Des Moines Weekend Events Guide | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

This weekend’s packed with flavor, fashion, fun, and community—starting with the World Food and Music Festival where you’ll taste global cuisines for just $2, plus live tunes at Western Gateway Park. Friday night? The Fashion Circuit drops a soccer-inspired style show at the RecPlex—dress to impress, it’s free. Saturday morning, lace up for Dolly Parton’s Race for Reading, a 5K benefiting literacy (kids’ race + costume bonus!), then head to Cowles Commons for Domino Effect, an epic sensory art installation. Wrap it up with Ingersoll Live: a full-block party with music, food, and vibes all…