# Best Events & Things To Do In Des Moines Today | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Enjoy fun events in Des Moines today! Don't wait for the weekend, enjoy to the fullest with things to do in Des Moines today. You will find endless events and activities today to keep you busy. - **Category**: today - **Display Name**: Events today - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 3.6k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8eae9795ccd6096674c6c5b53fb749fe21c336e574b88078b1f112fbf8a073cb-rimg-w200-h200-dc656259-gmir?v=1714212006 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d5379132004a0e725972d8dea408b0648ca23296dd65bc59812174b6251ecc73-rimg-w200-h200-dc041432-gmir?v=1759580404 ## About Des Moines has an endless amount of events and activities! 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Whether it is today or tonight, the best events in Des Moines are right here for you. ## today Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: DJ Trivia at Mad Meatball! - **Description**: Join us at Mad Meatball for some FREE DJ Trivia! - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Aug 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dj-trivia-at-mad-meatball/200030563457307 - **Venue**: Mad Meatball - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83ZDcyYzNlYzVjMWZiMTAzM2E0OWYwYTc4MjQ1ZDJmNTI1YjdmNmMxMTEzMThmMTZhZDRiYjQ3MTg2MzllZjIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzI4MjgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjgxMDUwNg.avif - **Event Name**: CLASS: Colored Pencil and Watercolor/Gouache Workshop - **Description**: Colored Pencil and Watercolor/Gouache Workshop Tuesday, August 18 1:00-3:00 PM Instructor: Michael Lundberg $35 Ages: 14+ Learn various mixed media illustration techniques using colored pencils, gouache, and watercolors. Instructor will demonstrate techn - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Tue Aug 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/class-colored-pencil-and-watercolor-gouache-workshop/200030329844935 - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9mNmFjYzgxZTg2ZjViNTYxODhlMGJjZGVjMjU0OWM3ZDE4N2I5Zjc2OWE5MDdkNzJjOWJjMzVkNWZmYTExZjQwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkyNy1kY2U4ZThkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM3ODg2Nw.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Hike + Stretch - **Description**: Energize your body and mind by starting off the day with a 2 mile wooded hike followed with stretching, and mindful breathing. We start our walk and enjoy yoga near Greenwood Pond, just south of the Art Center, and north of Ashworth Pool. 4700 Grand Ave, - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:45 am – Tue Aug 18 2026 at 10:45 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hike-stretch/200030563380126 - **Venue**: Greenwood Park, Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lNGVjZjNhZjczZWI0MDYwYjNiMmI0ZTRhYWQ1Nzc4Yzc5OThjZWIzZjMwYmZlZmZiMjRkOGI3NjM5ZTRmNzA0LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY4MDk4NjY.avif - **Categories**: health-wellness, Art - **Event Name**: Geeks Who Drink Trivia - **Description**: Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Grab the greatest minds in your friend group and join us every Tuesday starting on August 18th at 7:30PM for trivia! 1st Place Team wins a $25 Gift Card 2nd Place Team wins a $15 Gift Card + other prizes throughout the night! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Aug 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/geeks-who-drink-trivia/200030512817743 - **Venue**: 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83YmE0MTk5ZGRiZGMwZjUwYWJhMjFmMDA3ZjgyMDU2OTY3ODliOGVkNjNhNGQ0ZDIyOTljMTI3YTBjOTNjZTMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZThjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njc3NDk5Mw.avif - **Categories**: Contests - **Event Name**: Meet the Authors - Quentin Riser & Quinlan H. Riser - **Description**: Step into the enchanting world of Moneyville, where financial wisdom isn’t just for adults. Join Eden, a clever and compassionate cat, as she teaches young minds the magic of money. From checking accounts to credit cards, saving for the future, and even r - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/meet-the-authors-quentin-riser-and-quinlan-h-riser/200030007179446 - **Venue**: 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80NTNkNThlYzUxNmI5NDA0NjdjMWMxZTg1NWYwNGVkYTgzY2QwNjhhOTMxZjk3YjMzNGY0OGM4ZDcxMTk3NWFiLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2ODA5NzUx.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, kids, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Always Ready: Business Plan - **Description**: Turn your dream into a plan with this small group, one-hour business planning class.About this EventTurn your dream into a plan with this small group, one-hour business planning class. The Iowa Center staff will help you - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/always-ready-business-plan/100001985002410645 - **Venue**: Iowa Center for Economic Success - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zMjJiNTM0OWQ1MDM2MzI0MmY1NGI3YWI2ODY5NTE4MGVmMmJmZWJkZjZlZGZlODg0MWU3OGNkZTAyNmEzZWExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyNy1kYzAwMjg1NC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzMzNzQzNTA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: business, workshops - **Event Name**: Downtown Office Tour: Discover Your New Workspace - **Description**: join us for an exclusive tour of our modern downtown office spaces! Explore our collaborative areas, private offices, and on-site amenitiesAbout this EventExperience the energy and convenience of our downtown office locat - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/downtown-office-tour-discover-your-new-workspace/100001778336164339 - **Venue**: 699 Walnut St #400 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81MWMyM2IzOTliNTdlZGUxYTM2M2FmYTg5ZGQ0NGU4OTgyNWEwYjI4NWUxYzQ0OGFlY2U0MmUzNmQ1ZGRiMTliLXJpbWctdzgwOS1oNTMwLWRjZDllMGU3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3OTQ2MjcyMw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: meetups - **Event Name**: PMP Certification Bootcamp | 4 Days to Get Certified in Des Moines, IA - **Description**: Pass your PMP exam on the first try! Join our 4-day PMI® Authorized PMP Bootcamp with 35 contact hours and expert in-person training.About this EventPMP Certification & Training Bootcamp - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pmp-certification-bootcamp-4-days-to-get-certified-in-des-moines-ia/100001877285544599 - **Venue**: 699 Walnut St suite 400 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mMDA1ZThjODI3MzY5MzY3ZmI1NjkwMmRjYWRhYzQ4ZDY1MjMzYWVlMDFjOWY1MTk2ZWFhOTViNTUwYWEwMjZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE5NDU4ZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE5ODkyNjY.avif - **Price**: USD 1,599 - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Entertainment, performances - **Event Name**: AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training in Des Moines, IA - **Description**: Learn AWS from experts with hands-on labs. Design scalable, secure cloud solutions and get ready for the AWS Architect certification exam.About this EventBecome a Certified AWS Solutions Architect – 4-Day Bootcamp - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/aws-solutions-architect-associate-certification-training-in-des-moines-ia/100001987311877322 - **Venue**: Window Source of Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYzJkNDU2OTAxMjViNDc2OTNkNTRlMDQyOGM3NDY1NjFiNjkxM2Q3ODc1ZGQwYjQxMTg5YzYzYzUxZGQ1M2ZkZC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMzMzM0ZDUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgxODE4Mzky.avif - **Price**: USD 3,999 - **Categories**: it, workshops, nonprofit, job-fairs, science-fair ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9d53a4c0-9a03-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1786947575 - **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2e0901c0-8ed0-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc081848-gmir.jpg?v=1785716020 - **Event Name**: 2026 World Food & Music Festival - **Description**: 🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines! The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the g - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/455612e724a4cbe9468b1a2638eb32a657b7708b1d8bd0da6ec2b4fea00512c9-rimg-w1200-h628-dc083858-gmir?v=1786531781 - **Event Name**: Riley Green - Des Moines - **Description**: Riley Green will perform at Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 20, 2026. The country singer-songwriter brings the Cowboy As It Gets Tour to the stage with Southern storytelling, rugged vocals, and a classic country live atmosphere. Known for songs li - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9076ac18f0bbecd7e9d4962ebe65067094d80f8d4e3fbbe005aa2d05ac325e94-rimg-w1200-h628-dce8d8c8-gmir?v=1786480867 - **Event Name**: TLC and Salt N Pepa with En Vogue at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d04e4a20-9575-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1786446871 - **Event Name**: Wicked - Des Moines - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center 🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Wicked - Des Moines, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bbe6f630-9a21-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h849-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786960510 - **Event Name**: AJR - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Iowa State Fair Grandstand 🏠 Address: 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5952, -93.5509🎉 Prepare to be amazed at AJR, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stun - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grandstand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/10250a30-99d6-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc081838-gmir.jpg?v=1786928033 - **Event Name**: The Pork Tornadoes headline World Food and Music Festival - Des Moines, IA - **Description**: 🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines! The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the gl - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/04ad33725b2d038e3b8c044fc5c6b1b9fc10864a00aa5220404fac37ab098dc8-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786397277 - **Event Name**: Alabama - The Band - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/953ff790-4e7a-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w1000-h1400-dc1d2f5f-gmir.jpg?v=1778642383 ## Browse today Events by Date - [today Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/today--today) - [today Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/today--this-weekend) - [today Events in August in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/today--august) - [today Events in September in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/today--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top today events in Des Moines? - **A:** DJ Trivia at Mad Meatball! (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mad Meatball), CLASS: Colored Pencil and Watercolor/Gouache Workshop (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), Hike + Stretch (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:45 am at Greenwood Park, Des Moines), Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311), Meet the Authors - Quentin Riser & Quinlan H. Riser (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310). - **Q**: What are the top free today events in Des Moines? - **A:** Always Ready: Business Plan (Tue Aug 18 2026 at Iowa Center for Economic Success), Downtown Office Tour: Discover Your New Workspace (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 699 Walnut St #400). - **Q**: What today events are happening in Des Moines today August 18, 2026? - **A:** DJ Trivia at Mad Meatball! (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mad Meatball), CLASS: Colored Pencil and Watercolor/Gouache Workshop (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), Hike + Stretch (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:45 am at Greenwood Park, Des Moines), Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311), Meet the Authors - Quentin Riser & Quinlan H. Riser (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310). - **Q**: What today events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026? - **A:** DJ Trivia at Mad Meatball! (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mad Meatball), CLASS: Colored Pencil and Watercolor/Gouache Workshop (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), Hike + Stretch (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:45 am at Greenwood Park, Des Moines), Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311), Meet the Authors - Quentin Riser & Quinlan H. Riser (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310). - **Q**: How can I find today events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming today 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 today events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. 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