Education Events in Des Moines

Check out happening education events all around Des Moines, IA

DIY Beeswax Wraps

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

The Pigeon visits the Forest Avenue Library for Pajama Storytime

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:30 pm Des Moines Public Library (Forest Avenue)

Back to school free haircuts and school supplies

 Sun, 24 Aug at 12:00 pm EMU Azteca Boxing Club

Tom Buckmiller presents, The History Of The Blues

 Sat, 27 Sep at 02:00 pm Des Moines Public Library (Forest Avenue)

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025

 Fri, 15 Aug at 06:30 pm 901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4244, United States

Overnight At The Blank Park Zoo-Des Moines

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm Blank Park Zoo

Candiate Review Board

 Sun, 17 Aug at 12:00 pm The Garden

The Pigeon visits the East Side Library

 Fri, 22 Aug at 10:30 am Des Moines Public Library (East Side)

IPA Goes Local: Des Moines

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm Broadlawns Medical Center

Bob Pace - Student Harmonica Giveaway With Lesson

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm Des Moines Public Library (Forest Avenue)

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025

 Fri, 15 Aug at 05:30 pm The Shop DSM - Event Center USD 0 to 61

Meet the Poet - Richard Tillinghast

 Wed, 03 Sep at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Celebrating 25 Years of Community Access Programs

 Fri, 22 Aug at 04:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

Recovery Cafe Lunch and Learn

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:30 am Grace Lutheran Church Free

FIGHT! Pro Wrestling: Reign!

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm Lincoln High School USD 18 to 34

20th Annual Back 2 School Bash

Sun, 17 Aug at 02:00 pm Evelyn K Davis Park

Back To School Camp

 Fri, 22 Aug at 09:00 am 5920 NW Aurora Ave, 50322

The Pigeon visits the South Side Library

 Mon, 25 Aug at 06:30 pm Des Moines Public Library (South Side)

Black Women 4 Healthy Living Black Women's Health Conference

 Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 am Grand View University - Student Center Free

"Fireside Chat" Lecturer: Judge Holly Thomas

 Mon, 08 Sep at 12:30 pm Drake University Law School Free

Carriers of Glory - Shifting Atmospheres & Nations

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm 6000 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

The Pigeon Visits Central Library

 Thu, 21 Aug at 10:15 am 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Always Ready: Credit

 Wed, 17 Sep at 03:00 pm The Iowa Center Free

Annual Hanawalt Hawks Golf Fundraiser

 Fri, 19 Sep at 08:00 am Waveland Golf Course USD 0 to 535

Faith, Doubt, and the Student Journey

 Sat, 20 Sep at 01:00 pm Johansen Student Center (Hayes Commons) Free

Principles First Lunch & Rally: Iowa State Fair

 Sun, 17 Aug at 12:00 pm Iowa State Fairgrounds Free

Iowa Cubs Homerun Reader Game

 Sun, 17 Aug at 01:00 pm Iowa Cubs Baseball - Des Moines

Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues @ The Central Library 1000 Grand Des Moines ft. Malcolm Wells

 Sun, 16 Nov at 02:00 pm DSM Central library

Jennifer Archibald Masterclass

 Sat, 16 Aug at 10:00 am 655 Walnut Street, Suite 120, 50309

2025 Fingerman Lecture: Jeffrey Gibson

 Thu, 25 Sep at 06:00 pm Des Moines Art Center

Back to School Bash

Mon, 18 Aug at 05:00 pm Drake Park, Des Moines

Bright Minds, Bold Futures: A Jewels Carnival Celebration!

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm 1620 Pleasant St, Ste 216, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

FemCity Des Moines September Coffee Connection

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:30 am 1800 Grand Ave Free

Ten Components of Contemplative Action with Susie Tierney

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:00 pm St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center Free

Hannawalt BTS Celebration

 Fri, 12 Sep at 05:30 pm Hanawalt Elementary

Book Club Discussion: "James"

 Sun, 07 Sep at 05:00 pm Pigott (Des Moines)

Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project "Back to School"

 Tue, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

North High School Back to School Principal Meet and Greet

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm North High School (Des Moines)

Tarot Anatomy: The Minor Arcana Deeper Dive

 Sat, 06 Sep at 02:00 pm Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Avenue)

Cake Decorating Class: 101

 Wed, 27 Aug at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen

Family Museum Collection Tour

 Fri, 22 Aug at 02:00 pm 600 E Locust Street

Made in Iowa: Journey to Small Business

 Tue, 09 Sep at 08:00 am Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe Free

Books & Bricks for Belize Auction & Party

Thu, 21 Aug at 05:30 pm The Tea Room

Brian D. McLaren: What the World Needs From People of Faith

 Sun, 21 Sep at 01:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium Free

IECC Iowa Kinder Registration Fall 2025

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Central Presbyterian Church of Des Moines

Choreography Workshop with Michael Beasley

 Tue, 19 Aug at 06:00 pm 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

History Under the Influence with Professor George // FREE!

 Wed, 20 Aug at 08:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

9th Grade Open House

 Thu, 21 Aug at 05:30 pm East High School - Des Moines

Beginning German Level A1.1 Part 2

 Tue, 26 Aug at 05:45 pm Grand View University

Generative AI Boot Camp - (in-person OR virtual)

 Fri, 12 Sep at 09:00 am Drake Unversity, Collier-Scripps Hall USD 149 to 249

How to Deepen Your Inner Life

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:00 pm Being New Spirituality Center at Grace Lutheran Church Free

2025 African Youth Summit

 Sat, 18 Oct at 09:00 am Grand View University

Student Showcase

 Fri, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm Hope+Elim

CLASS: Acrylic Landscapes & Animals

 Sat, 13 Sep at 02:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Iowa Author Awards Dinner

 Thu, 09 Oct at 05:30 pm World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Always Ready: Marketing

 Thu, 25 Sep at 03:00 pm Iowa Center for Economic Success Free

A Panoramic View of Nature Education with Mark Dorhout - August 19

 Tue, 19 Aug at 05:30 pm The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

Partner with Purpose

 Thu, 18 Sep at 11:30 am Change Course Free

8u Baseball Pitching Clinic

 Tue, 26 Aug at 06:00 pm 5920 NW Aurora Ave, 50322

Always Ready: Lending

 Wed, 10 Sep at 03:00 pm The Iowa Center Free

From Complexity to Clarity: Tackling Tough Concepts in Juvenile Law

 Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 am The Iowa State Bar Association USD 0 to 60

Mini Terrariums

 Thu, 04 Sep at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Threads- celebrating 50 years of Gateway Dance Theatre

Sun, 24 Aug at 02:00 pm Des Moines Art Center,4700 Grand Ave. Des Moines IA

REGGIE'S SLEEPOUT

 Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm Mediacom Stadium

DreamBuilder

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:30 pm The Iowa Center for Economic Success USD 287

Tumbling, Hip Hop, Tap, Kung Fu & Breaking (Youth & Adult)

Mon, 18 Aug at 05:00 pm Hope+Elim

Discover the WILD Days

 Wed, 20 Aug at 10:00 am 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

Open House

 Thu, 21 Aug at 04:00 pm 4301 College Ave.

Booster Club Meeting

 Wed, 03 Sep at 05:30 pm 501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Meet the Author - Joyce Rupp

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Crochet 101

 Wed, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm Hiatt Middle School

CLASS: Kindermusik

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

My City My Health Des Moines 2025

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am Curate

September Family Support Group – Legal and Financial Planning

 Thu, 11 Sep at 05:30 pm 1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316

Struggles with the Truth about Agriculture and Water Quality

 Tue, 26 Aug at 06:15 pm First Unitarian Church of Des Moines Iowa

DMHS Monthly Board Meeting

 Tue, 09 Sep at 05:30 pm Robert Mickle Business and Neighborhood Resource Center 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Always Ready: Business Plan

 Mon, 22 Sep at 03:00 pm Iowa Center for Economic Success Free

AccessiBEER

 Thu, 25 Sep at 06:30 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

Miles and Missteps: Performance Considerations for the Youth Cross Country Runner

 Tue, 26 Aug at 06:00 pm Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy 6000 Grand Ave, Suite K, Des Moines, Iowa 50312

GSA Con

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 am Fred Maytag II Scout Center

Dive into Dahlias

 Tue, 09 Sep at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Bird Bonanza with Polk County Conservation

 Wed, 27 Aug at 03:30 pm Des Moines Public Library (Forest Avenue)

Meet the Author - Larry Baker

 Tue, 04 Nov at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

October Family Support Group – Nutrition and Aging

 Thu, 09 Oct at 01:00 pm 1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316

The Volunteer Advantage: Tools for Meaningful Engagement

 Tue, 30 Sep at 01:00 pm 1111 9th St USD 45

That's a Wrap

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

Carnivorous Plants

 Tue, 21 Oct at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

2025 Fall ITEC Conference

 Mon, 13 Oct at 08:00 am Iowa Events Center

DMHS Monthly Board Meeting

 Tue, 11 Nov at 05:30 pm Robert Mickle Business and Neighborhood Resource Center 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50314

DMHS Monthly Board Meeting

 Tue, 09 Dec at 05:30 pm Robert Mickle Business and Neighborhood Resource Center 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50314

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

 Tue, 23 Sep at 08:30 am Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 80

2025 Black Women's FREE Health Coalition

 Sat, 15 Feb at 12:00 pm Corinthian Baptist Church Free

2025 All 4 Youth Golf Classic

 Tue, 26 Aug at 09:00 am A.H. Blank Golf Course USD 0 to 500

Excavation Competent Person & Confined Space Entry - Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 01 Oct at 08:00 am National Trench Safety

FuseDSM Feed Your Mind Lunch and Learn- Speaker TBD

 Tue, 16 Sep at 11:30 am Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company

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

 Tue, 04 Nov at 08:30 am Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 80

Executive Influence

 Wed, 17 Sep at 08:30 am Drake University USD 6,850

Earn More, Keep More, Live More

 Wed, 29 Oct at 09:00 am ARL Animal Rescue League of Iowa USD 59 to 88

Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME)

 Wed, 24 Sep at 12:30 pm Concepts Real Estate School USD 0 to 40

No School Camp

 Mon, 27 Oct at 09:00 am 5920 NW Aurora Ave, 50322