Christmas events in Des Moines

Check out happening christmas events all around Des Moines, IA

Frost & Flame - A Dragon Themed Fantasy Ball

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

The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow Skate at Skateland

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

Yo-Yo Ma in Des Moines

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

Keb' Mo' in Des Moines

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

Des Moines Holiday Boutique

 Fri, 07 Nov at 10:00 am Iowa Events Center

Jingle Bell Stroll

Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm Gray's Lake Park

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

A NOLA Christmas!

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

The 48th Annual Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

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

Holiday Movie Night: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm Science Center of Iowa

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

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

Yo-Yo Ma at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 01 Nov Des Moines Civic Center

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Kristan Hawkins

 Sat, 22 Nov at 05:00 pm 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

THEVILLE DEVILLE Tour: Des Moines

 Thu, 13 Nov at 09:00 pm Lefty's Live Music USD 13 to 107

Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampuses) Presented by Big Grove Brewery

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:30 pm Principal Park

The Notebook - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Tue, 02 Dec at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Euforquestra with The Finesse at Wooly's

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

Holiday Brass

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

Blue October at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

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

Opening Night — Brenton Skating Plaza✨

 Fri, 21 Nov at 05:00 pm Brenton Skating Plaza

A Christmas Carol

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm Civic Center Stoner Theater

Spirits & Sparkles

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Musical Feast: A Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday Funday

 Sun, 23 Nov at 03:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Tea at the Castle: Holiday Tea

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

Holly & Ivy

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

MOSH FOR TOTS ( A Hardcore Toy Drive)

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

Santa Run 5k

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

The Nightmare Before Christmas Trivia Night @ Nightmare On Ingersoll / Sun Nov 2nd @ 6pm

 Sun, 02 Nov at 06:00 pm Nightmare On Ingersoll

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Christmas w/ The Nate Sparks Big Band

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

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

DMIEC Alternative Gift Market

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:00 pm Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community. 3306 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Holiday Swing Dance

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

Sneak Peek: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:30 am Franklin Avenue Library

Hayes Carll at Woolys

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Woolys

Holiday Maker's Market

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 am 314 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

2025 Breakfast with St. Nick

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

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Ratts Underground Records Punk Rock Flea Matket

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

Donuts with Santa 🎅🏻

Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 am 4401 NE 46th St, Des Moines, IA

Tidings + Treasures Christmas Shop!

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

Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence Tour

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

Christmas mini photo sessions!

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 pm Studio at One Source Events

Blue October at Hoyt Sherman Place

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

Iowa Wild Teddy Bear Toss vs Manitoba Moose

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

🎄 Many Hands Christmas Open House 2025: Give Joy! 🎄

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 am 4353 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Cookie Walk

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA

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

Disney On Ice - Frozen & Encanto Ticket Fundraiser

 Thu, 27 Nov at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Iowa Wild Winter Wonderland vs Grand Rapids Griffins

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

Cake Decorating: Vintage Christmas

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

A Motown Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Hello Winter

Fri, 21 Nov at 10:00 am Merle Hay Mall

2025 Yuletide & Christmas Psychic Fair

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am 3800 Merle Hay Rd ste. 212, Des Moines, IA 50310-1303, United States

Heller Family Christmas

Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Eastside Senior Center-Polk County Meal Site

Pop N Jolly

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

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

 Sun, 07 Dec at 03:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Hannah Berner at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

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

Parking Motor City Cruise at Iowa Wolves

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

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

Hannah Berner at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Tonic Sol-Fa at Hoyt Sherman Place

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

UPUMC NATIVITY EXPERIENCE

Sat, 06 Dec at 03:00 pm 2305 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm The Ingersoll

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

Christmas Lessons and Carols

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

Holiday Cacti Class

 Tue, 11 Nov at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

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

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 NOLA Christmas!

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Domita's Drag Brunch: The Queens of Christmas

 Sat, 13 Dec The Ingersoll

Keb Mo at Hoyt Sherman Place

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

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

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

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

Ancient Aliens Live

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

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

Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

 Fri, 28 Nov at 03:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Ancient Aliens Live at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

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

Lorie Line - Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto at Casey's Center

 Thu, 27 Nov Casey's Center

Breakfast with Santa

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 2211 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA

Joyann Parker's Soulful Christmas

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm The Ingersoll

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

 Tue, 02 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Big Easy Christmas Edition

 Wed, 03 Dec The Ingersoll

Adventure Clubhouse: Snow White

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

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

3k Winter Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company USD 0 to 118

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

Christmas With The Celts at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place