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)

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

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

Tour de Lights presented by SCHEELS

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

THE POLAR EXPRESS

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:30 am 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Singles Ugly Sweater Party - Des Moines

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm ChaCha’s Hiland Bakery USD 8 to 15

The Finesse Holiday Special

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Temple Theater

Bigg Momma's HoliGay Extravaganza

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Garden

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm 221 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

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

Hoyt Sherman Place Holiday Open House

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Santa at the Grove

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

Gingerbread Architecture Workshop

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

Howl-iday Cookie Class

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

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

Christmas with Vocal Arts

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

12/16 Needle Felt Ugly Sweater Ornaments Craft Party

 Tue, 16 Dec at 06:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

Gingerbread House Workshop

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm Molly's Frozen

Puzzle Fight Club & Ugly Sweater Party

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom USD 70

BEAVERDALE BICYCLES HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIDE

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm Beaverdale Bicycles

SOLD OUT: ARL Howl-iday Bingo

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

Sip and color - holiday open house

 Fri, 12 Dec at 03:00 pm 97 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-3156, United States

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

Botanical Holiday Cards

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

Holiday Party

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

Holiday Swing Dance

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

Holiday Vibes: Dinner & Live Music

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

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

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

Historic Highland Park Holiday Shop Hop

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Sixth Avenues

Woofmas Wrapped

Tue, 23 Dec at 05:00 pm Paws and Pints

Christmas Lessons and Carols

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

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

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

ARL Howl-iday Bingo

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

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

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

The A-Sisters & Friends at The Velvet Lounge

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm 2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265

Good Stand Up Comedy with Dan Alten & Friends

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm The Lamp

Iowa Democratic Party's 2025 Holiday Party

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines)

Last Call Art Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Mainframe Studios

2025 Breakfast with St. Nick

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

Grinch on the Loose Skate at Skateland

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm Skateland Des Moines

Photos with Santa Paws

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

A Holiday Soiree- a 50's Christmas Experience

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

Holiday Brass

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

Ugly Sweater Paw-ty

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

Pop N Jolly

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

Brilliant Crafts and Wares Fair

Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Des Moines Yacht Club

Winter Wine Market 🍷 by Proudfoot & Bird at Hotel Fort Des Moines

 Mon, 15 Dec at 05:00 pm 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

ARL Sip N' Shop

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

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

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

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

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

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

Winter Wreath Making

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

Truman's 2025 Disney Princess Brunch

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 am 400 SE 6th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Big Barn Holiday Open House

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 am 81 NW 49th Pl, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

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

Christmas at Terrace Hill

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

Lafont Holiday Trunk Show

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:30 am 4122 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

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

2025 Holiday Open House at the Hall of Laureates

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am 100 Locust 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

DES MOINES WINTER MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am 2875 University Ave USD 0 to 10

Christmas Palooza 2025

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

Camp Hertko Hollow Holiday Gathering & White Elephant Exchange

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm The Iowa Taproom

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Yule Court 2026

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am Ding Darling Shelter House Park

THE HOLIDAY - Mimosa Movie

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, 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

Holiday Lights Run

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

Two Guys Named Dave + Steve O'Brien

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

Merry Christmas Skate at Skateland

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

WinterSongs Concert

Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium

(SOLD OUT) Gingerbread House Workshop

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

Story Time At Roy's 🌲

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA

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

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in Des Moines at the lowa State Fairgrounds!

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

Carpe Macarons at The Bank- December Market

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

IA Holiday Youth Convention

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

Sip & Solve: Puzzle Night | Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 15 Jan at 04:00 pm VC + K | 520 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Ia 50309

Jim Brickman

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

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

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