Zoo Brew 7/15
July 15, 2026 - 12:00 am at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Every drink you buy helps support the zoo’s care, conservation, and education programs.
Need a fun midweek spot after work? The zoo comes alive after hours—grab a drink, catch some music, and enjoy the summer vibes at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo!
This week, enjoy Sushi Roll.
Mammoth
July 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Wooly’s
3000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA
LAZER and First Fleet Concerts present Mammoth: The End Tour.
Post Malone & Jelly Roll
July 17, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at jack trice stadium
1732 S 4th st ames, iowa
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, & Carter Faith
Discover the Wild
July 18, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Blank Park Zoo
198 Winn St Des Moines, IA
Join Heather Lee at Blank Park Zoo for Discover the Wild Saturday, July 18 from 10 am – 2 pm, featuring this month’s Iowa PBS/STEAM theme with hands-on activities, animal encounters, and interactive learning.
You and the kids can enjoy meet-and-greets with favorite PBS Kids characters, hands-on STEAM activities, crafts, storytime, live animal encounters, educational presentations, and a sensory-friendly room designed for all ages.
Dakota with MODERN TIGER & Soulcage
July 18, 2026 - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at xBk Live
1159 24th Street Des Moines, IA
Lord Huron
July 19, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Vibrant Music Hall
2855 Grand Prairie Pkwy Waukee, Iowa
Lord Huron – Vibrant Music Hall
Zoo Brew 7/22
July 22, 2026 - 12:00 am at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Every drink you buy helps support the zoo’s care, conservation, and education programs.
Need a fun midweek spot after work? The zoo comes alive after hours—grab a drink, catch some music, and enjoy the summer vibes at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo!
This week, enjoy Zachary Freedom
Wild Rose Casino Ink & Aces Tattoo Expo
July 24, 2026 - July 26, 2026 - All Day at Wild Rose Casino & Resort
777 Wild Rose Dr Clinton, Iowa
The best tattoo convention in Iowa; Ink & Aces Tattoo Expo! This 3-day event is filled with world-class tattoo artists from all over the country. Multi award-winning artists like Ink Master contender Mat Valles will be competing for locally made custom trophies, bragging rights, and a prize provided by Wild Rose. Attending guests will have the rare opportunity to work with artists directly to plan their next tattoo or witness others act as canvas for these artists inked imagination.
$20 entry fee gets you into the event each day or a 3-day pass for $50. All ages are welcome; 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult; 12 and under will receive free admission.
Friday, July 24, 2026 | Noon – 10:00 pm
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Noon – 10:00 pm
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Noon – 8:00 pm
This event will be located in the Oakwood Ballroom at Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Clinton.
Zoo Brew 7/29
July 29, 2026 - 12:00 am at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St Des Moines, IA
Every drink you buy helps support the zoo’s care, conservation, and education programs.
Need a fun midweek spot after work? The zoo comes alive after hours—grab a drink, catch some music, and enjoy the summer vibes at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo!
This week, enjoy Plastic Apartment.
