by Delaney Lynch | May 8, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
Outdoor Live Music at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When the days grow longer and the breeze off the river drifts through the trees and flowers, there’s something magical about music beneath the open sky. At the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, the Music...
by Delaney Lynch | Apr 24, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
Spring Gardening Tips for a Fresh Start After months of gray skies and frozen ground, spring feels like a deep breath for both gardeners and gardens. It’s the season of fresh starts, muddy boots, and the first brave shoots pushing through cool soil. As the days grow...
by Delaney Lynch | Mar 6, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
Spring Break Staycation Ideas in Des Moines A spring break staycation at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden can feel like a mini-vacation or micro-cation—without airport lines, long drives, or the big price tag. It’s a chance to escape the lingering Midwest chill...
by Delaney Lynch | Feb 27, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
How Music in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Heals Mind and Body Winter can press in like a gray curtain, especially in the Midwest. When that happens, slipping into a warm conservatory filled with lush plants and live blues music can feel like stepping into...
by Delaney Lynch | Feb 13, 2026 | Top Event in Des Moines
A Warm Night Among a Glowing Garden When the Midwest winter wraps the world in ice and gray skies, there’s nothing quite like stepping into a place where warmth and light are still alive. The moment you push through the doors of the tropical conservatory at the...
by Delaney Lynch | Dec 1, 2025 | Top Event in Des Moines
Presented by MidAmerican Energy and Willis Automotive Supported by Security National Bank, Iowa State Bank, RDG Planning • Design Now thru January 4 Experience the magic of the season at Dome for the Holidays—bigger, brighter, and more breathtaking than ever. This...