May your weekend be sweeter than cherry pie. Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios
Friday
🎯 Family Fun Night | Enjoy bouldering, archery, board games and s'mores with Polk County Conservation at Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center. | 6–8pm | $5 per person
Saturday
🎨 Social Saturday: Snow Day | Cozy up for hot cocoa, storytime, snowman printmaking, hand massages, a free film screening and a guided tour of the Des Moines Art Center. | 11am–2pm | Free!
🏛️ Iowa Gold Star Museum | Take a guided tour exploring Iowa's military history, led by a knowledgeable docent. | 11:30am–12:30pm | Free!
💃 Gatsby Gala: A 1920s Swing Dance Night | Take a beginner Charleston lesson at the Des Moines Ballroom, then dance the night away to live jazz by the Junction Jazz Society. | 7:15–8pm (lesson), dancing to follow | $20
Sunday
🍳 Egg King Pop-Up | Grab a Korean egg sandwich at this brunch pop-up. | 10am–12pm | Culinary Annex | Prices vary
