Community Series

The Kerry & Linda Killinger Foundation Community Series

The Kerry & Linda Killinger Foundation Community Series features a diverse range of community performances featuring local artists. The series invites audiences of all ages to gather outdoors and enjoy memorable community experiences in a beautiful natural setting. From big band to jazz and standard performances, these free events in the series invite visitors to the Park through live performances, creative programming, and shared experiences in one of Des Moines’ most iconic outdoor spaces.

The Kerry & Linda Killinger Foundation Community Series 2026 season includes

• Des Moines Performing Arts, Monday, June 15
• Music Under the Stars, Sunday, June 21
• Des Moines Community Playhouse, July 18
• Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra, Saturday, August 1
• Greater Des Moines Community Big Band, Monday, August 31
• Tinseltown at Water Works Park. Saturday, November 21

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation hosts all performances in the Kerry & Linda Killinger Foundation Community Series on the Killinger Family Stage at Des Moines Water Works Park.

The Kerry & Linda Killinger Foundation Community Series reflects a commitment to expanding access to the arts and enriching the quality of life in Central Iowa. By bringing community programming to a public outdoor space, the series fosters community pride, celebrates creativity, and creates meaningful experiences for residents and visitors alike.