Des Moines things to do
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Black Hawk County
MyCountyParks serves the Iowa area with outdoor recreation, environmental education, and natural resource protection.
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Car Shows in Des Moines, IA
Browse 4 upcoming car shows in Des Moines, IA. Next event: July 15, 2026. 6 more are posted within 75 miles. See local cards, nearby alternatives, and other event types on GetOutGarage.
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Karl Kustoms Summer Nights
A monthly car meet at Karl Kustoms in Des Moines, featuring a wide variety of hot rods, classic cars, and custom builds. Enjoy great cars, good food, and community at one of Des Moines' premier automotive shops.
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Luther Park Community Car Show
A community car show at Luther Park in Des Moines bringing together local car enthusiasts for a summer Saturday of automotive display and community gathering.
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New here? Start with Detroit
If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
Places people plan around in Detroit
Detroit visitor calendarDetroit, MI
Start with the official visitor or tourism calendar before opening social posts.
Detroit downtown, parks, and waterfrontDetroit, MI
Look for walkable districts, parks, waterfronts, markets, plazas, and family-friendly public spaces.
Detroit museums and major venuesDetroit, MI
Check museums, gardens, stadiums, theaters, arenas, convention centers, and event grounds.
What is coming up by place
Local venueIowa food culture discovery: khak.com https://khak.com › world-food-festival-des-moines-2: Maple Syrup FestivalDes Moines · Iowa food culture discovery: khak.com https://khak.com › world-food-festival-des-moines-2: Maple Syrup Festival
Local venueLuther Park CommunityDes Moines · Luther Park Community
Local venueIowa food culture discovery: khak.com https://khak.com › world-food-festival-des-moines-2: Wine, Food & Beer ShowcaseDes Moines · Iowa food culture discovery: khak.com https://khak.com › world-food-festival-des-moines-2: Wine, Food & Beer Showcase
Local venueIowa outdoor sports discovery: getoutgarage.com https://www.getoutgarage.com › events › car: Des Moines 4 events 4 Next event Jul 15, 2026 View car showsDes Moines · Iowa outdoor sports discovery: getoutgarage.com https://www.getoutgarage.com › events › car: Des Moines 4 events 4 Next event Jul 15, 2026 View car shows
Local venueKarl KustomsDes Moines · Karl Kustoms
