Des Moines Events
457 upcoming events from October 11, 2026 to July 1, 2027, none listed as free.
Upcoming events
Event list last updated
30 of 457 events in Des Moines
Sunday, Oct 11, 30 events
Runs through Sun, Nov 1The SlaughterhouseDowntown / Court Ave
The Slaughterhouse Haunted House
Haunted house attraction for Halloween season
Runs through Wed, Dec 30RezBlue 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
Runs through Fri, Nov 6Center Grove Orchard
Pumpkin Fest
Pumpkin Fest will take place October 1 – November 6! October is harvest season's Pumpkin Fest, our biggest event of the year. The farm will be...
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View
Art exhibition at Des Moines Art Center
Runs through Fri, Oct 30Exile Brewing CompanyDowntown / Court Ave
The Haunting at Exile, 2026
Haunted event at Exile Brewing
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, Oct 18Anderson Gallery, Drake University
(Not) At Home
Art exhibition at Anderson Gallery
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 Sun, Oct 18Anderson Gallery, Drake University
(Not) At Home
Recurring daily until October 18, 2026
Runs through Fri, Oct 30Exile Brewing CompanyDowntown / Court Ave
The Haunting at Exile, 2026
The Haunting at Exile Brewing Company, recurring every week day until October 30, 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, Oct 17Glendale Cemetery
Glendale Cemetery Historical Tour
Historical tour of Glendale Cemetery
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 1The SlaughterhouseDowntown / Court Ave
The Slaughterhouse Haunted House
Haunted house attraction, recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 1, 2026
Runs through Sun, Oct 18Anderson Gallery, Drake University
(Not) At Home
Art exhibition at Anderson Gallery, Drake University
Runs through Fri, Oct 30Starts @ Whiskey River
The Haunted Trolley Tour
Haunted trolley tour starting at Whiskey River
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 Sun, Oct 11Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
Autumn at the Amphitheater
Recurring weekly on Sunday until October 11, 2026
Runs through Wed, Oct 14Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation
Des Moines Biergarten
Biergarten event at Des Moines Water Works Park - recurring weekly on Sunday and Wednesday
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.