• Summer Solstice Forest Bathing

    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Celebrate the longest day of the year with a peaceful, grounding forest bathing experience at Easter Lake Park. During this gentle, unhurried walk, you’ll be guided through sensory invitations designed […]

  • Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series

    Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series
    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Join us for our 2026 Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series at Easter Lake! Each month through August, a local, Iowa band will kick off the evening with live music by the lake at the North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake. We will have Picket Fence Creamery ice cream and standard concessions available for purchase. […]

  • Sunset Kayak Paddle

    Sunset Kayak Paddle

    Enjoy a peaceful evening on the water as we paddle into the sunset. This beginner-friendly guided experience includes a safety overview before launching onto calm waters and is perfect for […]

  • Grown-up Hike

    Easter Lake Park, Shelter #4

    Enjoy a Saturday morning guided hike through the Easter Lake park with other adults. On our hike we’ll listen and look for nearby animals, learn about Iowa native plants, and make nature observations.

  • Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Day

    In partnership with Adaptive Sports Iowa and the Central Iowa VA, join us for a welcoming and supportive adaptive recreation event designed specifically for individuals with physical disabilities and veterans. […]

  • Sunset Kayak Paddle

    Sunset Kayak Paddle

    Enjoy a peaceful evening on the water as we paddle into the sunset. This beginner-friendly guided experience includes a safety overview before launching onto calm waters and is perfect for […]

  • Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series

    Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series
    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Join us for our 2026 Prairie Stomp Summer Music Series at Easter Lake! Each month through August, a local, Iowa band will kick off the evening with live music by the lake at the North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake. We will have Picket Fence Creamery ice cream and standard concessions available for purchase. […]

  • Hike for Health

    Easter Lake Park, Shelter #3

    Why walk the mall when you can enjoy the great outdoors? Hike along with this friendly group of nature lovers who walk the trails each month for exercise and fun. Enjoy the camaraderie and explore some new trails. 

  • OWLS: Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors – Reptiles of Iowa

    The Easter Lake Event Center 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, United States

    Looking for an excuse to get out of the house, make some new friends, and learn about the exciting world of nature? Then join us! There are 46 species of reptiles in Iowa with three main groups: turtles, lizards and snakes. From spiny softshell turtles to prairie rattlesnakes and even a slender glass lizard, Iowa […]