This weekend in Des Moines: October 30 - November 1, 2026

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• Jake Iannarino

  Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 PM - Funny Bone - Des Moines

• Iowa Wild vs Charlotte

  Fri, Oct 30 - Wells Fargo Arena

• Camp ReFresh Fall for Adults

  Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines Y Camp

• Youngstown Phantoms at Des Moines Buccaneers

  Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:05 PM - The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

• The Hot Sauce Committee

  Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM - The Ingersoll

• Wellness Happy Hour

  Fri, Oct 30 - Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Urbandale

• Scaryoke! Halloween Karaoke at Mickey's

  Fri, Oct 30 - Mickey's Irish Pub

• Trick or Treat: Winterset

  Fri, Oct 30 - City of Winterset

• Merle Hay Mall-O-Ween

  Fri, Oct 30 - Merle Hay Mall

• Halloween on the Hill

  Fri, Oct 30 - Historic Sherman Hill

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Oct 30 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• FrightCrawl Des Moines Halloween Day Bar Crawl

  Fri, Oct 30 - TBA

• Trick or Treat: Runnells

  Fri, Oct 30 - Town of Runnells

• Tunnel of Terror @ Oasis Car Wash - Ankeny

  Fri, Oct 30 - Oasis Car Wash - Ankeny

• Howl-oween Glow Foam Party

  Fri, Oct 30 - Paws & Pints

• Halloween Party at Iowa Distilling Company!

  Fri, Oct 30 - Iowa Distilling Company

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Oct 30 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Tommy's Car Wash - Tunnel of Terror

  Fri, Oct 30 - 645 S 60th St

• Boos & Brews

  Fri, Oct 30 - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

• Junie B. Jones in Boo… and I Mean It!

  Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Fri, Oct 30 - Adventureland Park

• Nature Center After Dark: Fall Spooktacular

  Fri, Oct 30 - Jester Park Nature Center

• Haunt on the Hill

  Fri, Oct 30 - National Balloon Classic / Memorial Balloon Field

• Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

  Fri, Oct 30 - Scottish Rite Consistory

• Not Your Mummy's Halloween Concert

  Fri, Oct 30 - Plymouth Congregational Church

• Halloween Costume Pickleball Tournament

  Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines, IA

• #YESKINDNESS House Party

  Fri, Oct 30 - Mainframe Studios

• FrightCrawl Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl: Friday Night

  Fri, Oct 30 - TBA

• Fang's Pizza Pop Up for Halloween

  Fri, Oct 30 - Fong's Pizza

• Teen Halloween (Grades 6-12)

  Fri, Oct 30 - West Des Moines Public Library

• Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

  Fri, Oct 30 - Scottish Rite Consistory

• Live Music: Mule @ The Merc

  Fri, Oct 30 - Middlebrook Mercantile

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Runs through Wed, Dec 30·RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

Virtual reality experience for couples and friends

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Education

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Runs through Thu, Dec 31·U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa·East Village

AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

Self-guided audio tour of Des Moines landmarks and history

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Arts

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Runs through Sun, Nov 29·Des Moines Art Center·Ingersoll

Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

Art exhibition at Des Moines Art Center

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And 410 more running:

• Pumpkin Fest

  Thu, Oct 1 - Center Grove Orchard

• The Haunting at Exile, 2026

  Thu, Oct 1 @ 7:00 PM - Exile Brewing Company

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Thu, Oct 1 @ 7:00 PM - The Slaughterhouse

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Oct 2 @ 7:00 PM - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• The Haunting at Exile, 2026

  Fri, Oct 2 - Exile Brewing Company

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Fri, Oct 2 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Fri, Oct 2 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Fri, Oct 2 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Fri, Oct 2 - See website

• Pumpkin Fest

  Fri, Oct 2 - Center Grove Orchard

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Sat, Oct 3 @ 7:00 PM - Adventureland Park

• Euchre Tournament

  Sat, Oct 3 @ 7:00 PM - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sat, Oct 3 - Des Moines, IA

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Sat, Oct 3 - Starts @ Whiskey River

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sat, Oct 3 - Des Moines Art Center

• Pumpkin Fest

  Sat, Oct 3 - Center Grove Orchard

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sat, Oct 3 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Sat, Oct 3 - The Slaughterhouse

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Oct 4 @ 7:00 PM - xBk Annex

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Oct 4 @ 7:00 PM - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Sun, Oct 4 - Adventureland Park

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Sun, Oct 4 - The Slaughterhouse

• Pumpkin Fest

  Sun, Oct 4 - Center Grove Orchard

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sun, Oct 4 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Oct 4 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sun, Oct 4 - Des Moines, IA

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 5 @ 7:00 PM - Good Times Bar

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Oct 5 @ 7:00 PM - The False 9 Social Club

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Oct 5 @ 7:00 PM - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Oct 5 @ 7:00 PM - The Station on Ingersoll

• The Haunting at Exile, 2026

  Mon, Oct 5 - Exile Brewing Company

• Daily Lunch Special

  Mon, Oct 5 - See website

• Pumpkin Fest

  Mon, Oct 5 - Center Grove Orchard

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Mon, Oct 5 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - Beechwood Lounge

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - Giordano's

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• First-Time Homebuyer Essentials

  Tue, Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - West Des Moines Public Library

• Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King

  Tue, Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - Kelly's Little Nipper

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 6 @ 7:00 PM - The Ducktail Lounge

• The Haunting at Exile, 2026

  Tue, Oct 6 - Exile Brewing Company

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Oct 6 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Wicked Heights

  Tue, Oct 6 - Republic on Grand

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Tue, Oct 6 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Oct 6 - Des Moines, IA

• Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night

  Wed, Oct 7 @ 7:00 PM - The Slow Down Coffee Co.

• Music Bingo @ The Merc

  Wed, Oct 7 @ 7:00 PM - Middlebrook Mercantile

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Oct 7 @ 7:00 PM - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station

  Wed, Oct 7 @ 7:00 PM - The Station on Ingersoll

• Daily Lunch Special

  Wed, Oct 7 - See website

• Wicked Heights

  Wed, Oct 7 - Republic on Grand

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Wed, Oct 7 - Des Moines Art Center

• The Haunting at Exile, 2026

  Wed, Oct 7 - Exile Brewing Company

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Wed, Oct 7 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Wed, Oct 7 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Pumpkin Fest

  Wed, Oct 7 - Center Grove Orchard

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Thu, Oct 8 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• The Haunting at Exile, 2026

  Thu, Oct 8 - Exile Brewing Company

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Thu, Oct 8 - Des Moines Art Center

• Pumpkin Fest

  Thu, Oct 8 - Center Grove Orchard

• Daily Lunch Special

  Thu, Oct 8 - See website

• Wicked Heights

  Thu, Oct 8 - Republic on Grand

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Thu, Oct 8 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Thu, Oct 8 - The Slaughterhouse

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Oct 8 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• ¡Hablemos! Spanish Conversation Space

  Thu, Oct 8 - West Des Moines Public Library

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Oct 8 - Royal Mile

• Trivia

  Thu, Oct 8 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Oct 8 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Oct 8 - Waukee, Iowa

• Wellness Happy Hour

  Fri, Oct 9 - Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Urbandale

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Fri, Oct 9 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Fri, Oct 9 - The Slaughterhouse

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Oct 9 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Wicked Heights

  Fri, Oct 9 - Republic on Grand

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Fri, Oct 9 - Des Moines Art Center

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Fri, Oct 9 - Adventureland Park

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Fri, Oct 9 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!

  Fri, Oct 9 - Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

• The Haunting at Exile, 2026

  Fri, Oct 9 - Exile Brewing Company

• Pumpkin Fest

  Fri, Oct 9 - Center Grove Orchard

• Daily Lunch Special

  Fri, Oct 9 - Not specified

• Linn's Haunted House

  Fri, Oct 9 - Linn's Haunted House

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Oct 9 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Fri, Oct 9 - Starts @ Whiskey River

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sat, Oct 10 - Des Moines Art Center

• Linn's Haunted House

  Sat, Oct 10 - Linn's Haunted House

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Sat, Oct 10 - Adventureland Park

• Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!

  Sat, Oct 10 - Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sat, Oct 10 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sat, Oct 10 - See website

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Sat, Oct 10 - Starts @ Whiskey River

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Sat, Oct 10 - The Slaughterhouse

• Pumpkin Fest

  Sat, Oct 10 - Center Grove Orchard

• Downtown Fall Des Moines' Farmers Market

  Sat, Oct 10 - Historic Court Avenue District

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Oct 11 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Oct 11 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Oct 11 - xBk Annex

• Pumpkin Fest

  Sun, Oct 11 - Center Grove Orchard

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Sun, Oct 11 - The Slaughterhouse

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sun, Oct 11 - See website

• Wicked Heights

  Sun, Oct 11 - Republic on Grand

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sun, Oct 11 - Des Moines Art Center

• Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!

  Sun, Oct 11 - Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Sun, Oct 11 - Adventureland Park

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Oct 12 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Pumpkin Fest

  Mon, Oct 12 - Center Grove Orchard

• Wicked Heights

  Mon, Oct 12 - Republic on Grand

• Daily Lunch Special

  Mon, Oct 12 - See website

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Mon, Oct 12 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Children with Special Health & Behavioral Needs

  Mon, Oct 12 - Virtual via Zoom

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Mon, Oct 12 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 12 - Good Times Bar

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Oct 12 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Oct 12 - The False 9 Social Club

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Tue, Oct 13 - Des Moines Art Center

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Tue, Oct 13 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• The Haunting at Exile, 2026

  Tue, Oct 13 - Exile Brewing Company

• Wicked Heights

  Tue, Oct 13 - Republic on Grand

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Oct 13 - Des Moines, IA

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Oct 13 - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Oct 13 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Tue, Oct 13 - Gilroy's

• Kids Eat Free Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 13 - Giordano's

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Tue, Oct 13 - AJ's on East Court

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 13 - The Ducktail Lounge

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Oct 13 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Oct 13 - Beechwood Lounge

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Oct 13 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Oct 14 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• Pumpkin Fest

  Wed, Oct 14 - Center Grove Orchard

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Wed, Oct 14 - Gilroy's

• Wicked Heights

  Wed, Oct 14 - Republic on Grand

• Daily Lunch Special

  Wed, Oct 14 - See website

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Wed, Oct 14 - Des Moines Art Center

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Wed, Oct 14 - AJ's on East Court

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Wed, Oct 14 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Wed, Oct 14 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Wed, Oct 14 - Fong's Pizza

• The Haunting at Exile 2026

  Wed, Oct 14 - Exile Brewing Company

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station

  Wed, Oct 14 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Wed, Oct 14 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Wed, Oct 14 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Oct 15 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Oct 15 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Made in the Midwest Concert Series

  Thu, Oct 15 - Stoner Theater

• Daily Lunch Special

  Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines, IA

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Oct 15 - Royal Mile

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Thu, Oct 15 - AJ's on East Court

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines Art Center

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines Art Center

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Oct 15 - Waukee, Iowa

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Thu, Oct 15 - Gilroy's

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Thu, Oct 15 - The Slaughterhouse

• Pumpkin Fest

  Thu, Oct 15 - Center Grove Orchard

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Thu, Oct 15 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Trivia @ The Merc

  Thu, Oct 15 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Thu, Oct 15 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Thu, Oct 15 - Fong's Pizza

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Thu, Oct 15 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Thu, Oct 15 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Thu, Oct 15 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Wicked Heights

  Thu, Oct 15 - Republic on Grand

• The Haunting at Exile 2026

  Thu, Oct 15 - Exile Brewing Company

• Trivia

  Thu, Oct 15 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• Wellness Happy Hour

  Fri, Oct 16 - Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Urbandale

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Oct 16 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Oct 16 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Fri, Oct 16 - Starts @ Whiskey River

• Haunt on the Hill

  Fri, Oct 16 - National Balloon Classic / Memorial Balloon Field

• Business Over Board Games

  Fri, Oct 16 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines Art Center

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Fri, Oct 16 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Pumpkin Fest

  Fri, Oct 16 - Center Grove Orchard

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines Art Center

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Fri, Oct 16 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• Wicked Heights

  Fri, Oct 16 - Republic on Grand

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Fri, Oct 16 - Fong's Pizza

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Fri, Oct 16 - The Slaughterhouse

• Daily Lunch Special

  Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines, IA

• The Haunting at Exile 2026

  Fri, Oct 16 - Exile Brewing Company

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Fri, Oct 16 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Fri, Oct 16 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Fri, Oct 16 - AJ's on East Court

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Fri, Oct 16 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!

  Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Fri, Oct 16 - Gilroy's

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Fri, Oct 16 - Adventureland Park

• Linn's Haunted House

  Fri, Oct 16 - Linn's Haunted House

• Cribbage Tournament

  Sat, Oct 17 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Junie B. Jones in Boo… and I Mean It!

  Sat, Oct 17 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• K2 Marketplace Magic Vendor Markets

  Sat, Oct 17 - Outlets of Des Moines

• IABE Book Club

  Sat, Oct 17 - Mayalu Coffee

• Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

  Sat, Oct 17 - Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

• Downtown Fall Des Moines Farmers Market

  Sat, Oct 17 - Historic Court Avenue District

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sat, Oct 17 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sat, Oct 17 - Des Moines Art Center

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Sat, Oct 17 - Adventureland Park

• Linn's Haunted House

  Sat, Oct 17 - Linn's Haunted House

• Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!

  Sat, Oct 17 - Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

• Pumpkin Fest

  Sat, Oct 17 - Center Grove Orchard

• Wicked Heights

  Sat, Oct 17 - Republic on Grand

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Sat, Oct 17 - Fong's Pizza

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Sat, Oct 17 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sat, Oct 17 - Gilroy's

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sat, Oct 17 - Des Moines Art Center

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Sat, Oct 17 - Starts @ Whiskey River

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sat, Oct 17 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Haunt on the Hill

  Sat, Oct 17 - National Balloon Classic / Memorial Balloon Field

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sat, Oct 17 - AJ's on East Court

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Sat, Oct 17 - The Slaughterhouse

• Dungeons and Dragons One Shot!

  Sat, Oct 17 - Ironside Axe Club

• Flynn Mansion Teas

  Sun, Oct 18 - Living History Farms

• Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night

  Sun, Oct 18 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines Art Center

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sun, Oct 18 - AJ's on East Court

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Oct 18 - xBk Annex

• Junie B. Jones in Boo… and I Mean It!

  Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!

  Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Sun, Oct 18 - Fong's Pizza

• Linn's Haunted House

  Sun, Oct 18 - Linn's Haunted House

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines, IA

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Sun, Oct 18 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sun, Oct 18 - Gilroy's

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Sun, Oct 18 - Adventureland Park

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines Art Center

• Wicked Heights

  Sun, Oct 18 - Republic on Grand

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sun, Oct 18 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Sun, Oct 18 - The Slaughterhouse

• Pumpkin Fest

  Sun, Oct 18 - Center Grove Orchard

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Oct 18 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Oct 18 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Oct 19 - The False 9 Social Club

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Children with Special Health & Behavioral Needs

  Mon, Oct 19 - Virtual via Zoom

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Mon, Oct 19 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Mon, Oct 19 - AJ's on East Court

• The Haunting at Exile 2026

  Mon, Oct 19 - Exile Brewing Company

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Oct 19 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Mon, Oct 19 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Oct 19 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Mon, Oct 19 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Pumpkin Fest

  Mon, Oct 19 - Center Grove Orchard

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 19 - Good Times Bar

• Wicked Heights

  Mon, Oct 19 - Republic on Grand

• Daily Lunch Special

  Mon, Oct 19 - Des Moines, IA

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Mon, Oct 19 - Fong's Pizza

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Mon, Oct 19 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Mon, Oct 19 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Tue, Oct 20 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines Art Center

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines Art Center

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Oct 20 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Tue, Oct 20 - Fong's Pizza

• The Haunting at Exile 2026

  Tue, Oct 20 - Exile Brewing Company

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Tue, Oct 20 - Gilroy's

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Tue, Oct 20 - AJ's on East Court

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 20 - The Ducktail Lounge

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Oct 20 - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Oct 20 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Oct 20 - Beechwood Lounge

• Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 20 - Giordano's

• Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King

  Tue, Oct 20 - Kelly's Little Nipper

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Tue, Oct 20 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Tue, Oct 20 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Wicked Heights

  Tue, Oct 20 - Republic on Grand

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines, IA

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Oct 20 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Music Bingo @ The Merc

  Wed, Oct 21 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Wed, Oct 21 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Wed, Oct 21 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Wed, Oct 21 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Wed, Oct 21 - Des Moines Art Center

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Wed, Oct 21 - AJ's on East Court

• Daily Lunch Special

  Wed, Oct 21 - See website

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Wed, Oct 21 - Fong's Pizza

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Wed, Oct 21 - Gilroy's

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Wed, Oct 21 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Wicked Heights

  Wed, Oct 21 - Republic on Grand

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Oct 21 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Thu, Oct 22 - Fong's Pizza

• ¡Hablemos! Spanish Conversation Space

  Thu, Oct 22 - West Des Moines Public Library

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Thu, Oct 22 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Wicked Heights

  Thu, Oct 22 - Republic on Grand

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Thu, Oct 22 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Thu, Oct 22 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Thu, Oct 22 - AJ's on East Court

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Oct 22 - Royal Mile

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Oct 22 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Mahjong Open Play

  Thu, Oct 22 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Trivia

  Thu, Oct 22 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Thu, Oct 22 - The Slaughterhouse

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Thu, Oct 22 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Oct 22 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Oct 22 - Waukee, Iowa

• Cocktails and Cardboard and Mahj!

  Thu, Oct 22 - The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Thu, Oct 22 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Thu, Oct 22 - Des Moines, IA

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Oct 23 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Fri, Oct 23 - Gilroy's

• Wellness Happy Hour

  Fri, Oct 23 - Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Urbandale

• Critter Club

  Fri, Oct 23 - Jester Park Nature Center

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Fri, Oct 23 - The Slaughterhouse

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Fri, Oct 23 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• Haunt on the Hill

  Fri, Oct 23 - National Balloon Classic / Memorial Balloon Field

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Fri, Oct 23 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Wicked Heights

  Fri, Oct 23 - Republic on Grand

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines Art Center

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Fri, Oct 23 - Fong's Pizza

• Pumpkin Fest

  Fri, Oct 23 - Center Grove Orchard

• Linn's Haunted House

  Fri, Oct 23 - Linn's Haunted House

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Fri, Oct 23 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines Art Center

• The Haunting at Exile 2026

  Fri, Oct 23 - Exile Brewing Company

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Fri, Oct 23 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Fri, Oct 23 - AJ's on East Court

• Junie B. Jones in Boo… and I Mean It!

  Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Fri, Oct 23 - Starts @ Whiskey River

• Tommy's Car Wash - Tunnel of Terror

  Fri, Oct 23 - Tommy's Car Wash (645 S 60th St)

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Fri, Oct 23 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Daily Lunch Special

  Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines, IA

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Oct 23 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center

• Wicked Heights

  Sat, Oct 24 - Republic on Grand

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sat, Oct 24 - Gilroy's

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Sat, Oct 24 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Pumpkin Fest

  Sat, Oct 24 - Center Grove Orchard

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center

• Haunt on the Hill

  Sat, Oct 24 - National Balloon Classic / Memorial Balloon Field

• Tommy's Car Wash - Tunnel of Terror

  Sat, Oct 24 - 645 S 60th St

• Open Mic Night @ The Merc

  Sat, Oct 24 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Sat, Oct 24 - Fong's Pizza

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Sat, Oct 24 - The Slaughterhouse

• Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

  Sat, Oct 24 - Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

• Junie B. Jones in Boo… and I Mean It!

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sat, Oct 24 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Sat, Oct 24 - Starts @ Whiskey River

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sat, Oct 24 - AJ's on East Court

• Tunnel of Terror @ Oasis Car Wash - Ankeny

  Sat, Oct 24 - Oasis Car Wash - Ankeny

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way" / Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center

• Downtown Fall Des Moines' Farmers Market

  Sat, Oct 24 - Historic Court Avenue District

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Sat, Oct 24 - Adventureland Park

• Linn's Haunted House

  Sat, Oct 24 - Linn's Haunted House

• Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sat, Oct 24 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Phantom Fall Fest

  Sun, Oct 25 - Adventureland Park

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center

• Linn's Haunted House

  Sun, Oct 25 - Linn's Haunted House

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Oct 25 - xBk Annex

• Eerie Evenings

  Sun, Oct 25 - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Sun, Oct 25 - The Slaughterhouse

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center

• Junie B. Jones in Boo… and I Mean It!

  Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sun, Oct 25 - AJ's on East Court

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Sun, Oct 25 - The Station on Ingersoll

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Oct 25 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Sun, Oct 25 - Fong's Pizza

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Oct 25 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sun, Oct 25 - Gilroy's

• Pumpkin Fest

  Sun, Oct 25 - Center Grove Orchard

• Wicked Heights

  Sun, Oct 25 - Republic on Grand

• Tunnel of Terror @ Oasis Car Wash - Ankeny

  Sun, Oct 25 - Oasis Car Wash - Ankeny

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sun, Oct 25 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Oct 26 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Children with Special Health & Behavioral Needs

  Mon, Oct 26 - Virtual via Zoom

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 26 - Good Times Bar

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Oct 26 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Mon, Oct 26 - AJ's on East Court

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Mon, Oct 26 - Des Moines Art Center

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Oct 26 - The False 9 Social Club

• Good Times Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 26 - Good Times

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Mon, Oct 26 - Gilroy's

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Mon, Oct 26 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Oct 27 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 27 - Giordano's

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Oct 27 - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Nightmare on Ingersoll

  Tue, Oct 27 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Tue, Oct 27 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines, IA

• Fang's Pizza - a Halloween Experience at Fong's

  Tue, Oct 27 - Fong's Pizza

• Instructor-Led Classes & Self-Led DIY

  Tue, Oct 27 - Painting with a Twist

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Tue, Oct 27 - Gilroy's

• Wicked Heights

  Tue, Oct 27 - Republic on Grand

• By the Blade: Defining Collage

  Tue, Oct 27 - Polk County Heritage Gallery

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Oct 27 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 27 - The Ducktail Lounge

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Oct 27 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Oct 27 - Beechwood Lounge

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center

• Eerie Evenings

  Tue, Oct 27 - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Tue, Oct 27 - AJ's on East Court

• The Haunting at Exile 2026

  Tue, Oct 27 - Exile Brewing Company

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Oct 28 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• Pumpkin Fest

  Wed, Oct 28 - Center Grove Orchard

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station

  Wed, Oct 28 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Blood on the Clocktower

  Wed, Oct 28 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia

  Thu, Oct 29 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Thu, Oct 29 - Starts @ Whiskey River

• The Haunted Trolley Tour

  Thu, Oct 29 - Whiskey River

• The Slaughterhouse Haunted House

  Thu, Oct 29 - The Slaughterhouse

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Oct 29 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Oct 29 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Oct 29 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Pumpkins After Dark: Jack-O-Lanterns Come Alive!

  Thu, Oct 29 - Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Oct 29 - Royal Mile

More on Saturday (31 events)

• Downtown Fall Des Moines' Farmers Market

  Sat, Oct 31 - Historic Court Avenue District

• Grand View University x Missouri Valley College

  Sat, Oct 31 - Grand View University

• Dave and Boo-ster's

  Sat, Oct 31 - Dave & Buster's

• Spooky Spiders

  Sat, Oct 31 - Jester Park Nature Center

• Trick or Treat: Waukee

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Waukee

• An All Hallows' Evening

  Sat, Oct 31 - Oak Park Restaurant

• Trick or Treat: Urbandale

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Urbandale

• Trick or Treat: Des Moines

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Des Moines

• Trick or Treat: Grimes

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Grimes

• Trick or Treat: West Des Moines

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of West Des Moines

• Trick or Treat: Pleasant Hill

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Pleasant Hill

• Date Night - 7:30-9:00 PM

  Sat, Oct 31 - Jester Park Outdoor Recreation & Wellness Center

• Des Moines Symphony: Beautiful Monsters – John Williams & Symphonie Fantastique

  Sat, Oct 31 - Civic Center

• Costume Party at Wicked Heights!

  Sat, Oct 31 - Republic on Grand

• After Shock

  Sat, Oct 31 - Prairie Meadows

• Saddlebag-Or-Treat

  Sat, Oct 31 - Big Barn Harley-Davidson

• Trick or Treat: Ankeny

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Ankeny

• The Halloween Bar Crawl - Des Moines

  Sat, Oct 31 - Hessen Haus

• Bats

  Sat, Oct 31 - Jester Park Nature Center

• Cinema & Craft Social (After-Hours) - Adult Halloween Party!

  Sat, Oct 31 - West Des Moines Public Library

• FrightCrawl Des Moines: The Official Halloween Crawl

  Sat, Oct 31 - TBA

• 5k Beer Run x Backpocket Pin & Pixel / 2026 Iowa Brewery Running Series

  Sat, Oct 31 - Backpocket Pin and Pixel

• Halloween Costume & Black Light Party @ Mickey's

  Sat, Oct 31 - Mickey's Irish Pub

• Treat Street: Fall Fun for All/Sensory Friendly

  Sat, Oct 31 - The Hope Foundation

• Spooky Brunch Bingo

  Sat, Oct 31 - Smash Park

• Trick or Treat: Clive

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Clive

• 5k Beer Run x Backpocket Pin & Pixel/2026 Iowa Brewery Running Series

  Sat, Oct 31 - Backpocket Pin and Pixel

• Grand View University x Missouri Valley College

  Sat, Oct 31 - Des Moines, IA

• Trick or Treat: Carlisle

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Carlisle

• Trick or Treat: Altoona

  Sat, Oct 31 - City of Altoona

• Live Music: The Soul Searchers @ The Merc

  Sat, Oct 31 - Middlebrook Mercantile

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