Where: Iowa State Fairgrounds - Grandstand
E 30th Street and E University Avenue
Des Moines, IA

Website: www.iowastatefair.com
Date: Friday Sep 3, 2010
Time: 5 - 10:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under
Description: 

Gates open at 5 PM, Hotlaps at 6 PM, Races to follow.  

Where: State Historical Museum
600 E. Locust
Des Moines, IA 50309

Website: www.iowahistory.org
Date: Friday Sep 3, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Description: 

Sept. 3 – Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts concert, presented outdoors in front of the State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust. Blues Before Sunset is free & family-friendly with beer, wine & assorted beverages for sale. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs for seating. 

Des Moines, IA

Website: www.dmpl.org
Date: Friday Sep 3, 2010 - Monday Sep 6, 2010
Description: 

All six Des Moines Public Libraries will be closed for LABOR DAY weekend.  

Where: Principal Park
One Line Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309

Website: www.iowacubs.com
Date: Friday Sep 3, 2010
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Admission: varies

Where: Hobby Haven
2575 86th Street
Urbandale, IA IA

Website: www.hobbyhaven.com
Date: Friday Sep 3, 2010 - Sunday Sep 5, 2010
Time: 8 a.m. till ?
Admission: Free to spectators – all ages welcome
Description: 

Come check Iowa's biggest remote control car race here in Des Moines! 

Where: People's Court
216 Court Avenue, 3rd floor
Des Moines, IA 50309

Website: www.midwestix.com
Date: Friday Sep 3, 2010
Time: Doors open 7 p.m.; Show 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $25 advance - 21+
Description: 

In 1977, Money released his debut record & struck Double Platinum with hits such as: “Baby Hold On” & “Two Tickets To Paradise.”

Where: Funny Bone Comedy Club
570 S. Prairie View Dr., Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Website: www.funnybonedm.com
Date: Wednesday Sep 1, 2010 - Sunday Sep 5, 2010
Time: 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.
Admission: $10 - $17
Description:  Adult show

Website: www.desmoinesartcenter.org
Date: Friday Jun 11, 2010 - Sunday Sep 19, 2010
Time: Art Center hours
Admission: Free
Description:

Iowa Artists 2010 features the work of 15 artists, selected from a large & richly talented pool of entries. Working in various methods & media, they represent painting, ceramics, fiber arts, sculpture, photography, video & performance.