Tech Tuesdays
August 6, 2013 - August 7, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Avenue
The Forest Avenue Library offers a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program for 6th to 12th graders created by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Enjoy real-world interaction and project-based learning through hands-on projects and competitions.
King Pong: Table Tennis League
August 6, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Des Moines Social Club
400 Walnut Street
Open play from 7PM-8:30PM. The league tournament starts at approximately 8:30PM. You don’t have to be a member of the league to play in the tournament! Open play resumes after the tournament is over. We try our best to keep one table open for walk-ins.
Trivia Tuesdays
August 6, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Doc’s Lounge
8805 Chambery Blvd
Try your luck at trivia with us every Tuesday! No entry fee for your chance to win prizes! Like us on facebook & find us on the web at www.docsinjohnston.com for daily drink specials & events.
West Des Moines Farmers’ Market
August 8, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Valley Junction
137 5th St
Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4 – 8 pm.
Iowa Cubs
August 8, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 10:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.
Iowa Cubs vs Fresno Grizzlies (Giants) at 7:05 PM
Family Night at SCI
August 9, 2013 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Science Center of Iowa
401 West Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
The second Friday of the month is dedicated to families! Kick off your weekend by building a rocket, traveling through outer space in one of SCI’s dynamic experience platforms or experiencing a larger-than-life IMAX film with extended hours until 8pm!
Iowa Cubs
August 9, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 11:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.
Iowa Cubs vs Fresno Grizzlies (Giants) at 7:05 PM. Stick around post game for a wonderful firework display!
Downtown Farmers’ Market
August 10, 2013 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm at Court Avenue
Court Ave
Support local agriculture and buy direct from Iowa farmers while shopping the Downtown Farmers’ Market. The Downtown Farmers’ Market presents Iowa producers from 51 counties across Iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more. You’ll find fresh herbs, beautiful flowers, farm fresh eggs, local wineries, a delicious assortment of goat cheese, an endless selection of baked goods, and many varieties of Iowa raised meat such as beef, pork, chicken, lamb, buffalo, ostrich, and tilapia.
Iowa Cubs
August 10, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 11:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.
Iowa Cubs vs Fresno Grizzlies (Giants) at 7:05 PM
SNL: Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller, Kevin Nealon
August 10, 2013 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Iowa State Fair Grandstand
3000 East Grand Avenue
SNL: Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller, Kevin Nealon. Tickets: $38. Purchase tickets
