🎡 Ankeny SummerFest | Kick off the weekend with carnival rides, live music, local food vendors, and this year's "Jingle in July" Summerfest theme. | Friday-Sunday | The District at Prairie Trail | Free!
🎥 "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" | Beat the heat with a free afternoon movie screening. Popcorn and water are provided | 1:30pm | West Des Moines Public Library | Free!
👑 Shrek Rave | Get your swamp squad together for an over-the-top dance party inspired by everyone's favorite ogre. Costumes encouraged. | 9pm | Wooly's | $30
Saturday
🎻 Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival | Check out regional and national bluegrass acts, food trucks, local beer, and a laid-back neighborhood atmosphere under the Beaverdale water tower. | Music at 2:30pm | Free!
🎨 Social Saturday: Free To Be | Enjoy storytime, a screening of "Powwow People," art activities, scavenger hunts, guided outdoor tours, and family-friendly crafts. | 11am–2pm | Des Moines Art Center | Free!
Sunday
🌋 Lord of the Rings Drag Brunch | One brunch to rule them all! Enjoy an over-the-top drag brunch featuring Middle Earth-inspired performances. | 2pm | Funny Bone Comedy Club | $27
