Jun 11, 2026
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5 min read
Valley Junction tonight, Greek Food Fair Friday–Sunday, Iowa Craft Brew Festival Saturday. Your full weekend guide is inside, neighbor.
Jun 8, 2026
Free summer meals for kids start today, Jeff Dye & The Wallflowers this week, and the city's biggest summer weekend is just days away.
Jun 4, 2026
70+ Iowa breweries, authentic Greek food, and IRONMAN athletes taking over Gray's Lake Sunday morning. Des Moines is showing out this weekend.
Jun 1, 2026
8 min read
School's almost out, the summer slide is real, and one local program is giving away a free membership this week only. Plus everything happening around the city.
May 28, 2026
6 min read
Opening night Friday, Farmers Market Saturday, Menace soccer too — here's everything happening this weekend in Des Moines.
May 25, 2026
A city that never forgets, three places to honor the fallen, and a chance to share your family's story with all of Des Moines — plus the history behind a holiday that was never meant to be about the sales.
May 21, 2026
7 min read
Your Friday night, Saturday morning, and Sunday afternoon — all figured out.
May 18, 2026
Big events, spring vibes, and a few reasons to get out of the house — plus a personal story about affordable tutoring and something free for parents before summer sneaks up on you. 🌱
May 14, 2026
4 min read
May 11, 2026
May 7, 2026
The 515 has a packed weekend. Here's what to skip, what to catch, and where to be.
May 4, 2026
Big events, spring vibes, and a few reasons to get out of the house (may the 4th be with you 😉)
Apr 30, 2026
Don’t miss the giveaway, Mother’s Day ideas, and a hands-on event this Sunday
Apr 27, 2026
The Monday do-over is here, and honestly it holds up.
Apr 23, 2026
The Blue Oval takes center stage today, plus good local reads and weekend picks
Apr 20, 2026
Drake Relays. Near-perfect weather. A woman who built a thriving gift store from her living room. A local ice cream guy with a wild life story. Plus a giveaway, events, and everything happening this week — all in one read.
Apr 16, 2026
The biggest Des Moines weekend of the spring is here — and most people don't know half of what's going on.
Apr 13, 2026
11 min read
80 degrees, playoff hockey, a $25 giveaway, and a wine night that's actually changing lives — your Des Moines week just got a whole lot better. 👇
Apr 9, 2026
A giveaway, weekend events for the whole family, and dinner table conversation starters
Apr 6, 2026
A 100-year celebration, bold trail plans, Botanical Garden updates, and the 2026 RAGBRAI route
Apr 2, 2026
Your Weekend Preview is Here, Neighbor!
Mar 20, 2026
12 min read
How locals find things to do in Des Moines Metro!
