Des Moines Events
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30 of 318 events in Des Moines
Wednesday, Sep 30, 25 events
5:00 PM CTWater Works Park
Des Moines Biergarten
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday until October 14, 2026
7:00 PM CTThe Station on Ingersoll
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station
Stand up comedy open mic night at The Station on Ingersoll. Recurring weekly on Wednesday until December 16, 2026.
7:00 PM CTRook Room Game Lounge and Cafe
Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower game event at Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe.
7:00 PM CTDes Moines Art Center
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Art exhibition at Des Moines Art Center
7:00 PM CTPainting with a Twist
Paint Classes & Walk-In DIY Projects
Paint classes and walk-in DIY projects at Painting with a Twist
7:00 PM CTDes Moines Water Works Park Foundation
Des Moines Biergarten
Outdoor biergarten event at Water Works Park
7:00 PM CTDes Moines Community PlayhouseIngersoll
Come From Away
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until October 4, 2026
7:00 PM CTRevel Hotel
September Soundtrack
September Soundtrack event at Revel Hotel. Recurring weekly on Wednesday until September 30, 2026.
7:00 PM CTDes Moines
AD 250 Relay/American Discovery Trail's Coast To Coast Trail
American Discovery Trail's Coast To Coast Trail relay event
7:00 PM CTRezBlue 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 at RezBlue Arena. Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until December 30, 2026.
7:00 PM CTU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled
Self-guided audio tour of Des Moines landmarks
7:00 PM CTMiddlebrook Mercantile
Guest Bartender and Charity Night: Alzheimer's Association @ The Merc
Guest bartender and charity night benefiting the Alzheimer's Association at Middlebrook Mercantile.
7:00 PM CTGilroy's
Getaway Wednesday
Weekly Getaway Wednesday event at Gilroy's. Recurring weekly on Wednesday until October 14, 2026.
7:00 PM CTCourt Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing
Weekly trivia night at Court Avenue Brewing. Recurring weekly on Wednesday until December 30, 2026.
7:00 PM CTFlix BrewhouseDowntown / Court Ave
$5.55 Movie Ticket Wednesdays!
Recurring weekly on Wednesday until January 6, 2027
7:00 PM CTCowles Commons
Domino Effect by Ingrid Ingrid
Art installation or performance by Ingrid Ingrid
Thursday, Oct 1, 5 events
5:00 PM CTThe River CenterDowntown / Court Ave
Woman & Whiskey A Curated Pairing Experience
Women & Whiskey is not another tasting—it’s a fully curated, sit-down culinary experience where bold whiskey meets refined craftsmanship.
7:00 PM CTMickey's Irish Pub-Waukee
Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee
Recurring weekly on Thursday until November 19, 2026
7:00 PM CTOlson-Larsen Galleries, 542 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition
Art exhibition at Olson-Larsen Galleries
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.