Summertime is almost here! This will be my second summer in Des Moines and I cannot wait!!! Last summer I was still new to the area and was learning the "In's and Out's" of the city. BUT this summer I'm more aware about all the great, fabulous and fun things to do! I want to make sure I don't miss any exciting events, so I made a summer bucket List for Des Moines. (Well, these are only my Top 10.)
- WineFest - May 31 - June 7: This event happened right when I was moving down to Des Moines last summer, so this year I HAVE TO make sure to attend. As you can see from my previous blogs...I LOVE WINE! :) The Iowa Lawn Party on June 1st will be a great Sunday afternoon event with lots of local Iowa wine - Can't wait!
- Downtown Farmers Market - May 3 - October 25: The Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market was ranked by TheDalilyMeal as the second best farmers market in AMERICA!! - Which I totally agree with.
- Dam to Dam - May 31: I have been (attempting) to train for this 13.1 mile race for about 2 months now, so I'm excited to accomplish this race after (attempting) to train. I've only ran a half-marathon one other time and it was about 2 years ago. It's time to kick some 13.1 mile butt!
- Zoo Brew -June 4 - August 27 (Wednesdays only): Last Summer I made it to the Zoo Brew once at the Blank Park Zoo and it was so much fun! I want to be able to go more often this year. You get to drink with the animals and listen to live music - perfect humpday fun :) Each Wednesday is a new theme and bands!
- Jasper Winery Summer Concert Series - May 15 - July 31: Every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. there is live music at the winery. They have wine, sangria and beer available. Bring a lawn-chair, blankets and enjoy live music. Every Thursday there is a different band that plays. This is a great FREE event!
- Arts Festival - June 27 - 29: I made it to the arts festival last year and enjoyed walking around looking at fantastic works of art. They also offer live music and great local food vendors!
- National Balloon Classic - July 25 - August 2: The sky filled with spectacular hot air balloons? Sounds like an amazing site to see! Can't wait to attend the National Balloon Classic this year.
- Adventureland - Open throughout the Summer: Last year I didn't make it ONCE to Adventureland and I haven't even got to see the new water rides yet! - This is definitely on my top priority list of things to do!
- Free Flicks - Outdoor Movie - June 5 - September 4: Movies under the stars is perfect for a summer night! Admission is FREE! All you need to bring is blankets and/or lawn-chairs..and don't forget the snacks :) The schedule of movies and locations can be found here. The movie I can't wait to see is THE LEGO MOVIE!!
- Yoga and Zumba in the Park - June 7 - September 27: Every Saturday morning there are FREE yoga and zumba sessions at Gray's Lake this summer. What a great way to start a relaxing Saturday morning before you head to the Downtown Farmers Market :)
These are just a few of the AMAZING activities and events going on throughout the Des Moines area this summer! So many more to CATCH for a SUN-SATIONAL SUMMER :)
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