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Things to do this extended weekend: Sept. 4-7

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Outdoor concert stage at sunset with a full orchestra under a curved white pavilion. A banner reads "Des Moines Symphony Water Works Pops." Audience in folding chairs. — The Des Moines Symphony performs for free at Water Works Park on Saturday and Sunday. Photo: Courtesy of Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

Here's what to do during the long weekend.

Friday

🎨 First Friday at Mainframe Studios | Wander through open artist studios and special programming. | 5–8pm | Free!

🎥 Movies in the Park: "Moana" | Colby Park in Windsor Heights | 7:15pm | Free!

🎹 American Elton | Hear Elton John hits during a dinner-and-show tribute at The Ingersoll. | Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm | Tickets: $138

Saturday

☀️ Solar Party | Peer at sunspots and other solar activity through specially filtered telescopes. | Science Center of Iowa | 9–11am | Free!

⚔️ Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire: Viking Invasion | Food, performers and artisans. | Saturday and Sunday, 10am–6pm | Passes start at $25.

🌎 Taste of the Junction Multicultural Street Festival | Face painting, food, crafts and live entertainment in Valley Junction. | 2–10pm | Free!

Sunday

🎨 Art for Brunch | A docent-led conversation | Des Moines Art Center | 11am–Noon | Free admission; registration required.

🎬 Cinematic Magic | The Des Moines Symphony performs music from "Harry Potter," "Star Wars," "Frozen," "Toy Story" and more.

Children's Village activities at 4pm; concert at 5:30pm | Lauridsen Amphitheater | Water Works Park | Free!

Monday — Labor Day

🚘 Red, White & Blue Car Show | A fundraiser for veterans and their families | Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona | 8am–2pm | Free for spectators; $25 to enter a car

⚽ Drake men's soccer vs. Kansas City | Cheer on the Bulldogs as they host the Roos at Mediacom Stadium. | 7pm | Tickets: $10