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Friday
🪩 Planetary Prom at the Science Center | Dress your celestial best and dance among the stars with a DJ, cosmic cocktails, photo ops, and after-hours access to exhibits and the planetarium. | 6–9pm | $20
🎧 Ritual Rave | Join a two-hour experience combining breathwork, ecstatic dance, and sound healing to reset your nervous system and release stress. | 7pm | Inner Space | $40
Saturday
👨👩👧 Love You Des Moines Family Day | Bring the whole family for games, sports, and recreation activities for all ages. | 1–4pm | Valley Community Center | Free!
🤣 Whitney Cummings tour | One of comedy's biggest names brings her latest stand-up tour to Des Moines for a night of sharp, hilarious storytelling. | 7pm | Hoyt Sherman Place | Tickets vary
🎤 Salvation Army Fundraiser | One of Des Moines' most fun fundraisers returns with a "Masked Singer"-style showdown, celebrity judges, and plenty of surprises. | 6pm | Val Air Ballroom | General admission: $35
Sunday
🎥 Screening: Experimental Animation in the Era of Women's Liberation | A curated screening of short films exploring identity, feminism, and experimental animation. | 1:30pm | Des Moines Art Center | Free, but registration required.
🌱 Spring Plant Identification Walk | Join a guided walk along the Bill Riley Trail to learn about edible plants, mushrooms, and safe foraging practices. | 4–5pm | Greenwood Park Trailhead | Suggested donation: $15–$35