Governors Days

Governors Days

June 8-10

Grimes South Sports Complex

Admission is free.

Complete with concerts, parades, carnivals, car shows, and much, much more; Governors Days has something for everyone. This grand community event is headed up by a vibrant group of dedicated volunteers and organized with the help of the Grimes Chamber & Economic Development. Take a look at the full schedule of events.

Make sure you attend the Grand Parade on Saturday, June 10! Des Moines Parent is sponsoring and will be leading the way.

https://www.governorsdays.com/

Newtonfest

Newtonfest

June 9-10

Newton, Iowa 

NewtonFest, the weekend that celebrates the best of Newton, is coming together for 2023. Take a look at the full schedule of events.

https://www.newtonfest.org/

Healthy Baby Shower-Polk County

Coming up is a free virtual Healthy Baby Shower on June 7th at 7:00 pm for expecting moms that live in Polk County! Here you will learn about pregnancy nutrition, development, and available community resources! Registration is required by June 5th, by either phone, email, or text. Contact Cassie at odlandc@iastate.edu or 515-414-9865. Everyone that participates receives a baby backpack full of goodies! Including diapers, onesie, baby hat, a bath kit, a digital thermomoter, and more!

Healthy Baby Shower-June 2023

Spectrum Circle-August 9th (virtual)

Orchard Place hosts an Autism Caregiver Support Group called Spectrum Circle at 620 8^th Street, Des Moines, in person from 10am-11am or virtually at 12-1pm. The summer dates will be June 14^th, July 12^th, and August 9^th.

Spectrum Circle-August 9th (in person)

Orchard Place hosts an Autism Caregiver Support Group called Spectrum Circle at 620 8^th Street, Des Moines, in person from 10am-11am or virtually at 12-1pm. The summer dates will be June 14^th, July 12^th, and August 9^th.

Spectrum Circle-July 12th (virtual)

Orchard Place hosts an Autism Caregiver Support Group called Spectrum Circle at 620 8^th Street, Des Moines, in person from 10am-11am or virtually at 12-1pm. The summer dates will be June 14^th, July 12^th, and August 9^th.

Spectrum Circle-July 12th (in person)

Orchard Place hosts an Autism Caregiver Support Group called Spectrum Circle at 620 8^th Street, Des Moines, in person from 10am-11am or virtually at 12-1pm. The summer dates will be June 14^th, July 12^th, and August 9^th.

Spectrum Circle-June 14th (virtual)

Orchard Place hosts an Autism Caregiver Support Group called Spectrum Circle at 620 8^th Street, Des Moines, in person from 10am-11am or virtually at 12-1pm. The summer dates will be June 14^th, July 12^th, and August 9^th.

Spectrum Circle-June 14th (in person)

Orchard Place hosts an Autism Caregiver Support Group called Spectrum Circle at 620 8^th Street, Des Moines, in person from 10am-11am or virtually at 12-1pm. The summer dates will be June 14^th, July 12^th, and August 9^th.