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

Social Saturday: Entirely Kids

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 am Des Moines Art Center

Spring Break Staycation

 Mon, 16 Mar at 09:00 am Pioneer Columbus Community Center

National Geographic Live: Diving the Great Barrier Reef

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

AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty

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

2026 DMPS Foundation Dinner

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

AViD Presents: Tayari Jones

Mon, 15 Jun 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

GPS Egg Hunt

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

The Psychology of Serial Killers

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

Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day 2026

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

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

Bird House Building Workshop

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 am Drake Park, Des Moines

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

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

Delbert Anderson

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Social by Nature: Environmental Photojournalism for a More Hopeful Future

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

Disability Advocacy Day at the State Capitol

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

Spring Break Learn to Skate at Skateland

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

Iowans You Should Know: Stories from the Iowa Almanac

 Thu, 19 Mar at 05:00 pm Terrace Hill Free

Become a Cisco Certified Network Associate Training In Fresno, CA

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

CLASS: Watercolor Floral Composition

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

Mini Canvas Art

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

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

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

Tea & Talk Series at Terrace Hill

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

Out in Nature at Easter Lake

 Wed, 18 Mar at 10:00 am Athene North Shore Recreation Area

CLASS: Spring Needle Felting Workshop

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

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

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

Cooking + Nutrition Class: Plant Forward Eating

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:00 pm Kitchen Collage of Des Moines

Pollinator Lawn Workshop

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Blank Park Zoo

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

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 09:00 am Iowa State Capitol

3/15/26 Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification- Bill Riley

 Sun, 15 Mar at 10:00 am Bill Riley Trail

Honey Tasting

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

First Amendment Rights of Public Employees & Ethical Implications of Speech

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

InnerVisions Annual Fundraising Gala 2026

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

2026 VMCI Mini Conference Building Volunteer Capacity with Purpose

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

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

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

World IA Day 2026

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

Become a Certified Data Analyst in Desert Hot Springs, CA

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

Bonsai for Beginners

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

Human Resource Management Training — Des Moines, IA | 1 Day Workshop

 Wed, 18 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 496 to 773

Family Day at the Hall of Laureates

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

Fairy Gardens

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

CLASS: Acrylic Ribbon Painting

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

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

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

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

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

TEST_2026 Drake University Voice Intensive

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

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

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

Comprehensible Iowa Conference 2026

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

Succulent Dish Gardens

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

Leading Effective Teams Training — Des Moines, IA | 1 Day Workshop

 Tue, 10 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 496 to 773

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

Build A Rain Barrel Workshop

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

Developing Resilience 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 19 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 1,554

2026 Constitutional Law Symposium (Drake Constitutional Law Center)

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

We the People

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

Build A Rain Barrel Workshop II

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

2026 Distinguished Lecturer: Aziz Z. Huq

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

Self Development for Managers 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 20 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 1,554

Executive Influence- Spring 2026

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

2026 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium

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

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

Essential Management Skills Training — Des Moines, IA | 1 Day Workshop

 Thu, 26 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 496 to 773

Critical Thinking Skills 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 12 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Des Moines: Curso Gratuito Meditemos Juntos por 21 Días.

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:00 pm Des Moines Free

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

Conflict Management Training — Des Moines, IA | In-Person & Live Virtual

 Fri, 27 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 496 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

Planting for Pollinators

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

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

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

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

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

BYOB (Bring-Your-Own-Book) Club: Let's Talk LibroFM

 Wed, 25 Mar at 06:00 pm 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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

Orchard Place Parent Education Course-Hybrid class

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:30 pm In-Person-Orchard Place PACE & Virtual available USD 15 to 20

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

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

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

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

Risk Assessment and Management Training — Des Moines, IA | 1 Day Workshop

 Mon, 23 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 557 to 773

Backgammon for Young Minds

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

Building Trust at Work 1 Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 13 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 1,554

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

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

Seed Starting 101

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

The Basics of Tarot

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:30 am 1700 - 1702 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Financial Health Chase Money Skills – Power of Credit

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

Estimator Training

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

The Philosophy of the Founding

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Big Grove Brewery & Taproom USD 0 to 10

Buying a Home in 2026 - Free First Time Home Buyer Class

 Thu, 12 Mar at 05:30 pm Caribou Coffee 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

Sarah Jean Barton, ’The Work of the People’: Disability and Participation in the Christian Tradition

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm The Harkin Institute

Compassionate Listening for Chirst Followers

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am 555 E Euclid Ave Free

Goldfinch Lofts - Mass Timber Tour

 Thu, 26 Mar at 11:00 am 3404 Ingersoll Ave USD 0 to 23

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