This weekend in Des Moines: November 13-15, 2026

More on Friday (19 events)

• 49th Annual Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

  Fri, Nov 13 - Holy Trinity Catholic School

• The Princess and the Pea/Ages 4-6

  Fri, Nov 13 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• Mistletoe & Memories Getaway

  Fri, Nov 13 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Taste Buds: November Sampling Event

  Fri, Nov 13 - Wall to Wall Wine & Spirits

• Santa's Holiday Escape

  Fri, Nov 13 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Free Dental Clinic

  Fri, Nov 13 - Iowa State Fairgrounds - Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Nov 13 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Taylor King

  Fri, Nov 13 - Prairie Meadows

• Photo Finish Lounge – Festive Fridays

  Fri, Nov 13 - Prairie Meadows

• Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

  Fri, Nov 13 - The Ingersoll

• Live Music: Out of the Box featuring Dennis Kain & Sean Sullivan Sr.

  Fri, Nov 13 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• The Great Hut Heist

  Fri, Nov 13 - Cheba Hut

• Fall Night Hike

  Fri, Nov 13 - Thomas Mitchell Park, meet at pond parking lot

• Wild Soul Book Club

  Fri, Nov 13 - Mainframe Studios #332

• An Evening with Nashville Americana Duo Goldpine

  Fri, Nov 13 - xBk Live Annex

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Nov 13 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Old Tavern Speakeasy Night: Behind the Tavern Door

  Fri, Nov 13 - Confluence Brewing Company

• The Princess and the Pea / Ages 4-6

  Fri, Nov 13 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• CAP Theatre Presents: Something Rotten! Jr.

  Fri, Nov 13 - CAP Theatre

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Runs through Sun, Nov 29·Des Moines Art Center·Ingersoll

Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

Art exhibition at Des Moines Art Center, recurring weekly through November 29, 2026.

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Education

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Runs through Thu, Dec 31·U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa·East Village

AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

Self-guided audio tour exploring Des Moines landmarks and history, recurring through December 31, 2026.

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Food

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Runs through Thu, Dec 31·See website

Daily Lunch Special

Daily lunch special offering, recurring through December 31, 2026.

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And 390 more running:

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sun, Oct 11 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Oct 11 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sun, Oct 11 - See website

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Oct 11 - xBk Annex

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Oct 11 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Oct 12 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Oct 12 - The False 9 Social Club

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 12 - Good Times Bar

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Oct 12 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Daily Lunch Special

  Mon, Oct 12 - See website

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Mon, Oct 12 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Mon, Oct 12 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Tue, Oct 13 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Tue, Oct 13 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Oct 13 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Oct 13 - Beechwood Lounge

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Oct 13 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 13 - The Ducktail Lounge

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Tue, Oct 13 - AJ's on East Court

• Kids Eat Free Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 13 - Giordano's

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Tue, Oct 13 - Gilroy's

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Oct 13 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Oct 13 - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Oct 13 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Wed, Oct 14 - Gilroy's

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Oct 14 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Wed, Oct 14 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station

  Wed, Oct 14 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Wed, Oct 14 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Wed, Oct 14 - AJ's on East Court

• Daily Lunch Special

  Wed, Oct 14 - See website

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Wed, Oct 14 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Wed, Oct 14 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Thu, Oct 15 - Gilroy's

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Thu, Oct 15 - AJ's on East Court

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Oct 15 - Waukee, Iowa

• Made in the Midwest Concert Series

  Thu, Oct 15 - Stoner Theater

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Oct 15 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Oct 15 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia

  Thu, Oct 15 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• Trivia @ The Merc

  Thu, Oct 15 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Oct 15 - Royal Mile

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines, IA

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Thu, Oct 15 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Thu, Oct 15 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Thu, Oct 15 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Thu, Oct 15 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Business Over Board Games

  Fri, Oct 16 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Oct 16 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Oct 16 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines Art Center

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Fri, Oct 16 - Des Moines, IA

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Fri, Oct 16 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Fri, Oct 16 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Fri, Oct 16 - Gilroy's

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Fri, Oct 16 - AJ's on East Court

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Fri, Oct 16 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• K2 Marketplace Magic Vendor Markets

  Sat, Oct 17 - Outlets of Des Moines

• IABE Book Club

  Sat, Oct 17 - Mayalu Coffee

• Cribbage Tournament

  Sat, Oct 17 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

  Sat, Oct 17 - Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sat, Oct 17 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sat, Oct 17 - Des Moines Art Center

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sat, Oct 17 - Gilroy's

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sat, Oct 17 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sat, Oct 17 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sat, Oct 17 - AJ's on East Court

• Dungeons and Dragons One Shot!

  Sat, Oct 17 - Ironside Axe Club

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Oct 18 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Flynn Mansion Teas

  Sun, Oct 18 - Living History Farms

• Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night

  Sun, Oct 18 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sun, Oct 18 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Oct 18 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sun, Oct 18 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sun, Oct 18 - Des Moines Art Center

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sun, Oct 18 - AJ's on East Court

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Oct 18 - xBk Annex

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Mon, Oct 19 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Oct 19 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Daily Lunch Special

  Mon, Oct 19 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Mon, Oct 19 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Mon, Oct 19 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Mon, Oct 19 - AJ's on East Court

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Oct 19 - The False 9 Social Club

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Oct 19 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 19 - Good Times Bar

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Oct 20 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 20 - The Ducktail Lounge

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Tue, Oct 20 - Gilroy's

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Oct 20 - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Oct 20 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Oct 20 - Beechwood Lounge

• Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 20 - Giordano's

• Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King

  Tue, Oct 20 - Kelly's Little Nipper

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines Art Center

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines Art Center

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Tue, Oct 20 - AJ's on East Court

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Tue, Oct 20 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Oct 20 - Des Moines, IA

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Oct 20 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Music Bingo @ The Merc

  Wed, Oct 21 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Oct 21 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Wed, Oct 21 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Daily Lunch Special

  Wed, Oct 21 - See website

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Wed, Oct 21 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Wed, Oct 21 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Wed, Oct 21 - AJ's on East Court

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Wed, Oct 21 - Des Moines Art Center

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Thu, Oct 22 - Gilroy's

• Elle Pérez: La Despedida on View

  Thu, Oct 22 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Thu, Oct 22 - Des Moines, IA

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Thu, Oct 22 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Thu, Oct 22 - AJ's on East Court

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Thu, Oct 22 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Oct 22 - Royal Mile

• Mahjong Open Play

  Thu, Oct 22 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Trivia

  Thu, Oct 22 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Oct 22 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• ¡Hablemos! Spanish Conversation Space

  Thu, Oct 22 - West Des Moines Public Library

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Oct 22 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Oct 22 - Waukee, Iowa

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Fri, Oct 23 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Critter Club

  Fri, Oct 23 - Jester Park Nature Center

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Oct 23 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Oct 23 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Fri, Oct 23 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines Art Center

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines Art Center

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Fri, Oct 23 - Gilroy's

• Daily Lunch Special

  Fri, Oct 23 - Des Moines, IA

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Fri, Oct 23 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Fri, Oct 23 - AJ's on East Court

• Open Mic Night @ The Merc

  Sat, Oct 24 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

  Sat, Oct 24 - Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way" / Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sat, Oct 24 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sat, Oct 24 - Gilroy's

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Sat, Oct 24 - Des Moines Art Center

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sat, Oct 24 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sat, Oct 24 - AJ's on East Court

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sun, Oct 25 - AJ's on East Court

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Oct 25 - xBk Annex

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Oct 25 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sun, Oct 25 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sun, Oct 25 - Gilroy's

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Oct 25 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Sun, Oct 25 - Des Moines Art Center

• Good Times Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 26 - Good Times

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Oct 26 - The False 9 Social Club

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Mon, Oct 26 - Gilroy's

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Oct 26 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Oct 26 - Good Times Bar

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Oct 26 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Mon, Oct 26 - Des Moines Art Center

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Mon, Oct 26 - AJ's on East Court

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Oct 27 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Oct 27 - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Oct 27 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Oct 27 - Beechwood Lounge

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Oct 27 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 27 - Giordano's

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Oct 27 - The Ducktail Lounge

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines Art Center

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Tue, Oct 27 - Gilroy's

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Oct 27 - Des Moines, IA

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Tue, Oct 27 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Tue, Oct 27 - AJ's on East Court

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Wed, Oct 28 - Gilroy's

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Wed, Oct 28 - AJ's on East Court

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Wed, Oct 28 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Blood on the Clocktower

  Wed, Oct 28 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station

  Wed, Oct 28 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Oct 28 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Wed, Oct 28 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Daily Lunch Special

  Wed, Oct 28 - Des Moines, IA

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Wed, Oct 28 - Des Moines Art Center

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Thu, Oct 29 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Thu, Oct 29 - Des Moines Art Center

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Thu, Oct 29 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Thu, Oct 29 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Thu, Oct 29 - AJ's on East Court

• Trivia

  Thu, Oct 29 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Oct 29 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Oct 29 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Oct 29 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Oct 29 - Royal Mile

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines, IA

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Fri, Oct 30 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines Art Center

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Fri, Oct 30 - Des Moines Art Center

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Fri, Oct 30 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Fri, Oct 30 - AJ's on East Court

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Fri, Oct 30 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Fri, Oct 30 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Oct 30 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Oct 30 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sat, Oct 31 - AJ's on East Court

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Sat, Oct 31 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sat, Oct 31 - Des Moines Art Center

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Sat, Oct 31 - Des Moines Art Center

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sat, Oct 31 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sat, Oct 31 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Sat, Oct 31 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sat, Oct 31 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sat, Oct 31 - Gilroy's

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sun, Nov 1 - Des Moines Art Center

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Sun, Nov 1 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sun, Nov 1 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Sun, Nov 1 - Des Moines Art Center

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Sun, Nov 1 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Nov 1 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sun, Nov 1 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sun, Nov 1 - Gilroy's

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sun, Nov 1 - AJ's on East Court

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Nov 1 - xBk Annex

• Jingle Bar

  Sun, Nov 1 - Pour Choices Neighborhood Bar

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Nov 1 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Nov 2 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Nov 2 - The False 9 Social Club

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Mon, Nov 2 - Gilroy's

• Good Times Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Nov 2 - Good Times

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Nov 2 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Mon, Nov 2 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Mon, Nov 2 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Mon, Nov 2 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Mon, Nov 2 - Des Moines Art Center

• Daily Lunch Special

  Mon, Nov 2 - Des Moines, IA

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Mon, Nov 2 - AJ's on East Court

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Nov 2 - Good Times Bar

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Tue, Nov 3 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Nov 3 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays

  Tue, Nov 3 - Giordano's

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Nov 3 - Beechwood Lounge

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Tue, Nov 3 - AJ's on East Court

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Nov 3 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Nov 3 - The Ducktail Lounge

• Drinks with Friends in November

  Tue, Nov 3 - Aura Restaurant and Lounge

• Tinsel at Either/Or

  Tue, Nov 3 - Either/Or

• Paranormal Trivia

  Tue, Nov 3 - XbK Annex

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Tue, Nov 3 - Des Moines Art Center

• First-Time Homebuyer Essentials

  Tue, Nov 3 - West Des Moines Public Library

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Nov 3 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Tue, Nov 3 - Des Moines Art Center

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Nov 3 - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Tue, Nov 3 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Tue, Nov 3 - Des Moines Art Center

• Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King

  Tue, Nov 3 - Kelly's Little Nipper

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Tue, Nov 3 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Nov 3 - Des Moines, IA

• Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night

  Wed, Nov 4 - The Slow Down Coffee Co.

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Wed, Nov 4 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Nov 4 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station

  Wed, Nov 4 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Gilroy's Jingle Bell Junction Christmas Pop-Up

  Wed, Nov 4 - Des Moines, IA

• Fall Midweek Music Concert Series

  Wed, Nov 4 - St. John's Lutheran Church

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Wed, Nov 4 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Wed, Nov 4 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Wed, Nov 4 - Des Moines Art Center

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Wed, Nov 4 - AJ's on East Court

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Nov 5 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Trivia @ The Merc

  Thu, Nov 5 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• Trivia

  Thu, Nov 5 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Nov 5 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Nov 5 - Royal Mile

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Nov 5 - Mickey's Irish Pub

• Journeys of Life Art Exhibtion

  Thu, Nov 5 - Anderson Gallery, Drake University

• Tinsel at Either/Or

  Thu, Nov 5 - Either/Or

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Thu, Nov 5 - Des Moines Art Center

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Thu, Nov 5 - AJ's on East Court

• Gilroy's Jingle Bell Junction Christmas Pop-Up

  Thu, Nov 5 - Gilroy's

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Thu, Nov 5 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Thu, Nov 5 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Gilroy's Jingle Bell Junction Christmas Pop-Up

  Fri, Nov 6 - Des Moines, IA

• Mahjong Open Play

  Fri, Nov 6 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• CAP Theatre Presents: Something Rotten! Jr.

  Fri, Nov 6 - CAP Theatre

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Fri, Nov 6 - Des Moines Art Center

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Fri, Nov 6 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Fri, Nov 6 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Fri, Nov 6 - Des Moines Art Center

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Fri, Nov 6 - Des Moines Art Center

• Santa N' Paws

  Fri, Nov 6 - Multiple DSM Locations

• Tinsel at Either/Or

  Fri, Nov 6 - Either/Or

• Karaoke Fridays

  Fri, Nov 6 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Fri, Nov 6 - AJ's on East Court

• Daily Lunch Special

  Fri, Nov 6 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Fri, Nov 6 - Gilroy's

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Fri, Nov 6 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Journeys of Life Art Exhibtion

  Fri, Nov 6 - Anderson Gallery, Drake University

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Fri, Nov 6 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Euchre with Joe at 515 Brewing

  Fri, Nov 6 - 515 Brewing Company

• Parents Night Out

  Fri, Nov 6 - Des Moines Parks & Recreation

• Photo Finish Lounge – Festive Fridays

  Fri, Nov 6 - Prairie Meadows

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sat, Nov 7 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• CAP Theatre Presents: Something Rotten! Jr.

  Sat, Nov 7 - CAP Theatre

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Sat, Nov 7 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Journeys of Life Art Exhibtion

  Sat, Nov 7 - Anderson Gallery, Drake University

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sat, Nov 7 - Des Moines Art Center

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sat, Nov 7 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• 1900 Farm Dinners

  Sat, Nov 7 - Living History Farms

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Sat, Nov 7 - Des Moines Art Center

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Sat, Nov 7 - Des Moines Art Center

• Tinsel at Either/Or

  Sat, Nov 7 - Either/Or

• Santa N' Paws

  Sat, Nov 7 - Multiple DSM Locations

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sat, Nov 7 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sat, Nov 7 - Gilroy's

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sat, Nov 7 - AJ's on East Court

• Euchre Tournament

  Sat, Nov 7 - Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

• Made in the Midwest Concert Series

  Sat, Nov 7 - Stoner Theater

• Gilroy's Jingle Bell Junction Christmas Pop-Up

  Sat, Nov 7 - Des Moines, IA

• CultuRoll Game Day

  Sun, Nov 8 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Sun, Nov 8 - Des Moines Art Center

• Stand-up and Improv Comedy Classes

  Sun, Nov 8 - xBk Annex

• Tinsel at Either/Or

  Sun, Nov 8 - Either/Or

• Daily Lunch Special

  Sun, Nov 8 - Des Moines, IA

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Sun, Nov 8 - Des Moines Art Center

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Sun, Nov 8 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Nov 8 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• 1900 Farm Dinners

  Sun, Nov 8 - Living History Farms

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Sun, Nov 8 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Sun, Nov 8 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Sun, Nov 8 - Des Moines Art Center

• CAP Theatre Presents: Something Rotten! Jr.

  Sun, Nov 8 - CAP Theatre

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Sun, Nov 8 - AJ's on East Court

• Santa N' Paws

  Sun, Nov 8 - Multiple DSM Locations

• Journeys of Life Art Exhibtion

  Sun, Nov 8 - Anderson Gallery, Drake University

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Sun, Nov 8 - Gilroy's

• Gilroy's Jingle Bell Junction Christmas Pop-Up

  Sun, Nov 8 - Gilroy's Jingle Bell Junction

• The Never Before Scene Comedy Improv Show

  Mon, Nov 9 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Good Times Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Nov 9 - Good Times

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night

  Mon, Nov 9 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia Monday Nights

  Mon, Nov 9 - The False 9 Social Club

• Good Times Bar Comedy Open Mic

  Mon, Nov 9 - Good Times Bar

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Mon, Nov 9 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Mon, Nov 9 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Mon, Nov 9 - Des Moines Art Center

• Gilroy's Jingle Bell Junction Christmas Pop-Up

  Mon, Nov 9 - Gilroy's

• Tinsel at Either/Or

  Mon, Nov 9 - Either/Or

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Mon, Nov 9 - Gilroy's

• Daily Lunch Special

  Mon, Nov 9 - Des Moines, IA

• Journeys of Life Art Exhibtion

  Mon, Nov 9 - Anderson Gallery, Drake University

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Mon, Nov 9 - AJ's on East Court

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Mon, Nov 9 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Holiday Pop Up at Rock River Grill

  Tue, Nov 10 - Des Moines Marriott Downtown

• Hope Ministries Thanksgiving Meal Volunteer Registration

  Tue, Nov 10 - Hope Ministries Bethel Mission

• Exhibition: "Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way"/Contemporary Latinx Painting

  Tue, Nov 10 - Des Moines Art Center

• A Very Merry Big Grove

  Tue, Nov 10 - Big Grove Brewery

• Gilroy's Jingle Bell Junction Christmas Pop-Up

  Tue, Nov 10 - Des Moines, IA

• Tinsel at Either/Or

  Tue, Nov 10 - Either/Or

• Daily Lunch Special

  Tue, Nov 10 - Des Moines, IA

• Thanksgiving To Go!

  Tue, Nov 10 - Gilroy's

• Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court

  Tue, Nov 10 - AJ's on East Court

• Journeys of Life Art Exhibtion

  Tue, Nov 10 - Anderson Gallery, Drake University

• AudaTours Des Moines Audio Tour: Landmarks, Laws & Legends Unveiled

  Tue, Nov 10 - U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic | Underground Comedy at the Beechwood Lounge

  Tue, Nov 10 - Beechwood Lounge

• Pub Quiz

  Tue, Nov 10 - Truman's Pizza Tavern

• Trivia @ Lucky Horse

  Tue, Nov 10 - Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

• Kids Eat Free/Tuesdays

  Tue, Nov 10 - Giordano's

• SnowGlobe 2026

  Tue, Nov 10 - Exile Brewing Company

• Magic Tuesdays TCG Night

  Tue, Nov 10 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Teacher Twos-Day

  Tue, Nov 10 - Des Moines, IA

• English Conversation Circle

  Tue, Nov 10 - Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

• Drinks with Friends in November

  Tue, Nov 10 - Aura Restaurant and Lounge

• Terrific Trivia Tuesdays

  Tue, Nov 10 - The Ducktail Lounge

• "Elle Pérez: La Despedida" on View

  Tue, Nov 10 - Des Moines Art Center

• Artists on Fire: Todd Hido Exhibit

  Tue, Nov 10 - Des Moines Art Center

• Virtual Reality Date Night or Couples Friends Outing at RezBlue

  Wed, Nov 11 - RezBlue Arena, White Rabbit VR, Des Moines Gaming Club

• Fall Midweek Music Concert Series

  Wed, Nov 11 - St. John's Lutheran Church

• Open Play Mahjong at Hotel Renovo!

  Wed, Nov 11 - Hotel Renovo

• Music Bingo @ The Merc

  Wed, Nov 11 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• Wednesday Trivia at Court Avenue Brewing

  Wed, Nov 11 - Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company

• Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station

  Wed, Nov 11 - The Station on Ingersoll

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Nov 12 - Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

• Meet & Play

  Thu, Nov 12 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Trivia Thursdays at Mickey's Waukee

  Thu, Nov 12 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• ¡Hablemos! Spanish Conversation Space

  Thu, Nov 12 - West Des Moines Public Library

• Trivia

  Thu, Nov 12 - The Kee Bar & Grill

• Trivia at Mickey's Irish Pub-Waukee

  Thu, Nov 12 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

• Trivia Night at The Royal Mile - Every Thursday!

  Thu, Nov 12 - Royal Mile

More on Saturday (22 events)

• Jesus On A Forklift Release Party

  Sat, Nov 14 - Exile Brewing Company

• Supreme Girls of Motown

  Sat, Nov 14 - Prairie Meadows

• Poetry On the Prairie

  Sat, Nov 14 - Perry Public Library

• Nature Mobiles

  Sat, Nov 14 - Jester Park Nature Center

• Live Music: The Ripoffs @ The Merc

  Sat, Nov 14 - Middlebrook Mercantile

• A Day With Author Stephen Brayton

  Sat, Nov 14 - Merle Hay Mall

• Des Moines Community Baby Shower

  Sat, Nov 14 - Drake University - Olmsted Building

• Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show

  Sat, Nov 14 - Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

• Perfume & Petals

  Sat, Nov 14 - Petals & Moss

• 2026 LGBTQ+ Adult Prom

  Sat, Nov 14 - Bash Events & Catering

• Made in the Midwest Concert Series

  Sat, Nov 14 - Stoner Theater

• K2 Marketplace Magic Vendor Markets

  Sat, Nov 14 - Outlets of Des Moines

• Dome for the Holidays

  Sat, Nov 14 - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

• Family Storytime with author Tina Cho celebrating The Kimchi Fridge featuring Hotori Market

  Sat, Nov 14 - Storyhouse Bookpub

• Iowa Wild vs Grand Rapids

  Sat, Nov 14 - Casey's Center

• Social Saturday: Friendsgiving

  Sat, Nov 14 - Des Moines Art Center

• DSM Gamer Symphony Honor Orchestra Concert

  Sat, Nov 14 - Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center

• Festa Cultural in the East Village

  Sat, Nov 14 - SEEDS / Legacy In Motion Academy

• Comedy Night at Sherwood Forest

  Sat, Nov 14 - Sherwood Forest Event Center

• Peter Mayer at Progressive Voices Concerts

  Sat, Nov 14 - First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

• Holiday Maker's Market

  Sat, Nov 14 - Glad Tidings Assembly of God

• Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour (Late Show)

  Sat, Nov 14 @ 9:30 PM - Hoyt Sherman Place

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More on Sunday (9 events)

• Schnauzer Meetup

  Sun, Nov 15 - Paws & Pints

• Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Creighton Bluejays

  Sun, Nov 15 - Casey's Center

• Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night

  Sun, Nov 15 - Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe

• Runaway Twain & Friends: Longform Improv

  Sun, Nov 15 - Des Moines Community Playhouse

• Turkey Time Family Glow Bowling Party

  Sun, Nov 15 - Warrior Lanes

• Live Music with KRACKLIN

  Sun, Nov 15 - Cheba Hut

• CJC Big Band presents Toot Suite

  Sun, Nov 15 - New Hope Methodist Church

• Kids Cupcake Decorating: 101

  Sun, Nov 15 - Molly's Frozen

• Sunday Funday Bingo

  Sun, Nov 15 - Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee

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