Nonprofit Events in Des Moines

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Des Moines, IA

Pink in the Rink 2026

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Race for Hope DSM

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

37th Annual Red Flannel Run

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 am Wellmark YMCA

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

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

TurnTable & Noce Present: The Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio - National Act!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Wayne "The Train" Hancock w/ Nicky Diamonds

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Iowa Prayer Rally for Life 2026 🙏

 Thu, 05 Feb at 10:30 am Iowa State Capitol

Pre-Paddy Party

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

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 55

Gong Along Class

 Tue, 27 Jan at 06:30 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

Terrace Hill Valentine's Day Tea

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:00 pm Terrace Hill USD 55

Silent Disco Party Fundraiser

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm The Iowa Taproom USD 31 to 573

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 39

DSMPC Library Relaunch & Renaming Ceremony

 Sun, 01 Feb at 02:00 pm 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Daddy Daughter Dance | Walnut Creek Church

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Walnut Creek Church - Downtown USD 0 to 25

Game Day!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 pm 3715 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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

Make It OK Night with the Iowa Wild

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Casey's Center

2026 Iowa Unity Coalition Legislative Breakfast

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

Zero Run 2026

Sat, 31 Jan at 11:00 am 81 NW 49th Pl, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Leading Others- Cohort 13

 Mon, 02 Feb at 08:30 am Drake University USD 12,499

Venus Love Portal~ With Attica Road Elementals

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

Wine, Food & Beer Showcase

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

The Fur Ride

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am RICOCHET

3rd Kiwanis Crazy 8 Pickleball Tournament

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 am Dinks Pickleball USD 0 to 34

Unity Center of Des Moines Arts Fair

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

Design Jam 2026

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

World Cancer Day Hike

 Sun, 01 Feb at 10:00 am Principal Park Stadium Parking Lot

Get to Know Your Gouda

 Thu, 26 Feb at 05:30 pm Iowa Food Cooperative USD 5 to 50

FAS Night at the Iowa Wolves

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:30 pm Casey's Center

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

ARL Raise Your Paw Basket Party

 Thu, 26 Feb at 05:30 pm Animal Rescue League of Iowa

Iowa Celebrates 20 years of School Choice

 Tue, 03 Mar at 06:15 pm The Tea Room USD 0 to 189

Dickolas’ Top Surgery Benefit Show

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm The Garden

Protect Property Rights Rally and Lobby Day

 Tue, 10 Feb at 12:00 pm Iowa State Capitol

Community Circle

Fri, 23 Jan at 06:30 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

UBFM Calls Bingo at Captain Roy's

Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA

The OzDust Ball

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm The Garden

Women’s Wellness Gathering- Snow Moon

 Sun, 01 Feb at 10:00 am 3419 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA

Dance, Move and Connect in the East Village Featuring Intro Classes Free

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Legacy in Motion Academy Free

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

 Wed, 25 Feb at 06:00 pm Neighborhood Finance Corporation Free

Frozen 5K❄️⛸️

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am Brenton Skating Plaza

Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day on the Hill

 Tue, 27 Jan at 08:00 am Iowa State Capitol

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

 Wed, 04 Mar at 06:00 pm Franklin Avenue Library Free

DIG Symposium

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

9th Annual Maroon & Gold Gala | Lifting Lincoln Higher – A Night on Cloud Nine

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

Period Poverty Drag Brunch with the Supply Hive | Big Grove DSM

 Sun, 15 Feb at 12:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom USD 48 to 93

Fat Tuesday Trivia Night and Silent Auction

 Tue, 17 Feb at 05:30 pm Central Presbyterian Church USD 0 to 75

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

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

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

Boy Band Night

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm The Garden

Des Moines Moms' Groups

 Mon, 26 Jan at 06:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

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

Don't Let Winter be a Drag!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 pm Downtown Disciples: Progressive Faith Community

Open Drum Circle @ Unity

 Sat, 24 Jan at 04:30 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

2026 Buzz Run + Stylin Paws Downtown Dog Walk

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

The Guitar in Chamber

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm 2811 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316-1461, United States

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

Iowa Unity Coalition Third District Congressional Forum

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm Machinist Hall

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

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

Iowa Action Advocacy Day

 Thu, 19 Mar at 10:00 am Iowa State Capitol

End Abortion Iowa 2026 Conference

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Fellowship Baptist Church, Des Moines Iowa

2026 Environmental Advocacy Day: Fighting for Our Health and Environment

Wed, 25 Feb at 09:00 am Iowa State Capitol

What's my Karma?

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm 3715 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

The Path of the Heart and Inner Christianity

 Sat, 07 Feb at 01:30 pm 414 31st St, Des Moines, IA

CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 26 Nov at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,493

2026 Tax Season Kick-Off

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:30 am The Iowa Center Free

VENDORS NEEDED FOR NEW TALK SHOW!

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Des Moines,Iowa 50309 USD 29

CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 17 Dec at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,493

4 Days In-Person PMP Training in Des Moines, IA

 Tue, 16 Sep at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines - Hub Tower USD 1,550

Tea & Talk Series at Terrace Hill

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

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

"Dry January" Diaper Drive at Big Grove DSM

 Thu, 01 Jan at 11:00 am Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

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

Wreath Out Day (removal of wreaths)

 Tue, 03 Feb at 09:30 am Iowa Veterans Cem. van Meter Iowa

CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 03 Dec at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,493

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