Free Events & Activities in Clive

Free things to do in Clive — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Teen Advisory Board

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages 10–17

Students are invited to participate on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly during the school year to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased by the Library. For students in grades...

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Toddler Time

Starts in 10 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers. Monthly registration is required. Please register for a seat for each toddler attending. Each session in the same week is a...

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Evening Family Storytime

Tue, Apr 7, 11:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...

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Snack Attack - Homemade Peach Rings

Tue, Apr 7, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This month we are making Homemade Peach Rings! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12. Registration Required.

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Beaverdale Farmers Market

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Beaverdale Farmers Market is a farmers market in Des Moines, IA. The parking lot of Franklin Junior High at 48th and Franklin Avenue Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC Farmers Market; WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location; Some/all market.

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Greek Mythology Club

Tue, Apr 7, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Johnston Public Library

Whether you're a Percy Jackson fan or just love Greek mythology, this is the club for you! Test your knowledge in a trivia competition, craft your own myth-inspired creations, and debate fellow club members about your favorite gods, heroes, and myths. For kids in 6th grade and up. Registration...

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Preschool Storytime

Starts in 10 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each child attending. Each...

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Music and Movement

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...

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Teen Tabletop Game Night

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Johnston Public Library

Game night just got better -- are you in? Each month, we’ll feature new tabletop games (think Sushi Go, Ticket to Ride, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, etc.) and show you how to play. Open to 6th grade and up. Registration is appreciated for planning purposes, and you’ll receive reminder emails about.

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West Des Moines Public Library

West Des Moines Public Library

West Des Moines Public Library is a public central library in West Des Moines, IA. Open 3,400 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 51,962 square feet.

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Local Authors Fair

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library

Engage with a variety of local authors, sit in on a discussion panel, or stop by the Pageturners table at the 2026 Local Authors Fair. Light refreshments provided, with a chance to win a door prize! This event is free to attend and open to the public. Brought to you by Dunn Library, the Indianola...