Events

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Push Start “Drop-in” & “Ollie” Clinic

Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA

Want to learn how to drop-in on a mini ramp or bowl, or learn how to ollie? This clinic is for you. Skate DSM is offering this special clinic to teach skaters the basics of dropping in, a key skill to learning how to skate transition. To participate in this clinic, skaters should be comfortable... Read more »

$40.00

Lauridsen Skatepark Volunteer Day

Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA

Volunteers are invited to come out and make a positive impact at the Lauridsen Skatepark through litter removal and care for native gardens! Trash removal and care for three native gardens that help to improve water quality will help to beautify our favorite skatepark, but also positively impact the Des Moines River. Meet at the... Read more »

Push Start Beginner Clinic

Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA

If you are a new or beginner skater who wants an opportunity to try skateboarding in a fun and safe environment, this clinic is for you. Beginner skaters with minimal or no skateboarding experience will learn basic maneuvering skills including balance, pushing, stopping, and turning. Location: Lauridsen Skatepark (Near the restrooms) Check-in begins at 9... Read more »

$40.00

Skate Shop Day

Skate Shop Day is the day that the skateboard community celebrates our cultural hubs, the foundations of every skate scene, the places that bring skaters together and act as the glue for skateboarding as a whole. Skate Shop Day is meant to get skaters in to the shops to show love to the unsung heros... Read more »

Push Start Beginner Clinic

Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA

This clinic is for skaters with little to no experience riding a skateboard will have an opportunity to learn the basics of skateboarding and safety from skilled, local skaters. Our philosophy is you must learn to walk before you can run, so this clinic is focussed on the fundamentals, not tricks. New skaters will be... Read more »

$40.00

Toy Machine Real Life Sucks Video Premiere

Subsect Skate Shop 309 E. Walnut St, Des Moines, United States

Join us for an early premiere of the new Toy Machine video "Real Life Sucks" at Subsect Skate Shop. Real Life sucks features: Axel Cruysberghs Georgia Martin Myles Willard Jeremy Leabres Leo Romero CJ Collins Brandon Hoban Susie Heath Shiloh Catori Daik Keda Raphae Ueda Terrill Jefferson Cordano Russell Doors open at 6pm!

Push Start Beginner Clinic

Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA

This clinic is for skaters with little to no experience riding a skateboard will have an opportunity to learn the basics of skateboarding and safety from skilled, local skaters. Our philosophy is you must learn to walk before you can run, so this clinic is focussed on the fundamentals, not tricks. New skaters will be... Read more »

$40.00

Push Start Beginner Clinic

Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA

This clinic is for skaters with little to no experience riding a skateboard will have an opportunity to learn the basics of skateboarding and safety from skilled, local skaters. Our philosophy is you must learn to walk before you can run, so this clinic is focussed on the fundamentals, not tricks. New skaters will be... Read more »

$40.00

Go Skateboarding Day!

Various Des Moines, IA

Just like any other day, but this one is official, get out and S K A T E! Learn more about Go Skateboard Day.

Push Start Beginner Clinic

Lauridsen Skatepark 901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA

This clinic is for skaters with little to no experience riding a skateboard will have an opportunity to learn the basics of skateboarding and safety from skilled, local skaters. Our philosophy is you must learn to walk before you can run, so this clinic is focussed on the fundamentals, not tricks. New skaters will be... Read more »

$40.00

Up Down Coins for a Cause

Up Down 500 E. Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Come to Up Down and play over 60 classic coin-operated arcade games AND support Skate DSM. Up-Down will donate 100% of token sales generated between 5pm and 10pm directly to Skate DSM to fund programs like our After-School Programs, Get on Board Project, Streetstyle Open and more. All games are just one token per play.... Read more »