November 2026 Events in Des Moines
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Things to do in Des Moines in November 2026
November brings Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, when the first holiday markets open and the light displays switch on.
We list 90 events in Des Moines and the suburbs for November 2026 so far. The busiest categories are music, community and entertainment.
Seasonal picks from the November 2026 calendar
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November 2026 by day
- Sun, Nov 115 events
- Mon, Nov 221 event
- Tue, Nov 331 event
- Wed, Nov 443 events
- Thu, Nov 554 events
- Fri, Nov 6611 events
- Sat, Nov 7712 events
- Sun, Nov 883 events
- Mon, Nov 99None
- Tue, Nov 10107 events
- Wed, Nov 11111 event
- Thu, Nov 12124 events
- Fri, Nov 13137 events
- Sat, Nov 14147 events
- Sun, Nov 15153 events
- Mon, Nov 16161 event
- Tue, Nov 17174 events
- Wed, Nov 18183 events
- Thu, Nov 1919None
- Fri, Nov 20201 event
- Sat, Nov 21214 events
- Sun, Nov 22221 event
- Mon, Nov 23231 event
- Tue, Nov 2424None
- Wed, Nov 25253 events
- Thu, Nov 2626None
- Fri, Nov 27271 event
- Sat, Nov 28281 event
- Sun, Nov 29291 event
- Mon, Nov 3030None
Nov 1 (5 events)
Time not listedHilton Coliseum
Kansas Jayhawks at Iowa State Cyclones Womens Volleyball
Iowa State Cyclones Womens Volleyball, Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball
1:00 PM CTMediacom StadiumDowntown / Court Ave
Illinois State Redbirds at Drake Bulldogs Womens Soccer
Drake Bulldogs Womens Soccer, Illinois State Redbirds Womens Soccer
Time not listedHoyt Sherman PlaceDowntown / Court Ave
Daughtry – 20 Years Unplugged Tour
Concert tour by Daughtry celebrating 20 years
Nov 2 - Nov 8 (35 events)
Time not listedCivic Center of Greater Des MoinesDowntown / Court Ave
Outlander In Concert
Outlander In Concert live performance
Time not listedFlix Brewhouse
$5.55 Movie Ticket Wednesdays!
Recurring weekly on Wednesday until January 6, 2027
Time not listedWells Fargo ArenaDowntown / Court Ave
Iowa Wild vs Rockford
Wild About Education School Day Game presented by MidAmerican Energy School Day Workbook Giveaway, presented by Flying Eagle Financial, The Science...
Time not listedHilton Coliseum
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Iowa State Cyclones Mens Basketball
Iowa State Cyclones Mens Basketball, Southern Miss Golden Eagles Mens Basketball
6:00 PM CTKnapp Center
Southern Illinois Salukis at Drake Bulldogs Womens Volleyball
Drake Bulldogs Womens Volleyball, Southern Illinois Salukis Womens Volleyball
Time not listedEMC Expo CenterDowntown / Court Ave
Des Moines Holiday Boutique
Explore a dazzling array of unique, high-quality treasures—from sparkling jewelry and delectable gourmet foods to the most festive holiday décor and...
Time not listedKnapp Center
Drake Volleyball vs. Southern Illinois
Drake Volleyball hosts Southern Illinois in MVC conference action at the Knapp Center. Purchase tickets NOW at godrakebulldogs.com/tickets!
Time not listedLiving History Farms
1900 Farm Dinners
Imagine yourself in 1900, visiting your grandparents’ farmhouse for a hearty home-cooked meal. That’s the experience of a Historic Dinner at the 1900...
Time not listedHoyt Sherman Place
Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour
Justin Willman performs his One for the Ages Tour at Hoyt Sherman Place.
8:00 PM CTCasey's CenterDowntown / Court Ave
Wisconsin vs Iowa
NBA G League game: Wisconsin vs Iowa Wolves
8:00 PM CTCasey's CenterDowntown / Court Ave
Iowa Wolves vs Wisconsin
NBA G League game - Iowa Wolves home game against Wisconsin
Time not listedDrake StadiumDowntown / Court Ave
San Diego Toreros at Drake Bulldogs Football
Drake Bulldogs Football, San Diego Toreros Football
Time not listedHilton Coliseum
BYU Cougars at Iowa State Cyclones Womens Volleyball
Iowa State Cyclones Womens Volleyball, BYU Cougars Womens Volleyball
5:00 PM CTKnapp Center
Belmont Bruins at Drake Bulldogs Womens Volleyball
Drake Bulldogs Womens Volleyball, Belmont Bruins Womens Volleyball
Time not listedThe IngersollIngersoll
90's Women of Country
Amy Friedl is coming BACK to The Ingersoll after 2 sold-out nights of her Fleetwood Mac tribute earlier this year in our venue! Dinner: 5:30pm;...
Time not listedLiving History Farms
Living History Farms Race 2026
Run 5 miles through 300 years of history on Saturday, November 7, beginning at 9:00am! (registration opens August 1, 2026) Immerse yourself in rural...
Time not listedKnapp Center
Drake Volleyball vs. Belmont
Drake Volleyball hosts Belmont in their 2026 home finale at the Knapp Center. Purchase tickets NOW at godrakebulldogs.com/tickets!
Time not listedCenter Grove Orchard
Pumpkin Destruction
Pumpkin Destruction will take place November 7 & 8! We’re closing out the season with a bang — or better yet, a smash! Join us for Pumpkin...
Time not listedDrake StadiumDowntown / Court Ave
Drake Football vs. San Diego
Drake Football hosts Butler in their 2026 home finale. Be sure to arrive early pregame for our Senior Day ceremony. Purchase tickets NOW at...
Time not listedEdgewater Senior Living Community
Edgewater Holiday Mart 2026
Get a jump on your holiday shopping at our indoor holiday mart! Browse beautiful creations and wares by local artisans.
8:00 PM CTHoyt Sherman Place
Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
Gary Owen performs his No Hard Feelings Tour at Hoyt Sherman Place.
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Common questions about November 2026 events in Des Moines
What events are happening in November 2026 in Des Moines?
This page lists the events on our calendar for November 2026, Central time, in Des Moines and surrounding areas: a calendar with the count for each day, then the events week by week, with dates, times and venues.
How often is the monthly calendar updated?
New events are collected daily from venue and organizer calendars. All times are Central Time, and each list shows when it was last updated.
Do you include events in Des Moines suburbs?
Yes. The calendar includes events across the Des Moines metro, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston and other nearby communities.
Can I filter events by category or type?
Yes. The category buttons on this page narrow the month to one category, and each day in the calendar opens that day on the events page.