Holiday events in Des Moines

Check out happening holiday events all around Des Moines, IA

The Lacs in Des Moines

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

Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway

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

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

Christmas Wreath Workshop

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Walnut Creek Church - Downtown USD 29

Holiday Brass

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

2025 Winter Porch Planter Make-and-Take

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am Iowa Events Center Des Moines Is

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

 Sat, 22 Nov at 04:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

The 48th Annual Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

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

Paw-liday Market

Sat, 22 Nov at 04:00 pm Paws and Pints

Patricia Holly - "Satin Sashes" Album Release

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

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

Dome for the Holidays

 Sat, 15 Nov at 05:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

WRESTLING WITH WOLVES + HAPPY THOUGHTS + TV COP

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Market on Mulberry at Surety Hotel

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Surety Hotel Free

The Traditional Nutcracker of School of Classical Ballet and Dance

 Sat, 22 Nov at 01:00 pm Franklin Jr High Event Center

Winter Storytime with the Grinch

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:30 am 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

A Motown Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Breakfast With Santa

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am 4101 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

BEAVERDALE BICYCLES HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIDE

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm Beaverdale Bicycles

Santa Paws Snow Day Foam Party

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 pm Paws and Pints

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

Jingle Bell Stroll

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

Tea at the Castle: Holiday Tea

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

Silver Bells DMGMC Holiday Show

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm St. John's Lutheran Church, Des Moines

Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am 420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2237, United States

Santa Paws Pop-Up Bar

Fri, 14 Nov at 12:00 pm Paws and Pints

Photos with Santa Paws

Wed, 19 Nov at 05:00 pm Paws and Pints

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

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

Hello Winter Open Market

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

HUGE Kid's Resale Event - Winter 2025 JBF Sale!

 Fri, 14 Nov at 11:00 am Just Between Friends Des Moines

Tour de Lights presented by SCHEELS

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

Opening Night — Brenton Skating Plaza✨

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

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

Santa's Coming to Brunch!

 Sun, 07 Dec at 11:00 am AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village USD 19 to 31

Grown-Up Book Fair Holiday Edition

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

A Christmas Carol

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

Holiday Concert featuring Tina Haase Findlay

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Holiday Vibes: Dinner & Live Music

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Vibes Kitchen & Bar USD 49

Spirits & Sparkles

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

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm 221 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

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

Kids Holiday Cupcake Decorating: 101

 Sun, 07 Dec at 02:00 pm 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2015, United States

Holiday Movie Night: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

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

Small Business Saturday Holiday Market

Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am Mainframe Studios

Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Johnny's Hall of Fame USD 0 to 38

Holly & Ivy

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

Christmas w/ The Nate Sparks Big Band

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

Holiday Swing Dance

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

Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop

 Sun, 23 Nov at 01:00 pm Exile Brewing Company Free

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Holiday Bazaar

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 4944 Franklin Ave Suite G, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Holiday Brass

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

Hayes Carll at Woolys

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Woolys

Rudolph's Rooftop

 Fri, 14 Nov at 12:00 pm 401 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Elf Bingo | Des Moines, IA

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

ARL Bunny Spa & Piggy Pampering

 Tue, 09 Dec at 05:00 pm 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

2025 Breakfast with St. Nick

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

A Holiday Soiree- a 50's Christmas Experience

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:30 pm Moxie Kitchen + Events USD 145

ARL Howl-iday Bingo

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

The Chosen Table: Community Holiday Meal

 Sun, 30 Nov at 05:00 pm Des Moines Pride Center

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Free

Ugly Sweater Paw-ty

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Paws and Pints

The 12 Bars of Christmas Bar Crawl - Des Moines

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Hessen Haus

🎄 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

Bigg Momma's HoliGay Extravaganza

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Garden

HOLIDAY Paint & Pints at Confluence Brewing in DSM!

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

Children’s Entrepreneur Market at the Holiday Hullabaloo

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm 1111 E Army Post Rd Free

Last Call Art Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Mainframe Studios

Gingerbread Architecture Workshop

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Des Moines Heritage Center USD 53

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

 Sat, 29 Nov at 01:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

Photos with Santa Paws

 Wed, 10 Dec at 05:00 pm Paws and Pints

Senior Youth Gathering

 Fri, 21 Nov at 03:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

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

The Labradorite Witch at Callahan DSM Holiday Craft Show

Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm Varied Industries Building

A Crowfoot Celtic Christmas at the Captain's!

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

Holiday Maker's Market

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

Howl-iday Cookie Class

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:30 pm Paws and Pints

Science of Ciders

 Thu, 20 Nov at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Sounds of the Season w/ The Des Moines Big Band

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

Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus Winter Concert Preview + Holiday Shopping Event

 Fri, 21 Nov at 04:00 pm Des Moines Art Center

(SOLD OUT) Cake Decorating: Vintage Christmas

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

IA Holiday Youth Convention

 Thu, 01 Jan at 03:30 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown USD 0 to 140

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

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

Holiday Art & Craft Show in Des Moines at the lowa State Fairgrounds!

 Fri, 14 Nov at 10:00 am 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Holiday Party

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm The Iowa Taproom

Botanical Holiday Cards

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Holiday Drag Brunch | Des Moines

 Sun, 07 Dec at 11:00 am 555 17th St., Des Moines, IA 50309

Christmas at Terrace Hill

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

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Pet Supplies Plus on Merle Hay Rd

Sat, 22 Nov at 12:00 pm Pet Supplies Plus - Des Moines, IA - Merle Hay Rd.

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Jim Brickman

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

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

Pop N Jolly

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

Cocoa & Crafts | Des Moines, IA

 Sun, 07 Dec at 02:00 pm VC + K | 520 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Ia 50309

You're Invited! Christmas Pop-Up: The Snowglobe with Artessa on Ingersoll

Mon, 17 Nov at 11:00 am Exile Brewing Company