Events 4 Equity

The Events 4 Equity Calendar features diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) related events of interest to the Greater Des Moines region. Events featured on the calendar are informational, educational, or informative in nature or are addressing equity within our region. This calendar was created by input from Capital Crossroads leadership and the Social Capital, who have been and continue to be an integral part of diversity, equity, and inclusion related work in the community.   To build a more equitable and inclusive region, Social Capital created the 4 Equity tool to focus on and start having conversations around racial equity. View or download the tool for use in your business or organization.

To submit an event for consideration on the calendar, see the “Submit an Event” button below. If you have any questions regarding the events or calendar, please contact Britney Samuelson.

World Food & Music Festival

Western Gateway Park 1205 Locust St, Des Moines, IA

The 2022 World Food & Music Festival will return to Western Gateway Park for its 18th year on Sept. 16 – 18, 2022. The Festival will host nearly 50 vendors from 27 countries across the globe and provide vibrant live entertainment, interactive culinary opportunities and much more! Learn more about everything the World Food & […]

DART: How to Ride Training (Virtual)

Online Virtual

DART staff provides small group training to help individuals learn to ride the bus in Greater Des Moines. Training will demonstrate how to plan a trip, read maps and schedules, recognize bus stops, pay fares, practice rider safety and more. How to Ride Training sessions are free and open to the public. Zoom information here. […]

Love Jihad Love…J’What? What’s That? Webinar

Join Monsoon for an upcoming webinar: Love Jihad Love...j'what? What's that? Take a historical close-up of how violence erupts when faith crosses the path of intimate relationships in India. Offered October 13th, at 11:00am. More information, including how to register, can be found here.

DART: How to Ride Training (In-Person)

DART Multimodal Room 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

DART staff provides small group training to help individuals learn to ride the bus in Greater Des Moines. Training will demonstrate how to plan a trip, read maps and schedules, recognize bus stops, pay fares, practice rider safety and more. How to Ride Training sessions are free and open to the public. In-person How to […]

Welcoming Iowa 2022 Annual Banquet

West End Architectural Salvage 22 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa

Join us for USCRI Des Moines’ annual benefit to raise support for refugees from around the world arriving to Central Iowa. Welcoming Iowa 2022 will be held October 20th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at West End Architectural Salvage. Guests will experience what hospitality looks like around the world, enjoying food from local refugee and […]

2022 Refugee Summit

Franklin Junior High 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

The 2022 Refugee Summit will take place Thursday, November 10th at Franklin Junior High. This event is designed for service providers and community partners to gain knowledge and resources to better serve refugee and immigrant communities. At the Summit, a variety of information and resources will be offered on topics including Refugee Resettlement 101, Mental […]

DART: How to Ride Training (Virtual)

Online Virtual

DART staff provides small group training to help individuals learn to ride the bus in Greater Des Moines. Training will demonstrate how to plan a trip, read maps and schedules, recognize bus stops, pay fares, practice rider safety and more. How to Ride Training sessions are free and open to the public. Zoom information here. […]

Shalom Community Impact Center 2nd Annual Fundraiser

Shalom Community Impact Center 7605 NW Aurora Ave, Urbandale, Iowa

Shalom Community Impact Center is hosting their 2nd annual community fundraiser on Thursday, November 17th, from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Shalom Covenant Church. They are also seeking volunteers for their after school youth K-12 programming from 5:00 - 7:00pm at their center. More information may be found here.

Welcome to DSM USA Reception

Wells Fargo Arena 233 Center Street, Des Moines, Iowa

Join the Greater Des Moines Partnership at the Iowa Wolves for a fun, family-friendly evening. All new 2022 residents of the DSM USA region and their families are invited to participate. Attendees can meet and mingle with other new residents and cheer on the Iowa Wolves during the game. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. […]

DART: How to Ride Training (In-Person)

DART Multimodal Room 620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

DART staff provides small group training to help individuals learn to ride the bus in Greater Des Moines. Training will demonstrate how to plan a trip, read maps and schedules, recognize bus stops, pay fares, practice rider safety and more. How to Ride Training sessions are free and open to the public. In-person How to […]

Multicultural Reception: “The Time is Always Right to Do Right”

MidAmerican Energy RecPlex 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa

Join Greater Des Moines Partnership for a Multicultural Reception on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex. The event is in partnership with the City of West Des Moines, the West Des Moines Human Rights Commission, West Des Moines Schools, West Des Moines Historical Society, Des […]

Chin National Day Celebration

Horizon Events Center 2100 NW 100th St., Clive, Iowa

Join the Iowa Chin Community to celebrate the 75th Chin National Day on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Horizon Events Center. View a printable flyer here. Questions may be directed to Thawng Hlun at thawng.chia@gmail.com. 9 a.m. - Noon: Cultural Wrestling (Paih) Noon - 4:30 p.m.: Event Opening, Cultural Dances, and Music 12:30 - 3 […]

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