Events in Des Moines — December 2026 (109 Things to Do)

December 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa brings 109 live events across the city, led by community (62), music (17), theater (12). 2 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Des Moines in December 2026?

There are 109 events in Des Moines, Iowa in December 2026, including A Drag Queen Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place (7:30 PM), Dome for the Holidays at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Created Cosmos Live @ Central Library at Des Moines Public Library – Central Library (2:00 PM), Unveil: Presented by the Museum Shop at Des Moines Art Center. Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Des Moines in December 2026?

Yes — 2 December 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Des Moines. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Des Moines for a specific date in December 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Des Moines, Iowa with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow December 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Des Moines — December 2026

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A Drag Queen Christmas

Dome for the Holidays

Created Cosmos Live @ Central Library

Unveil: Presented by the Museum Shop

Dome for the Holidays

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Art Workshop: Greeting Cards, Thinking of You

Dome for the Holidays

Winter Wreath Making

Madison Ray - "The Finesse Holiday Special"

Dusty Slay: The Neighborhood Guy

Story Sprouts Children's Story Time

Dome for the Holidays

Dinner at Flora

Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm

An Irish Christmas with Rend Collective Presented by Thrivent

Dome for the Holidays

“Artists on Fire” Exhibition Tour

3k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series

Dome for the Holidays

Satin Sashes - Patricia Holly

Law Update (In-person 8 CEUs #256-102-ML)

2026 Lifting the Veil

Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME)

Dome for the Holidays

Iowa CPCU December Meeting and Year End Celebration

Dome for the Holidays

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Dome for the Holidays

DIY Botanical Gift Wrap

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

Story Sprouts Children's Story Time

Dome for the Holidays

Dinner at Flora

2nd Annual Holiday Soiree- a 50's Christmas Experience

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

Early Bird Special drag show - 8pm Table Reservation

Tropical Forest Bathing

Little Slam on the Prairie Puppet Performance

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

Dome for the Holidays

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue

An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

Dome for the Holidays

Sip & Stroll: Holiday Display

Dome for the Holidays

Botanical Cards

Dome for the Holidays

An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue

Dome for the Holidays

An Irvin Berlin White Christmas Revue

Des Moines Holiday Market & Winter Celebration

Story Sprouts Children's Story Time

Dome for the Holidays

A Drag Queen Christmas

A Drag Queen Christmas

Dome for the Holidays

Dome for the Holidays

Created Cosmos Live @ Central Library

Created Cosmos Live @ Central Library

Unveil: Presented by the Museum Shop

Unveil: Presented by the Museum Shop

Dome for the Holidays

Dome for the Holidays

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Art Workshop: Greeting Cards, Thinking of You