# Des Moines Easter 2026: Egg Hunts Are Calling the Shots - **Subtitle**: How Easter egg hunts are steering things to do for Easter in Des Moines - **Category**: Easter - **Display Name**: Easter events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 183.3k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b1f045e0-a5db-11f0-9e53-fbf656aababc-rimg-w200-h200-dc100906-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2e7e2fe0-8d05-11f0-924c-47f20de75f97-rimg-w200-h200-dcc19175-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f147b1a0-9c36-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dc161517-gmir ## About Easter events in Des Moines this year are being driven by one clear behavior: people are choosing egg hunts as their default plan. Across just six standout gatherings like Annual Easter Egg Hunt, ARL Eggstravaganza, 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Egg Hunt, RISEN Easter 2026, and WDMCC Easter Eggstravaganza!, more than 3,708 locals are signaling that Easter activities in Des Moines start with a basket in hand. With most of the action clustered at 4301 College Ave, 5452 N.E. 22nd St. in northeast Des Moines, and 5515 Mills Civic Pkwy in West Des Moines, you can feel how specific corners of Des Moines have become Easter weekend Des Moines hubs, especially for families who return to the same grounds year after year. If you’ve got kids, these Easter egg hunts in Des Moines are the no-brainer choice; if you’re a couple or a group of friends, anchoring your day around RISEN Easter 2026 and then roaming nearby neighborhoods gives you a reason to cross town. Multi‑gen families will appreciate that Des Moines keeps everything compact but social, so it’s easy to meet relatives at a central spot. However you like to celebrate, Des Moines is clearly leaning into egg hunts as its Easter language, and this is the year to explore it up close. ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Juneteenth Party! - **Description**: Let's celebrate! Freedom! Community! Culture! Willkie House 109th Birthday! Come for a night of dancing, music, drinks, food, and a GOOD TIME! Let's channel the old school parties and make this one to remember! - **Venue**: 900 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-1129, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f49aac0a060acc823e327b169138716091bfc79156d15e6b42a82aba6d84f857-rimg-w1024-h1535-dc040507-gmir?v=1779987800 - **Event Name**: Lil Wayne at Casey's Center - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Lil Wayne at Casey's Center, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Casey's Center in the heart of Des Moines, IA - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e3642960-5374-11f1-9453-59ba437cdf41-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1716-gmir.jpg?v=1779189692 - **Event Name**: Billy Currington and Kip Moore at Water Works Park - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Billy Currington and Kip Moore at Water Works Park, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Water Works Park in Des Moines, IA sets th - **Venue**: Water Works Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f1d55290-5d8c-11f1-8914-39344b30cc55-rimg-w1200-h747-dc2a2015-gmir.jpg?v=1780299536 - **Event Name**: TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Iowa State Fair in vibrant Des Moines, IA, - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/549f8170-5b8a-11f1-9d9e-e3ab3bb1a4fc-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc2c1504-gmir.jpg?v=1780078511 - **Event Name**: Rod Stewart "One Last Time" Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair - **Description**: Don't miss the Rod Stewart "One Last Time" concert at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Friday, August 14, 2026. 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Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or lo - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b3b2d7601e333ce8208345e8cfa059d6ff5a30bd0bd8813809d7bcb7cd47f991-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1769488506 - **Event Name**: Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center 🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins, where extraordinar - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b52240a0-59f0-11f1-ab34-73ff85bfcbb8-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcaabdbc-gmir.jpg?v=1779902579 - **Event Name**: Staind & Hoobastank - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Staind & Hoobastank, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA for an event that will red - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4b2c6940-616c-11f1-9bc0-87a19507195b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc141416-gmir.jpg?v=1780725317 - **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson – Des Moines - **Description**: Lainey Wilson brings her award-winning country sound to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 16, 2026, turning a summer night at the fairgrounds into a full-on #LaineyWilson celebration. Fans can expect a powerful mix of storytelling, twangy guitar - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a2b6f0425c2051d0dde421d7a3bc71fe28fb2c4ccb5418d50edbfc03113d9450-rimg-w1200-h629-dce9efeb-gmir?v=1780189916 - **Event Name**: Des Moines Symphony’s Yankee Doodle Pops - **Description**: Join us for the Des Moines Symphony’s 32nd annual Yankee Doodle Pops, Iowa’s largest single-day concert event! This family-friendly, patriotic concert will pay tribute to the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a variety of special p - **Venue**: Iowa State Capitol (1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/376a7af1cf0ccae24f2918292a4f6367b3dc02687562e94ad8a80b55d28d5ca3-rimg-w1024-h683-dcf1ecd8-gmir?v=1780647120 ## Browse Easter Events by Date - [Easter Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/easter--today) - [Easter Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/easter--this-weekend) - [Easter Events in June in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/easter--june) - [Easter Events in July in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/easter--july) ## FAQs - **Q**: How can I find Easter events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Easter events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. 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