Events in West Des Moines — October 2026 (24 Things to Do)

October 2026 in West Des Moines, Iowa brings 24 live events across the city, led by community (6), music (6), sports (5). 2 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in West Des Moines in October 2026?

There are 24 events in West Des Moines, Iowa in October 2026, including 22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition at Olson-Larsen Galleries (4:00 PM), Afroman at Val Air Ballroom (7:30 PM), Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Omaha Lancers at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex (7:05 PM), Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2026 at The Meridian - Events & Catering (5:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in West Des Moines in October 2026?

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

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

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

Events in West Des Moines — October 2026

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Events in West Des Moines — October 2026

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22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition

Afroman

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Omaha Lancers

Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2026

Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2026

Taking Back Sunday w/ Thrice

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Tri-City Storm

Gallery Night

Tassel Master- A Fan-based Burlesque Show

Yoga in the Park

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Lincoln Stars

Cradle of Filth w/ Moonspell

Get Your Puzzle On: Valley Junction's Fundraising Puzzle Competition

Iowa CPCU October Lunch Meeting

EO Iowa Momentum 2026: Start with WOW featuring Harris III

Mastodon w/ Deafheaven

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

Reggaeton Sculpt

Back to the Classics: Clarified Cocktails

Ryan Bingham w/ The Texas Gentlemen

Pumpkin Walk

ITAG Fall 2026: Two-Day Conference + 2 Graduate Credits Opportunity!

Thundercat w/ TiaCorine

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Youngstown Phantoms

22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition

22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition

Afroman

Afroman

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Omaha Lancers

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Omaha Lancers

Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2026

Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2026

Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2026

Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2026

Taking Back Sunday w/ Thrice

Taking Back Sunday w/ Thrice

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Tri-City Storm

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Tri-City Storm

Gallery Night

Gallery Night

Tassel Master- A Fan-based Burlesque Show

Tassel Master- A Fan-based Burlesque Show

Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Lincoln Stars

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Lincoln Stars

Cradle of Filth w/ Moonspell

Cradle of Filth w/ Moonspell

Get Your Puzzle On: Valley Junction's Fundraising Puzzle Competition

Get Your Puzzle On: Valley Junction's Fundraising Puzzle Competition

Iowa CPCU October Lunch Meeting

Iowa CPCU October Lunch Meeting

EO Iowa Momentum 2026: Start with WOW featuring Harris III

EO Iowa Momentum 2026: Start with WOW featuring Harris III

Mastodon w/ Deafheaven

Mastodon w/ Deafheaven

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

Reggaeton Sculpt

Reggaeton Sculpt

Back to the Classics: Clarified Cocktails

Back to the Classics: Clarified Cocktails

Ryan Bingham w/ The Texas Gentlemen

Ryan Bingham w/ The Texas Gentlemen

Pumpkin Walk

Pumpkin Walk

ITAG Fall 2026: Two-Day Conference + 2 Graduate Credits Opportunity!

ITAG Fall 2026: Two-Day Conference + 2 Graduate Credits Opportunity!

Thundercat w/ TiaCorine

Thundercat w/ TiaCorine

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Youngstown Phantoms

Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Youngstown Phantoms

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22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition