# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Des Moines

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Des Moines, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Des Moines.
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Explore all upcoming contest events in Des Moines, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Des Moines.

## Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: The Official Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl is here! Grab all your friends and explore the best bars in Des Moines for this pub crawl!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/Q2fNjUEMSF4Des Moines Hall
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-halloween-bar-crawl/100001951679167929
  - **Venue**: American Outlaws Bar
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kZmY0YjA3NjBiNGRiYmIyYWRhMmYxOWM1MThlYzAzM2FhYzUyMTY0ZWQ2NTVkZTUxMjgyNmViMjU1ZjZlMmFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE2MTkxYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjI0ODU0MTI.avif
  - **Price**: USD 19 to 31
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Des Moines's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31
  - **Description**: Halloween night in Des Moines, done properly. One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live map. Sells out first. Sat, Oct 31. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959🎃🕸️ DES MOINES HALLOW
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-fright-crawl-des-moiness-1-halloween-bar-crawl-2026-sat-oct-31/100001998615244999
  - **Venue**: TBA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYjNlNDVkZTE2Y2M0ZTA1NDYwYTY3NjBmYmQyZjA5MTgxZDJmZWRlYmJhZjk4ZDkzMjY1ZjdlZDYyZjBlM2RhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc4NDY0OTA.avif
  - **Price**: USD 8 to 82
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Des Moines Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31
  - **Description**: Costumes in daylight. Des Moines's Halloween day party crawl, 1 PM to 8 PM: 4+ bars, one wristband, no cover, then Halloween night. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959🎃🕸️ DES MOINES HALLOWE
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-fright-crawl-des-moines-halloween-day-bar-crawl-2026-sat-oct-31/100001998614218930
  - **Venue**: TBA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8xOWU4NDEzY2MzY2Y3MzBmZWIxYzNiZmRiOTYzZTdhOGE2NzlkNDkxN2UyZDZlNGQ0ZWQ5YjIzODBmNjlmZGEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc4NDY0NjY.avif
  - **Price**: USD 8 to 71
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, halloween, bar-crawls, halloween-parties, contests, trick-or-treat
- **Event Name**: The Fright Crawl | Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30
  - **Description**: Des Moines's Friday Halloween takeover. One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live crawl map. Fri, Oct 30. 21+About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/1219059959🎃🕸️ DES MOINES HALLOWEEN FRIGHT CRAWL
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-fright-crawl-des-moines-halloween-bar-crawl-2026-fri-oct-30/100001998614203885
  - **Venue**: TBA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mMGIxOTBkOTEyMTU5NTE3N2IxN2ZiNTRjNWM2NTVlMjFhMWQ2NzA5MzZhMWQ5NzMzNjAwMWJlYTlmOGNkYWY0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc4NDY0NjY.avif
  - **Price**: USD 8 to 71
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Dorothy's Trials of Oz: City Exploration Quest in Des Moines
  - **Description**: Highlights 👠 Follow the yellow brick road and fight the Wicked Witch 🧩 Hunt for clues and solve puzzles hidden in your surroundings 👑 Dress up as your favorite character for a costume contest General Info 📅 Date & Time: play whenever you want, availab
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 12:00 am – Wed Dec 01 2027 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dorothys-trials-of-oz-city-exploration-quest-in-des-moines/2700030222324132
  - **Venue**: Dorothy's Trials of Oz: City Exploration Quest in Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yOTZmNjA2MC1iN2Q4LTExZjEtYTBjMy1kZDRmNmVhOTJiMDctcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGMyODE4MjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkwMjI3NDQ2.avif
  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: Contests
- **Event Name**: Holly & Ivy
  - **Description**: Explore Salisbury's decked halls and vote for the best decorated room in this holiday design contest. While you're here listen to live music played on the estate's one-of-a-kind Steinway D, enjoy a treat at the pop-up sweet shop, pay a visit to old Saint
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/holly-and-ivy/200030637065825
  - **Venue**: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84YWZjMWVlMDc4MzNkNjYzNjVkZjVmMzMyOWMwOThkMmZiYzY2MjQxODEwNmE0NTA2MjU4YzAyMDAwOWE3MGExLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oMzE1LWRjMjgyODE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MTg0NDA1.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, holiday, live-music, entertainment, pop-ups, contests
- **Event Name**: ARL Trick AND Treat
  - **Description**: Trick or treat? Your pup is ready for both!

Don’t leave your four-legged kids out of the trick-or-treating fun! Bring your pup to the ARL for a tail-wagging Halloween adventure filled with treats, games, prizes and plenty of spooky fun. Follow the Walkin
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/arl-trick-and-treat/200030643257557
  - **Venue**: 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xY2NlMDM2ZWU4ZDRlNGJkNjE4OWVkYjI2OGIwMjZiYWM2OTU2MmZkNjNhNTQwOWJjYzg2YTUzNzY5ZjBkYWFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI2OTYzNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Kids, Contests
- **Event Name**: 2027 dsm Home Design Awards
  - **Description**: dsm magazine celebrates the best in interior and landscape design, architecture, building and more in Greater Des Moines.About this Eventdsm Home Design Awards
  - **Date**: Thu Feb 25 2027 at 04:30 pm – Thu Feb 25 2027 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2027-dsm-home-design-awards/100002002158179010
  - **Venue**: Krause Gateway Center
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=2027+dsm+Home+Design+Awards&date=Thu+Feb+25+2027+at+04%3A30+pm&bg=1
  - **Price**: USD 65 to 93
  - **Categories**: fitness, Contests

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg
- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/23d317f0-b6a2-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf8c868-gmir.jpg?v=1790094308
- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211✨ Experience the magic of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, wh
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center
🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205✨ Experience the magic of Steve Martin, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/aec7a270-1528-11f1-93e7-0b68a45cc1e3-rimg-w1000-h1000-dc2e2f2e-gmir.jpg?v=1772339990
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Michael Jackson at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/32383780-b7d8-11f1-a0c3-dd4f6ea92b07-rimg-w550-h550-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790227460
- **Event Name**: The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short at Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f46b8d60-b108-11f1-bc74-5b14d0278284-rimg-w1200-h550-dcf8c868-gmir.jpg?v=1789478752
- **Event Name**: Day One: 2026 Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: 📆 Date:
Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 pm.

📍 Place:
Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines

🚗 FREE Parking:
Free parking is available courtesy of Nationwide at the Nationwide ramp at 1100 Walnut
  - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a140d58bd2a1be0e292868b8c21aa549461fe95d80542db80a85b0b5f4296d5d-rimg-w1200-h419-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1789955816
- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/62022130-b67d-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h533-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790078529
- **Event Name**: 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: REGISTER NOW!
We can't wait to see you, as we return to Principal Park (Iowa Cubs) for Walk to End Alzheimer's! Last year in Des Moines, we had more than 1,600 in attendance across 230 Teams, and raised $333,000.

Registration is required for all Particip
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/77c820ebb37164ab48638a9180f2196f58daefd3abe92149d94c86aec0882890-rimg-w1200-h900-dc98c8f8-gmir?v=1788043809

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at American Outlaws Bar), The Fright Crawl | Des Moines's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at TBA), The Fright Crawl | Des Moines Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at TBA), The Fright Crawl | Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Fri, Oct 30 (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm at TBA), Dorothy's Trials of Oz: City Exploration Quest in Des Moines (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 12:00 am at Dorothy's Trials of Oz: City Exploration Quest in Des Moines).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include American Outlaws Bar, Dorothy's Trials of Oz: City Exploration Quest in Des Moines, 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Des Moines range from USD 8 to USD 93. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include PubCrawls.com, Fright Crawl, Feverup Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Des Moines.

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