Holiday events in Des Moines

Check out happening holiday events all around Des Moines, IA

Holiday Brass

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

The Lacs in Des Moines

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

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

Des Moines Holiday Boutique

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

Grown-Up Book Fair Holiday Edition

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

2025 Winter Porch Planter Make-and-Take

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

Dome for the Holidays

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

Paw-liday Market

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

The 48th Annual Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

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

Holiday Concert featuring Tina Haase Findlay

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

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

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

Holiday Brass

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

Hello Winter Open Market

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

Elf Bingo | Des Moines, IA

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

A Christmas Carol

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

Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

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

Opening Night — Brenton Skating Plaza✨

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

HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIDE

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:30 pm Beaverdale Bicycles

Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

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

Jingle Bell Stroll

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

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

Science of Ciders

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

Senior Youth Gathering

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

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

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

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Junk Jubilee Jingles

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 am Iowa State Fairgrounds 4-H Bldg. Des Moines, Iowa

Tour de Lights presented by SCHEELS

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

The Crowfoot Rakes LIVE at Captain Roy's

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

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

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

Holiday Sip & Shop

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm 112 S.E. Fourth St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Cocoa & Crafts | Des Moines, IA

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

Small Business Saturday Holiday Market

Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am Mainframe Studios

Tea at the Castle: Holiday Tea

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

Photos with Santa Paws

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

Holly & Ivy

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

Santa Paws Pop-Up Bar

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

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

Holiday Swing Dance

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

Holiday Movie Night: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

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

Christmas w/ The Nate Sparks Big Band

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

The Traditional Nutcracker of School of Classical Ballet and Dance

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop

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

Hayes Carll at Woolys

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Woolys

Vendor Registration – Market on Mulberry at Surety Hotel

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Surety Hotel USD 55

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

The Labradorite Witch at Callahan DSM Holiday Craft Show

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

A Holiday Soiree- a 50's Christmas Experience

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

Bigg Momma's HoliGay Extravaganza

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Garden

Children’s Entrepreneur Market at the Holiday Hullabaloo

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

🎄 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

WinterFest Market

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 am 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

Last Call Art Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Mainframe Studios

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

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

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

Holiday Party

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

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

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.

Botanical Holiday Cards

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 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

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

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

DIY Botanical Gift Wrap

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 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

Christmas Lessons and Carols

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

Movie Seen It? Holiday Edition @ Miracle On Ingersoll (Des Moines, IA) / Sun Dec 7th @ 5pm

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm Miracle on Ingersoll

Gingerbread House Workshop

 Mon, 22 Dec at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen

Winter Wreath Making

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

WinterSongs Concert

Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Terrace Hill Holiday Tea - 10:30 am

 Mon, 08 Dec at 10:30 am Terrace Hill USD 55

Terrace Hill Holiday Tea - 2:00 pm

 Mon, 08 Dec at 02:00 pm Terrace Hill USD 55

Carpe Macarons at The Bank- December Market

 Sun, 14 Dec at 10:00 am The Little Book

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

Straight No Chaser in Des Moines

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

A Drag Queen Christmas at Des Moines Civic Center

 Tue, 25 Nov Des Moines Civic Center

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

 Wed, 26 Nov at 06:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - IA

Six - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Tue, 13 Jan at 07:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Bucknell Bison at Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:59 pm Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

Unity Center of Des Moines Arts Fair

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 414 31st St, Des Moines, IA

Christmas with Lorie Line 2025

 Thu, 04 Dec Hoyt Sherman Place

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

 Thu, 04 Dec at 05:00 pm Principal Park

Christmas with the Celts

 Wed, 03 Dec Hoyt Sherman Place

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

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321