Best time to visit Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA

2 THINGS TO DO IN DES MOINES, IA (MAY 21 - MAY 31)

Des Moines Con

Des Moines Con

May 31-June 2, 2024 • event

A new popular culture convention in Iowa

Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption

Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption

all year round • activity

A massive religious shrine built by a priest contains thousands of rare stones and minerals and is considered the largest humanmade grotto in the world

5 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

National Balloon Classic

National Balloon Classic

out of rangeJuly 26–August 3, 2024 • event

The premier ballooning festival in Iowa held since the 1970s

Fall Colors in Iowa

Fall Colors in Iowa

out of rangeOctober • nature

Warm days and cool nights, very few insects, and the vibrant autumn colors make the fall season one of the best times in Iowa

Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair

out of rangeAugust 10–20, 2023 • event

Feel the spirit of the Midwest, at one of the largest and best-known state fairs in the USA

Des Moines Christmas Lights

Des Moines Christmas Lights

out of rangemid-November–early January • event

Experience the magic of Christmas in the capital of Iowa

Beaverdale Fall Festival

Beaverdale Fall Festival

out of rangeSeptember 15–16, 2023 • event

One of the most popular community festivals in Des Moines, Iowa

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