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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO NEAR
COWLES COMMONS

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What are the best things to do near Cowles Commons?
Our most popular events near Cowles Commons include:
  • Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Central Iowa Water Quality Report
  • Date Me Dsm 1 Year Anniversary Party (25+)
  • 2025 Latina Business Excellence Summit
  • Women of Influence 2025-NEW LOCATION
  • 5k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series
  • The Spill Canvas w/ Don't Panic
  • Singles Friendship Mixer - Des Moines
  • US (IASD) Federal Courthouse Tour - Women in eDiscovery -Iowa Chapter
  • Iowa Days 2025 - Back Together Again
  • C3 De-Escalation Training
  • Celebrate Summer in Style at the Hall of Laureates
  • Black Women 4 Healthy Living Black Women's Health Conference
  • Des Moines Wedding Show — Summer Edition 2025
  • Sweat and Sip at Jasper Winery
  • CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2025 - East Village
  • NAWIC Winery Night
  • Free School & Sports Physicals
  • Des Moines Fairytale Ball
  • The Stuffed Olive presents Gaga vs. Beyonce: The Ultimate Patio Drag Brunch
  • Kickin' It Country Drag Brunch
  • Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025
  • Coffee & Conversation with NAWIC
  • FIGHT! Pro Wrestling: Unchained
  • Always Ready: Business Plan
  • Always Ready: Marketing
  • July Trash Bash
  • Founders Live Des Moines
  • Savor Moxie: A Monthly Dinner Affair
  • Rock Island District Regulatory Transformation Workshop
  • Beyond Survival: Building a Recession-Proof Life of Purpose
  • Wisdom for a World Falling Apart: What the World Needs From People of Faith
  • B4 Ride: Bras, Bikes, Bars & Beers | The 5 Year "Cancer"versary
  • BEC & Brew Summer Social 2025
  • Agile + DevOpsDays Des Moines 2025
  • Sat July 26 Drag Show - 8pm only - Table Reservation
  • SELF-GOVERNMENT WORKS TEACHER WORKSHOP (IA)
  • The Summer Spin
  • The Water Ride
  • Comedy Penthouse
  • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Top 40 Day Party
  • Free Yourself and Others through Ecstatic Dance (Free Online Event)
  • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Country Fest
  • Iowa's Roast & Ride 2025
  • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Ole Skool Block Party
  • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Rock Fest
  • Dinner with Renowned Artist Leon Keer at Event Space A
  • Peruvian Paella (Arroz con mariscos/ Rice with seafood)
  • Iowa Sports & Entertainment Career Expo hosted by the Iowa Cubs
  • Art Over Wine 2025
  • Rewind Throwback Drag Brunch
    • What else should I visit around Cowles Commons?