Wonder Week

Name: Wonder Week
Start: 2025-08-23T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-29T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Waveland Park & Beaverdale Neighborhoods

Schedule

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Waveland Park & Beaverdale Neighborhoods | Des Moines, IA

Join neighbors in the Waveland Park & Beaverdale Neighborhoods for Wonder Week. Each day there is a call to action in how you can add to the wonder. There will be a Wonder Walk map. Let us know if you will add something special in your yard for the whole Wonder Week by filling out this form: https://shorturl.at/SbngL
How to Participate in Wonder Week
8/23 Saturday: Swap + Share
A day to set out a “free box” or table with things to share—plants, books, toys, crafts, etc. Great for low-key community exchange.
8/24 Sunday: Soundtrack Sunday + Activity at Snookies
Know how to play an instrument? Give a spontaneous live performance! Play music from your porch or windows. More details TBA about Snookies activity.
8/25 Monday: Chalk the Walk
Leave encouraging messages and art on the sidewalk with chalk.
8/26 Tuesday: Flashlight Night
At sunset, take a twinkly twilight walk with flashlights, lanterns, or glow sticks. Decorate your yard with lights to add some extra glow.
8/27 Wednesday: Window Wonders
Decorate your windows with paper art, signs, or lights. Great for kids to make cutouts, rainbows, or encouraging messages.
8/28 Thursday: Porch Picnic
Eat a meal on porch or front yard. Wave to neighbors, play music, and enjoy the last days of summer together.
8/29 Friday: Costume Stroll
Dress up in silly costumes while taking a stroll. Dogs can join the fun too.
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