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

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road

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

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

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

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Holiday Brass

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

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

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

Opening Night — Brenton Skating Plaza✨

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

Gingerbread Architecture Workshop

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

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

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

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

HOLIDAY Paint & Pints at Confluence Brewing in DSM!

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

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

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

Winter Wreath Making

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

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

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