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06/10/2026

Local favorite The Creamery was recently featured in Food & Wine as one of Iowa’s essential ice cream destinations. The recognition comes in part from its popular Puppy Chow Ice Cream, which combines the chocolate and peanut butter flavors Iowans know and love. 🍦

Stop by any of The Creamery’s three locations and give it a try this summer and see the full list below:

These ice creameries mix local produce and products into ice cream flavors, from Palisade peaches in Colorado to Kentucky bourbon to key lime in Florida. Tasting each state's specialty flavor is the perfect excuse for more scoops amid summer travel.

06/09/2026

Thousands will gather in the Historic East Village June 12-14 for PrideFest Weekend, a celebration of community, visibility, and the LGBTQ+ individuals and families who help shape our region. 🏳️‍🌈

To help you make the most of the weekend, we partnered with Capital City Pride to create two itineraries packed with PrideFest festivities and some of the best experiences Greater Des Moines has to offer!

Find the itineraries here: https://www.catchdesmoines.com/things-to-do/itineraries/pridefest/

06/08/2026

The annual Principal Charity Classic returns June 10-14 at the Wakonda Club, and there are plenty of ways to make your trip well worth it. Each year the tournament raises millions to support Iowa youth and brings in big names like two-time major champion, Drake alum, and Iowa legend Zach Johnson, making his Principal Charity Classic debut this year.

Whether you’re a die-hard golf fan, in it for the social scene, or wrangling the whole crew, there’s a way to do the Classic your way. It’s a social event, a summer kickoff, and a celebration of the impact this community can make together.

Plan your PCC weekend below:

The annual Principal Charity Classic returns June 10-14 at the Wakonda Club, and there are plenty of ways to make your trip well worth it.

06/04/2026

June is one of the most exciting times in Greater Des Moines, with sports, arts, culture, agriculture, and community events drawing visitors from across the country and around the world.

See how these events create impact across the region below:

In June, Greater Des Moines becomes a destination for nearly every type of visitor imaginable. Over the course of a few weeks, the region will welcome visitors drawn by sports, arts, culture, agriculture and community celebrations from across the country and around the world.

06/02/2026

Cassandra Halls catches up with Catch Des Moines to learn more about the many things there are to do and see in Greater Des Moines.

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06/01/2026

In June's edition of , kick off a summer of events and festivals with Des Moines Arts Festival and Capital City Pride PrideFest, cheer on athletes from across the midwest, and more! ⚽️🎨☀️

Read it here: https://www.catchdesmoines.com/blog/stories/post/des-buzz-whats-trending-in-des-moines-for-june/

05/29/2026

The Venardos Circus is taking over Outlets of Des Moines tonight through June 7! Inspired by the spirit of Alice, step under the big top for a show you won’t want to miss. 🎪

Find show schedule and ticket information here: https://www.catchdesmoines.com/event/venardos-circus/56620/

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05/29/2026

GIVEAWAY: The Free Range Music & BBQ Festival returns to Jasper Winery on Saturday, June 20!

Just in time for Father's Day, we have the opportunity for you to win a 4-pack of tickets. For the chance to win, tag three people in the comments below! Winner will be selected on Friday, June 12.

Live music, award-winning BBQ, and craft beverages. Learn more about the Family Friendly Festival here: https://www.freerangemusicfestival.com/

*Winner will be notified directly from the official Catch Des Moines account. We will never ask you to click on links or give credit card information!*

05/28/2026

The votes are in, and locals have officially spoken. These are the best sushi spots in Greater Des Moines, proving once and for all that being landlocked has absolutely nothing to do with serving incredible sushi. From melt-in-your-mouth nigiri and over-the-top specialty rolls to hidden gems tucked into strip malls, the metro’s sushi scene is rolling deep right now. So, grab those chopsticks, pour the soy sauce, and let’s dive into these fresh finds.

The votes are in, and locals have officially spoken. These are the best sushi spots in Greater Des Moines, proving once and for all that being landlocked has absolutely nothing to do with serving incredible sushi. From melt-in-your-mouth nigiri and over-the-top specialty rolls to hidden gems tucked....

05/27/2026

🚨GIVEAWAY TIME! We have your chance to win a four-pack of tickets to the Coca-Cola Suite at the Principal Charity Classic!

In order to win you must:

• FOLLOW both the Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Catch Des Moines pages
• LIKE this post
• COMMENT what you're most excited about for PCC

Winner will be selected on June 3. Good luck! ⛳️

*Winner will be notified directly from the official Catch Des Moines account. We will never ask you to click on links or give credit card information!*