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Learn why Iowa State’s College of Design is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. Explore our programs, tour of facilities, and meet current students and faculty in your major. Event is free and open to the public.

Have your high school portfolio reviewed by representatives from the Midwest’s best art & design colleges including Iowa State University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kansas City Art Institute. Event is free and open to the public.

Thinking about lifeguarding next summer? Take a fall class, beat the spring rush, and be qualified for positions when they open up.

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects and more.

The second Friday of each month from 5:00–8:00 pm, explore SCI with your family. Admission is just $5 per person! No need to grab dinner first... our Food Chain Cafe is open until 7:30 pm.

Courage League Sports offers adaptive recreational opportunities for kids living with a special need regardless of their ability level. We offer programming Monday-Thursday evenings at various community spaces in and around the Des Moines Metro. We need volunteers to be buddies to our kids!

Together with your 3, 4, or 5 year old, listen to a story or two about a farm animal and participate in a special activity in the Visitor Center. Then, take a ride on our tractor-drawn cart out to the farm to see the animal of the day, and take a look around the barnyard!

Hawk 3 on 3 Basketball League is played on Sundays from July 14-August 25th. Girls and Boys going into grades 3rd-8th grade can sign up teams of up to 5 players. Teams are guaranteed 10 games plus end of season tournament