November 2026 Events in Des Moines
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Things to do in Des Moines in November 2026
November brings Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, when the first holiday markets open and the light displays switch on.
We list 577 events in Des Moines and the suburbs for November 2026 so far. The busiest categories are entertainment, music and arts.
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Nov 9 - Nov 15 (323 events)
Runs through Sun, Jan 10Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Todd Hido exhibit at the Des Moines Art Center. Recurring weekly Sunday and Tuesday through Saturday until January 10, 2027.
Runs through Sun, Dec 27xBk Annex
Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes
Stand-up and improv comedy classes. Recurring weekly on Sunday until December 27, 2026.
Runs through Tue, Oct 12AJ's on East CourtEast Village
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Concert karaoke held nightly. Recurring daily until October 12, 2027.
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. Recurring daily until December 31, 2026.
Runs through Thu, Dec 31Des Moines, IA
Daily Lunch Special
Daily lunch special. Recurring daily until December 31, 2026.
Runs through Sat, Dec 19Des Moines Marriott DowntownDowntown / Court Ave
Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill
Recurring daily holiday pop-up at Rock River Grill until December 19, 2026.
Runs through Thu, Nov 19Gilroy's
Thanksgiving To Go!
Thanksgiving meals to go from Gilroy's. Recurring daily until November 19, 2026.
Runs through Sun, Jan 24Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting
Contemporary Latinx painting exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center. Recurring daily until January 24, 2027.
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
"Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View
Exhibition on view at the Des Moines Art Center. Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 29, 2026.
Runs through Wed, Nov 25Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Volunteer registration for the Hope Ministries Thanksgiving meal. Recurring daily until November 25, 2026.
Runs through Sun, Dec 27Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
Sunday Funday Bingo
Bingo at Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee. Recurring weekly on Sunday until December 27, 2026.
Runs through Fri, Jan 1Pour Choices Neighborhood Bar
Jingle Bar
Holiday-themed pop-up bar event at Pour Choices Neighborhood Bar. Recurring monthly on the 1st until January 1, 2027.
Runs through Mon, Dec 28The False 9 Social ClubValley Junction
Trivia Monday Nights
Weekly Monday trivia night (until December 28, 2026).
Runs through Thu, Nov 19Gilroy's
Thanksgiving To Go!
Thanksgiving meals to go. Recurring daily until November 19, 2026.
Runs through Sat, Dec 19Des Moines Marriott DowntownDowntown / Court Ave
Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill
Holiday pop up at Rock River Grill. Recurring daily until December 19, 2026.
Runs through Thu, Dec 31Des Moines, IA
Daily Lunch Special
Daily lunch special. Recurring daily until December 31, 2026.
Runs through Tue, Oct 12AJ's on East CourtEast Village
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Nightly concert karaoke. Recurring daily until October 12, 2027.
Runs through Mon, Oct 16Rook Room Game Lounge and CafeDowntown / Court Ave
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night
Weekly trivia night on Mondays (recurring until October 16, 2028).
Runs through Sun, Jan 24Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting
Art exhibition of contemporary Latinx painting. Recurring daily until January 24, 2027.
Runs through Mon, Dec 28The Station on IngersollIngersoll
The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show
Weekly comedy improv show on Mondays (until December 28, 2026).
Runs through Mon, Dec 28Good Times
Good Times Comedy Open Mic
Weekly comedy open mic on Mondays (until December 28, 2026).
Runs through Mon, Nov 30Good Times Bar
Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic
Weekly comedy open mic on Mondays (until November 30, 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. Recurring daily until December 31, 2026.
Runs through Wed, Nov 25Hope Ministries Bethel Mission
Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration
Volunteer registration for Hope Ministries Thanksgiving meal. Recurring daily until November 25, 2026.
Runs through Sun, Jan 10Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit
Exhibit at the Des Moines Art Center. Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday through Saturday until January 10, 2027.
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Kelly's Little Nipper
Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King
Recurring every 2 weeks on Tuesday until December 29, 2026
Runs through Tue, Feb 2XbK Annex
Paranormal Trivia
Recurring monthly on the 1st Tuesday until February 2, 2027
Runs through Tue, Nov 17Beechwood LoungeEast Village
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge
Recurring weekly on Tuesday until November 17, 2026
Runs through Tue, Nov 10Painting with a Twist
Paint Classes & Self-Led DIY!
Paint classes and self-led DIY projects at Painting with a Twist.
Runs through Tue, Dec 1West Des Moines Public Library
First-Time Homebuyer Essentials
Recurring monthly on the 1st Tuesday until December 1, 2026
Runs through Tue, Oct 12AJ's on East CourtEast Village
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
Recurring daily until October 12, 2027
Runs through Tue, Dec 29Rook Room Game Lounge and CafeDowntown / Court Ave
Magic Tuesdays TCG Night
Weekly Magic trading card game night. Recurring weekly on Tuesday until December 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
Audio tour. Recurring daily until December 31, 2026
Runs through Sun, Nov 29Des Moines Art CenterIngersoll
"Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View
Exhibit at the Des Moines Art Center. Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday through Saturday until November 29, 2026.
Runs through Tue, Nov 17Aura Restaurant and Lounge
Drinks with Friends in November
Weekly drinks gathering. Recurring weekly on Tuesday until November 17, 2026.
Runs through Sat, Dec 19Des Moines Marriott DowntownDowntown / Court Ave
Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill
Holiday pop up at Rock River Grill. Recurring daily until December 19, 2026.
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What events are happening in November 2026 in Des Moines?
This page lists the events on our calendar for November 2026, 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.
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Do you include events in Des Moines suburbs?
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