Tinseltown in Water Works Park presented by Wright Outdoor Solutions and 104.1 EZ FM Sat, 21 Nov at 01:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321 TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Jim Caviezel Sat, 21 Nov at 05:00 pm 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1323, United States ART
Domita's Drag Brunch - The Queens of Christmas at The Ingersoll Sun, 22 Nov at 01:00 pm The Ingersoll BRUNCH
A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience - Des Moines, IA Fri, 27 Nov at 06:00 pm The Shop DSM USD 59 TO 86
Free Des Moines Anime & Spooky Holiday Art Show Fri, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa) ART
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Des Moines Civic Center Mon, 21 Dec at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center CHRISTMAS
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings Fri, 11 Dec at 06:30 pm Scottish Rite Consistory USD 40 TO 60 ENTERTAINMENT
SCHEELS Outdoor Adventure Series featuring Tour de Lights Sat, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321 TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Candlelight: Christmas Classics Fri, 18 Dec at 06:30 pm Scottish Rite Consistory USD 51 TO 74 CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue at The Ingersoll Sun, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm The Ingersoll CHRISTMAS
Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event Fri, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa) ART
A Christmas Carol at Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts Sat, 12 Dec Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA PERFORMANCES
Des Moines Holiday Market & Winter Celebration Fri, 18 Dec at 10:00 am Western Gateway Park FREE HOLIDAY
ARL Santa N Paws Thu, 05 Nov at 05:00 pm 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
Holly & Ivy Sat, 05 Dec at 10:00 am 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 NONPROFIT
A Christmas Carol Fri, 11 Dec at 07:30 pm Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts CHRISTMAS
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue Sat, 28 Nov 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa ENTERTAINMENT
2nd Annual Holiday Soiree- a 50's Christmas Experience Fri, 11 Dec at 06:30 pm Moxie Kitchen + Events USD 134 FITNESS
2026 Holiday Market Sat, 07 Nov at 09:00 am 7200 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States NONPROFIT
Jolly Holiday Lights Fri, 20 Nov at 05:30 pm 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317 HOLIDAY
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue Fri, 11 Dec at 05:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 ENTERTAINMENT
Christmas Baking Mini Session Sun, 15 Nov at 11:00 am 900 Keoway, Suite 359, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
The 3rd Annual Look Local First Holiday Sip n' Shop Sun, 15 Nov at 11:00 am Des Moines Heritage Center MEETUPS
Holiday Brass Sun, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA) HOLIDAY
Winter Wreath Making Thu, 03 Dec at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
Book Signing - Christina Edgar Olds Sun, 08 Nov at 02:00 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 ART
All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler Tue, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 ENTERTAINMENT
Holiday Sip & Shop! Fri, 04 Dec at 05:00 pm 401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
A Noce Christmas w/ Max Wellman, feat. Napoleon Douglas Sun, 13 Dec 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 ART
2026 Julefest: Christmas Market & Concert Sat, 05 Dec at 12:00 pm 1200 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316 MUSIC
St George Christmas Bazaar & Annual Bake Sale Sat, 12 Dec at 10:30 am 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311 CHRISTMAS-MARKETS-AND-FAIRS
Holiday Maker's Market Sat, 14 Nov at 09:00 am 314 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315
The Nightmare Before Christmas Trivia Night @ Nightmare On Ingersoll (Des Moines, IA) / Sun Nov 1st Sun, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Nightmare On Ingersoll
Des Moines South - Fresh-Cut Wreath Workshop Tue, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm Earl May Garden Center USD 57 FITNESS
Sounds of the Season w/ The Des Moines Big Band Tue, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 MUSIC
🎄Holiday Paint & Sip at Ta’Chido x FatPat's — Downtown DSM!🎄 Wed, 09 Dec at 06:30 pm Ta'Chido After Dark ART
Under The Mistletoe w/ Lauren Vilmain Mon, 07 Dec 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 MUSIC
Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O - National Act! Thu, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 MUSIC
Christkindlmarkettreff - Thursday, Dec 10th, 2026 Thu, 10 Dec at 05:30 pm 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
A Swingin' Christmas w/ The Carson Parker Big Band, feat. Aviana Gedler Fri, 18 Dec 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 MUSIC
An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue at The Ingersoll Thu, 17 Dec at 07:30 pm The Ingersoll CHRISTMAS
A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio Wed, 02 Dec 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 ENTERTAINMENT
Festival of Trees & Lights Fri, 27 Nov 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 FESTIVALS
A Christmas Carol - Des Moines Fri, 04 Dec Stoner Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts USD 72 TO 132 PERFORMANCES
Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampuses) presented by Hessen Haus Thu, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm Principal Park PARADES
Hy-Vee Holiday Parade Sat, 28 Nov at 10:00 am 420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2237, United States HOLIDAY
Christkindlmarkettreff - Friday, Dec 11th, 2026 Fri, 11 Dec at 11:00 am 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
Display Case’s Ugly Sweater Party w/ Hot Kunch, Early Girl, and The Carousel Fri, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm xBk Live UGLY-CHRISTMAS-SWEATER-DAY
European Cultural Meetup at Christkindlmarket Des Moines Thu, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 MEETUPS
Meet the Author - Stephanie Caffrey Mon, 09 Nov at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 ART
Charcuterie with Heidi: A Holly & Ivy Workshop Sat, 05 Dec at 10:30 am 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 WORKSHOPS