Love You Des Moines Days
Love You Des Moines Days is a 9 day community celebration with FREE activities, classes and events for our whole community to participate in at the Valley Community Center! With more than 150 activities, there’s something for all ages, stages and phases - for kids, young or old, families, seniors, gamers, athletes, artists, families with special needs, we have summer fun for you, and it’s totally FREE! Visit LoveYouDSM.com for a full list of activities. Community Book Swap Saturday, June 12 9am to 12pm: Too many books? Looking for a new read? Bring your pre-loved books and swap them with other community members. Free Bike Repair Saturday, June 12 11am to 2pm: It's that time of year again when the sun comes out and families enjoy time together on bicycles. But it's been since last summer since you've pulled it out of the garage. Bring your bike to Valley Community Center for a summer tune up and light maintenance repairs. We want you riding safe, solid bicycles. Let us help you start your summer the right way. Cyclocross/MBD Bike Course Tours Saturday, June 12 10:30am-12:30pm: Bring your bike and helmet and try our Cyclocross course! It's a non-technical, 1.8 mile long course. The trail is mainly grass and 10' wide Riders will need bikes with knobby tires and they must wear helmets at all times. Ages 7+ (under 13 must be accompanied by an adult) Writer's Workshop Saturday, June 12 2:30 to 4pm: Have you ever wanted to write a book, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve started or even finished one, but don’t know what to do next. This workshop will provide strategies to help aspiring authors to actually start and finish the book they’ve always wanted to write. We will also unlock the mysteries related to publishing including a discussion of the many options that authors have today to see their work in print or other formats such as an ebook or audiobook. Community Celebration Sunday, June 13 11am to 1pm: Games, Treats and Music for the whole community to enjoy! Family Sports & Recreation Night Monday, June 14 4 to 8:30pm: From Target Golf to our 5K Run + Walk to Pickleball to Wet & Wild Family Water Fun, there is something for everyone at Family Sports & Recreation Night during Love You Des Moines Days! Bring the whole family and invite your friends and neighbors to join, too! Global Discovery Night Tuesday, June 15 5:30-7:30pm: JOIN US AS WE EXPERIENCE CULTURES FROM ACROSS THE WORLD! ENJOY FOOD SAMPLES, MUSIC, GAMES AND MORE. Tippi Toes Dance Class Friday, June 18 10 to 10:30am: Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Tippi Toes instructors will keep the music and curriculum moving along in a way that is exciting and engaging for children ages 2-6. Come boogie with us! Burgers & Boards Skateboarding Social Friday, June 18 12-2pm: serving up burgers and chips all while skating a 3' half pipe and some other street style elements. (Intermediate skill level) Family Movie on the Lawn Friday, June 18 at Dusk: Bring your chair or blanket and join us for a family friendly outdoor movie on the big screen! Recipe Swap Saturday, June 19 1 to 2pm: Join us for a summer recipe swap and family meal planning social for moms! Pick your top 3 favorite family friendly summer recipes and bring 20 typed copies of each. Our hope is that you leave this event equipped new tips for meal planning and 50+ fresh new recipes to try! Cricut Craft Basics Saturday, June 19 2 to 4:30 pm: This class will provide you with an overview of all the things you can do with a Cricut Maker. You'll see varius examples of projects you can do with your Cricuit and you'll have the opportunity to assemble a project that has been cut ahead of time. Ice Cream Making Saturday, June 19 4 to 5:30pm: Learn how to make ice cream with Anderson Erickson Dairy. You’re going to love making your own serving of delicious vanilla ice cream! Business Record & West Des Moines Chamber Community Book Swap Saturday, June 12 9am to 12pm: Too many books? Looking for a new read? Bring your pre-loved books and swap them with other community members. Free Bike Repair Saturday, June 12 11am to 2pm: It's that time of year again when the sun comes out and families enjoy time together on bicycles. But it's been since last summer since you've pulled it out of the garage. Bring your bike to Valley Community Center for a summer tune up and light maintenance repairs. We want you riding safe, solid bicycles. Let us help you start your summer the right way. Writer's Workshop Saturday, June 12 2:30 to 4pm: Have you ever wanted to write a book, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve started or even finished one, but don’t know what to do next. This workshop will provide strategies to help aspiring authors to actually start and finish the book they’ve always wanted to write. We will also unlock the mysteries related to publishing including a discussion of the many options that authors have today to see their work in print or other formats such as an ebook or audiobook. All About Drones Saturday, June 12 4 to 5 pm: Are you interested in knowing more about drones? All ages are welcome to learn more about drones from FAA Certified Drone Pilot Kevin Barber. After a short talk and question and answer session, you can see a drone flight demonstration and even try flying a drone yourself with the drone simulator. Community Celebration Sunday, June 13 11am to 1pm: Games, Treats and Music for the whole community to enjoy! Car Wash for Single Parents Sunday, June 13 1 to 4pm: Enjoy a free cafe drink while we clean your car for you! Pickleball Open Gym MWF 8am to 12pm: Come play pickleball with us! This is open play and there are paddles available. Family Sports & Recreation Night Monday, June 14 4 to 8:30pm: From Target Golf to our 5K Run + Walk to Pickleball to Wet & Wild Family Water Fun, there is something for everyone at Family Sports & Recreation Night during Love You Des Moines Days! Bring the whole family and invite your friends and neighbors to join, too! Global Discovery Night Tuesday, June 15 5:30-7:30pm: JOIN US AS WE EXPERIENCE CULTURES FROM ACROSS THE WORLD! ENJOY FOOD SAMPLES, MUSIC, GAMES AND MORE. Community Service Project Night Thursday, June 17 4:30 to 7pm: Invite your friends and neighbors and join us for a night all about serving our local community. Sign up to pack meals, make Christmas gifts for Operation Christmas Child and the Dream Moines Dream Center, pack care packages for local deployed military members or do yard work for West Des Moines Community Schools! Sign up to participate here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084CAFAF0-community
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 12, 2021 Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Daily, June 12 - 20 from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Location
Valley Community Center, West Des Moines, IA 4444 Fuller Road
Fees/Admission
FREE
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Contact Information
Lisa Lewis
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