Meetups Events in Des Moines

Check out happening meetups events all around Des Moines, IA

Join us at GalaxyCon Des Moines September 12-14 2025

 Fri, 12 Sep at 01:00 pm Iowa Events Center

Des Moines Summer Poké Bash

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Through the Griffin TOUR: Hosted by the Super Carlin Bros

 Fri, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Fall Sip N’ Thrift 🎃

 Sun, 14 Sep at 10:00 am 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA

Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 am Paws and Pints

Kingdom Living Recovery Festival

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Riverview Park, Des Moines

CIBS Membership Meeting

 Mon, 13 Oct at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

Book Club Discussion: "James"

 Sun, 07 Sep at 05:00 pm Pigott (Des Moines)

Social Run with @thisiowamom

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm SingleSpeed Brewing Co. (Des Moines, IA)

Save the Homie Day – A Black Men’s Health + Prostate Cancer Awareness Event

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 am Lutheran Church of Hope+Elim Free

The BIG Iowa Entrepreneur Mixer

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm 300 Craft & Rooftop Free

Dinner with Renowned Artist Leon Keer at Event Space A

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm Event Space A USD 269 to 535

Meet the Author - Shadley Grei

 Mon, 08 Sep at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

PTO Meeting

 Thu, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm Brody Middle School

JustGoBike Live

 Fri, 12 Sep at 06:00 pm 501 Scott Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Partner with Purpose

 Thu, 18 Sep at 11:30 am Change Course Free

Cat Loaf Cat Walk ‘25

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am The Little Book

Recovery Cafe Lunch and Learn

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:30 am Grace Lutheran Church Free

Meet the Author - Joyce Rupp

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Just Paws Gourmet

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Just Paws Gourmet at Merle Hay Mall

Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Nights

 Wed, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm The Slow Down Coffee Co.

DMHS Monthly Board Meeting

 Tue, 09 Sep at 05:30 pm Robert Mickle Business and Neighborhood Resource Center 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Bright Minds, Bold Futures: A Jewels Carnival Celebration!

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:00 pm 1620 Pleasant St, Ste 216, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

September Family Support Group – Legal and Financial Planning

 Thu, 11 Sep at 05:30 pm 1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316

Reimagine DART | Proposed Network Plan Public Meeting — DMARC Pantry

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:30 pm DMARC

Stronger Together - YWRC Kick-Off Event

 Mon, 08 Sep at 04:30 pm 818 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Made in Iowa: Journey to Small Business

 Tue, 09 Sep at 08:00 am Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe Free

THE 25TH ANNUAL IOWA FAITH & FREEDOM FALL BANQUET

 Sat, 20 Sep at 05:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG USD 82

The Market on Hubbell

Sat, 27 Sep at 09:00 am 3232 Hubbell Ave

Crossroads | Being Muslim in today's world

 Fri, 19 Sep at 11:45 am Plymouth Congregational Church

Little Rainbows, Big Fun at JouJou

 Sat, 06 Sep at 08:30 am JouJou Des Moines

METROPOLIS with Live Score – Des Moines Film’s 10th Anniversary!

 Sun, 28 Sep at 07:00 pm 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

September Monthly Meeting

Thu, 11 Sep at 07:00 pm Capitol Hill Christian Church

ERIK’S Mega Demo Tour – Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 11 Sep at 03:00 pm Ashworth Pool parking lot, 102 45th St., Des Moines, IA 50312 -- just north of the trailhead

Reimagine DART | Proposed Network Plan Public Meeting — Franklin Library

 Tue, 09 Sep at 05:30 pm Franklin Avenue Library

2025 African Youth Summit

 Sat, 18 Oct at 09:00 am Grand View University

Meet the Artist/Author - Lindy Smith

 Thu, 25 Sep at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Des Moines New Age & Psychic fair ,Season of Souls 2025

 Fri, 31 Oct at 03:00 pm Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

Capital Striders Summer Training Runs

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:30 am Des Moines Water Works Park Amphitheater

CFGV Game Night

 Sat, 27 Sep at 05:00 pm 418 6th Ave, Suite 101, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Craftivism Book Club: This Long Thread

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm 3523 6th Ave, Ste. 102

October Monthly Planning Meeting

 Sun, 19 Oct at 11:00 am Mickle Center

September Monthly Meeting

 Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm 1800 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-2644, United States

DMLS - Rock Sale

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am 2608 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50310-6106, United States

Fall Festival - Experience Progressive Christianity

 Sun, 14 Sep at 10:00 am 525 SW 5th Street Suite D, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Capital City Pride Book Club: Alice Isn't Dead Yet

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm Nos Books

Grays Lake WOD #5

 Sat, 27 Sep at 08:30 am Gray's Lake Free

ULI Iowa Pulse

 Wed, 24 Sep at 04:30 pm 210 SW 11th St Suite 07, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

LIVE AT THE ANNEX: What a Pitch! Live Podcast

 Tue, 16 Sep at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Meet the Poet & Poetry Presentation - Dennis Maulsby

 Fri, 17 Oct at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

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

Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm Pet Supplies Plus - Des Moines, IA - Merle Hay Rd.

Grand View Softball Comedy Night

 Sun, 28 Sep at 06:00 pm A.H. Blank Golf Course

REVIVE Hangout: Bocce Ball

 Sat, 27 Sep at 02:00 pm Water Works Park

Capital City Card Convention

 Fri, 19 Sep at 03:00 pm Iowa Events Center

CIBS Membership Meeting - Hot Off the Grill

 Mon, 08 Sep at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

Tourist Season Release Party

 Tue, 23 Sep at 05:30 pm Shelf Love DSM

Capital Striders Summer Training Runs

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:30 am Easter Lake Park

NSAI presents Open Mic @ the Annex // FREE!

 Mon, 15 Sep at 06:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

The State-Wide Iowa Book Club with Liz From Iowa

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Meet the Author - Ashlie Hand

 Wed, 01 Oct at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

My City My Health Des Moines 2025

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am Curate

CIOS September Meeting

 Sun, 07 Sep at 02:00 pm Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Rueda Social

 Tue, 16 Sep at 06:30 pm 901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4244, United States

Hard Hat Happy Hour!

 Thu, 11 Sep at 04:00 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

HPOP Bi-Monthly Neighborhood Meeting

Tue, 09 Sep at 06:00 pm Polk County Northside Community Center

Medicare 101 Meeting

 Wed, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm Franklin Avenue Library

September Happy Hour Social @ Paws & Pints

 Thu, 25 Sep at 05:30 pm Paws and Pints

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

Sun, 19 Oct at 01:00 pm Pet Supplies Plus - Des Moines, IA - Merle Hay Rd.

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Kristan Hawkins

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

Business Meeting

 Mon, 08 Sep at 05:30 pm Beaverdale Park

Reimagine DART | Proposed Network Plan Public Meeting — DART Central Station

 Tue, 09 Sep at 11:30 am 620 Cherry Street, 50309

Special Ticketed Event - Nick Offerman

 Tue, 14 Oct at 06:30 pm Franklin Jr High Event Center

September Stated - Program: Craig Long on Stoicism

 Thu, 25 Sep at 06:00 pm 519 Park Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

October Family Support Group – Nutrition and Aging

 Thu, 09 Oct at 05:30 pm 1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316

Always Ready: Business Plan

 Mon, 22 Sep at 03:00 pm Iowa Center for Economic Success Free

Weekly Meeting and Fighter Practice

 Mon, 15 Sep at 05:30 pm Beaverdale Park

Rueda Social

 Tue, 07 Oct at 06:30 pm 901 Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4244, United States

Des Moines Moms' Groups

 Mon, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Just Paws Gourmet

Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 pm Just Paws Gourmet at Merle Hay Mall

Weekly Meeting and Fighter Practice

 Mon, 29 Sep at 05:30 pm Beaverdale Park

Meet the Author - Larry Baker

 Tue, 04 Nov at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

B2B Spotlight Night @ Lincoln Savings Bank: The Loop DSM's September Event

 Tue, 09 Sep at 05:00 pm Lincoln Savings Bank (Des Moines)

First Friday Qigong Practice Group

 Fri, 03 Oct at 12:00 pm Prairie Song Healing Arts

DMARC Ambassador Meet-up

 Wed, 24 Sep at 04:00 pm 6222 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-1421, United States

September Family Support Group – Legal and Financial Planning

 Thu, 11 Sep at 01:00 pm 1555 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316

DMHS Monthly Board Meeting

 Tue, 14 Oct at 05:30 pm Robert Mickle Business and Neighborhood Resource Center 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50314

Assembly Required 2025

 Thu, 13 Nov at 04:00 pm Iowa Events Center

Big Money Dub's at Happy Acres

Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm Diamondhead Lake

PTA Member Meeting

 Tue, 07 Oct at 06:30 pm 4401 NE 46th St, Des Moines, IA

CIBS Membership Meeting

 Mon, 10 Nov at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

Career Fair

 Mon, 22 Sep at 10:00 am 1144 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-2503, United States

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.

PTA Member Meeting

 Tue, 04 Nov at 06:30 pm 4401 NE 46th St, Des Moines, IA

Baldwin-Patterson Riders First Annual Degree Ride

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am 2211 E 42nd ST, Des Moines, IA

First Friday Qigong Practice Group

 Fri, 07 Nov at 12:00 pm Prairie Song Healing Arts

Scottish Rite Bourbon Tasting Co-Hosted by Gnemeth Lodge, Capital Lodge, and the KSA.

 Wed, 08 Oct at 05:30 pm 519 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1613, United States

Abundance To Go

 Tue, 23 Sep at 03:00 pm 756 16th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

CIBS Membership Meeting - Matt Woods

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Just Paws Gourmet

 Sat, 08 Nov at 12:00 pm Just Paws Gourmet at Merle Hay Mall

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Just Paws Gourmet

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Just Paws Gourmet at Merle Hay Mall