The Moonlight Classic

The Moonlight Classic A casual, non-competitive night bike ride through downtown Des Moines. Cruise the streets in the moonlight while supporting the children of Orchard Place.

The ride starts at 9:30pm at The Iowa Taproom located at 215 E. 3rd Street in the East Village. The route covers 13 miles and features the state capitol, East Village, downtown Des Moines, Pappajohn Sculpture Garden, Gray's Lake, and Water Works Park. Join us for a celebration at the Iowa Taproom following the ride, which will include live music and refreshments. Get yourself and your bike decked

out head-to-toe and compete for a chance to win great prizes in the "Light Your Bike", "Best Helmet Lights", and "Best Costume" contests. Grab a team from your company, organization, club, family, or friends and compete for the Moonlight Cup. The team with the most registered riders will get to keep this trophy from year to year. This event is heavily dependent on volunteer participation. If you don't feel like taking your bike out for a tour of downtown Des Moines at night, then sign-up online to be a volunteer and get an event shirt for helping out.

Lace up for a cause - at no cost to you!Join Des Moines Public Schools on October 18 at Water Works Park for a FREE 2-mi...
10/13/2025

Lace up for a cause - at no cost to you!

Join Des Moines Public Schools on October 18 at Water Works Park for a FREE 2-mile run/walk. Thanks to generous sponsors, every registration = money raised - and YOU get to choose which school benefits.

👉 Be sure to designate Orchard Place School when you sign up! Your participation will help ensure our youth have the tools they need to excel in the classroom.

📍 Check-in: 9:00–9:45 AM
🏁 Start: 10:00 AM
💲 Registration is FREE!

The more people who register for Orchard Place School, the more funds we receive - so invite your family, friends, and neighbors to join ... and don't forget to wear green! 💚

🔗https://dmpsfoundation.org/events/

We’re proud to share that Orchard Place has officially earned full accreditation from The Joint Commission!The Joint Com...
08/26/2025

We’re proud to share that Orchard Place has officially earned full accreditation from The Joint Commission!

The Joint Commission is a nationally recognized organization that accredits and certifies healthcare programs across the country. Their rigorous review ensures that organizations like ours are meeting the highest standards of safety and quality of care.

This achievement reflects the hard work, professionalism, and compassion of our staff, who remain dedicated to providing the very best for the children and families we serve.

Dr. Stephen Mandler, Orchard Place Chief Medical and Clinical Officer, shared:
“Earning full accreditation from The Joint Commission, with no follow-up actions required, is an extraordinary achievement. It speaks volumes about your professionalism, your dedication to our mission, and your care for the children and families we serve.”

We couldn’t be prouder of our team for their unwavering commitment to excellence in children’s mental health care.

August is National Make-a-Will Month, and a powerful time to reflect on the legacy you want to leave.At Orchard Place, w...
08/03/2025

August is National Make-a-Will Month, and a powerful time to reflect on the legacy you want to leave.

At Orchard Place, we believe every child deserves access to mental health care and the chance to thrive. By creating or updating your will, you’re not only securing peace of mind for your loved ones - you also have the opportunity to extend your values beyond your lifetime.

More than half of American adults don’t have plans in place to protect the people and causes closest to their hearts. We’re here to help.

Our free resource, A Guide to Making Your Will, walks you through this important step with ease and confidence. https://ow.ly/ATV250WxFQB

Want to see the difference you can make? Read real-life success stories here: https://ow.ly/N8uM50WxFQA

Your legacy can be one of compassion, care, and lasting impact.

07/31/2025

Did you miss the Orchard Place Moonlight Classic presented by Sammons Financial Group Companies this year? Catch the magic through this video - and then mark your calendar for next year's ride on July 11th, 2026!

For more information on the services offered at Orchard Place or the career opportunities available, check out our websi...
07/21/2025

For more information on the services offered at Orchard Place or the career opportunities available, check out our website: orchardplace.org

In case no one’s told you today: you’re important.
07/18/2025

In case no one’s told you today: you’re important.

You brought the creativity, the glow, and the gear - and we’re thrilled to announce this year’s Moonlight Classic contes...
07/17/2025

You brought the creativity, the glow, and the gear - and we’re thrilled to announce this year’s Moonlight Classic contest winners!

🏆 Best Helmet Decorations: Micca and her family, from LIUNA, one of our sponsors, turned heads with their ribbon “hair” helmets - bringing flair, fun, and serious style to the ride!

💡 Best Bike Lights: Eddie lit up the night like a pro!

🦆 Best Costume: The Duck Crew waddled away with the win—quack-tastic job!

Thanks to everyone who participated - you made the night unforgettable!

07/13/2025

Wow - what a beautiful night in support of children’s mental health!

A huge thank you to all of our riders, volunteers, and sponsors for making the Orchard Place Moonlight Classic a glowing success. 🌙✨

Here’s a sneak peek from the night - we can’t wait to share more, so stay tuned!

Tonight, ride the streets of Des Moines under the moonlight - all while supporting children’s mental health. 🎟 You can s...
07/12/2025

Tonight, ride the streets of Des Moines under the moonlight - all while supporting children’s mental health.

🎟 You can still register!
🕢 Registration opens at 7:30 PM
🎤 Program starts at 9 PM
🚴‍♂️ Rider send-off immediately after!
📍Iowa Taproom

Help us reach our goal so we can continue providing quality mental health care to the youth we serve. Every pedal makes a difference!

Thank you, Sammons Financial Group Companies, for once again stepping up as the Presenting Sponsor of the Moonlight Clas...
07/11/2025

Thank you, Sammons Financial Group Companies, for once again stepping up as the Presenting Sponsor of the Moonlight Classic!

Your continued support helps Orchard Place provide critical mental health services to children and teens in Iowa. We’re grateful to have such a dedicated partner in this work — thank you, Sammons, for riding with us toward Developing Strong Futures! 💚🚲

Swing by the Iowa Taproom tonight to grab your Moonlight Classic T-shirt, bike light, and drink ticket before Saturday n...
07/10/2025

Swing by the Iowa Taproom tonight to grab your Moonlight Classic T-shirt, bike light, and drink ticket before Saturday night! 🍻💡👕

Can’t make it? No problem—you can still pick up your gear at the registration table on event night starting at 7:30pm! 🌙🚴‍♀️

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925 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50315

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