Upcoming Des Moines Events

Name: Midland Band w/Erf at Locals
Start: 2025-11-08
End: 2025-11-09
Location: Locals Bar & Stage

Check out what's happening all around Des Moines, IA

Frost & Flame - A Dragon Themed Fantasy Ball

Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Scottish Rite Consistory Building

Des Moines New Age & Psychic fair ,Season of Souls 2025

Fri, 31 Oct at 03:00 pm Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

Randall King in Des Moines

Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen

Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Des Moines Official Halloween Bar Crawl

Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm Des Moines USD 15 to 36

LGBTQ+ and Ally Adult Prom

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Bash DSM

Yo-Yo Ma in Des Moines

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Archers, Of Virtue, Dead Eyes, Nerv in Des Moines

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Spirits of the Wild

Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

Smallpools in Des Moines

Tue, 04 Nov at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Hayes Carll, Aaron Raitiere in Des Moines

Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Murder Mystery Dinners

Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

My City My Health Des Moines 2025

Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am Curate

Des Moines Official Halloween Bar Crawl

Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Des Moines USD 9 to 18

Capitol Park Día de los Muertos Fall Party

Sat, 01 Nov at 03:00 pm 2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States

The Lacs in Des Moines

Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

The Playhouse Production of Disney's Frozen

Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!

Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway

Thu, 20 Nov at 05:00 pm Urban Dreams - Iowa

Día de Muertos Salsa Night at Skateland

Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm 5621 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310-1457, United States

The Nate Sparks Big Band

Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Night Stories - Traffic Death at xBk Live

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Blue October

Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm Surety Hotel Free

Black Halloween Party

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 1312 Locust St. #101 Des Moines Iowa 50309

Naughty Nerds Cabaret - Hex Appeal at xBk Live

Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Creighton Bluejays

Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm Drake Knapp Center

Cocoa & Crafts

Fri, 09 Jan at 06:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

RAGBRAI LIII Logo and Jersey Reveal!

Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm 501 Scott Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Paint & Sip at Jasper Winery!

Sun, 09 Nov at 02:00 pm Jasper Winery

Walk My Bricks Symposium & Walking Tour

Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am 1401 Center St Free

Iowa Wolves vs Cleveland Charge

Sat, 08 Nov at 06:30 pm Casey's Center

REGGIE'S SLEEPOUT

Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm Drake Stadium

KGGO HALLOWEEN PARTY

Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Captain Roy's

Flirty in Iowa

Sat, 15 Nov at 11:00 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown USD 0 to 35

First Friday: Full Moon Sound Bath

Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm 1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Holiday Brass

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Cooking + Nutrition Class: Healthy Holiday Sides

Mon, 27 Oct at 05:00 pm Kitchen Collage of Des Moines

Rolling Greens: Iowa’s First Mobile Golf Simulator Launch Party

Fri, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm Triple Crown Sports Bar Free

Blue October in Des Moines

Sun, 02 Nov at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Skate with Bluey at Skateland

Sun, 30 Nov at 02:30 pm Skateland Des Moines

New Year’s Eve Pops: Cirque

Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

Josh Ritter in Des Moines

Sun, 09 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Jake Minch

Sun, 09 Nov at 06:00 pm xBk Live

2025 GALA DINNER

Thu, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm Krause Gateway Center USD 0 to 2,136

The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow Skate at Skateland

Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Skateland Des Moines

Taylor Fest at Wooly's

Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2026 - India's Dreamhouse

Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm The Garden

Iowa Wolves vs Windy City Bulls

Fri, 21 Nov at 06:30 pm Casey's Center

Trick-or-Treat Night

Tue, 28 Oct at 06:00 pm 4911 SW 19th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

Trying to Do More Good Than Bad

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

FREAKOUT

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm 699 Walnut St Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

SceneIt.us 2026 All About You Expo! Midwest Beauty & Fashion Show.

Fri, 23 Jan at 05:00 pm Des Monies, Iowa

Fall Fun Night

Fri, 31 Oct at 05:30 pm 2747 E Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

The CommuniTea Corner

Tue, 28 Oct at 09:00 pm Kava DSM Free

Abbie Sawyer & Her Persimmon Band w/ The Night Lights

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

🎃👻Halloween Monster Bash👻🎃

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm 3108 SW 9th, Des Moines, IA

Shrek Rave at Wooly's

Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm Wooly's

Keb' Mo' in Des Moines

Wed, 05 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

A NOLA Christmas!

Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Dinner Detective Des Moines November 15th Public Show

Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Greensky Bluegrass

Tue, 28 Oct Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Night Stories w/ Traffic Death and DJ Richie Daggers

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

GHOSTBUSTERS FANFEST

Tue, 28 Oct at 06:45 pm 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Des Moines Day of The Dead Bar Crawl - Dia De Muertos

Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Des Moines USD 15 to 31

Skate South Halloween Adult Skate Night

Sat, 01 Nov at 08:30 pm 10494 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

The Crowfoot Rakes LIVE at Captain Roy's

Sun, 09 Nov at 02:00 pm Captain Roy's

Opening Day!

Sat, 01 Nov at 11:00 am 1529 Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA

Trunk or Treat - Halloween

Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm 3322 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

World's Toughest Rodeo - Saturday at Casey's Center

Sat, 10 Jan at 07:30 pm Casey's Center

The 3rd Annual Halloween Hooley on The Hill

Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm 755 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-1004, United States

Look Local First Holiday Sip n' Shop

Sat, 15 Nov at 11:00 am 120 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4816, United States

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Pints Bar Rooftop - PBR Country USD 14 to 20

WICKED: FOR GOOD Pre-Screening Singalong 🎶

Sun, 23 Nov at 06:00 pm 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Friday Dinner with the Marines!

Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm 2818 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA

Some Friends with The Guilty Pleasures at Wooly's

Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Chris Webby in Des Moines

Tue, 28 Oct at 07:30 pm Wooly's

Garden pole painting

Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am Capitol Hill Christian Church

7th Annual Dipsos post-Thanksgiving Blowout! All ages!

Sat, 29 Nov at 05:00 pm xBk Live

Anjelah Johnson Reyes at Hoyt Sherman Place

Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Whitechapel, Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, Disembodied Tyrant in Des Moines

Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Photography Series: The History of Photo Manipulation

Thu, 30 Oct at 06:30 pm Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Avenue)

Dirty Champagne and Friends Halloween Block Party!!

Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm New York Circle, Des Moines

Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers

Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Drake Knapp Center

Halloween w/ The Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra Costume Contest!

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Captain's Cross Day 2

Sun, 09 Nov at 10:00 am Captain Roy's

Trick or Treat

Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm 1901 27th street, Des Moines, IA

Bad Friends @ Nightmare on Ingersoll - Halloween Night!

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Nightmare On Ingersoll

Yo-Yo Ma at Des Moines Civic Center

Sat, 01 Nov Des Moines Civic Center

SKATE SOUTH ADULT NIGHT

Sat, 01 Nov at 08:30 pm 10494 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

Black Jacket Symphony at Hoyt Sherman Place

Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Iowa Wild Epilepsy Awareness Hockey Game

Sun, 02 Nov at 03:00 pm Casey's Center

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Beechwood Lounge

Des Moines Underground Film Festival

Sun, 02 Nov at 01:00 pm 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

The 48th Annual Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

Fri, 14 Nov at 05:30 pm 2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Musical Mayhem Drag Brunch

Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials

Sat, 10 Jan at 06:00 pm The Ingersoll

World's Toughest Rodeo - Friday at Casey's Center

Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm Casey's Center

Midland Band w/Erf at Locals

Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Locals Bar & Stage