Nonprofit Events in Des Moines

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Des Moines, IA

Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - EDM Fest

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Riverview Park USD 0 to 52

Gatsby Gala

 Sat, 23 Aug at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

2025 Bagniewski Fish Fry!

 Sat, 27 Sep at 05:00 pm 4019 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-4146, United States

25th Annual Cruise to the Carousel Car Show

 Sun, 24 Aug at 09:00 am Heritage Carousel of Des Moines Free

transgender rally and March (Des Moines)

 Sun, 24 Aug at 12:00 am Iowa State Capital Building

ARL Dog Paddle

 Sat, 23 Aug at 05:00 pm Teachout Aquatic Center

Back to school free haircuts and school supplies

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

Des Moines Meet and Greet with Zach Wahls

 Sat, 23 Aug at 12:30 pm 1615 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-3602, United States

ROLL-OUT! A FUNK HOUSE SKATE JAM

 Sat, 16 Aug at 06:00 pm Brenton Skating Plaza

The RAD Run: 40 Years Strong 5K

Sun, 28 Sep at 09:00 am Water Works Park

Bark After Dark Gala

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309-1501, United States

Accent Neighborhood Celebration of the City

 Thu, 21 Aug at 05:00 pm The Well Covenant Church - Des Moines, IA

ARL Yappy Hour at Either/Or

 Fri, 29 Aug at 05:30 pm Either/Or

Jean Short Jamboree Neighborhood Block Party

 Sat, 16 Aug at 04:00 pm 555 17th St., Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines Go Red For Women Luncheon

 Fri, 17 Oct at 11:00 am Hotel Fort Des Moines

WWY 5k: no one walks alone

 Sat, 20 Sep at 08:30 am Water Works Park Back Loop

Yoga at Boss Babe Pop Up

 Sat, 06 Sep at 01:00 pm Jasper Winery USD 13

Streetstyle Open After Party Presented by Subsect Skate Shop

 Sat, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm xBk Live

2025 Polk County Steak Fry

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Des Moines Biergarten

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025

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

B4 Ride: Bras, Bikes, Bars & Beers | The 5 Year "Cancer"versary

 Sun, 24 Aug at 11:00 am Captain Roy's USD 53 to 65

Save the Homie Day – A Black Men’s Health + Prostate Cancer Awareness Event

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 am Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim Free

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

Total Training for Cancer Survivors: Wellmark YMCA

 Fri, 05 Sep at 11:45 am Wellmark YMCA

FIGHT! Pro Wrestling: Reign!

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

ROCKY HORROR AT THE FLEUR

 Fri, 12 Sep at 11:00 pm The Fleur Cinema & Cafe

Journey to Homeownership Class

 Wed, 03 Sep at 06:00 pm Franklin Avenue Library

"Let's Kick It" 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament

 Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am Brian Melton Park (Grubb YMCA)

Harvest & Handmade presented by Wellabe

Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

New City Poets Open Mic Night // FREE!

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Rebecca St. James @ the Iowa State Fair

 Sun, 17 Aug at 01:00 pm Iowa State Fair

Born To Run 5K Run/Walk

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 am Confluence Brewing Company

MidCoast Road Rally 2025!!

 Sat, 04 Oct at 08:00 am Des Moines, IA

Rider Season Kickoff 🏈🏈

 Fri, 22 Aug at 05:00 pm Roosevelt High School

2025 Des Moines Concours

 Sun, 07 Sep at 10:00 am Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Black Women 4 Healthy Living Black Women's Health Conference

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

Pint Night Ride

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm SingleSpeed Brewing Co. (Des Moines, IA)

2025 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser

 Fri, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm The Loft DSM USD 0 to 1,602

Joe Demerath is BACK @ Tipsy Crow Tavern!!

 Sat, 11 Oct at 02:00 pm 101 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Annual Hanawalt Hawks Golf Fundraiser

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

Ghoulish Gala

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

I Am Africa Gala & Ubuntu Leadership Summit

Fri, 22 Aug at 08:30 am 2500 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Iowa Cubs Homerun Reader Game

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

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Just Paws Gourmet

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Just Paws Gourmet at Merle Hay Mall

Boss Babe Pop Up

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 2400 George Flagg Pkwy

2025 Sip, Savor & Support

 Thu, 02 Oct at 06:00 pm The River Center

Row + Renew

 Wed, 03 Sep at 05:35 pm Easter Lake - 2816 Shoreline Rd., Des Moines, IA

Dog Pack Walk & Pet Food Drive

 Sat, 30 Aug at 10:00 am Raccoon River Dog Park

Polka for PD - Benefit for Parkinson’s Disease Moves Program

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio

Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am 420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2237, United States

Fall Festival 2025

 Sat, 11 Oct at 09:00 am 2600 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA

Cool Cars for Cats: Car show and cat food drive

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am Franklin Jr High Event Center

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Des Moines

 Sat, 27 Sep at 08:00 am Principal Park I-Cubs

Community Table

 Sat, 30 Aug at 04:00 pm 6205 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

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

Brock “Buck” Persinger Memorial Golf Outing.

 Sun, 24 Aug at 08:00 am Blank Park Golf Course

THE 25TH ANNUAL IOWA FAITH & FREEDOM FALL BANQUET

 Sat, 20 Sep at 05:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG USD 82

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

Crusaders for A Cause d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness & Acceptance

 Sat, 30 Aug at 08:00 am Riverview Park Concerts & Events

Crushable for a Cause

Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am Paws and Pints

4th Annual Celebration of Smiles

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

Sandy McNamar Food Pantry

 Sat, 30 Aug at 02:00 pm 2747 E Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

Safari Soirée

 Thu, 04 Sep at 05:30 pm 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

Free Shred Day

 Sat, 27 Sep at 10:00 am Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

Wheelin' For Healin'

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Confluence Brewing Company USD 0 to 34

ARL Bunny Spa & Piggy Pampering

 Tue, 19 Aug at 05:00 pm 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Made in Iowa: Journey to Small Business

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

LifeServe Blood Drive

 Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 am 2736 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

Books & Bricks for Belize Auction & Party

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

Paws & Claws Benefit Auction

 Sat, 08 Nov at 05:30 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Celebrate The City

 Thu, 21 Aug at 05:00 pm The Well Covenant Church - Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Wedding Show — Summer Edition 2025

 Sun, 24 Aug at 11:00 am Scottish Rite Consistory USD 0 to 29

Steve Putney Benefit

 Sun, 07 Sep at 12:00 pm Croatian Slavic Center

Des Moines Playdate

 Thu, 21 Aug at 05:00 pm Bailey’s Bark Park, 5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

Chipotle Fundraiser for APDA

 Wed, 17 Sep at 04:00 pm 3737 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1238, United States

Women’s Coffee & Prayer

 Sat, 30 Aug at 08:30 am 4101 E 42nd Street

Coronation 33 - Victory Party & Show

 Sun, 28 Sep at 02:00 pm The Garden

Dinner with Renowned Artist Leon Keer at Event Space A

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm Event Space A USD 269 to 535

Des Moines Community Appreciation!

 Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am 1901 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315-1067, United States

REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE

 Sun, 17 Aug at 10:45 am 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Reiki Share at OPE

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am 3419 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

Music Trivia BINGO with the Candidates

 Sun, 07 Sep at 04:00 pm The Garden

Community Trash Pick Up Day

 Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Good Park Free

Art Over Wine 2025

 Tue, 19 Aug at 05:00 pm Jasper Winery USD 34

Urban Pole Walking: Forest Avenue Library

 Tue, 26 Aug at 06:00 pm Des Moines Public Library (Forest Avenue)

Cookies on Tap 2025

 Thu, 09 Oct at 04:30 pm The Iowa Taproom

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

Here to Pee - A Trans Comedy Protest Tour (Des Moines, IA)

 Thu, 04 Sep at 07:00 pm The Garden Nightclub USD 23

August Meet Up & Blank Children's Hospital Card Making

 Wed, 27 Aug at 05:30 pm SingleSpeed Brewing Co. (Des Moines, IA)

27th Annual Des Moines Breakthrough T1D Hope Gala

Sat, 18 Oct at 05:00 pm Iowa Events Center

Grass-Fed Beef with Mendenhall Farm - Cultivate Your Plate Summer Series

 Wed, 27 Aug at 06:00 pm Iowa Food Cooperative

Murder Mystery Dinners

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Meet the Author - Nicole Baart

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

LAUNCHING OF SOUTH SIDE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTER

 Sun, 31 Aug at 10:30 am 4700 SW 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

Partner with Purpose

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

CJC Presents The 2025 DSM Jazz Hall of Fame

 Sun, 26 Oct at 05:00 pm Noce

Discover the WILD Days

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