, IA

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

Communication Skills Training – Des Moines, IA | In-Person & Live Virtual

 Wed, 22 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 496 to 773

Ethical Hacker – Practical Ethical Hacker in Desert Hot Springs, CA

 Tue, 28 Apr at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 2,999

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

OneIowa Training

 Mon, 18 May at 12:00 pm Polk County River Place - Conference Room 1 Free

De-Escalation Training for Church & School Protectors

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

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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

Common Ground Film Screening & Farmer Panel

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Wake Up Iowa Coffee USD 5 to 50

Creative Abundance Training for Day Hab & Community Living Programs

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

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

ISSA April Chapter Meeting

 Tue, 21 Apr at 11:30 am Principal Financial Group Free

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

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

Youth Experience Simulation

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

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

Business Case Writing 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 pm For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 1,554

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

Time Management 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 09 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 833 to 944

Become a Certified Data Analyst in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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

Beginner Watercolor class

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

Hip Hop, Breaking, Kung Fu & Chinese Lion Dancing

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

Supply Chain Management Training — Des Moines, IA | 1 Day Workshop

 Wed, 29 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 496 to 773

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

Coaching at Work 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 16 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,764

Des Moines, IA | Emotional Intelligence® 1 Day Masterclass by Wisdom Hub

 Tue, 12 May at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines USD 446 to 629

CISSP Certification Weekend Training Course inDes Moines, IA

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

Organizational Skills 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 833

Workplace Conflict Management Training in Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 am Regus Business Center USD 667 to 922

Estimator Training

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

Executive Influence- Fall 2026

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

Green Spring Cleaning

 Tue, 21 Apr 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

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

Practice-A-Thon

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm Harmon Fine Arts Center USD 0 to 13

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

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