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    April 2027 Events in Des Moines

    Des Moines Metro Area
    9 events this month, Central time

    Event list last updated

    Things to do in Des Moines in April 2027

    We list 9 events in Des Moines and the suburbs for April 2027 so far. The busiest categories are music, comedy and education.

    9
    Total Events
    1
    Free Events
    4
    Event Categories
    8
    Starting after 5 PM

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    April 2027 by day

    1. Thu, Apr 1None
    2. Fri, Apr 21 event
    3. Sat, Apr 3None
    4. Sun, Apr 4None
    5. Mon, Apr 5None
    6. Tue, Apr 61 event
    7. Wed, Apr 7None
    8. Thu, Apr 8None
    9. Fri, Apr 91 event
    10. Sat, Apr 10None
    11. Sun, Apr 11None
    12. Mon, Apr 121 event
    13. Tue, Apr 131 event
    14. Wed, Apr 14None
    15. Thu, Apr 15None
    16. Fri, Apr 16None
    17. Sat, Apr 171 event
    18. Sun, Apr 181 event
    19. Mon, Apr 19None
    20. Tue, Apr 20None
    21. Wed, Apr 21None
    22. Thu, Apr 22None
    23. Fri, Apr 23None
    24. Sat, Apr 241 event
    25. Sun, Apr 25None
    26. Mon, Apr 26None
    27. Tue, Apr 27None
    28. Wed, Apr 28None
    29. Thu, Apr 29None
    30. Fri, Apr 301 event

    Apr 1 - Apr 4 (1 event)

    APR
    2
    Fri
    Music
    See website

    7:30 PM CTVibrant Music Hall

    Warren Zeiders: No Brakes Tour

    Apr 5 - Apr 11 (2 events)

    Music
    APR
    6
    Tue
    Music
    See website

    7:00 PM CTWooly'sEast Village

    Metal Church & Armored Saint

    Presented by First Fleet Concerts.

    Music
    APR
    9
    Fri
    Music
    See website

    7:00 PM CTVal Air Ballroom

    Wheeler Walker Jr.

    Presented by First Fleet Concerts. Wheeler Walker Jr. live in concert.

    Apr 12 - Apr 18 (4 events)

    APR
    12
    Mon
    Education
    Free

    11:00 AM CTBlank Park Zoo

    Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda

    Enjoy a world of books with Ruby the Reading Red Panda! Ruby is a puppet red panda who loves to read. Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s Ambassador Animal Department.

    APR
    13
    Tue
    Music
    See website

    7:30 PM CTVibrant Music Hall

    Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR

    Entertainment
    APR
    17
    Sat
    Entertainment
    See website

    7:00 PM CTWooly'sEast Village

    Alaska Thunderf*ck: The Revolution Tour

    Presented by Live Nation & First Fleet Concerts. Alaska Thunderfuck.

    APR
    18
    Sun
    Music
    See website

    7:30 PM CTVibrant Music Hall

    The Simon & Garfunkel Story

    Apr 19 - Apr 25 (1 event)

    Music
    APR
    24
    Sat
    Music
    See website

    7:00 PM CTWooly'sEast Village

    Cigarettes @ Sunset

    Presented by First Fleet Concerts. Tickets on sale soon.

    Apr 26 - Apr 30 (1 event)

    Comedy
    APR
    30
    Fri
    Comedy
    See website

    7:00 PM CTHoyt Sherman Place

    Ari Matti: Here To Stay Tour

    Comedy show at Hoyt Sherman Place.

    Monthly Events Questions

    Common questions about April 2027 events in Des Moines

    • What events are happening in April 2027 in Des Moines?

      This page lists the events on our calendar for April 2027, 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.