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Food & Drink in Des Moines: Things to Do

36 upcoming events at 20 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond

VenuNite currently lists 36 upcoming food & drink events in Des Moines across 20 venues. Next on the calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (6:00 PM), Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom (11:00 AM), Crabby Monday at Fong's Pizza, Music – Nathan Thiessen at Beaverdale Farmers Market. Listing data was last refreshed August 20, 2026.

Upcoming Food & Drink Events

Food & Drink Venues in Des Moines

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Confluence Brewing Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food & drink things to do are in Des Moines tonight?: VenuNite currently has no food & drink events listed in Des Moines for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
What venues in Des Moines host food & drink events?: Des Moines has 20 venues with upcoming food & drink events, including Beaverdale Farmers Market, The Ingersoll, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom and 17 more.
Are there free food & drink events in Des Moines?: 7 upcoming food & drink events are explicitly listed as free in Des Moines. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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Sat, Aug 22 · 6:00 PM

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown · Des Moines · $81.15

Sun, Aug 23 · 11:00 AM

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · Des Moines · Free

Mon, Aug 24

Crabby Monday

Fong's Pizza · Des Moines

Tue, Aug 25

Music – Nathan Thiessen

Beaverdale Farmers Market · Des Moines

Tue, Aug 25

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market · Des Moines

Tue, Aug 25

Sip & Stroll

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · Des Moines

Tue, Aug 25 · 5:30 PM

Four Roses Bourbon and Culinary Experience

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

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Fri, Aug 28

Hobnob Wine and Coffee Bar

Hotel Fort Des Moines · Des Moines · Free

Sat, Aug 29 · 12:00 PM

The Water Ride

Confluence Brewing Company · Des Moines · $28.52

Tue, Sep 1

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market · Des Moines

Tue, Sep 1

Music – TBD

Beaverdale Farmers Market · Des Moines

Thu, Sep 3 · 5:30 PM

Welcome Back to the Garden Wine Flight, hosted by Midwest Living

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden · Des Moines · $117.14

Thu, Sep 3 · 6:00 PM

Green Drinks — Des Moines

Twisted Vine Brewery · Des Moines · Free

Fri, Sep 4 · 6:00 PM

Go Skate Day | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · Des Moines · Free

Sun, Sep 6

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center · Des Moines

Tue, Sep 8

Music -Vintage Cafe Ed & Jane Kelly

Beaverdale Farmers Market · Des Moines

Tue, Sep 8

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market · Des Moines

Tue, Sep 8 · 6:00 PM

Cocktail Making 101 at Highland Underground

Highland Underground · Des Moines · $76.19

Thu, Sep 10 · 7:30 PM

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Get Tickets(opens in a new tab)

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PM

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

The Ingersoll · Des Moines

Get Tickets(opens in a new tab)

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM

Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · Des Moines · $52.07

Mon, Sep 14 · 6:00 PM

Date Me DSM @ Hugo's 40's & 50's

Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen · Des Moines · $33.85

Tue, Sep 15

Music – Tricia Arvanis & Kyle Bochert

Beaverdale Farmers Market · Des Moines

Tue, Sep 15

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market · Des Moines

Thu, Sep 17 · 11:30 AM

Iowa CPCU September Lunch Meeting

Berkley Agribusiness Risk Specialists · Des Moines · From $0

Fri, Sep 18 · 6:00 PM

Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick

City of Des Moines Historic City Hall · Des Moines · From $117

Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PM

Movie in the Village

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown · Des Moines · Free

Sun, Sep 20 · 1:00 PM

Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide

Confluence Brewing Company · Des Moines · Free

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:30 PM

John Lloyd Young

The Ingersoll · Des Moines · See Ticketmaster

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Mon, Sep 28

National Drink Beer Day

Fong's Pizza · Des Moines

Wed, Sep 30 · 5:00 PM

Sapori d'Autunno

Lucca · Des Moines · $75

Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM

Horror Halloween Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN · Des Moines · $41.93

Mon, Nov 16

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Beaverdale Books · Des Moines

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Nickelodeon & Disney Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN · Des Moines · $41.93

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park · Des Moines · Free

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM

Ugly Christmas Sweater Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN · Des Moines · $47.64

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA

Sat, Aug 22 · 6:00 PM$81.15Food & Drink

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines, IA

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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA

Sat, Aug 22 · 6:00 PM$81.15Food & Drink

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines, IA

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Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · 11:00 AMFREEFood & Drink

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 · 11:00 AMFREEFood & Drink

Sunday Sundaes | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Free · RSVP →

Crabby Monday

Mon, Aug 24Workshop

Crabby Monday

Fong's Pizza

Des Moines, IA

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Crabby Monday

Mon, Aug 24Workshop

Crabby Monday

Fong's Pizza

Des Moines, IA

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Music – Nathan Thiessen

Tue, Aug 25Music

Music – Nathan Thiessen

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

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Music – Nathan Thiessen

Tue, Aug 25Music

Music – Nathan Thiessen

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

PBS Children's Activity Program

Tue, Aug 25Food & Drink

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

PBS Children's Activity Program

Tue, Aug 25Food & Drink

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Sip & Stroll

Tue, Aug 25Food & Drink

Sip & Stroll

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

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Sip & Stroll

Tue, Aug 25Food & Drink

Sip & Stroll

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Des Moines, IA

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Four Roses Bourbon and Culinary Experience

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Tue, Aug 25 · 5:30 PMFood & Drink

Four Roses Bourbon and Culinary Experience

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →(opens in a new tab)

Four Roses Bourbon and Culinary Experience

Tue, Aug 25 · 5:30 PMFood & Drink

Four Roses Bourbon and Culinary Experience

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Get Tickets →(opens in a new tab)

Hobnob Wine and Coffee Bar

Fri, Aug 28FREEFood & Drink

Hobnob Wine and Coffee Bar

Hotel Fort Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

Hobnob Wine and Coffee Bar

Fri, Aug 28FREEFood & Drink

Hobnob Wine and Coffee Bar

Hotel Fort Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

Free · RSVP →

The Water Ride

Sat, Aug 29 · 12:00 PM$28.52Food & Drink

The Water Ride

Confluence Brewing Company

Des Moines, IA

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The Water Ride

Sat, Aug 29 · 12:00 PM$28.52Food & Drink

The Water Ride

Confluence Brewing Company

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

PBS Children's Activity Program

Tue, Sep 1Food & Drink

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

PBS Children's Activity Program

Tue, Sep 1Food & Drink

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Music – TBD

Tue, Sep 1Music

Music – TBD

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

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Music – TBD

Tue, Sep 1Music

Music – TBD

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

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Welcome Back to the Garden Wine Flight, hosted by Midwest Living

Thu, Sep 3 · 5:30 PM$117.14Food & Drink

Welcome Back to the Garden Wine Flight, hosted by Midwest Living

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Welcome Back to the Garden Wine Flight, hosted by Midwest Living

Thu, Sep 3 · 5:30 PM$117.14Food & Drink

Welcome Back to the Garden Wine Flight, hosted by Midwest Living

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Green Drinks — Des Moines

Thu, Sep 3 · 6:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Green Drinks — Des Moines

Twisted Vine Brewery

Des Moines, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

Green Drinks — Des Moines

Thu, Sep 3 · 6:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Green Drinks — Des Moines

Twisted Vine Brewery

Des Moines, IA

Free · RSVP →

Go Skate Day | Big Grove Des Moines

Fri, Sep 4 · 6:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Go Skate Day | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

Go Skate Day | Big Grove Des Moines

Fri, Sep 4 · 6:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Go Skate Day | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

Free · RSVP →

Art for Brunch!

Sun, Sep 6Food & Drink

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

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Art for Brunch!

Sun, Sep 6Food & Drink

Art for Brunch!

Des Moines Art Center

Des Moines, IA

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Music -Vintage Cafe Ed & Jane Kelly

Tue, Sep 8Music

Music -Vintage Cafe Ed & Jane Kelly

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Music -Vintage Cafe Ed & Jane Kelly

Tue, Sep 8Music

Music -Vintage Cafe Ed & Jane Kelly

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

PBS Children's Activity Program

Tue, Sep 8Food & Drink

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

PBS Children's Activity Program

Tue, Sep 8Food & Drink

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Cocktail Making 101 at Highland Underground

Tue, Sep 8 · 6:00 PM$76.19Food & Drink

Cocktail Making 101 at Highland Underground

Highland Underground

Des Moines, IA

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Cocktail Making 101 at Highland Underground

Tue, Sep 8 · 6:00 PM$76.19Food & Drink

Cocktail Making 101 at Highland Underground

Highland Underground

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Thu, Sep 10 · 7:30 PMMusic

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →(opens in a new tab)

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

Thu, Sep 10 · 7:30 PMMusic

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Get Tickets →(opens in a new tab)

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PMMusic

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →(opens in a new tab)

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PMMusic

End Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Get Tickets →(opens in a new tab)

Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM$52.07Food & Drink

Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM$52.07Food & Drink

Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Date Me DSM @ Hugo's 40's & 50's

Mon, Sep 14 · 6:00 PM$33.85Nightlife

Date Me DSM @ Hugo's 40's & 50's

Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Date Me DSM @ Hugo's 40's & 50's

Mon, Sep 14 · 6:00 PM$33.85Nightlife

Date Me DSM @ Hugo's 40's & 50's

Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Music – Tricia Arvanis & Kyle Bochert

Tue, Sep 15Music

Music – Tricia Arvanis & Kyle Bochert

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Music – Tricia Arvanis & Kyle Bochert

Tue, Sep 15Music

Music – Tricia Arvanis & Kyle Bochert

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

PBS Children's Activity Program

Tue, Sep 15Food & Drink

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

PBS Children's Activity Program

Tue, Sep 15Food & Drink

PBS Children's Activity Program

Beaverdale Farmers Market

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Iowa CPCU September Lunch Meeting

Thu, Sep 17 · 11:30 AMFrom $0Food & Drink

Iowa CPCU September Lunch Meeting

Berkley Agribusiness Risk Specialists

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Iowa CPCU September Lunch Meeting

Thu, Sep 17 · 11:30 AMFrom $0Food & Drink

Iowa CPCU September Lunch Meeting

Berkley Agribusiness Risk Specialists

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick

Fri, Sep 18 · 6:00 PMFrom $117Food & Drink

Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick

City of Des Moines Historic City Hall

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick

Fri, Sep 18 · 6:00 PMFrom $117Food & Drink

Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick

City of Des Moines Historic City Hall

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Movie in the Village

Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PMFREEFilm

Movie in the Village

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

Des Moines, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

Movie in the Village

Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PMFREEFilm

Movie in the Village

Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

Des Moines, IA

Free · RSVP →

Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide

Sun, Sep 20 · 1:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide

Confluence Brewing Company

Des Moines, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide

Sun, Sep 20 · 1:00 PMFREEFood & Drink

Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide

Confluence Brewing Company

Des Moines, IA

Free · RSVP →

John Lloyd Young

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:30 PMSee TicketmasterMusic

John Lloyd Young

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →(opens in a new tab)

John Lloyd Young

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:30 PMSee TicketmasterMusic

John Lloyd Young

The Ingersoll

Des Moines, IA

Get Tickets →(opens in a new tab)

National Drink Beer Day

Mon, Sep 28Food & Drink

National Drink Beer Day

Fong's Pizza

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

National Drink Beer Day

Mon, Sep 28Food & Drink

National Drink Beer Day

Fong's Pizza

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Sapori d'Autunno

Wed, Sep 30 · 5:00 PM$75Food & Drink

Sapori d'Autunno

Lucca

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Sapori d'Autunno

Wed, Sep 30 · 5:00 PM$75Food & Drink

Sapori d'Autunno

Lucca

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Horror Halloween Drag Brunch

Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM$41.93Food & Drink

Horror Halloween Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Horror Halloween Drag Brunch

Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM$41.93Food & Drink

Horror Halloween Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Mon, Nov 16Literary

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

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11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Mon, Nov 16Literary

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Beaverdale Books

Des Moines, IA

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Nickelodeon & Disney Drag Brunch

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM$41.93Food & Drink

Nickelodeon & Disney Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Nickelodeon & Disney Drag Brunch

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM$41.93Food & Drink

Nickelodeon & Disney Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN

Des Moines, IA

View Details →

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PMFREEHoliday

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park

Des Moines, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PMFREEHoliday

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park

Des Moines, IA

Free · RSVP →

Ugly Christmas Sweater Drag Brunch

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM$47.64Food & Drink

Ugly Christmas Sweater Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN

Des Moines, IA

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Drag Brunch

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM$47.64Food & Drink

Ugly Christmas Sweater Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN

Des Moines, IA

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