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Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Art Week, Juneteenth celebration and more

Whether you're celebrating Father's Day, Juneteenth or Pride, there's an event in central Iowa for every occasion.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Whether you're celebrating Father's Day, Juneteenth or Pride, there's an event for every occasion this weekend.

Local 5 rounded up five events taking place around the metro to help you make the most of any celebration. 

Have an event you want featured in Local 5's Weekend Guide? Text us at 515-457-1026 or email us at news@weareiowa.com

Art Week Des Moines

  • When: Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15
  • Where: Various locations
  • Price: Free

Celebrate the end of Art Week with an event of your choosing! Catch the Lantern Parade and Night Market on Friday or a Mosaic Scavenger Hunt on Saturday. If those aren't your speed, check out the full list of events here

Johnston Green Days

  • When: Thursday, June 13, 5-7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 14, 4-11:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 15, 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 16, 1-5 p.m.
  • Where: Terra Park (6400 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston)
  • Price: Free

Get ready to "Paint the Town GREEN" at this annual celebration. The event features fun for the whole family, including live music, a carnival, lawn games, a parade and even fireworks. 

RELATED: Johnston Green Days starts Thursday | Full schedule, performance lineup

"Camelot" at Tallgrass Theatre Company

  • When: Thurrsday, June 13, Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m.
    • Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Jamie Hurd Amphitheater (4100 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines)
  • Price: Free will donation

Catch King Arthur, Lancelot and Guenevere right here in central Iowa. Presented by the Tallgrass Theater Company, "Camelot" features songs such as "If Ever I Would Leave You" and "The Lusty Month of May." This outdoor production promises to be legendary, just make sure to bring a chair or a picnic blanket to the show. 

Des Moines People's Pride

  • When: Saturday, June 15, 12-5 p.m.
  • Where: Water Works Park (2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines)
  • Price: Free

Another weekend, another opportunity to celebrate Pride Month in Des Moines. This grassroots event will feature free food and mocktails, local queer vendors, drag performances and more.

The event is sober and family-friendly, and masks are required.

RELATED: Des Moines People's Pride fostering queer community 'away from cops and corporations'

Juneteenth Neighbor's Day Celebration

  • When: Saturday, June 15, 12-7 p.m.
  • Where: Western Gateway Park (1000 Grand Ave., Des Moines)
  • Price: Free

Juneteenth might actually fall on Wednesday of next week, but it's never too early to celebrate. Enjoy live music, a pop-up art exhibition featuring local creatives and children's activities with Des Moines Public Library.

Free parking is available in the Nationwide parking ramp located at 11th Street and Mulberry Street. 

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