What's happening in Des Moines in July 2026?

There are 220 events in Des Moines, Iowa in July 2026, including Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom (11:00 AM), Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10 at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Crabby Monday at Fong's Pizza, Free Drop-in workshop at xBk Annex (6:30 PM). Browse the full July 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Des Moines in July 2026?

Yes — 12 of the listed July 2026 events in Des Moines are free, including concerts, open mics, and community events. Filter by price on the list above.

How do I find events in Des Moines for a specific date in July 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Des Moines, Iowa with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow July 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Des Moines — July 2026 (220 Things to Do)

July 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa brings 220 live events across the city — from community to sports to workshop. 12 of the listed events are free. Here's what's on.

Events in Des Moines — July 2026

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Events in Des Moines — July 2026

All July 2026 Events

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

Crabby Monday

Free Drop-in workshop

Felicity

Depending on Advancement: World Cup USA Street Party | Big Grove Des Moines

The Big Silly

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)

07-7 | Meet the Writers of OWSR

St. Paul Saints at Iowa Cubs

Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints

CAPM Pass Guarantee In-Person Training in Des Moines

Six Sigma Black Belt Course with Exam Voucher Training in Des Moines

Extended Summer Evenings

What to Do with Weeds

Journey

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

St. Paul Saints at Iowa Cubs

Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints

Jazz on the House w/ Saxophonist Anthony Orji & Co.

Open Stage Table Reservation - 9pm

Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

Crabby Monday

Crabby Monday

Free Drop-in workshop

Free Drop-in workshop

Felicity

Felicity

Depending on Advancement: World Cup USA Street Party | Big Grove Des Moines

Depending on Advancement: World Cup USA Street Party | Big Grove Des Moines

The Big Silly

The Big Silly

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)

Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)

07-7 | Meet the Writers of OWSR

07-7 | Meet the Writers of OWSR

St. Paul Saints at Iowa Cubs

St. Paul Saints at Iowa Cubs

Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints

Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints

CAPM Pass Guarantee In-Person Training in Des Moines

CAPM Pass Guarantee In-Person Training in Des Moines

Six Sigma Black Belt Course with Exam Voucher Training in Des Moines

Six Sigma Black Belt Course with Exam Voucher Training in Des Moines

Extended Summer Evenings

Extended Summer Evenings

What to Do with Weeds

What to Do with Weeds

Journey

Journey

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10

St. Paul Saints at Iowa Cubs

St. Paul Saints at Iowa Cubs

Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints

Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints

Jazz on the House w/ Saxophonist Anthony Orji & Co.

Jazz on the House w/ Saxophonist Anthony Orji & Co.

Open Stage Table Reservation - 9pm

Open Stage Table Reservation - 9pm

Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting

Art Workshop: Multi-Media Nature Painting

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Magic in the Garden Summer Camp 7.6-7.10