Events - Variety - The Children's Charity

January 2023

Jan 16, 2023 Sweet and Savory Come enjoy this ~sweet and savory~ pajama party at Jasper Winery! The event will include breakfast for dinner, specialized drinks (including a mimosa...

February 2023

Feb 9, 2023 Outreach Social Learn how you can get involved with Young Variety of Iowa at this Outreach Social! Light appetizers and beverages wil be provided at this open house...

Feb 21, 2023 Joni's Wish Book Launch Event Joni’s Wish is a children’s book written by Variety board member Jon Phillips that highlights the importance of inclusivity and tells the story of...

March 2023

Mar 4, 2023 Telethon Spotlight Special Variety is back and better than ever for our 49th annual Telethon campaign! This year we will once again have a one-hour spotlight special at 7 PM on...

Mar 4, 2023 The Red Party While we are not holding a traditional telethon, but we will be hosting a RED PARTY on March 4th to watch the pre-taped hour-long show about Variety....

Mar 11, 2023 Kendra Scott Give Back Shop Kendra Scott on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, and 20% of each purchase will be donated to Variety! To donate in person at...

Mar 19, 2023 Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM Think you've got what it takes to be crowned a CHILI CHAMPION? Join us at our second annual Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM! $20 to enter your...

April 2023

Apr 12, 2023 The Art of Cheese Are you ready to step up your charcuterie game and learn how to craft the perfect meat and cheese board? Join Young Variety for a charcuterie building...

Apr 20, 2023 Charity Grant Tour - Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa Join us for our grant recipient tour at Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, April 20. We will take a tour of the facility to see how Variety’s dollars have...

Apr 27, 2023 Spirits of Spring Presented by Hy-Vee Planting hope, one child at a time! Join us for a night out at the beautiful Epic Event Center sampling wine, beer, liquor, and appetizers from local...

May 2023

May 2, 2023 Cajun Belle Giveback Join us for a Cajun Belle Crawfish Boil on May 2 in the ChildServe parking lot! A portion of the profits will be donated to Variety.

May 11, 2023 Sporting Clay Classic Don't miss the second annual Variety Sporting Clay Classic! This year's event will be split into a morning and afternoon session - morning shoot will...

May 12, 2023 PCC and Variety Night at Iowa Cubs Principal Charity Classic and Variety have teamed up to partner with the Iowa Cubs for a special game on May 12! As one of the four Tournament Charity...

May 20, 2023 Young Variety Kickball Tournament Presented by Steer & Stein We're kickin' it for the kids! SCHEDULE: 8:30 am: Opening Ceremony 8:45 am – 12:00 pm: Morning Pool Play (Each team will play three games.) 10:00...

June 2023

Jun 21, 2023 BINGO Giveback at Lucky's on 16th We're excited to partner with Lucky's on 16th for a BINGO night on June 21st from 6 - 8 PM in Cedar Rapids! A portion of their daily sales will be...

July 2023

Jul 15, 2023 Polo on the Green Join us for the 28th Annual Polo on the Green! Polo on the Green is back and better than ever as the #coolestpartyofthesummer in Des Moines! Join us...

Jul 18, 2023 35th Annual Leinenkugel Golf Invitational The 35th Annual Leinenkugel Golf Invitational will take place in July at Hunters Ridge golf course. Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot...

Jul 19, 2023 Outreach Social Learn how you can get involved with Young Variety of Iowa at our Outreach Social at Kinship Brewing, and witness a specialized bike presentation to a...

August 2023

Aug 24, 2023 Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients for Variety's annual men's only Stag event on August 24th at Powder River Ranch. The evening includes...

September 2023

Sep 13, 2023 Charity Grant Tour - IHYC Rooftop Gardens Join us for our grant recipient tour atIowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) on Wednesday, September 13. We will take a tour of the facility and hear how...

Sep 20, 2023 Eastern Iowa Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients and join us for eastern Iowa’s MEN’S ONLY Stag Event in support of Variety - the Children’s Charity! The...

Sep 28, 2023 Miller Lite Golf Invitational Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot tournament at an award-winning golf course. Participants will enjoy lunch and dinner, games on...

October 2023

Oct 1, 2023 Bikes & Brews Join Young Variety at SingleSpeed Brewing on Sunday, October 1 for a free casual bike ride at 2 PM, then head back to SingleSpeed to witness a...

Oct 14, 2023 Giddy Up For Variety Giveback SADDLE UP! Dust off your boots and join Young Variety at Miss Kitty’s Country Bar on Saturday, October 14th! Miss Kitty’s is proudly donating half of the...

Oct 22, 2023 Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM Think you've got what it takes to be crowned a CHILI CHAMPION? Join us at our third annual Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM! $20 to enter your...

November 2023

Nov 16, 2023 November Outreach Social Learn more about Young Variety of Iowa at our November Outreach Social at Wellman's West, and connect with our Young Variety board members to hear why...

December 2023

Dec 12, 2023 Two Days of Compassion Tune in to 92.5 KJJY in central Iowa and 104.5 KDAT in eastern Iowa during Variety's Two Days of Compassion! Caring for a critically ill child is...

February 2024

Feb 20, 2024 Charity Grant Tour - Orchard Place Join us for our grant recipient tour to be held at Orchard Place on Tuesday, February 20. We will take a tour of the facility and learn the impact that...

March 2024

Mar 2, 2024 50th Telethon 50 years of miracles. Since 1975, Iowans have joined together to contribute their time, talent, and hearts to the annual Variety Telethon. It is the...

Mar 2, 2024 The Red Party Presented by NCMIC While we are not holding a traditional telethon, but we will be hosting a RED PARTY on March 2nd to watch the pre-taped hour-long show about Variety....

April 2024

Apr 11, 2024 Spirits of Spring Planting hope, one child at a time! Join us for a night out at the beautiful Epic Event Center and taste the Spirits of Spring by sampling wine, beer,...

Apr 13, 2024 Beef & Bourbon Give back to the children of Iowa while enjoying some highly allocated whiskey and dinner and support Young Variety board member Jeremiah Wright's VIP...

May 2024

May 9, 2024 Sporting Clay Classic Young Variety's third annual Sporting Clay Classic will take place on Thursday, May 9 with 30 teams competing at the New Pioneer Clay Target Center. A...

May 11, 2024 Young Variety Kickball Tournament We're kickin' it for the kids! Grab your coworkers and friends and put together a team of 10 to compete in Young Variety's second annual Kickball...

June 2024

Jun 8, 2024 Variety Car and Bike Show Join us for the 2nd Annual Variety Car Show held at DMACC Ankeny Campus in Lot L! There will also be food available for purchase, a live auction, and a...

July 2024

Jul 27, 2024 Polo on the Green Polo on the Green is back and better than ever as the #coolestpartyofthesummer in Des Moines! Join us at Powder River Ranch for an air-conditioned...

August 2024

Aug 12, 2024 36th Annual Leinenkugel Golf Invitational Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot event at one of Iowa’s top-rated golf courses and home of Zach Johnson. Participants will enjoy...

Aug 22, 2024 Central Iowa Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients for Variety's annual men's only Central Iowa Stag event on August 22nd at Powder River Ranch. The...

September 2024

Sep 10, 2024 Outreach Social Learn how you can get involved with Young Variety of Iowa and help children in need at our September Outreach Social! Young Variety is the young...

Sep 17, 2024 Miller Lite Golf Invitational Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot tournament at an award-winning golf course. Participants will enjoy lunch and dinner, games on...

Sep 18, 2024 Eastern Iowa Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients and join us for eastern Iowa’s MEN’S ONLY Stag Event in support of Variety - the Children’s Charity! The...

October 2024

Oct 10, 2024 Dubuque Stag Gather your friends, colleagues, and clients and join us for Dubuque's MEN’S ONLY Stag Event in support of Variety - the Children’s Charity! The...

Oct 20, 2024 Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM Think you've got what it takes to be crowned a CHILI CHAMPION? Join us at our fourth annual Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM. Enter your chili (and...

November 2024

Nov 2, 2024 Halloween Bash with Recon Roofing Come get scary for charity at Recon Roofing & Construction for the SECOND ANNUAL Recon Ripper Halloween Bash. Doors open at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Recon...

December 2024

Dec 10, 2024 Two Days of Compassion on KJJY & KDAT Tune in to 92.5 KJJY in central Iowa and 104.5 KDAT in eastern Iowa during Variety's Two Days of Compassion! Caring for a critically ill child is...

January 2025

Jan 16, 2025 VIP Impact Night Want to Make a Difference? Join Us for an Inspiring Evening with Variety! Bring your friends and be part of the excitement as we kick off our 2025 Telethon...

March 2025

Mar 1, 2025 51st Telethon Spotlight Show Join us in celebrating our 51st Telethon! This year we will once again host a one-hour spotlight special at 7 PM on We are Iowa - Local 5, which will...

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