Nonprofit Events in Des Moines

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Des Moines, IA

Murder Mystery Dinners

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

REGGIE'S SLEEPOUT

 Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm Drake Stadium

Black Halloween Party

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 1312 Locust St. #101 Des Moines Iowa 50309

Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway

 Thu, 20 Nov at 05:00 pm Urban Dreams - Iowa

KGGO HALLOWEEN PARTY

 Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Captain Roy's

Trans Iowa Pageant

 Sun, 02 Nov at 09:00 pm The Garden

Good Trouble

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm 600 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Holiday Concert featuring Tina Haase Findlay

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

The Ripper - Hosted by Recon Roofing & Construction

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 50 to 5,000

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

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

ARL Dog DNA Day

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am Animal Rescue League of Iowa

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Beechwood Lounge

Paws & Claws Benefit Auction

 Sat, 08 Nov at 05:30 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Meet the Author - Stephen Brayton

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Mike Conrad w/ The Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Iowa Wild Epilepsy Awareness Hockey Game

 Sun, 02 Nov at 03:00 pm Casey's Center

Ecstatic Dance with DJ Eman

 Sun, 09 Nov at 10:30 am Mainframe Studios

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Kristan Hawkins

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

Puzzles for Prevention

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

Vocalist Aviana Gedler w/ Her Band - National Act!

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

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

Iowa Wild Veterans Appreciation vs Charlotte Checkers

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

11/2/25 Last One of the Year! Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk- Bill Riley Trail

 Sun, 02 Nov at 10:00 am Ashworth Pool

Florry w/ special guest Dari Bay

 Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Born To Run 5K Run/Walk

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 am Confluence Brewing Company

Spirits & Sparkles

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Musical Feast: A Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday Funday

 Sun, 23 Nov at 03:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Musical Bingo at Big Grove!

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

Des Moines Pickleball Team Classic Tournament

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 am Dinks Pickleball

FDGC Hyzer For The Holidayz 2025

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

Tea at the Castle: Holiday Tea

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

Paws for The Cause (Izaak Walton League)

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

Trans Talk Round Table - 7pm - FREE EVENT

 Mon, 17 Nov at 07:00 pm THE GARDEN Free

Holly & Ivy

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

Ten Components of Contemplative Action with Susie Tierney

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:00 pm St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center Free

Santa Run 5k

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

Des Moines Moms' Groups

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

DMIEC Alternative Gift Market

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:00 pm Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community. 3306 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

SATURDAY CIRCLE: Yoga, Sacred Rage & Love

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 am Unity Center of Des Moines

40th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

 Fri, 21 Nov at 11:15 am Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Roast & Toast Honoring Dolph Pulliam

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm 2875 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-4034, United States

Tidings + Treasures Christmas Shop!

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

Bigg Momma's HoliGay Extravaganza

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Garden

Celebrate! with Above + Beyond Cancer

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:30 pm Hilton Des Moines Downtown

🎄 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

Paws for a Cause

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

Gallery Talk: “Robert Rauschenberg: Currents, 1970″ with Ashton Cooper and Michael Morain

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

2025 Becky Zallek Thanksgiving Throwdown

 Sat, 29 Nov at 09:00 am Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States

Cookie Walk

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

ADULT NIGHT OUT - Trivia Fundraiser!

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Noce

Wolfskill & The Wild

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Disney On Ice - Frozen & Encanto Ticket Fundraiser

 Thu, 27 Nov at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

The R Party

Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Winter Wear Giveaway

Sat, 29 Nov at 02:00 pm 321 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA

Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser

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

Celebrating Families Moving Forward

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:00 pm 1312 Locust St Free

The Guitar in Chamber

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

Baldwin-Patterson Riders First Annual Degree Ride

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

Track Guy Movie @ Varsity Cinema, Des Moines

 Sun, 16 Nov at 03:00 pm The Varsity Cinema

A Toast to Education

 Wed, 12 Nov at 04:00 pm Chandelier USD 82 to 535

Des Moines Tweed Tide 2025

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:00 pm The Royal Mile-English Pub

Dine for a Cause — Noodles & Company Fundraiser Night!

 Thu, 20 Nov at 04:00 pm Noodles & Company (5840 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA)

How to Deepen Your Inner Life

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

WinterFest

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 am Iowa Events Center Free

37th Annual Red Flannel Run

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 am Wellmark YMCA

An Evening with Poet Kole Kealey // FREE!

 Tue, 02 Dec at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Dickolas’ Top Surgery Benefit Show

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm The Garden

Wayne "The Train" Hancock

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

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

November 19th Lunch n' Learn & Challenges to Upholding Ethical Standards

 Wed, 19 Nov at 11:30 am Grimes Building USD 0 to 40

Find Out How the Iowa Division of the IWL is Spearheading a Drive to Crowdfund Iowa's Water Testing

 Tue, 11 Nov at 05:30 pm The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

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

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

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

Pup Up Meet & Greet @ Just Paws Gourmet

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

3k Winter Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company USD 0 to 118

Miles for Men's Health 5K & 15K

 Sun, 16 Nov at 09:00 am 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

Pink Canopy Donations for DSM Shelters

 Sat, 08 Nov at 01:00 pm Corinthian Baptist Church - Des Moines, IA

DMHS Monthly Board Meeting

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

2025 I'm Thankful for Farmworkers Dinner

 Thu, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104, United States

Two Days of Compassion - Statewide

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

2025 Iowa Nature Summit

 Wed, 19 Nov at 08:00 am Olmsted Center USD 20 to 125

Unity Center of Des Moines Arts Fair

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

Giving Tuesday

 Tue, 02 Dec at 05:30 am 1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

Champagne & Chocolate

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

2026 Iowa Unity Coalition Legislative Breakfast

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