Nonprofit Events in Des Moines

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Des Moines, IA

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

 Sun, 15 Mar at 05:00 pm Casey's Center

AViD Presents: Julia Quinn

Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Iowa Wild Pride Night 2026 - Capital City Pride

 Sat, 21 Mar at 05:00 pm Casey's Center

Prairie Trail PTO - Iowa Wild Spirit Night

 Sun, 29 Mar at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Principal Charity Classic

 Wed, 10 Jun Wakonda Club Golf Course

Race for Hope DSM

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am Des Moines Water Works Park

Murder Mystery Dinner

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

ARL Yoga in the Barn

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch 3296 NE 54th Ave Des Moines, IA 50313

AViD Presents: Maria Semple

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Pre-Paddy Party

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm The Shop DSM

YWRC Gala - 2026

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:30 pm Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Leprechaun Loop & Wag

 Sun, 15 Mar at 10:00 am Gray's Lake Park

Salisbury Steak Dinner

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

31st Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Ball

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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

Kyle Smith w/ Rootz Within

 Wed, 27 May at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Boy Band Night

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm The Garden

Celebrate Iowa's Outdoors Day 2026

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

Sip & Swap 2026

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm Jasper Winery

Boots & Bling...It's a GiGi's thing! GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines Gala 2026

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:00 pm Hilton Des Moines Downtown

ARL Dog DNA Day

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

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

Copy of The Water Ride

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

Movie Showing with Iowa Safe Schools | Big Grove Des Moines

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

2026 Iowa Unity Coalition Legislative Breakfast

Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 am Iowa State Capitol

Unity Center of Des Moines Arts Fair

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 am Unity Center of Des Moines

Enjoy The Des Moines Izaak Walton League Wild Game Feed Tuesday, March 10!

 Tue, 10 Mar at 04:00 pm The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

DIG Symposium

 Sat, 07 Mar at 08:00 am 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

Design Jam 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Gravitate Coworking (Downtown) Free

YOU MATTER | Des Moines

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Fort Des Moines, Des Moines

Greg Lewis Memorial Outdoor Swap Meet!!

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:00 am 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

11th Annual Cloris Awards

 Sun, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium

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

Statem!nt Pop Up Consignment for Adults - 40 to 80% Off Retail!

 Thu, 19 Mar at 12:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Become a Cisco Certified Network Associate Training In Fresno, CA

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

Tea & Talk Series at Terrace Hill

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

The OzDust Ball

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm The Garden

The Runkels w/ special guest Thomas Weber // FREE!

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Des Moines Arts Festival Beverage Tent Fundraiser

 Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 pm Des Moines Arts Festival

Lilly Hiatt

 Mon, 30 Mar at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

A Soulful Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm The Garden

Defending Democracy Award Dinner and Presentation sponsored by the LWV Iowa

 Thu, 23 Apr at 04:00 pm Jasper Winery USD 82

Iowa Action Advocacy Day

 Thu, 19 Mar at 09:00 am Iowa State Capitol

PCSO Cadet Car Show

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am 5990 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1205, United States

Heroes for the Homeless

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:00 pm Hotel Fort Des Moines

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

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

Deeds & Co. // FREE!

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Open Mic Poetry Night with Iowa poet, Kelsey Bigelow

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Tea at the Castle: Spring Tea

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

InnerVisions Annual Fundraising Gala 2026

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

HOME, Inc's 7th Annual Hunt for Housing

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:00 pm The Shop DSM

2026 VMCI Mini Conference Building Volunteer Capacity with Purpose

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

LSI Global Greens Plant Sale

 Fri, 24 Apr at 12:00 pm 4600 NW 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

Skate South “Fun” Raiser

 Tue, 31 Mar at 06:00 pm Skate South

Bring Lucciano Home Fundraiser

 Mon, 09 Mar at 05:00 pm Panka Peruvian Restaurant USD 88

2026 Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk

 Sat, 16 May at 07:30 am Fleet Feet Des Moines

Ewing Flex Start Saturday

Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am Ewing Disc Golf Park

2026 Constitutional Law Symposium (Drake Constitutional Law Center)

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

Historic Preservation Awards Dinner

 Sat, 14 Mar at 05:00 pm Des Moines Heritage Center USD 100 to 1,250

Iowa Food & Farm Day on the Hill 2026

 Wed, 18 Mar at 11:00 am Iowa State Capitol (1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Iowa Memorial Hosted by Knights of Columbus in Des Moines

 Fri, 10 Apr at 12:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

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

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm Neighborhood Finance Corporation 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

2026 Harkin on Wellness Symposium: The Treatment and Prevention of Cancer

 Wed, 11 Mar at 08:00 am Olmsted Center Free

Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 am VFW Post 9662 - Boline Manfredi

Fundraiser for Leader Brian Meyer with Special Guest Rob Sand

 Fri, 27 Mar at 04:30 pm The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar

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

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

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

Drake OUTlaws Open Mic Fundraiser

 Tue, 24 Mar at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

FDGC Flex @ Ewing Park

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 am Ewing Park

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

FDGC Flex Start @ Grandview

Sat, 09 May at 08:00 am Grandview Disc Golf Course

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

Luther park community car show

 Sat, 01 Aug at 08:00 am Luther Park Community

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

FDMLL Applebees DAY!

 Wed, 15 Apr at 11:00 am Applebee's Grill + Bar (6301 S E 14th St, Des Moines, IA)

Baked Potato & Taco Bar Dinner

 Sun, 08 Mar at 11:00 am 2211 E 42nd ST, Des Moines, IA

Egg My Yard

 Sat, 04 Apr at 03:00 pm Des Moines,Iowa

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

Caregiver Support Workshop

 Thu, 26 Mar at 10:00 am Ramsey Village Continuing Care

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!

 Sat, 07 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

Des Moines Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)

 Sat, 07 Mar Witmer 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

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

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

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

Teddy's 2026 Plant Sale!

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 4019 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Des Moines Moms' Groups

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

WHO Annual Meeting & Elections

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Scottish Rite Park

CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 03 Dec at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,599

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