Name: National Dog Day
Start: 2026-08-26T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Paws & Pints

Paws & Pints

Celebrate National Dog Day at your pup's favorite place!
We're celebrating our favorite holiday with FREE day passes and FREE pup cups all day on Wednesday, August 26th. It's the perfect excuse to treat your pup to an unforgettable day of fun at Paws &amp; Pints!
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government-issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile
Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations*
*Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157050/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: National Dog Day

Polk County

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

Des Moines

Iowa

National Dog Day

Celebrate National Dog Day at your pup's favorite place!
We're celebrating our favorite holiday with FREE day passes and FREE...

Des Moines Art Center

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s August Social Saturday event: Silent Disco! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger hunt, a special Silent Disco to dance your heart out, a guided tour, storytime, treats in the Art Center Café, and so much more.

Local Event: Social Saturday: Silent Disco

Social Saturday: Silent Disco

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s August Social Saturday event: Silent Disco! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a...

Calling All Beagles, Let's Meetup! 🐾
It's time for a Beagle Meetup at Paws &amp; Pints! Join us on Sunday, August 9 for an afternoon of tail wags, new friends, and off-leash fun.
Bring your Beagle or Beagle mix and enjoy a FREE day pass while your pup plays with fellow Beagles from around the community. Whether they're a classic Beagle, Pocket Beagle, or any Beagle mix, all are welcome!
Watch your pup make new furry friends while you connect with other Beagle families over a drink at the dog bar.
📅 Sunday, August 9 at 4PM 🐶 FREE day pass for Beagles &amp; Beagle mixes
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government-issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations*
*Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/155962/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Beagle Meetup

Beagle Meetup

Calling All Beagles, Let's Meetup! 🐾
It's time for a Beagle Meetup at Paws & Pints! Join us on Sunday, August 9 for an...

Step up to the plate for our Field of Dreams Watch Party at Paws &amp; Pints on Thursday, August 13! ⚾🐾
Watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the third installment of MLB at Field of Dreams, live from Dyersville, Iowa and streaming on Netflix.
Enjoy FREE dog day passes all day, baseball-inspired food and drink features, and catch every inning as first pitch begins at 6:30 PM. Grab your pup, your friends, and join us for an unforgettable night celebrating America's pastime, Iowa style!
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations*
*Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157056/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Field of Dreams Watch Party

Field of Dreams Watch Party

Step up to the plate for our Field of Dreams Watch Party at Paws & Pints on Thursday, August 13! ⚾🐾
Watch the Minnesota Twins...

Scottish Rite Consistory

The Fellowship lives on through the music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings like never before with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings in Des Moines. This exclusive tribute concert, performed by a talented string quartet, will bring the unforgettable music from the films to life. Join us for a night that celebrates the music behind the heroic journey of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Get your tickets today!
General Info Venue: Scottish Rite Consistory Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Des Moines To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here　 There’s no strict dress code, but guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of Middle-earth— Dress as your favorite character or let the magic of the films inspire your look.
Program - Top hits from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Prologue: One Ring to Rule Them All Concerning Hobbits Amon Hen The Breaking of the Fellowship (feat. "In Dreams") The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Foundations of Stone The Riders of Rohan Evenstar Gollum's Song The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Minas Tirith The Ride of the Rohirrim The Return of the King Into the West The Grey Havens Setlist and Music sheets approved by Howard Shore (Official Composer of LOTR)
Performers
String Quartet Seating Map
Stream The Lord of the Rings now on HBO Max
New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154799/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings

Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings

The Fellowship lives on through the music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the...

Paws and Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive Des Moines, IA 50321

Calling All Dobermans, Let's Meetup! 🐾
It's time for a Doberman Meetup at Paws &amp; Pints! Join us on Sunday, August 16 for an afternoon of tail wags, new friends, and off-leash fun.
Bring your Doberman or Doberman mix and enjoy a FREE day pass while your pup plays with fellow Dobermans from around the community. Whether they're a Doberman Pinscher or any Doberman mix, all are welcome!
Watch your pup make new furry friends while you connect with other Doberman families over a drink at the dog bar.
📅 Sunday, August 16 at 4PM 🐶 FREE day pass for Dobermans &amp; Doberman mixes
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations*
*Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/155963/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Doberman Meetup

Doberman Meetup

Calling All Dobermans, Let's Meetup! 🐾
It's time for a Doberman Meetup at Paws & Pints! Join us on Sunday, August 16 for an...

Party 4 Paws: Paws &amp; Pints’ 4th Birthday Bash 🎂🐶
We’re turning FOUR, and we’re throwing the ultimate birthday paw-ty! Join us on Saturday, August 22nd for Party 4 Paws, a full day of activities, specials, and surprises celebrating four amazing years of Paws &amp; Pints. The celebration starts before the big day with 4 Days of Birthday Deals, featuring exclusive specials from the Dog Park, Mo’Tail &amp; Spaw, The Bonetique, and Your Best Friend’s Bar. All birthday deals will be available to shop and redeem during our Birthday Bash!
Birthday Bash Highlights: 🐾 Free Day Passes ALL DAY 🎧 Jody Rhew, the official Kansas City Chiefs Tailgate DJ, bringing the party starting at 4PM 🎈 Local vendors &amp; sampling throughout the park 💦 Foam Party in the Park from 1–4PM 🌭 Feature “Daiqs &amp; Dogs” menu 🎁 Giveaway featuring a LIFETIME Membership …and plenty more birthday fun!
Grab your pup, your friends, and your party hats, you won’t want to miss the biggest celebration of the year at Paws &amp; Pints!
Save the date and stay tuned for more details. 🎉
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154594/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Paws & Pints 4th Birthday Bash

Paws & Pints 4th Birthday Bash

Party 4 Paws: Paws & Pints’ 4th Birthday Bash 🎂🐶
We’re turning FOUR, and we’re throwing the ultimate birthday paw-ty! Join us...

Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE Kona Ice at the finish line! Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 &amp; Under are only $17!
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Run your race, your way.
5K/10K/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/147145/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Summer Sizzler- Des Moines

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