Altoona Events & Activities
Home to Adventureland, Prairie Meadows and the metro's largest entertainment venues.
Upcoming Events in Altoona
Gaylin Sudik & Friends
Performance at Prairie Meadows
Prairie Meadows Veterans Day Celebration
Veterans Day celebration at Prairie Meadows.
Anthony Koester Band
Live music by the Anthony Koester Band at Prairie Meadows.
Jake McVey
Live music by Jake McVey at Prairie Meadows.
Taylor King
Performance by Taylor King at Prairie Meadows.
Photo Finish Lounge – Festive Fridays
Recurring weekly Friday event at Photo Finish Lounge until December 18, 2026.
Supreme Girls of Motown
Motown tribute show at Prairie Meadows
K2 Marketplace Magic Vendor Markets
Vendor market at Outlets of Des Moines.
About Altoona
Altoona holds the metro's largest entertainment venues: Adventureland Park, the Prairie Meadows racetrack and casino, and the Outlets of Des Moines. Most of what happens here is ticketed and seasonal rather than community programming.
Best known for
Theme parks, ticketed entertainment, outlet shopping
ZIP codes
50009