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Jun 13 2025 | 6:30 pm

Night at the Drive-In Movies Double Feature

Location Pickard Park, 2205 E 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92)
Age Range All ages
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Cost FREE, thanks to our sponsors
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Afton Bradley
Email abradley@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information City State Bank is the 2025 Title Sponsor of this free double feature of family-friendly movies. Watch the movies from your vehicle, or bring lawn chairs & blankets to enjoy the shows. La Tiendita food truck will be selling food & drinks. 6:30 p.m. Moana 2 8:25 p.m. Wicked
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Jun 14 2025 | 10:00 am

Bike Fest 2025: Fast and Furriest

Location Parkig lot east of Simpson Football Stadium, Corner of C St and Clinton Ave
Age Range Families
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Cost FREE
Organization Indianola Mayor's Youth Council and Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Jamie Michelsen
Email jmichelsen@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Indianola Mayor's Youth Council hosts this free, family-friendly community event to promote bicycle safety. Donations will be raised for Kiya Koda Humane Society. Bring your bikes and enjoy an obstacle course, bike tune-up station, and more, with Community Celebrity Giant Trike Races at 11:30 a.m.!
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Jun 15 2025 (all day)

Y Camp Summer 2025

Location 1192 166th Drive Boone IA 50036
Age Range Ages 7-17
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Cost Varies by program
Organization Des Moines Y Camp
Contact Melanie Mellinger
Email melanie.mellinger@dmymca.org
Phone (515) 432-7558
Information Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley. If you’re looking for the ultimate camp experience, Summer Camp is the place to start. Find your next adventure at the Des Moines Y Camp!
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Jun 15 2025 (all day)

Wesley Woods Summer Camp

Location 10896 Nixon Street, Indianola
Age Range ages 6+
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Organization Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center
Contact Sierra Kuisle
Email sierra.kuisle@wesleywoodsiowa.org
Phone (515) 961-4523
Information Are you ready to embark on a journey of faith, fun, and friendship? Visit us at Camp Wesley Woods, where every day is an opportunity for growth, adventure, and spiritual deepening. Discover more about our programs, meet our dedicated staff, and explore what a summer at Wesley Woods can offer you.
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Jun 19 2025 (all day)

Hoyt Sherman Place Spring Art Classes

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50323
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Organization Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact Emily Roeder
Email education@hoytsherman.org
Information Join us for one of our many art classes at Hoyt Sherman Place including needle felting, acrylics, watercolor, music, drawing, and more.
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Jul 17 2025 (all day)

Parks & Rec Youth Tennis

Location Indianola High School Tennis Courts
Age Range Lessons for ages 3 years - high school
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Cost Varies
Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation
Contact Brandon DeCOok
Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov
Phone (515) 961-9420
Information Whether your child is just picking up a racket or ready to level up their game, we’ve got the perfect program this summer! 👉 Register now!
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Jul 30 2025 | 5:30 pm

Diamond Painting Workshop

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Age Range All ages
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Organization Hoyt Sherman Place
Contact Emily Roeder
Information Diamond painting is similar to painting by numbers—you use small, sparkly gems that stick to an adhesive canvas to create a beautiful design. You will create your own image and “paint” using colors of your choice. We’ll provide instructions and ideas to spark your creativity.
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Aug 20 2025 | 5:30 pm

Free Wednesday Evening Summer Meals

Location Pavilion in Moats Park, Indianola, Iowa
Age Range All Community Members Welcome
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Cost FREE
Organization Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Contact JoAnn Chapman
Email DJChapman@chapmanhome.tech
Information Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will be doing a free meal again this summer every Wednesday evening. We will be starting June 4th and going thru Aug 20th - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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