Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ America 250 events kicked off on May 23 with Decoration Day activities at Living History Farms (Urbandale) and will continue through Oct.2 with a brass concert on May 25 and a Revolutionary War program in Des Moines on June 13. Local sites offer free programs and community races. Des Moines Register
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Networking at Evolve Juicery and Kitchen
6-10 p.m. — Evolve Juicery & Kitchen — Free entry — Meet local professionals through guided introductions for better conversations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rooftop Yoga Class
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — Beginner friendly — Enjoy a relaxing yoga session with a view on the rooftop.
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Sensory-Friendly Hours
4-7 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — Free entry — Enjoy a quieter, less crowded experience designed for families with children on the autism spectrum.
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World Cup Opening Match Viewing Party
1-4 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy the excitement of the World Cup opener with fellow fans at this lively viewing party.
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