Seasonal Attractions in Greater Des Moines
Adventureland amusement park is open every day in the summer and weekends in the Spring and Fall.
The Des Moines Metro Opera stages contemporary and traditional operas every summer.
The Drake Relays track and field performances are held each spring.
The Des Moines Arts Festival is ranked fourth-best in the nation by Art Fair Sourcebook, and each year draws almost 200,000 people to downtown Des Moines to view, purchase, and interact with art from all over the region.
GuideOne ImaginEve, is an annual free family New Year’s Eve event.
The Iowa State Fair commences each August with over one million visitors celebrating the food, rides and exhibits.
The 600-acre Living History Farms has been called "the best historical farm in the world."
The Wells Fargo World Food Festival is held each October in conjunction with the World Food Prize symposium. The festival will give you a taste of what's for dinner around the world. |
