Events in Des Moines , Iowa

Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PM

Mon Rovia w/ Sydney Rose

Wooly's · Des Moines

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PM

Bach & Beer | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · Des Moines · Free

Thu, Oct 1 · 8:30 AM

Conference

2026 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes

Krause Gateway Center · Des Moines · From $47.64

Thu, Oct 1 · 3:00 PM

Elevate: Marketing for Growth & Expansion (In-Person)

The Iowa Center · Des Moines · Free

Thu, Oct 1

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:00 PM

Green Drinks — Des Moines

Twisted Vine Brewery · Des Moines · Free

Thu, Oct 1

10-01 | Meet the Author – Warren Haddock

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM

Theater

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM

Happy Accident (18 and Over)

xBk Live · Des Moines

Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 AM

Iowa-Japan Symposium

DMACC Urban Campus · Des Moines · Free

Fri, Oct 2 · 1:00 PM

Pochoir Workshop with Sean Morrissey

Harmon Fine Arts Center--Drawing Studio, room 330 · Des Moines · From $0

Fri, Oct 2 · 5:00 PM

Architecture on the Move: Special West Routes Edition

Hotel Fort Des Moines · Des Moines · $21.99

Fri, Oct 2 · 5:30 PM

Spooky Sips & Paint Night

Collaborate DSM · Des Moines · $30.52

Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PM

2026 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser

The Loft DSM · Des Moines · From $9.31

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM

Theater

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center · Des Moines

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM

King Iso - Ghetto Psycho Tour

xBk Live · Des Moines · $33.83

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PM

Lauren Alaina: The Stages Tour 2026

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Sat, Oct 3

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market — Saturday

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market · Des Moines

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM

Workshop

2026 Drake's Parents & Family Weekend

Drake University · Des Moines · From $0

Sat, Oct 3

“Artists on Fire” Exhibition Tour

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 PM

Cheekface w/ Apes of the State

xBk Live · Des Moines

Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AM

Street Collective Volunteer Orientation

Des Moines Street Collective · Des Moines · Free

Sun, Oct 4

Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club

Shelf Love DSM · Des Moines · Free

Sun, Oct 4

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PM

Family

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center · Des Moines

Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PM

512: The Selena Experience

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Sun, Oct 4

2026 Fingerman Lecture: Alison Saar

Levitt Auditorium · Des Moines

Sun, Oct 4

10-04 | Meet the Author – Keri Mangis

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Sun, Oct 4 · 4:30 PM

Wellness

Cancer Fighting Compounds & Immune Boosting Foods

2830 Easter Lake Dr · Des Moines · Free

Sun, Oct 4

Opening Benefit for Cathedral Arts

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral · Des Moines

Sun, Oct 4 · 5:00 PM

OUTSIDE/IN -- OPENING BENEFIT CONCERT -- Carillon, Viola and Organ

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral · Des Moines · $65.87

Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PM

ACHE of Iowa Annual Meeting

The Iowa Taproom · Des Moines · Free

Mon, Oct 5

Literary

10-05 | Meet the Author – Deborah Svec-Carstens

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PM

Girl in a Coma

xBk Live · Des Moines

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PM

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Tue, Oct 6

Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Tue, Oct 6 · 3:00 PM

Workshop

Always Ready: Getting Ready

The Iowa Center · Des Moines · Free

Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM

Opal In Sky w/ Levels - Band

xBk Live · Des Moines

Tue, Oct 6 · 8:30 PM

Movies on the Patio: Practical Magic | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · Des Moines · Free

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PM

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Wed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PM

Jenna Raine

xBk Live · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 8

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 8

Fall Botanical Clay Earrings

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM

Convictions w/ Afterlife

xBk Live · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM

Workshop

Tarot Basics

School of Metaphysics · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 8

Drake Symphony Orchestra: Héctor Agüero, conductor

Sheslow Auditorium · Des Moines

Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM

Zach Top w/ Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Casey's Center · Des Moines

Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM

Trivia & Games

Clash of the Clippers Expo 2026

Des Moines Marriott Downtown · Des Moines · From $44.52

Fri, Oct 9

Pumpkins After Dark

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park · Des Moines

Fri, Oct 9

Open Mic

Open Mic Poetry Night

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM

Leonid & Friends

Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines

Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM

The Music of Bobby Darin and Paul Anka

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Fri, Oct 9

The Dream Concert - Music of Bobby Darin & Paul Anka

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM

Red Leather

xBk Live · Des Moines

Sat, Oct 10

Fall Bulb Sale Ends Tonight

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Sat, Oct 10

Pumpkin Stained Glass Art

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Sat, Oct 10

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market — Saturday

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market · Des Moines

Sat, Oct 10

Social Saturday: Monster Mash

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Sat, Oct 10

Pumpkins After Dark

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park · Des Moines

Wed, Sep 30Community

Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Sep 30Community

Yoga in the Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PMMusic

Mon Rovia w/ Sydney Rose

Wooly's

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PMMusic

Mon Rovia w/ Sydney Rose

Wooly's

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Bach & Beer | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Bach & Beer | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 8:30 AMFrom $47.64Conference

Low Tickets

2026 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes

Krause Gateway Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 8:30 AMFrom $47.64Conference

Low Tickets

2026 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes

Krause Gateway Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 3:00 PMFREECommunity

Elevate: Marketing for Growth & Expansion (In-Person)

The Iowa Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 3:00 PMFREECommunity

Elevate: Marketing for Growth & Expansion (In-Person)

The Iowa Center

Des Moines, IA

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Thu, Oct 1Festival

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Thu, Oct 1Festival

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Green Drinks — Des Moines

Twisted Vine Brewery

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Green Drinks — Des Moines

Twisted Vine Brewery

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1Art

10-01 | Meet the Author – Warren Haddock

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1Art

10-01 | Meet the Author – Warren Haddock

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PMTheater

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PMTheater

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PMMusic

Happy Accident (18 and Over)

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PMMusic

Happy Accident (18 and Over)

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 AMFREECommunity

Iowa-Japan Symposium

DMACC Urban Campus

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 AMFREECommunity

Iowa-Japan Symposium

DMACC Urban Campus

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 1:00 PMFrom $0Art

Pochoir Workshop with Sean Morrissey

Pochoir Workshop with Sean Morrissey

Harmon Fine Arts Center--Drawing Studio, room 330

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 1:00 PMFrom $0Art

Pochoir Workshop with Sean Morrissey

Pochoir Workshop with Sean Morrissey

Harmon Fine Arts Center--Drawing Studio, room 330

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 5:00 PM$21.99Art

Architecture on the Move: Special West Routes Edition

Hotel Fort Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 5:00 PM$21.99Art

Architecture on the Move: Special West Routes Edition

Hotel Fort Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 5:30 PM$30.52Art

Spooky Sips & Paint Night

Collaborate DSM

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 5:30 PM$30.52Art

Spooky Sips & Paint Night

Collaborate DSM

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PMFrom $9.31Community

2026 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser

The Loft DSM

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 6:00 PMFrom $9.31Community

2026 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser

The Loft DSM

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PMTheater

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PMTheater

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM$33.83Music

King Iso - Ghetto Psycho Tour

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM$33.83Music

King Iso - Ghetto Psycho Tour

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PMMusic

Lauren Alaina: The Stages Tour 2026

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 PMMusic

Lauren Alaina: The Stages Tour 2026

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 3Festival

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market — Saturday

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 3Festival

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market — Saturday

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AMFrom $0Workshop

2026 Drake's Parents & Family Weekend

2026 Drake's Parents & Family Weekend

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AMFrom $0Workshop

2026 Drake's Parents & Family Weekend

2026 Drake's Parents & Family Weekend

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 3Music

“Artists on Fire” Exhibition Tour

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 3Music

“Artists on Fire” Exhibition Tour

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 PMMusic

Cheekface w/ Apes of the State

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 PMMusic

Cheekface w/ Apes of the State

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AMFREECommunity

Street Collective Volunteer Orientation

Des Moines Street Collective

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AMFREECommunity

Street Collective Volunteer Orientation

Des Moines Street Collective

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4FREECommunity

Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club

Shelf Love DSM

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4FREECommunity

Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club

Shelf Love DSM

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4Food & Drink

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4Food & Drink

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PMFamily

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PMFamily

Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PMMusic

512: The Selena Experience

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PMMusic

512: The Selena Experience

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

2026 Fingerman Lecture: Alison Saar

Levitt Auditorium

Des Moines, IA

2026 Fingerman Lecture: Alison Saar

Levitt Auditorium

Des Moines, IA

10-04 | Meet the Author – Keri Mangis

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

10-04 | Meet the Author – Keri Mangis

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 4:30 PMFREEWellness

Cancer Fighting Compounds & Immune Boosting Foods

2830 Easter Lake Dr

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 4:30 PMFREEWellness

Cancer Fighting Compounds & Immune Boosting Foods

2830 Easter Lake Dr

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4Community

Opening Benefit for Cathedral Arts

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4Community

Opening Benefit for Cathedral Arts

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 5:00 PM$65.87Music

OUTSIDE/IN -- OPENING BENEFIT CONCERT -- Carillon, Viola and Organ

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

Des Moines, IA

Sun, Oct 4 · 5:00 PM$65.87Music

OUTSIDE/IN -- OPENING BENEFIT CONCERT -- Carillon, Viola and Organ

Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

ACHE of Iowa Annual Meeting

The Iowa Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

ACHE of Iowa Annual Meeting

The Iowa Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Oct 5Literary

10-05 | Meet the Author – Deborah Svec-Carstens

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Oct 5Literary

10-05 | Meet the Author – Deborah Svec-Carstens

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PMMusic

Girl in a Coma

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:00 PMMusic

Girl in a Coma

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PMArt

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Mon, Oct 5 · 7:30 PMArt

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Oct 6Art

Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Oct 6Art

Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Oct 6 · 3:00 PMFREEWorkshop

Always Ready: Getting Ready

The Iowa Center

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Oct 6 · 3:00 PMFREEWorkshop

Always Ready: Getting Ready

The Iowa Center

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PMMusic

Opal In Sky w/ Levels - Band

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Oct 6 · 7:00 PMMusic

Opal In Sky w/ Levels - Band

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Oct 6 · 8:30 PMFREEFood & Drink

Movies on the Patio: Practical Magic | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Tue, Oct 6 · 8:30 PMFREEFood & Drink

Movies on the Patio: Practical Magic | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PMArt

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Oct 7 · 7:30 PMArt

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PMMusic

Jenna Raine

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Wed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PMMusic

Jenna Raine

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Thu, Oct 8Festival

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Thu, Oct 8Festival

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market — Thursday

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8Community

Fall Botanical Clay Earrings

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8Community

Fall Botanical Clay Earrings

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PMMusic

Convictions w/ Afterlife

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PMMusic

Convictions w/ Afterlife

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PMWorkshop

Tarot Basics

School of Metaphysics

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PMWorkshop

Tarot Basics

School of Metaphysics

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8Music

Drake Symphony Orchestra: Héctor Agüero, conductor

Sheslow Auditorium

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8Music

Drake Symphony Orchestra: Héctor Agüero, conductor

Sheslow Auditorium

Des Moines, IA

Zach Top w/ Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PMMusic

Zach Top w/ Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PMMusic

Zach Top w/ Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Casey's Center

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PMFrom $44.52Trivia & Games

Clash of the Clippers Expo 2026

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PMFrom $44.52Trivia & Games

Clash of the Clippers Expo 2026

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines, IA

Pumpkins After Dark

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Des Moines, IA

Pumpkins After Dark

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 9Open Mic

Open Mic Poetry Night

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 9Open Mic

Open Mic Poetry Night

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

Leonid & Friends

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

Leonid & Friends

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines, IA

The Music of Bobby Darin and Paul Anka

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

The Music of Bobby Darin and Paul Anka

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

The Dream Concert - Music of Bobby Darin & Paul Anka

The Dream Concert - Music of Bobby Darin & Paul Anka

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

The Dream Concert - Music of Bobby Darin & Paul Anka

The Dream Concert - Music of Bobby Darin & Paul Anka

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PMMusic

Red Leather

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PMMusic

Red Leather

xBk Live

Des Moines, IA

Fall Bulb Sale Ends Tonight

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Fall Bulb Sale Ends Tonight

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Pumpkin Stained Glass Art

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Pumpkin Stained Glass Art

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 10Festival

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market — Saturday

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 10Festival

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market — Saturday

LSI Global Greens Farmers' Market

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 10Art

Social Saturday: Monster Mash

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 10Art

Social Saturday: Monster Mash

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 10Music

Pumpkins After Dark

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Des Moines, IA

Sat, Oct 10Music

Pumpkins After Dark

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Des Moines, IA