Zoo Brew
June 17, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Every drink you buy helps support the zoo’s care, conservation, and education programs.
Need a fun midweek spot after work? The zoo comes alive after hours—grab a drink, catch some music, and enjoy the summer vibes at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo!
Dance Gavin Dance
June 19, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Road Des Moines, IA
2nd Annual Summer Soiree
June 20, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Embassy Suites
101 East Locust Street Des Moines, IA
Welcome summer and support a great cause at Grace For Addictions’ 2nd Annual Summer Soiree, to be held at the Embassy Suites Hilton, 101 East Locust, in downtown Des Moines at 6pm, Saturday, June 20.
This soiree has something for everyone. Bid on items donated by local merchants and performing arts groups through a silent and a live auction of products and services from local merchants and more! Take in a dance lesson and then dance to live music presented by The Ladybirds and the Soul Searchers. Enjoy a plated meal. Learn about recovery from addiction. We may even have a surprise or two. Or three. This is a dress-to-impress gala!
Early tickets are on sale now!! Through May 31, you can purchase a ticket at $100 per person or $720.00 for a table of eight. Beginning on June 1, individual tickets will cost $125 per person or $840 for a table of eight.
You can also purchase a VIP package which includes admission to the 5:00 Mocktail Hour, exclusively for VIP Ticket Holders’ Mocktail Hour; the VIP package also includes 2 Free Drink Tickets {Mocktails}, GFA Swag Bag and Premier Dinner Seating. If you purchase your VIP package before May 8, you also get admission to the Iowa Cubs baseball game on May 9 at 3:08 pm. Coming in from out of town? Stay at the Embassy Suites on the evening of June 20 for the discounted rate of $169.00.
Zoo Brew 6/24
June 24, 2026 - 12:00 am at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Every drink you buy helps support the zoo’s care, conservation, and education programs.
Need a fun midweek spot after work? The zoo comes alive after hours—grab a drink, catch some music, and enjoy the summer vibes at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo!
This week, enjoy Emma Butterworth.
Rocking your Dreamz Modern Custom Dreamz 4th Annual Show
June 27, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Adventureland
3300 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA
Rocking Your Dreamz 2026 Car Show is bringing the heat to Central Iowa! Join Modern Custom Dreamz on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM at the former Spectators Sports Bar & Grill location for a day packed with incredible builds, custom audio, amazing vendors, awards, food, and a community united by a passion for cars and giving back.
This year’s music-inspired theme will have the lot rocking while we raise support for Tori’s Angels. Participant admission is just $20 at the gate. Whether you’re showing a vehicle or just coming to enjoy the atmosphere, you won’t want to miss one of the summer’s biggest automotive events!
Zoo Brew 7/8
July 8, 2026 - 12:00 am at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Every drink you buy helps support the zoo’s care, conservation, and education programs.
Need a fun midweek spot after work? The zoo comes alive after hours—grab a drink, catch some music, and enjoy the summer vibes at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo!
This week, enjoy The Sheet.
Jinjer
July 13, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Val Air Ballroom
301 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA
With Entheos and Crystal Lake
Zoo Brew 7/15
July 15, 2026 - 12:00 am at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Every drink you buy helps support the zoo’s care, conservation, and education programs.
Need a fun midweek spot after work? The zoo comes alive after hours—grab a drink, catch some music, and enjoy the summer vibes at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo!
This week, enjoy Sushi Roll.
Mammoth
July 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Wooly’s
3000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
LAZER and First Fleet Concerts present Mammoth: The End Tour.
