Good morning, West Des Moines.

AAA-Iowa research shows heavy Memorial Day traffic is expected on Thursday and Friday afternoons; experts advise motorists to leave early Friday and Saturday and return Monday before 10 a.m. to avoid congestion + ease travel.

West Des Moines native Teagan Kavan helped Texas move into the NCAA softball super regionals and will pitch in Game 1 of the Austin Super Regional on Friday, May 22 at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN2 — a key step towards another WCWS title.

Tech Yeah! 2026 Q2 Networking & Happy Hour

4-6 p.m. — P3+Uplift (Professional Project Partners, Inc.) — Non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks available — Grab a beverage, meet new people, and enjoy casual conversation.

Morning Yoga with Feel Good

8-9 a.m. — Kava DSM — In-person session — Start your day with rejuvenating yoga in a calming atmosphere.

Spring Music Series: Forrest McCurren

5-7 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — $4.50 pints — Enjoy live tunes in the Beer Hall during the Spring Music Series with happy hour specials.

Community Cooking Class: Artists Around A Table

6-9 p.m. — Culinary Annex — $50 — Engage in a hands-on cooking class creating classic dishes from the 1920s-40s with Chef Cass in a lively social setting.

Learn to Play Mah Jong

10 AM – 1 PM — West Des Moines Public Library — Registration recommended — Discover the exciting world of American Mah Jong with a hands-on introduction to the game.

Blue Light Jazz at Surety Hotel

5-12 p.m. — Surety Hotel Lobby Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy Stiff Drinks and Smooth Grooves while chasing away mid-week blues with live jazz.

Networking at Evolve Juicery and Kitchen

6-10 p.m. — Evolve Juicery & Kitchen — Free entry — Meet local professionals through guided introductions for better conversations.

First Friday Art Exhibition: Nostalgia

5-8 p.m. — Mainframe Studios — Free entry — Explore art reflecting on memory and nostalgia with interactive activities and music.

DSM Farmers' Market

8:30 AM — Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh local produce and unique artisan goods in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Sensory-Friendly Game: Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mudhens

1:08-2:08 p.m. — Principal Park — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a baseball game with sensory-friendly accommodations for families and individuals with autism.