Workshops in Des Moines

Check out happening workshops 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

2025 Polk County Steak Fry

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Des Moines Biergarten

Jazz Vocalist Stella Cole - National Act!

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

2025 Iowa State Armwrestling Championships

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Big Grove Brewery (Des Moines Taproom)

Beginner Watercolor painting--class full

 Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am Capitol Hill Christian Church

2025 Des Moines Concours

 Sun, 07 Sep at 10:00 am Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Tom Buckmiller presents, The History Of The Blues

 Sat, 27 Sep at 02:00 pm Des Moines Public Library (Forest Avenue)

Bob Pace - Student Harmonica Giveaway With Lesson

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm Des Moines Public Library (Forest Avenue)

Yoga at Boss Babe Pop Up

 Sat, 06 Sep at 01:00 pm Jasper Winery USD 13

Social Run with @thisiowamom

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

Comedy Penthouse 6

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm Bash Events & Catering

Paint & Sip this Fall at Jasper Winery!

 Sun, 21 Sep at 02:00 pm Jasper Winery

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

IECC Iowa Kinder Registration Fall 2025

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Central Presbyterian Church of Des Moines

J Manuel Bible Institute and Leadership School

 Fri, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm Corinthian Baptist Church - Des Moines, IA

Boss Babe Pop Up

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 2400 George Flagg Pkwy

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

Mr. Softheart / Anthony Worden / The Halloween Episode

Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Needle-Felted Pumpkin Workshop

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309-1501, United States

Dinner with Renowned Artist Leon Keer at Event Space A

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

Des Moines Training Ground

 Wed, 10 Sep at 05:00 pm Des Moines Gaming Club

Día de Muertos Salsa Night at Skateland

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm 5621 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310-1457, United States

JustGoBike Live

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

All Natural Soap Making-Adults

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm 1208 42nd Street, 50311

Oktoberfest Prix-Fixe Dinner

 Sat, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Partner with Purpose

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

Olivewood: The Family Guide to Birth, Baby, and Beyond

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm Mainframe Studios

Yoga by ZenAF at Elite Edge

 Sat, 27 Sep at 10:00 am 4233 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

Yoga in the Garden

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Touch-a-Truck at Central Library

 Sat, 06 Sep at 02:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Combo Workshop

 Sat, 27 Sep at 11:00 am Capitol Hill Christian Church

Renegade Cyclocross Practice & Clinic #3 - Stone Park

 Tue, 09 Sep at 05:30 pm 720 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States

Proyecto Echoes Migrantxs Showcase

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm Stoner Theatre

Urban Pole Walking: Forest Avenue Library

 Tue, 09 Sep at 06:00 pm Des Moines Public Library (Forest Avenue)

Recovery Cafe Lunch and Learn

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

Blind Date Abroad - A Craft Date Around the World

 Fri, 12 Sep at 05:30 pm Glitter Factory DSM

Row + Renew

 Wed, 10 Sep at 05:35 pm Easter Lake - 2816 Shoreline Rd., Des Moines, IA

Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues @ The Central Library 1000 Grand Des Moines ft. Malcolm Wells

 Sun, 16 Nov at 02:00 pm DSM Central library

Tarot Anatomy: The Minor Arcana Deeper Dive

 Sat, 06 Sep at 02:00 pm Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Avenue)

Heartland SwingOut

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm Chandelier USD 7 to 82

First Weekend Treat Bar - September Edition!

 Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm 3800 Merle Hay Rd #1235A, Des Moines, IA 50310

Porter’s Patio Pup Crawl

 Sun, 14 Sep at 01:00 pm Paws and Pints

Annual Garage Sale

 Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 am 3715 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Stronger Together - YWRC Kick-Off Event

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

Master of the Neighborhood - BBQ Class

 Sat, 06 Sep at 12:00 pm East Gate Lodge

Ben Millett Hand Quilting in Art Center Galleries

 Sun, 14 Sep at 01:00 pm Des Moines Art Center

ARL Cats N Mats

 Sun, 07 Sep at 09:00 am 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Made in Iowa: Journey to Small Business

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

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

Adult Day Memory Cafe'

 Thu, 18 Sep at 03:00 pm 3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

TRY BMX FOR FREE! Open House @ 80/35 BMX

 Mon, 08 Sep at 05:30 pm 80/35 BMX

Beginner Watercolor class

 Sat, 15 Nov at 11:00 am Capitol Hill Christian Church

Fresh From the Farm Dinner: Garlic

 Wed, 01 Oct at 06:00 pm 756 16th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Advanced Succulent Dish Gardens

 Wed, 24 Sep at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Pressed Flower Candles

 Sat, 13 Sep at 01:00 pm 1208 42nd Street, 50311

2025 TOC - & Scrimmage

 Fri, 10 Oct at 09:00 am Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

Bark + Build Toy Lab

 Sun, 07 Sep at 01:00 pm 3800 Merle Hay Rd #1235A, Des Moines, IA 50310

Crossroads | Being Muslim in today's world

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

Generative AI Boot Camp - (in-person OR virtual)

 Fri, 12 Sep at 09:00 am Drake Unversity, Collier-Scripps Hall USD 149 to 249

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner

Fri, 03 Oct at 06:30 pm 309 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA

Cocktails & Candles

Sun, 07 Sep at 05:00 pm 909 Locust St., Des Moines, IA

Chakra Deep Dive

 Sun, 14 Sep at 10:00 am Inner Space Des Moines

2025 African Youth Summit

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

Popcorn & Possibilities with Disability Rights Iowa

 Thu, 25 Sep at 12:00 pm 100 East Euclid Avenue, Suite 107, Des Moines, IA

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

soulFULL Sunday

 Sun, 14 Sep at 04:00 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

State Final Pre-Race - Double Point

 Sat, 06 Sep at 03:00 pm 1701 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

Polka for PD - Benefit for Parkinson’s Disease Moves Program

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio

CLASS: Calligraphy

 Sat, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Capital Striders Summer Training Runs

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

Unveiled and Unshaken

 Fri, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm Beaverdale

CLASS: Acrylic Landscapes & Animals

 Sat, 13 Sep at 02:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Reiki Share at OPE

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am 3419 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

Caregiver Connection Workshop

 Sun, 14 Sep at 03:00 pm Pigott

Cy Hawk Tug-O-Run

 Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 am 521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

SFQ Level One: Qi Activation In-Person Qigong Training

Sat, 20 Sep at 09:30 am 1700 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-3322, United States

Farm to Table Vegan Dinner

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm 756 16th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

The Nate Sparks Big Band

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

FREE-Playdate with JOUJOU & Magnolia Connection!

Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 am JOUJOU Des Moines

thoughtful thursday

Thu, 11 Sep at 05:30 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

Connecting Through Art (Adults Impacted by Parkinson’s)

 Tue, 16 Sep at 02:00 pm Des Moines Art Center

Murder Mystery Dinners

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

One Monkey Don't Stop No Show: Gina Gedler Sings Bette Midler w/ Her Band

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Fall Flowers Cake Decorating

 Wed, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen

"Fireside Chat" Lecturer: Judge Holly Thomas

 Mon, 08 Sep at 12:30 pm Drake University Law School Free

DreamBuilder

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:30 pm The Iowa Center for Economic Success USD 287

Mindset & Creativity Workshop

 Sat, 27 Sep at 01:30 pm 3516 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-4239, United States

Always Ready: Marketing

 Thu, 25 Sep at 03:00 pm Iowa Center for Economic Success Free

Olivaya Soma Yoga: Zen Saturdays

 Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 am Mainframe Studios

Crochet 101

 Wed, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm Hiatt Middle School

Des Moines Color Craze Run

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am Des Moines

Fresh From the Farm Dinner: SQUASH

 Wed, 05 Nov at 06:00 pm 756 16th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Capital Striders Summer Training Runs

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

Softball Hitting Clinic

 Tue, 09 Sep at 06:00 pm 5920 NW Aurora Ave, 50322

My City My Health Des Moines 2025

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 am Curate

CLASS: Kindermusik

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

CLASS: Paint & Sip Book Stack

 Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Make Your Own UV Resin Trinket Tray

 Thu, 25 Sep at 06:00 pm Hiatt Middle School

Table Top Tuesday-Game Night

 Tue, 09 Sep at 06:00 pm 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Cake Decorating Class: 101

 Wed, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm Molly's Frozen