What events are happening in September 2026 in Des Moines?

We have 195 events scheduled for September 2026 in Des Moines and surrounding areas. Browse our complete calendar with dates, times, locations, and ticket information.

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Yes! Our monthly calendar includes events throughout the greater Des Moines metro area including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, and other nearby communities.

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September 2026 Events

Des Moines Metro Area

195 Events This Month

Complete calendar of events happening in September 2026 throughout Des Moines and suburbs. Find concerts, festivals, community gatherings, and entertainment activities with all the details you need.

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Greater Des Moines Community Band

Community band performance at Killinger Family Stage

Mon, Aug 31 @ 7:00 PM

Killinger Family Stage

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Community

Yoga at the Farm

Yoga session at Middlebrook Farm

Mon, Aug 31 @ 7:00 PM

Middlebrook Farm

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Community

Botany Book Club

Book club meeting at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Mon, Aug 31 @ 7:00 PM

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Community

Latin Dance Fitness Class

Latin dance fitness class at Cowles Commons

Mon, Aug 31 @ 7:00 PM

Cowles Commons

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Paint Classes & Self-Led DIY Experiences

Paint classes and self-led DIY experiences

Tue, Sep 1 @ 7:00 PM

Painting with a Twist

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Liver Life Walk, Your Way

Recurring monthly on the 1st until November 1, 2026

Tue, Sep 1 @ 7:00 PM

Virtual

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Community

Blank Park Zoo Critter Scavenger Hunt at Big Grove

Monthly scavenger hunt event at Big Grove Brewery

Tue, Sep 1 @ 7:00 PM

Big Grove Brewery

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First-Time Homebuyer Essentials

Recurring monthly on the 1st Tuesday until December 1, 2026

Tue, Sep 1 @ 7:00 PM

West Des Moines Public Library

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Clarksville Station

Event at Prairie Meadows

Tue, Sep 1 @ 7:00 PM

Prairie Meadows

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Entertainment

Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

Recurring weekly on Tuesday until December 29, 2026

Tue, Sep 1 @ 7:00 PM

Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

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Arts

Moss Art Frame

Art event at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Tue, Sep 1 @ 7:00 PM

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Western Illinois Leathernecks at Drake Bulldogs Womens Soccer

Drake Bulldogs Womens Soccer, Western Illinois Leathernecks Womens Soccer

Wed, Sep 2 @ 5:00 PM

Mediacom Stadium

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Arts

Wicked

Broadway musical production of Wicked

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:00 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

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Community

Open Play American Mah Jong @ Creme

Open Play American Mah Jong at Creme

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:00 PM

Crème

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Music

Blue Light Jazz with NOLA Jazz @ Surety Hotel

Blue Light Jazz with NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:00 PM

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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WICKED/Willis Broadway Series

Recurring daily until September 20, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:00 PM

Des Moines Civic Center

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Community

Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night

Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night. Recurring monthly on the 1st Wednesday until December 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:00 PM

The Slow Down Coffee Co.

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Community

WICKED/Willis Broadway Series

Part of the Willis Broadway Series! Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before...

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:00 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

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Arts

The Essential Houdini

The Essential Houdini event

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:00 PM

West Des Moines Public Library

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Wicked - Des Moines

Wicked

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:30 PM

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

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Sports

Milwaukee Panthers at Drake Bulldogs Mens Soccer

Drake Bulldogs Mens Soccer, Milwaukee Panthers Mens Soccer

Wed, Sep 2 @ 7:30 PM

Mediacom Stadium

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Festival

Taste of the Junction Multicultural Street Festival

Thu, Sep 3 @ 7:00 PM

Val Air Ballroom, Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge and Valley Junction

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Community

Taste of the Junction Multicultural Street Festival

The Annual Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival is Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3rd - 5th. Celebrating the people who live, work or play in the...

Thu, Sep 3 @ 7:00 PM

Val Air Ballroom

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Music

Ugly Kid Joe

Presented by First Fleet Concerts. Ugly Kid Joe with Platinum Moon, Soulcage

Thu, Sep 3 @ 7:00 PM

Wooly's

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Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

Recurring weekly trivia night at Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee

Thu, Sep 3 @ 7:00 PM

Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

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Community

Taste of the Junction Multicultural Festival

Labor Day Weekend: September 3 - 5! Now in its 14th year, the Multicultural Festival includes three signature events: The Junction Speaks, Jazzin' in...

Thu, Sep 3 @ 7:00 PM

Historic Valley Junction

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Friday Night Skate Dates @ Brenton Plaza

Friday night ice skating at Brenton Plaza

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Brenton Skating Plaza

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Music

It's A 2000's Party: Waukee

It's A 2000's Party at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, IA.

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Vibrant Music Hall

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Recoil

Event at Prairie Meadows

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Prairie Meadows

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Free Flicks/Movies in the Park: RESCHEDULED

Outdoor movie screening event - rescheduled

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Brian Melton Field

Free

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Movies in the Park: Moana

Outdoor movie screening of Moana

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Colby Park

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Festival

Labor Day Weekend Patio Fest!

Patio festival at Confluence Brewing Company for Labor Day weekend

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Confluence Brewing Company

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Comedy

Dustin Nickerson

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Funny Bone Comedy Club

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Music

Fridays at the Farm | KRACKLIN

Live music event featuring KRACKLIN at Middlebrook Farm

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Middlebrook Farm

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Music

Live Music: Brian Congdon @ The Merc

Live music performance by Brian Congdon

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Middlebrook Mercantile

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Lakeview

Presented by First Fleet Concerts. Lakeview

Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:00 PM

Wooly's

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