Nonprofit Events in Des Moines
Check out happening nonprofit events all around Des Moines, IA
AViD Presents: Julia Quinn
Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm
Hoyt Sherman Place
Prairie Trail PTO - Iowa Wild Spirit Night
Sun, 29 Mar at 06:00 pm
Casey's Center
Race for Hope DSM
Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am
Des Moines Water Works Park
YWRC Book Sale - Spring 2026
Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm
iowa state fairgrounds 4H building
Principal Charity Classic
Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm
Wakonda Club Golf Course
Eat | Drink | Architecture 2026
Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm
The Iowa Taproom
USD 53
ARL Cats N' Mats
Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am
5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase
Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm
Beechwood Lounge
Free
AViD Presents: Maria Semple
Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm
1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
Puppy Yoga
Sun, 12 Apr at 11:00 am
Paws and Pints
ARL Craft for Paws: Pet-themed Pottery
Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm
Five Monkeys Inc
5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
Sun, 12 Apr at 11:00 am
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
USD 0 to 118
31st Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Ball
Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
ARL Dog Days of Summer
Tue, 19 May at 05:30 pm
Principal Park
Salisbury Steak Dinner
Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm
4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
Skate South "FUN" Raiser: Fort Des Moines Little League
Tue, 31 Mar at 06:00 pm
10494 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320
2026 DMPS Foundation Dinner
Thu, 16 Apr at 05:30 pm
Iowa Events Center
2026 Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk
Sat, 16 May at 07:30 am
Fleet Feet Des Moines
Wakonda Playday 2026
Mon, 13 Apr at 11:00 am
Wakonda Club
Annual Southside Cares Easter Egg Hunt
Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am
FDMLL - Fort Des Moines Little League
GLOW 2026 Drag Brunch Fundraiser
Sun, 03 May at 11:00 am
PLATFORM
Garden Gallery Rendezvous Pt. 2
Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm
The Garden
Heroes for the Homeless
Fri, 17 Apr at 05:00 pm
Hotel Fort Des Moines
AViD Presents: Tayari Jones
Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm
1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
Date Me Dsm Volunteer Event + Mixer (28-40)
Wed, 08 Apr at 06:00 pm
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
USD 23
DES MOINES 25th GREAT STRIDES
Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am
Water Works Park Amphitheater
Walk MS Des Moines
Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am
Principal Park
Boy Band Night
Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm
The Garden
Blessing of the Bikes
Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am
81 NW 49th Pl, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
Murder at the Prom: A Totally Rad 80s Murder Mystery Dinner
Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm
The Garden
Sip & Swap 2026
Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm
Jasper Winery
Trans Day of Visibility Celebration // FREE!
Tue, 31 Mar at 07:00 pm
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
Lilly Hiatt
Mon, 30 Mar at 07:00 pm
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
Live Performance, Film Screening, and Artist Conversation: “The Fall”
Sat, 11 Apr at 01:30 pm
Des Moines Art Center
Copy of The Water Ride
Sat, 29 Aug at 12:00 pm
Confluence Brewing Co.
USD 7 to 93
5k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
Sun, 12 Jul at 11:00 am
Confluence Brewing Company
USD 0 to 118
Boun Pi Mai (Lao New Year)
Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am
1804 E Park Ave , Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315
Lowdown Roundup 6th Annual Custom Car & Truck Show
Fri, 05 Jun at 12:00 pm
WATER WORKS PARK 4139 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
Disability Advocacy Day at the State Capitol
Wed, 01 Apr at 09:00 am
Iowa State Capitol
Free
2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards
Thu, 10 Sep at 04:30 pm
Krause Gateway Center
USD 61 to 77
Jazz Appreciation Month Concert
Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 pm
Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center
FORE! Our Parks Golf Outing + Bike Ride
Fri, 12 Jun at 12:00 pm
Waveland Golf Course
2026 Iowa ENA Spring Conference
Fri, 01 May at 08:00 am
100 E Grand Ave Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Joe & Jobim w/ Aviana Gedler
Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm
1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
YOU MATTER | Des Moines
Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am
Fort Des Moines, Des Moines
2025 Becky Zallek Thanksgiving Throwdown
Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am
Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States
Fight For Air Climb 2026
Sun, 29 Mar at 08:00 am
717 Mulberry Des Moines Iowa
Amazing Iowa Scientists Book Signing & Launch Party
Sat, 11 Apr at 04:00 pm
Science Center of Iowa
Free
Palm Sunday Public Witness - Des Moines
Sun, 29 Mar at 02:30 pm
Capitol Hill Lutheran Church
11th Annual Cloris Awards
Sun, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm
Sheslow Auditorium
2026 Pony Express Ride Day & Victory Dance
Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 pm
Easterseals Iowa & Camp Sunnyside
Social & Learn - Downtown Des Moines Community Updates
Wed, 01 Apr at 05:30 pm
West End Architectural Salvage
Free
The Runkels w/ special guest Thomas Weber // FREE!
Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm
1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311
Become a Cisco Certified Network Associate Training In Fresno, CA
Tue, 03 Mar at 09:00 am
699 Walnut St
USD 2,499
Skate South “Fun” Raiser
Tue, 31 Mar at 06:00 pm
Skate South
Defending Democracy Award Dinner and Presentation sponsored by the LWV Iowa
Thu, 23 Apr at 04:00 pm
Jasper Winery
USD 82
Ewing Flex Start Saturday
Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am
Ewing Disc Golf Park
Des Moines Arts Festival Beverage Tent Fundraiser
Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 pm
Des Moines Arts Festival
A Soulful Celebration
Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm
The Garden
Wheelin' For Healin' 2026
Sat, 29 Aug at 10:00 am
Confluence Brewing Company
USD 29 to 34
PCSO Cadet Car Show
Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am
5990 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1205, United States
Tea at the Castle: Spring Tea
Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm
4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
LSI Global Greens Plant Sale
Fri, 24 Apr at 12:00 pm
4600 NW 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
3/29/26 Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification- Bill Riley
Sun, 29 Mar at 04:00 pm
Bill Riley Trail
Salvage the Season: Spring FUN-raiser with Tony Thompson and Heather Sievers
Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm
West End Architectural Salvage & Coffee Shop
InnerVisions Annual Fundraising Gala 2026
Thu, 04 Jun at 05:00 pm
833 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-1310, United States
Growth Gala
Thu, 09 Apr at 05:30 pm
The Loft DSM
FDGC Flex Start @ BZ
Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 am
Becky Zallek Disc Golf Course At Prospect Park
We Are Those Girls-From Friendship to the Global Fontline for Girls & Women
Mon, 30 Mar at 05:00 pm
Cowles Library
USD 34
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
2026 Constitutional Law Symposium (Drake Constitutional Law Center)
Sat, 11 Apr at 08:30 am
Drake University Law School
USD 0 to 20
Iowa Memorial Hosted by Knights of Columbus in Des Moines
Fri, 10 Apr at 12:00 pm
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center
Mental Health and the Justice System
Thu, 07 May at 08:30 am
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
Free
FDGC Flex @ Ewing Park
Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 am
Ewing Park
2026 Big E Dinner
Mon, 30 Mar at 05:00 pm
Chuck's Restaurant
Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)
Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm
South Side Library
Free
Side by Side: Portraits of Pets and their People in the Meals on Wheels Community
Wed, 01 Apr at 04:00 pm
3206 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
Revving for a reason
Sun, 17 May at 05:00 pm
Advance Auto Parts (3811 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA)
East Elementary Family Skate
Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm
5621 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310-1457, United States
Bug Prom // FREE!
Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm
1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311
FDGC Flex Start @ Grandview
Sat, 09 May at 08:00 am
Grandview Disc Golf Course
Historic Preservation Awards Dinner
Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm
Des Moines Heritage Center
USD 100 to 1,250
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
Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Bed Building
Mon, 06 Apr at 04:00 pm
1007 Shaw St
Free
FDMLL Applebees DAY!
Wed, 15 Apr at 11:00 am
Applebee's Grill + Bar (6301 S E 14th St, Des Moines, IA)
Artificial Intelligence & Automation 1 Day Workshop |Des Moines, IA
Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 am
For venue details reach us at
[email protected]
USD 519 to 1,453
Luther park community car show
Sat, 01 Aug at 08:00 am
Luther Park Community
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
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
Waterbury Neighborhood Annual Meeting
Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm
Willow on Grand
Community Trash Pick-Up at Evergreen Park
Wed, 22 Apr at 10:00 am
Evergreen Park
Free
Joe Demerath is BACK @ Walker’s Place!!
Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm
Walker's Place
Crisis Management - Business Perspective | Des Moines, IA | 1 Day Workshop
Fri, 03 Apr at 09:00 am
For venue details reach us at
[email protected]
USD 557 to 773
This is No Joke: Trivia Fundraiser for Cody Smith for Iowa House
Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm
Quinton's Bar and Deli
Dine to Donate for Breakthrough T1D
Sat, 09 May at 10:30 am
Smokey D's BBQ
PMI-ACP® Classroom Agile Certification Course in Des Moines, IA
Wed, 11 Feb at 09:00 am
699 Walnut St
USD 1,599
VENDORS NEEDED FOR NEW TALK SHOW!
Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm
Des Moines,Iowa 50309
USD 29
Menopause at Work® 8-Hour Leadership Session in Des Moines, IA
Thu, 19 Mar at 09:00 am
Regus - Des Moines
USD 496 to 740
Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Moines Area!
Sun, 29 Mar
Ashworth Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
USD 10
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Nonprofit Events in Des Moines