Valley Community Center Invites Greater Des Moines to the Sky Venue Ribbon Cutting + Ten Days of Free, Family-Friendly Fun during Love You Des Moines Days 2026

June 11, 2026 (West Des Moines, Iowa) – On Monday, June 15, 2026, at 11 am, the community is invited to join the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce for the grand-opening ribbon cutting of the new Sky Venue, along with a variety of other new spaces at the Valley Community Center. The morning will include the ribbon cutting, light refreshments, and tours of the stunning new venue.

"The Sky Venue is a beautiful space that represents an investment in the people of West Des Moines," said (Name, Title). "We can't wait to open these doors and see how this space serves our neighbors for years to come."

The ribbon cutting takes place at the Valley Community Center, 4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. 

Love You Des Moines Days 

Ten-day celebration also features the grand-opening ribbon cutting of the new Sky Venue with the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.

The Valley Community Center is thrilled to invite individuals, families, neighbors, and community partners to gather for Love You Des Moines Days 2026, taking place June 12 through June 21, 2026, at the Valley Community Center in West Des Moines. 

The ten-day celebration offers hundreds of free, fun, and meaningful activities for every age, all designed around one simple idea: loving our neighbors and our community well.

At a Glance:

• Event Details: June 12 to June 21, 2026, at the Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265)
• What It Is: A ten-day community celebration with hundreds of free activities, classes, workshops, and events for all ages
• Featured Moment: Sky Venue grand-opening ribbon cutting with the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, Monday, June 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. CST
• Cost: All events are free and open to the community
• Details and full schedule: loveyoudsm.com 

Why This Celebration Matters

In a season when so many people feel busy and disconnected from those around them, Love You Des Moines Days creates space to slow down, show up, and belong. The event removes the usual barriers, no cost and no membership required, so that anyone in the greater Des Moines area can take part. From kids and teens to parents, grandparents, and neighbors who simply want to connect, the celebration is built to bring the whole community together under one roof.

For Valley Church and the Valley Community Center, the heart of the event is straightforward: our community is strongest when its people know one another and look out for one another.

"Love You Des Moines Days is our way of saying thank you to this community and showing how much we genuinely love the people who live here," said (Name, Title) at Valley Church. "We want every person who walks through our doors to feel welcomed, valued, and at home, and this event is an amazing opportunity to gather together alongside one another.” 

How to Take Part in Love You Des Moines Days 

Love You Des Moines Days 2026 is free and open to everyone. Community members are encouraged to attend, bring a friend, and explore the full schedule of activities. Volunteers are also welcome and play a vital role in making the celebration possible.

For the complete schedule, event details, and volunteer sign-ups, visit loveyoudsm.com. 

About the Valley Community Center

The Valley Community Center, located at 4444 Fuller Road in West Des Moines, Iowa, is a gathering place built to serve the greater Des Moines area. Home to a wide variety of spaces, programs, and community events, including the new Sky Venue, the Center exists to welcome neighbors, host meaningful experiences, and strengthen the local community. Learn more at valleycommunity.center.