Things to do in Des Moines, IA

251 upcoming events in Des Moines — concerts, comedy, theater, and community happenings, collected straight from local venue calendars and updated daily.

251 events·All venues in Des Moines

Monday, October 26

Mon · Oct 26 · 6:30 PM

10-26 | Meet the Author – Andy Douglas

Author: Andy Douglas

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Mon · Oct 26 · 10:30 PM

ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party

Shelf Love DSM · Des Moines

Tuesday, October 27

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Tue · Oct 27 · 6:00 PM

Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Tue · Oct 27 · 6:00 PM

Eerie Evenings

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Tue · Oct 27 · 7:00 PM

Sips & ACOTAR #6: Reading Party @ Mars Cafe

Shelf Love DSM · Des Moines

Wednesday, October 28

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Wed · Oct 28 · 6:00 PM

Eerie Evenings

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Wed · Oct 28 · 6:00 PM

Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Wed · Oct 28 · 6:30 PM

10-28 | A Panel of WEIRD Writers

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Thursday, October 29

Thu · Oct 29 · 4:00 PM

Sip & Shop

Historic Valley Junction

Thu · Oct 29 · 5:30 PM

Carnivorous Plants Container

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Thu · Oct 29 · 6:00 PM

Eerie Evenings

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Thu · Oct 29 · 6:00 PM

Succulent Cauldron Drop-In

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Friday, October 30

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Fri · Oct 30 · 10:30 AM

Story Sprouts Children’s Story Time

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Saturday, October 31

Sat · Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

The Haunting 2026: Polaroid Costume Contest

Exile Brewing Company

Sunday, November 1

Sun · Nov 1 · 2:30 PM

11-1 | Meet the Author – Ryan T. Pozzi

Author: Ryan T. Pozzi

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Monday, November 2

Mon · Nov 2 · 6:30 PM

11-02 | Meet the Author – Nancy Post

Author: Nancy Post

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Tuesday, November 3

Tue · Nov 3 · 6:30 PM

11-03 | Meet the Author – Heather Mylan-Mains

Author: Heather Mylan-Mains

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Thursday, November 5

Thu · Nov 5 · 6:30 PM

11-05 | Meet the Author – Christopher Vondracek

Author: Christopher Vondracek

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Friday, November 6

Fri · Nov 6 · 6:30 PM

11-06 | Meet the Author – Keith Pilapil Lesmeister

Author: Keith Pilapil Lesmeister

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Monday, November 9

Mon · Nov 9 · 6:30 PM

11-09 | Meet the Author – Stephanie Caffrey

Author: Stephanie Caffrey

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Tuesday, November 10

Tue · Nov 10 · 10:00 AM

SnowGlobe 2026: Half-Off Kid's Meals!

Exile Brewing Company

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Tue · Nov 10 · 5:00 PM

SnowGlobe 2026: FREE Holiday Portraits!

Exile Brewing Company

Tue · Nov 10

SnowGlobe 2026

Exile Brewing Company

Wednesday, November 11

Wed · Nov 11 · 6:00 PM

Pride Book Club: Chosen Family, by Madeleine Gray

Capital City Pride

Wed · Nov 11 · 6:30 PM

11/11 | Meet the Author – Lori Erickson

Author: Lori Erickson

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Friday, November 13

Fri · Nov 13 · 6:30 PM

11-13 | Meet the Author – A. Rose

Author: A. Rose

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Saturday, November 14

Sat · Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

SnowGlobe 2026: 'Come to Jesus' Release Party!

Exile Brewing Company

Sat · Nov 14 · 7:00 PM

2026 Adult Prom

Capital City Pride

Sunday, November 15

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Sun · Nov 15 · 5:00 PM

LGBTQ+ Game Night

Capital City Pride

Monday, November 16

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Mon · Nov 16 · 6:00 PM

Board Meeting

Capital City Pride

Mon · Nov 16 · 6:30 PM

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Author: Scott Samuelson

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Tuesday, November 17

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Tue · Nov 17 · 5:00 PM

SnowGlobe 2026: FREE Holiday Portraits!

Exile Brewing Company

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Tue · Nov 17 · 6:00 PM

Board Meeting

Capital City Pride

Wednesday, November 18

Wed · Nov 18 · 6:30 PM

11-18 | Meet the Author – Christina Edgar Olds

Author: Christina Edgar Olds

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Thursday, November 19

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Thu · Nov 19 · 5:00 PM

Jingle in the Junction

Historic Valley Junction

Friday, November 20

Fri · Nov 20 · 6:30 PM

11-20 | Meet the Author – Laura Rowley

Author: Laura Rowley

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Saturday, November 21

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Sat · Nov 21 · 5:00 PM

LGBTQ+ Game Night

Capital City Pride

Sunday, November 22

Sun · Nov 22 · 1:00 PM

SnowGlobe 2026: Holiday Maker's Market!

Exile Brewing Company

Monday, November 23

Mon · Nov 23 · 6:30 PM

11-23 | Meet the Author – Bryon Dudley

Author: Bryon Dudley

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Friday, November 27

Fri · Nov 27

Small Business Weekend

Historic Valley Junction

Thursday, December 3

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Thu · Dec 3 · 5:00 PM

Jingle in the Junction

Historic Valley Junction

Saturday, December 5

Sat · Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

SnowGlobe 2026: Princess Brunch #1

Exile Brewing Company

Sunday, December 6

Sun · Dec 6 · 9:00 AM

SnowGlobe 2026: Princess Brunch #2

Exile Brewing Company

Wednesday, December 9

Wed · Dec 9 · 6:00 PM

Pride Book Club: All the Things We Don’t Talk About, by Amy Feltman

Capital City Pride

Thursday, December 10

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Thu · Dec 10 · 5:00 PM

Jingle in the Junction

Historic Valley Junction

Sunday, December 13

Sun · Dec 13 · 9:00 AM

SnowGlobe 2026: Santa Brunch!

Exile Brewing Company

Tuesday, December 15

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Tue · Dec 15 · 6:00 PM

Board Meeting

Capital City Pride

Thursday, December 17

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Thu · Dec 17 · 5:00 PM

Jingle in the Junction

Historic Valley Junction

Saturday, December 19

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Sat · Dec 19 · 5:00 PM

LGBTQ+ Game Night

Capital City Pride

Sunday, December 20

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Sun · Dec 20 · 5:00 PM

LGBTQ+ Game Night

Capital City Pride

Monday, December 21

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Mon · Dec 21 · 6:00 PM

Board Meeting

Capital City Pride