by Chris Burch | Dec 10, 2025 | Events, Uncategorized
Willis Summer Series Brings Big-Name Shows to Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park DES MOINES, Iowa — Live music will take center stage in one of the city’s most scenic spots as the Willis Summer Series, presented by Willis Nissan, debuts at the Lauridsen...
by Chris Burch | Apr 16, 2025 | Events
Celebrate Nature: An Earth Day Adventure is a free, family-friendly event taking place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The event engages the community in environmental education and outdoor fun at the...
by Chris Burch | Aug 14, 2023 | Events
Des Moines’ original Oktoberfest is moving to a new location for its 19th annual event September 22nd and 23rd. The Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park is the new venue for the festival that has outgrown the downtown footprint where it began in 2003. “Water...
by Chris Burch | May 11, 2023 | Events
The Biergarten, the Bands, the Brews & the Bikes! May – October Last fall’s pop-up Des Moines Biergarten is expanding to offer local craft brews and German-style food 2-9pm Wednesday through Sunday with Local Bands, Brews and Bikes hosting free music shows...
