Cultural Series
The Water Works Park Foundation presents various cultural events and performances each year.
Community Engagement
The Cultural Series at Water Works Park features various cultural events and performances highlighting our community’s creative and talented performers. These free events include activities and performances by Des Moines Symphony, Ballet DSM, and many other cultural arts organizations.
The performances are typically held on the Lauridsen Amphitheatre stage, while art exhibits and other engagement events, such as walks and tours, are held throughout the park, including:
- Des Moines Symphony
- Ballet Des Moines
- Heartland Music Festival
- Des Moines People’s Pride
- Harvest & Handmade Fair
- Music Under the Stars
- Des Moines Performing Arts
- Tinseltown in the Park
- Iowa Dance Theatre Choreography Festival
- Build A Rain Barrel Workshop
And many others.