Christmas events in Des Moines

Check out happening christmas events all around Des Moines, IA

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

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

Santa Run 5k

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

The Finesse Holiday Special

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Temple Theater

Maggie’s Christmas Pinewood Derby

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm 1430 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA

A Swingin' Christmas w/ Carson Parker, feat. Aviana Gedler

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence Tour

 Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm Casey's Center

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical -- Bus Trip

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:30 pm Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Holiday Hoedown

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm 4-H Exhibit Building @ Iowa State Fair

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Euforquestra with The Finesse at Wooly's

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Wooly's

SOLD OUT - Tea at the Castle: Holiday Tea

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Tonic Sol-Fa at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

December Shelf Love Book Club

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Shelf Love DSM Free

Marys Meals Christmas Kitchen Trivia Night

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm Saint Augustin's Catholic Church Free

Ratts Underground Records Punk Rock Flea Matket

Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Merle Hay Mall

Blue Christmas: A Service of Comfort and Hope

 Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Ancient Aliens Live

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

2025 Des Moines TubaChristmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm Harmon Fine Arts Center

Holiday Swing Dance

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:15 pm 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309-1501, United States

DIE HARD with Audience Interaction

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Tinseltown in Water Works Park presented by Wright Outdoor Solutions and 104.1 EZ FM

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

Christmas cookie decorating workshop

Sun, 14 Dec at 03:30 pm 3615 6th ave, Des Moines, IA

MOSH FOR TOTS ( A Hardcore Toy Drive)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

12 Bars of Christmas Bar Crawl - Des Moines

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Hessen Haus

Elf Bingo | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Vibrant Coffeehouse & Kitchen

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Des Moines

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm Des Moines Scottish Rite

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Christmas Lessons and Carols

 Fri, 19 Dec at 01:00 pm 2600 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA

Corn Dogs and Candy Canes - A Christmas Concert at the Fairgrounds

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Cake Decorating: Vintage Christmas

 Mon, 15 Dec at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen

Triumph Dealer Holiday Party: Stuthers Brothers Triumph

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Struthers Bros. Kawasaki-Suzuki-Triumph Free

BOG Rewind Christmas Show & Potluck

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Republic on Grand's Ugly Sweater Party

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 401 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Remnants of Christmas

 Sun, 28 Dec at 06:30 pm Saint Augustin's Catholic Church Free

Christmas w/ The Nate Sparks Big Band

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Good Stand Up Comedy with Dan Alten & Friends

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm The Lamp

A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Peter Roberts Band (7pm Show)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

2025 Breakfast with St. Nick

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:30 am Principal Park I-Cubs

A NOLA Christmas!

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

FAAI Christmas Party 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm 814 School St., Des Moines, IA 50309

Tidings + Treasures Christmas Shop!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Freedom Blend Coffee (2329 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA)

A Swingin' Christmas w/ Carson Parker, feat. Aviana Gedler

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Des Moines A Very Poké Christmas

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Christmas with Vocal Arts

Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Holiday Brass

Sun, 21 Dec at 04:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Pop N Jolly

 Tue, 23 Dec at 06:30 pm Temple For Performing Arts Venue

Iowa Wild Winter Wonderland vs Grand Rapids Griffins

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

ARL Sip N' Shop

 Sun, 14 Dec at 05:30 pm 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Parking Motor City Cruise at Iowa Wolves

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:30 am Casey's Center

Tinseltown in Water Works Park presented by Wright Outdoor Solutions and 104.1 EZ FM

 Sun, 14 Dec at 01:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

A Crowfoot Rakes Celtic Christmas at the Captain's!

Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm Captain Roy's

Santa at the Grove | Des Moines

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm 555 17th St., Des Moines, IA 50309

(SOLD OUT) Cake Decorating: Vintage Christmas

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen

Truman's 2025 Santa + The Grinch Brunch

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 am 400 SE 6th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Santa Run 5K - The Post-Run Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am SingleSpeed Brewing Co. (Des Moines, IA)

Domita's Drag Brunch: The Queens of Christmas

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm The Ingersoll

Sounds of the Season w/ The Des Moines Big Band

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

A Charlie Brown Christmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm xBk Live

A CHRISTMAS STORY

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:30 pm 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Reggae Christmas - Karaoke & Dinner Fundraiser

 Tue, 16 Dec at 05:30 pm Palm's DSM

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

 Tue, 23 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Peppermint Trail

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am 549 28th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Christmas at Terrace Hill

 Sun, 14 Dec at 01:30 pm Terrace Hill USD 7 to 34

DMF Christmas Program

Sun, 14 Dec at 05:00 pm 950 35th St, Des Moines, IA

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

 Wed, 24 Dec at 07:00 pm 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm The Ingersoll

Church-wide Christmas Cookie Decorating

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm 2559 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

 Sun, 14 Dec at 03:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

New City Fil-Am Christmas Celebration

Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm New City Church DSM

Christmas Palooza 2025

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:30 pm 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Kingdom City Christmas

 Sun, 21 Dec at 04:00 pm Northbridge Event Center

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 27 Dec at 02:00 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Christmas Vacation Trivia Night @ Miracle On Ingersoll (Des Moines, IA) / Sun Dec 21st @ 5pm

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm Miracle on Ingersoll

A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Peter Roberts Band (3pm Show)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

 Fri, 19 Dec xBk Live

THE HOLIDAY - Mimosa Movie

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

2025 Experience Kids Christmas Program- Chosen Too

 Sun, 14 Dec at 10:00 am 2559 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA

Ancient Aliens Live at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Holiday Lights Run

 Tue, 16 Dec at 06:00 pm Holy Trinity School

A Christmas Story Trivia Night @ Miracle On Ingersoll (Des Moines, IA) / Sun Dec 14th @ 5pm

 Sun, 14 Dec at 05:00 pm Miracle on Ingersoll

Merry Christmas Skate at Skateland

 Thu, 25 Dec at 05:00 pm Skateland Des Moines

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Mon, 15 Dec at 08:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Christmas Cantata: Glory to the Newborn King

 Sun, 21 Dec at 10:15 am 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Mon, 22 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS: FANFEST

 Mon, 15 Dec at 05:30 pm 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Holiday Movie Wine Flight presented by Sammons Financial Group

 Tue, 16 Dec at 06:00 pm Moxie Kitchen + Events USD 96

Christmas Eve Services

 Wed, 24 Dec at 03:00 pm 4530 E. 46th St., East Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

Adventure Clubhouse: Snow White

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:30 am 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

YPiA Christmas Party

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Casey's Center Free

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical -- Bus Trip

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Tonic Sol-fa "Wrap It Up" - The Final Holiday Tour

 Sat, 20 Dec Hoyt Sherman Place

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

 Mon, 15 Dec at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

New Years Eve Pops at Des Moines Civic Center

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center