Family Night at SCI
September 13, 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!
Downtown Farmers’ Market
September 14, 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.
Team Trivia
September 17, 2013 - 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm at Gas Lamp
14404 Buena Vista Drive
Every Tuesday Night at 7:30pm at Gas Lamp – 1501 Grand Avenue
Bring a team of 2-6 people for great drinks and 8 rounds of trivia!
Rounds contain 5 questions with links hinting at each previous question’s answer. Also, occasional theme rounds to spice things up!
Tech Tuesdays
September 17, 2013 - September 18, 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
September 17, 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
September 17, 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
September 19, 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.
Downtown Farmers’ Market
September 21, 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.
Toddler Time
September 24, 2013 - 10:00 am - 10:30 am at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Enjoy a story with a garden theme, music and movement. Accompanied by an adult caregiver, children ages 1-3 are invited to dance, sing, and play, as they enjoy the company of children their own age. No pre-registration required.
Team Trivia
September 24, 2013 - 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm at Gas Lamp
14404 Buena Vista Drive
Every Tuesday Night at 7:30pm at Gas Lamp – 1501 Grand Avenue
Bring a team of 2-6 people for great drinks and 8 rounds of trivia!
Rounds contain 5 questions with links hinting at each previous question’s answer. Also, occasional theme rounds to spice things up!
