Des Moines Pride Center

Des Moines Pride Center The DSM Pride Center is an inclusive space to access knowledge and experiences that deepen understanding of LGBTQIA+ history and our community.

Board of Directors:
President--Sarah High
Vice-President--Molly Shriver
Treasurer--Diana Prince
Secretary--Kristina Seier
Board Member--Rick Miller
Board Member--Taylor Thompson
Board Member--Ryan Buren

✨Join the Des Moines Pride Center Sunday, June 28th for our inaugural monthly workshop! We are here to provide a safe an...
06/19/2026

✨Join the Des Moines Pride Center Sunday, June 28th for our inaugural monthly workshop! We are here to provide a safe and encouraging space for q***r creatives to share and discuss their work. All genres and experience levels welcome!

Folks may submit workshop materials to
👉[email protected] by June 27th

Monthly workshop will be structured as such:

2:00-2:30: Casual free write from provided prompts (or from brain!)
2:30-3:00: Read and review writing submitted by other members. Opportunity to jot down what is working well in the pieces and any questions you have. Please avoid any prescriptive feedback unless explicitly asked!

3:00-4:00: Hour will be divided into equal time slots for writing to be discussed. We ask the writer being workshopped to remain silent during their time to allow for others to share their comments and interpretation of the work.

All feedback is subjective, and you the writer ultimately know what is best for your writing. This space is an opportunity to get different perspectives and to create community with fellow q***r writers. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't!

Hey beautiful people! There's a lot of things to do this Pride Month. Make sure you stop by our LGBTQ+ Library, the larg...
06/07/2026

Hey beautiful people! There's a lot of things to do this Pride Month. Make sure you stop by our LGBTQ+ Library, the largest the state of Iowa!

Come check out your soon-to-be favorite(s) at our open hours this Sunday from 2-5pm in the Sherman Hills neighborhood! Stop by for books, snacks, and some water
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Come see us this Saturday at the Central Trans Lives Festival!We can't wait to see all the phenomenal, q***r joy and cre...
06/04/2026

Come see us this Saturday at the Central Trans Lives Festival!

We can't wait to see all the phenomenal, q***r joy and creativity all in one place!!! 🩷🤍💙 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

🏳️‍🌈Take PRIDE in voting in the Primary Election today! 🗳✅👉Not sure where you go to vote? Go to Find My Precinct/Polling...
06/02/2026

🏳️‍🌈Take PRIDE in voting in the Primary Election today! 🗳✅

👉Not sure where you go to vote? Go to Find My Precinct/Polling at: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections-voting

🌈Happy first day of Pride!!! This year, we are excited to celebrate a month of freedom, family, and equity. We all deser...
06/01/2026

🌈Happy first day of Pride!!!

This year, we are excited to celebrate a month of freedom, family, and equity. We all deserve fundamental freedom to live our lives safely, authentically, and without fear or discrimination. It’s about the basic rights of every person and honoring the close ties that connect us all. 🏳️‍🌈

Let us spend every day this month, and every day after, celebrating the beauty of our community 💕

🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 ***rcommunity

As the weather heats up, it's about time to get your favorite book out and read outside. 📖🌞Come check out your soon-to-b...
05/29/2026

As the weather heats up, it's about time to get your favorite book out and read outside. 📖🌞

Come check out your soon-to-be favorite(s) at our open hours this Sunday from 2-5pm in the Sherman Hills neighborhood! Stop by for books, snacks, and some water
💕

05/27/2026

We’re honored to recognize Des Moines Pride Center as the recipient of our Courageous Six Change Maker Award at this year’s Gala!

Since 1985, they have worked to bring the LGBTQIA+ community together across Greater Des Moines through connection, education, advocacy, and support.

With more than 4,000 q***r and trans stories on its shelves, the Rick Miller Library continues to preserve important history, amplify diverse voices, and foster deeper understanding throughout Des Moines.

Join us as we honor them at the Gala on Friday, June 26! Get your tickets at https://onecau.se/oneiowagala2026.

Hi Friends!!! 🥰Can you believe it is almost Pride Month?! We can't either and we are so excited for all the fun and cele...
05/25/2026

Hi Friends!!! 🥰

Can you believe it is almost Pride Month?! We can't either and we are so excited for all the fun and celebrating that our beautiful, q***r community will have. Check out some events that were are hosting and taking part in for June 2026. We hope to see you next month!

👉Check out our calendar here: https://www.desmoinespridecenter.org/events
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05/24/2026

Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day is observed annually on May 24th.

Pansexual: a person who has the capacity to form enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional attractions to any person, regardless of gender identity. This is one of several terms under the bi+ umbrella.

Panromantic: a person who has the capacity to form enduring romantic attraction to any person, regardless of gender identity.

Address

1620 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA
50314

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15156126604

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