Things to do in Des Moines
34 upcoming events in Des Moines, IA, 12 of them this weekend. Most of it is cultural & heritage festivals (3), diy / crafts (3), kids activities (3). First up: Movies on the Patio: Hocus Pocus at Big Grove at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Tue, Oct 20 · 8:30 PM. Times are local (Chicago time).
Movies on the Patio: Hocus Pocus at Big GroveTue, Oct 20 · 8:30 PMBig Grove Brewery & Taproom · Brewery Hopping
Cooking + Nutrition Class: Healthy Holiday Sides + MocktailThu, Oct 22 · 11:30 AMKitchen Collage of Des Moines · Cooking- Stand-Up Open Mic at Teehee's Comedy ClubThu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PMTeehee's Comedy Club · Comedy Shows
- Downtown Des Moines Farmers' MarketSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMHistoric Court District · Street Fairs & Markets
DSM Mama Morning at Jasper WinerySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMJasper Winery · Mom Groups- GPS Great Pumpkin Hunt at Greenwood ParkSat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AMGreenwood Park · Geocaching
3rd Annual SHE Konnects Breast Cancer WalkSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PMPappajohn Sculpture Park · Charity Runs & Walks- America's Harvest Festival at the Iowa CapitolSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PMIowa State Capitol Complex · Cultural & Heritage Festivals
- Giver's Day in Highland ParkSat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PMHighland Park Business District · Volunteer & Donation Drives
- Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo (Saturday)Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PMBlank Park Zoo · Seasonal & Holiday Festivals
Ecstatic Dance with DJ Eman + Breathe to the BeatSun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AMMainframe Studios, Studio #108 · Dance
Young Variety Chili Cookoff at The Iowa TaproomSun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PMThe Iowa Taproom · Community Fundraisers
Trick or Treat with Your Pup at Paws & PintsSun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PMPaws and Pints · Dog Walks / Dog Parks
ARL Trick and Treat (Dog Halloween Party)Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PMARL Main · Animal Rescue / Shelters
Fanfare! New Beginnings - Des Moines Civic OrchestraSun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PMSheslow Auditorium, Drake University · Music / Jam Sessions
Stone Park Spook-TacularMon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PMStone Park · Kids Activities
Mompreneur Meet-Up at Mainframe StudiosMon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PMMainframe Studios, Studio #332 · Entrepreneurship / Startups
Yoga in the Garden: Spooky Edition (7:30 PM class)Mon, Oct 26 · 7:30 PMGreater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Yoga
Skateland Spooktacular Indoor Trick-or-TreatTue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PMSkateland · Kids Activities
Date Me DSM Speed Dating (60+) at Ken's SpeakeasyTue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PMKen's - a not so secret speakeasy · Speed Dating / Meetups
Chill Vibes Low-Sensory Craft Night at Glitter Factory DSMTue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PMGlitter Factory DSM · DIY / Crafts
Latin Dance Social at The Shop DSMTue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PMThe Shop DSM · Dance
Jazz on the House w/ Antonio Lopes & Co. at NoceWed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PMNoce · Music / Jam Sessions
Bone + Insect Macabre Terrarium WorkshopThu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PMGlitter Factory DSM · DIY / Crafts
Miniature Apothecary Bookshelf WorkshopThu, Oct 29 · 6:30 PMGlitter Factory DSM · DIY / Crafts
Love Leads Community Trunk or Treat at BirdlandFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PMBirdland Aquatic Center · Kids Activities
Boos & Brews at the BOOtanical GardenFri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMGreater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Brewery Hopping
Trick or Trees at the BOOtanical GardenSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMGreater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Family Outings
Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration at Carver ElementarySat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AMCarver Elementary School · Cultural & Heritage Festivals
Des Moines Roller Derby: Hometown HauntSat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PMPaul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds · Family Outings
Halloween with the Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra at NoceSat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PMNoce · Music / Jam Sessions
The Nightmare Before Christmas Trivia Night at Nightmare On IngersollSun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PMNightmare On Ingersoll (The Station on Ingersoll) · Trivia / Quiz Nights
Dia de los Muertos 2026 at Central LibraryMon, Nov 2 · 4:30 PMDes Moines Central Library · Cultural & Heritage Festivals
Date Me DSM Lesbian Speed Dating + Mixer at HeroicsMon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PMHeroics Sports Lounge · Speed Dating / Meetups
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