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    Urbandale Events & Activities

    Suburban parks and trails, anchored by Living History Farms.

    Living History Farms
    Walker Johnston Park
    Urbandale Community Center

    Upcoming Events in Urbandale

    Storytime at Urbandale elementary schools

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    1900 Farm Dinners

    Nov 12, 2026

    Farm dinners at Living History Farms.

    Are you superstitious? If so, this is NOT the dinner for you! In the 1880s, “13 clubs” were popular: 13 people met for dinner on the 13th day of the...

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    Honor orchestra concert by DSM Gamer Symphony at Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center.

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    Flynn Mansion Teas

    Nov 15, 2026

    Tea event at the Flynn Mansion at Living History Farms.

    1900 Farm Dinners

    Nov 19, 2026

    Farm dinners at Living History Farms.

    An Urbandale Fourth of July celebration, one of the holiday events around Greater Des Moines.

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    About Urbandale

    Urbandale combines suburban parks with Living History Farms, one of Iowa's larger educational destinations. Walker Johnston Park carries the athletic facilities and the Urbandale Community Center runs the year-round programming.

    Best known for

    Historical education, family recreation, community sports

    ZIP codes

    50322, 50323