Winter Solstice Eve at the Observatory

Schedule

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

4898 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311 | Des Moines, IA

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An evening of music and science, featuring a classical guitar concert by members of the Heart of Iowa Classical Guitar Society (HICGS). Guitars Under the Stars 2025 will be followed by a tour of this Des Moines historic landmark and stargazing, if weather permits. Free and open to the public.
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4898 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

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