A Ten Day Celebration For Our Community With Hundreds of Free, Fun and Meaningful Activities for All Ages!

Operation Christmas Child LYDSM Event

Date June 14, 2026Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come to the Bridges Hallway to build bridges for the Gospel to children all over the world! Mark and Cindy will be available to hand out some shoeboxes, as well as to answer your questions.

Droppett Collection Event

Date June 14, 2026Time 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Turn beverage containers into Community Impact! Droppett is partnering with Wonderfully Made Family Camp during Love You Des Moines Days! Drop off your empty beverage containers and the Droppett Truck at the Valley Community Center and all proceeds will be donated to Wo...

Does Archaeology Confirm Scripture?

Date June 14, 2026Time 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

'Does archaeology confirm Scripture? In a word...YES! Come see some of the physical evidence for the historicity of the Bible!' This event is being held in the Cole Summit Room and is for Ages 9+.

Global Greens Farm Tour

Date June 14, 2026Time 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us for a tour of the Global Greens Farm to learn about local food! The tour will last approximately 40 minutes and will start in the South Field area of the Valley Community Center!

Writing your Motherhood Creed sponsored by The Mom Village

Date June 14, 2026Time 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mothers who desire to live missionally recognize that they cannot grow if they do not reflect on what they believe and how their parenting aligns with those beliefs. Reflection is indispensable if we are to bring our Christian worldview and philos

Chinese Paper Cutting

Date June 14, 2026Time 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Paper-cutting (Jianzhi) is a traditional Chinese folk art that dates back over 1,500 years. Using scissors or knives, artists create intricate designs by cutting paper. The designs often reflect themes of good luck, celebration, nature, and folk stories. This event is l...