Upcoming Events
January 2019
Jan 18,
2019
Variety Black Tie
Kick off the new year by celebrating Variety's past, present and future at Variety's Black Tie Gala. This gala evening starts at 6:00 p.m. with a social...
Jan 26,
2019
Mommy & Me: Sweetheart Dance
Celebrate with your little sweethearts at the Mommy and Me Dance! This dance is for central Iowa moms and their kiddos and all proceeds benefit Variety and our...
February 2019
Feb 9,
2019
Des Moines Sweetheart Charity Date Auction
Find your valentine early this year at the 7th annual Des Moines Sweetheart Charity Date Auction! This year's auction is Saturday, February 9, from 6 to 9...
March 2019
Mar 9,
2019
Variety Telethon
Save the dates for the 2019 Variety Telethon. Learn more about Telethon here.
Mar 15,
2019
Spirits of Spring
You’re invited to taste the Spirits of Spring with Variety - the Children’s Charity of Iowa. Fine wines, beers and liquors from this region and beyond will be...
Mar 30,
2019
Savor Des Moines
Registrations has closed. Tickets will be available at the door for $45 (same as advance tickets).
Get ready to sip and savor selections from some of...
May 2019
May 16,
2019
Miller Lite Golf Invitational
Golf FORE the kids! This year's Miller Lite Golf Invitational features a four-man best ball with bogey maximum on each hole and a two-putt maximum....
July 2019
Jul 13,
2019
Polo on the Green
Join us for the 23rd Annual Polo on the Green. Polo on the Green is Des Moines' #CoolestPartyoftheSummer. We are back at Powder River Ranch for an...
September 2019
Sep 12,
2019
Des Moines Stag Event 2019
Gather your friends, colleagues and clients for Variety's 12th annual men's only Stag event on September 12th at Academy Roofing. NOTE, new location)....
Sep 26,
2019
Stag (Cedar Rapids)
Get your tickets today to Eastern Iowa's men's only Stag. This event sold out last year, so be sure to purchase a table early.
The evening...
December 2019
Dec 10,
2019
Two Days of Compassion - Eastern Iowa
Caring for a critically ill child is difficult; mentally, emotionally and financially. The Compassion Fund allows front line social workers to identify...
Dec 10,
2019
Two Days of Compassion - Central Iowa
Caring for a critically ill child is difficult; mentally, emotionally and financially. The Compassion Fund allows front line social workers to identify...
January 2020
Jan 17,
2020
Feast for Your Senses
Experience a sumptuous evening and immersive journey through your senses. You’ll leave feeling contented, engaged, enlightened and...
February 2020
Feb 8,
2020
Charity Date Auction
Find your Valentine early this year at the 9th annual Young Variety Charity Date Auction! This year's auction is Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at...
July 2020
Jul 1,
2020
Polo on the Green
Polo on the Green may be cancelled, but the kids still need your help. Let's make this the #CoolestQuarantineOfTheSummer by raising as much money as possible for...
Jul 28,
2020
Leinenkugel’s Eastern Iowa Golf Invitational
Our 32nd annual Golf Invitational will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot event at...
September 2020
Sep 3,
2020
Stag - Central Iowa
Variety's Stag event has been canceled due to ongoing health concerns surrounding COVID-19. Although we can't celebrate in person, we are still asking for...
Sep 24,
2020
Stag - Eastern Iowa
Variety’s Stag event has been canceled due to ongoing health concerns surrounding COVID-19. Although we can’t celebrate in person, we are still raising funds because...
October 2020
Oct 1,
2020
Savor Des Moines
Get ready to sip and savor all month long at restaurants and bars throughout Des Moines! Young Variety has partnered with some of the Des Moines area's best...
Oct 8,
2020
Miller Lite/Variety Golf Invitational Presented By Fareway
Golf FORE the kids! This year's 42nd annual Miller Lite/Variety Golf Invitational Presented by Fareway features a four-man best ball with bogey maximum...
December 2020
Dec 8,
2020
Two Days of Compassion - Central Iowa
Tune in to 92.5 KJJY during Variety's Two Days of Compassion in central Iowa!
Caring for a critically ill child is difficult; mentally, emotionally and...
Dec 8,
2020
Two Days of Compassion - Eastern Iowa
Tune in to 93.1 KMRY during Variety's Two Days of Compassion in eastern Iowa!
Caring for a critically ill child is difficult; mentally, emotionally and...
March 2021
Mar 6,
2021
Telethon
Save the dates for the 2021 Variety Telethon! We are currently unsure of what the 47th Annual Variety Telethon will look like, but we can guarantee...
May 2021
May 8,
2021
Mommy & Me Dance
We're celebrating all mom's and their little ones at the Mommy and Me dance! This dance is for central Iowa moms and their kiddos and all proceeds...
June 2021
Jun 1,
2021
Principal Charity Classic
Jun 8,
2021
Leinenkugel’s Eastern Iowa Golf Invitational