What arts & culture events are happening in Des Moines this weekend?

There are 3 arts & culture events in Des Moines, Iowa this weekend (August 21 – August 23, 2026), including Paint Your Pet at Collaborate DSM (5:00 PM), FEEL GOOD FEST at The Shop DSM - Event Center (7:00 PM), Museum Highlights Tour at Des Moines Art Center, 08-23 | Meet the Author – Eliza Jabore at Beaverdale Books. Browse the full weekend lineup and get tickets on VenuNite.

Are there free arts & culture events in Des Moines this weekend?

No arts & culture events in Des Moines this weekend are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.

Where can I see arts & culture in Des Moines beyond this weekend?

VenuNite lists every upcoming arts & culture event in Des Moines, Iowa — tonight, this weekend, and beyond. See the full Des Moines arts & culture calendar for all listings.

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Arts & Culture in Des Moines This Weekend

August 21 – August 23, 2026 · 3 events Friday through Sunday

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Arts & Culture in Des Moines This Sunday

1 arts & culture events are listed for Sunday, including 08-23 | Meet the Author – Eliza Jabore at Beaverdale Books, After the Fall by Edward Ashton at Grounds for Celebration and Ashby Park (2:00 PM). Times and availability can change; open an event for the organizer source.

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What arts & culture events are happening in Des Moines this weekend?: There are 3 arts & culture events in Des Moines, Iowa this weekend (August 21 – August 23, 2026), including Paint Your Pet at Collaborate DSM (5:00 PM), FEEL GOOD FEST at The Shop DSM - Event Center (7:00 PM), Museum Highlights Tour at Des Moines Art Center, 08-23 | Meet the Author – Eliza Jabore at Beaverdale Books. Browse the full weekend lineup and get tickets on VenuNite.
Are there free arts & culture events in Des Moines this weekend?: No arts & culture events in Des Moines this weekend are currently marked free. Events with an unknown price are not counted as free.
What arts & culture events are happening in Des Moines on Sunday?: 1 arts & culture events are listed in Des Moines on Sunday, including 08-23 | Meet the Author – Eliza Jabore at Beaverdale Books, After the Fall by Edward Ashton at Grounds for Celebration and Ashby Park (2:00 PM). Browse the Sunday section for times and venues.
Where can I see arts & culture in Des Moines beyond this weekend?: VenuNite lists every upcoming arts & culture event in Des Moines, Iowa — tonight, this weekend, and beyond. See the full Des Moines arts & culture calendar for all listings.

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Arts & Culture in Des Moines This Weekend

August 21 – August 23, 2026 · 3 events Friday through Sunday

Sunday (1) ↓

Arts & Culture in Des Moines This Sunday

1 arts & culture events are listed for Sunday, including 08-23 | Meet the Author – Eliza Jabore at Beaverdale Books, After the Fall by Edward Ashton at Grounds for Celebration and Ashby Park (2:00 PM). Times and availability can change; open an event for the organizer source.