The summer fun continues with "Waitress" taking the stage, a new criterium on Ingersoll, SummerFest in Ankeny, and more.

Bondurant Blues, Brews & BBQ Challenge, 200 2nd St. N.E., Bondurant 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday Cost: Admission is free ...

Need something to do for the holiday weekend? Watch parades in Urbandale and West Des Moines, see Yankee Doodle Pops, the ...

West Des Moines Community Band Concert, Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, 4100 Mills Civic Parkway 7 p.m. Friday Cost: Free Enjoy the ...

Catch some high-speed action at "The Fastest Short Track on the Planet" this weekend. Head out to the Iowa Speedway on Friday ...

Get ready to experience “Iowa nice” while embarking on these fun things to do in Des Moines, including one of the most bustling farmers’ markets in the Midwest ...

Ranking of the top 14 things to do in Des Moines. Travelers favorites include #1 Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, #2 John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and more.

It's the last weekend of June, which means summer is already slipping through our fingers. Make the most of it with these ...

Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Recently, we've written about creating new holiday traditions in Des ...