Nonprofit Events in Des Moines

Check out happening nonprofit events all around 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

Santa Run 5k

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Bigg Momma's HoliGay Extravaganza

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Garden

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 39

Maggie’s Christmas Pinewood Derby

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm 1430 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

 Sun, 15 Mar at 05:00 pm Casey's Center

Des Moines Hawkeye Hoops Huddle

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm Iowa Events Center

Toys for Tots toy drive

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Tina’s Rabbit hole

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

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

Whiskey Hill // FREE!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm Beechwood Lounge

12 Bars of Christmas Bar Crawl - Des Moines

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Hessen Haus

ARL Tree of Life

 Wed, 10 Dec at 12:00 am 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

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)

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

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

Tidings + Treasures Christmas Shop!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Freedom Blend Coffee (2329 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA)

Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm xBk Live USD 0 to 29

Jazz Night at the Annex with the Austin Brown Trio // FREE!

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

FDGC Hyzer For The Holidayz 2025

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am Grandview Disc Golf Course

Reggae Christmas - Karaoke & Dinner Fundraiser

 Tue, 16 Dec at 05:30 pm Palm's DSM

Big Barn Holiday Open House

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

Christmas at Terrace Hill

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

Countdown to 2026 Fundraiser

 Tue, 16 Dec at 04:30 pm Iowa Beef Steakhouse

Baldwin-Patterson Riders First Annual Degree Ride

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:30 am 2211 E 42nd ST, Des Moines, IA

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

Get to Know Your Gouda

 Thu, 26 Feb at 05:30 pm Iowa Food Cooperative USD 5 to 50

Race for Hope DSM

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am Des Moines Water Works Park

Yule Court 2026

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

Monday Night Live featuring Lily DeTaeye // FREE!

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Farm to Glass: Local Mocktails

 Sat, 17 Jan at 03:00 pm Iowa Food Cooperative USD 0 to 10

Wayne "The Train" Hancock

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

How to Deepen Your Inner Life

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:00 pm Being New Spirituality Center at Grace Lutheran Church Free

Holiday Lights Run

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

Nourish Community Circle

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm 1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

37th Annual Red Flannel Run

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 am Wellmark YMCA

Dickolas’ Top Surgery Benefit Show

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm The Garden

What's my Karma?

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm 3715 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Baeth's 1st Annual Basement Bash with Cocktails & Chocolate Fondue & max Two Speeches 2026

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm Highland Underground, 3614 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Lowdown Roundup 6th Annual Custom Car & Truck Show

 Fri, 05 Jun at 12:00 pm Waterworks Park, Des Moines

The Guitar in Chamber

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm 2811 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316-1461, United States

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 55

“The Barter Room”

 Sun, 18 Jan at 01:00 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

The OzDust Ball

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm The Garden

Des Moines Moms' Groups

 Mon, 26 Jan at 06:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

NAWIC Volunteer Opportunity at Ronald McDonald House

 Tue, 13 Jan at 03:00 pm Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc. Free

CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 26 Nov at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,493

Two Days of Compassion - Statewide

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 am Jordan Creek Mall

CAPM Certification In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Wed, 17 Dec at 09:00 am 699 Walnut St USD 1,493

4 Days In-Person PMP Training in Des Moines, IA

 Tue, 16 Sep at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines - Hub Tower USD 1,550

Leading Others- Cohort 13

 Mon, 02 Feb at 08:30 am Drake University USD 12,499

PMP Pass Guarantee In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Tue, 16 Sep at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines - Hub Tower USD 1,550

PMP Certification Program In-Person Training in Des Moines, IA

 Tue, 16 Sep at 09:00 am Regus - Des Moines - Hub Tower USD 1,550

Healthcare Administration Mastery Workshop in Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 778 to 888

Organizational Skills 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 556 to 833

2026 Iowa Unity Coalition Legislative Breakfast

Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 am Iowa State Capitol