Des Moines Events
810 upcoming events from November 2, 2026 to August 25, 2027, 5 free.
Upcoming events
Event list last updated
30 of 810 events in Des Moines
Monday, Nov 2, 30 events
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Elle Pérez: La Despedida art exhibition at Des Moines Art Center, recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 29, 2026
Runs through Thu, Dec 31See website
Daily Lunch Special
Daily Lunch Special, recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Wed, Dec 30RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club
Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue
Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until December 30, 2026
Runs through Sat, Dec 5Rook Room Game Lounge & CafeDowntown / Court Ave
Euchre Tournament
Monthly euchre tournament at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, recurring on the 1st Saturday until December 5, 2026
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 29, 2026
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Self-guided audio tour of Des Moines landmarks and history
Runs through Sun, Dec 27Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
Sunday Funday Bingo
Weekly bingo event recurring on Sundays until December 27, 2026
Runs through Sun, Dec 27xBk Annex
Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes
Weekly comedy classes for stand-up and improv at xBk Annex
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Audio tour of Des Moines landmarks and history, recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Thu, Dec 31Des Moines, IA
Daily Lunch Special
Daily lunch special recurring until December 31, 2026
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Art exhibit recurring weekly until November 29, 2026
Runs through Mon, Dec 28The Station on IngersollIngersoll
The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show
Recurring weekly on Monday until December 28, 2026
Runs through Mon, Nov 30Good Times Bar
Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic
Recurring weekly on Monday until November 30, 2026
Runs through Mon, Sep 25Rook Room Game Lounge and CafeDowntown / Court Ave
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night
Recurring weekly on Monday until September 25, 2028
Runs through Mon, Dec 28The False 9 Social ClubValley Junction
Trivia Monday Nights
Recurring weekly on Monday until December 28, 2026
Runs through Thu, Dec 31U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaEast Village
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Tue, Nov 17Beechwood LoungeEast Village
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge
Weekly stand-up comedy open mic night
Runs through Tue, Nov 24The Ducktail Lounge
Terrific Trivia Tuesdays
Weekly trivia night at The Ducktail Lounge
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Truman's Pizza TavernEast Village
Pub Quiz
Weekly pub quiz at Truman's Pizza Tavern
Runs through Tue, Dec 1West Des Moines Public Library
First-Time Homebuyer Essentials
Monthly first-time homebuyer workshop
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Kelly's Little Nipper
Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King
Young talent showcase event recurring every 2 weeks
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Rook Room Game Lounge and CafeDowntown / Court Ave
Magic Tuesdays TCG Night
Recurring weekly Magic: The Gathering trading card game night
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Giordano's
Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays
Recurring weekly on Tuesday until December 29, 2026
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
Trivia @ Lucky Horse
Weekly trivia night at Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
Runs through Thu, Dec 31Des Moines, IA
Daily Lunch Special
Daily lunch special, recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 29, 2026
About this events calendar
This calendar lists concerts, theater, festivals, food and drink events, sports, family activities and community events across Des Moines and its suburbs. Every event has its own page with the date, the start time in Central Time, the venue, the price when it is published, and a link to the official listing.
New events are collected daily from venue and organizer calendars. Narrow the list by day, by suburb, by venue or by month with the links below, or use the filters at the top of the page. For restaurants, attractions and parks as well as events, see things to do in Des Moines.
Des Moines Events - Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about the events calendar for Des Moines, Iowa.
What events are happening in Des Moines this weekend?
The This Weekend page lists everything on the calendar from Friday through Sunday, Central Time, with start times, venues and prices. The Events Today page does the same for today.
Where can I find free events in Des Moines?
The Free Events page lists upcoming events whose published price says free. An event with no published price is shown as "Price not listed", not as free; its page links to the official listing.
What are the live music venues in Des Moines?
The Live Music page covers concerts across the metro. The directory on this page lists the music venues that have their own pages, each with its upcoming shows.
What are the biggest annual events in Des Moines?
The Iowa State Fair in August is the largest. The Des Moines Arts Festival and the World Food and Music Festival also return every year. The month pages show what is scheduled for any month once dates are announced.
Are there family-friendly events in Des Moines?
The Kids and Family page lists upcoming events suited to children, and the playgrounds guide covers parks and play areas across the metro.
How do I find events near me in Des Moines?
The Near Me page sorts upcoming events by distance from your location. There are also pages for events in West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Altoona, Clive, Windsor Heights and Waukee.
How often is the events 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.