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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO NEARBY
COWLES COMMONS

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Our most popular events near Cowles Commons include:
  • Des Moines Fairytale Ball
  • Drake Law Constitution Day Lecture 2025
  • Date Me Dsm @ The Fitz Speed Dating (30-45)
  • "Fireside Chat" Lecturer: Judge Holly Thomas
  • Architecture on the Move: Public Art Edition
  • From Complexity to Clarity: Tackling Tough Concepts in Juvenile Law
  • Made in Iowa: Journey to Small Business
  • Agile + DevOpsDays Des Moines 2025
  • Wisdom for a World Falling Apart: What the World Needs From People of Faith
  • 5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series
  • DreamBuilder
  • 2025 LGBTQ - Legacy Leader Awards
  • Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick
  • Roadmaps to Retirement 2025: Global Lessons and Paths Ahead
  • Dinner with Renowned Artist Leon Keer at Event Space A
  • Witches and Wizards Drag Brunch
  • Annual Hanawalt Hawks Golf Fundraiser
  • Partner with Purpose
  • Yoga at Boss Babe Pop Up
  • Small Business Taxes: Getting Ready for Tax Time
  • Here to Pee - A Trans Comedy Protest Tour (Des Moines, IA)
  • Generative AI Boot Camp - (in-person OR virtual)
  • Wheelin' For Healin'
  • Drake Hillel Shabbat Dinner
  • Movin' with Madi
  • Movie in the Village
  • FIGHT! Pro Wrestling: Reign!
  • Save the Homie Day – A Black Men’s Health + Prostate Cancer Awareness Event
  • Iowa's Roast & Ride 2025
  • ACHE of Iowa Annual Meeting
  • IIPLA Conference 2025
  • Autumnal Artisan Market: Vendor Booth Fee
  • The Fail Forward Event Fall 2025
  • Food for the Hungry VOLUNTEER - Chonda Pierce / Des Moines, IA
  • 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes
  • Live Performance by Sierra Marin, Trevmental, & Sound bath by All Love
  • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Ole Skool Block Party
  • Always Ready: Credit
  • Singles Friendship Mixer - Des Moines
  • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Rock Fest
  • Boss Babe Pop Up
  • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Country Fest
  • Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - Top 40 Day Party
  • Executive Influence
  • Always Ready: Marketing
  • 2025 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser
  • Afro-Caribbean Wine Flight presented by Estes Construction
  • Heartland SwingOut
  • Getting Started Fast Training for Insurance Agents
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