# All Events in Des Moines

- **City**: Des Moines
- **State**: Iowa
- **Country**: United States
- **Continent**: North America
- **Timezone**: -06:00
- **Currency**: USD
- **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/4a/3eb947ce48417e9f724bc0a3c8a200/USA-default.webp

## Des Moines's Most-Loved

### Events Categories

- [Music (72 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/music)
- [Business (28 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/business)
- [Concert (28 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/concerts)
- [Parties (105 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/parties)
- [Food & Drinks (46 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/food-drinks)
- [Comedy (5 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/comedy)
- [Crafts (19 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/crafts)
- [Festivals (39 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/festivals)
- [Fine Arts (18 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/fine-arts)
- [Dance (28 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/dance)
- [Health & Wellness (34 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/health-wellness)
- [Kids (31 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/kids)
- [Performances (73 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/performances)
- [Photography (10 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/photography)
- [Sports (37 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/sports)
- [Technology (20 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/technology)
- [Fashion (11 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/fashion)
- [Theatre (25 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/theatre)
- [Trips & Adventure (39 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/trips-adventures)
- [Gaming (3 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/gaming)
- [Cooking (3 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/cooking)
- [Speed Dating (3 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/speed-dating)

## Popular Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: West Des Moines Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/west-des-moines-scavenger-hunt-for-couples-show-love-date-night-tickets/100001569393711839
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: contests, nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Moines Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLII  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/39910940-a67b-11f0-871
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pop-up-park-picnic-couple-date-night-self-guided-moines-area-tickets/100001698616590949
  - **Venue**: Ashworth Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice   (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-area-pop-up-picnic-park-date-for-couples-self-guided-tickets/100001918718030279
  - **Venue**: Witmer Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSION The Iowa Home Expo is taking place October 9-11, 2026 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds  – Jacobson Exhibition Center Why YOU Will Love the Home Expo • HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclu
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 12:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-iowa-home-expo-october-2026-tickets/80002997666276
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWM2ZDgwZDY5ZGNmLmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, art
- **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.

Get the best seats before they are gone using the "TICKETS" link on this page!

Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or lo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Fri, 14 Aug at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/rod-stewart-one-last-time-tickets-des-moines-ia-iowa-state-fair/200029447975435
  - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, sports, art, theatre, parties
- **Event Name**: Capital City PrideFest 2026
  - **Description**: Capital City PrideFest returns to Downtown Des Moines for a full weekend of celebration, community, and Pride.

Join us June 12–14 in the Historic East Village for three days of live music, community programming, family activities, food vendors, and one o
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3962
  - **Date**: Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm – Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/capital-city-pridefest-2026/200029827347118
  - **Venue**: Historic East Village
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mYTFhYzE0YzI4OTYyZGNkMDlmNWExZGY4MzUyNzczNGY5MzQ2NzQ2MjgzMGNiY2M0ZjdkZTMzZjgzYmNmNWQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZlNDZiZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ1Mzg2NA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, health-wellness, entertainment, festivals, it, lgbt-pride, performances, live-music, parades, music-festivals
- **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🎉 Welcome to Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins, where dreams come alive and possibilit
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/luke-bryan-with-drew-baldridge-raelynn-and-karley-scott-collins/3200029568420326
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iYjFjMzExMC0zZGU4LTExZjEtYjRjNS0xZDUzNGE3NzkxMjUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kY2FhYmRiYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY4MjA1MjA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Lincoln High School Commencement
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and mark an important milestone in the lives of our graduates.

Graduation is a time to recognize years of hard work, growth, and achievement. We look forward to honoring our students as they take the next step in
  - **Date**: Sun, 24 May at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lincoln-high-school-commencement/200029990044156
  - **Venue**: Drake University - Knapp Center
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Billy Currington and Kip Moore at Water Works Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Billy Currington and Kip Moore at Water Works Park, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Water Works Park in Des Moines, IA
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat, 13 Jun at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/billy-currington-and-kip-moore-at-water-works-park/2400029719306532
  - **Venue**: Water Works Park
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: TLC  Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at TLC  Salt-N-Pepa &amp; En Vogue, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Iowa State Fair in vibrant Des Moines, IA transforms into a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Mon, 17 Aug at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/tlc-salt-n-pepa-and-en-vogue/2300029869438348
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Lil Wayne at Casey's Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Lil Wayne at Casey's Center, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Casey's Center in dynamic Des Moines, IA, this event will become the talk o
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu, 16 Jul at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lil-wayne-at-caseys-center/2400029854594522
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Tyler Childers at Casey's Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Tyler Childers at Casey's Center, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Casey's Center in vibrant Des Moines, IA transforms into a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed, 15 Jul at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/tyler-childers-at-caseys-center/2400029370329926
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Lil Wayne
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Lil Wayne, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Casey's Center in vibrant Des Moines, IA transforms into a realm of wonder on
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed, 15 Jul at 06:00 pm – Wed, 15 Jul at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lil-wayne/2300029863452056
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lainey-wilson-des-moines/200029436691118
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: PrideFest Parade
  - **Description**: Don’t miss the 2026 Capital City Pride Parade starting at noon on Sunday, June 14, the parade will process down East Grand from E. 13th to E. 2nd, traveling right through the heart of the Historic East Village and the PrideFest grounds. PrideFest Vendors
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm – Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pridefest-parade/200029990408539
  - **Venue**: E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States
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- **Event Name**: Wicked Tickets Des Moines Civic Center IA
  - **Description**: Don't miss Wicked at the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA. 

Get the best seats before they are gone using the "TICKETS" link on this page!

This show runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or
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    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Wed, 02 Sep at 07:30 pm – Wed, 02 Sep at 10:15 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wicked-tickets-des-moines-civic-center-ia/200029573136144
  - **Venue**: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2104, United States
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, sports, art, theatre, parties
- **Event Name**: Cody Johnson
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Cody Johnson, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Casey's Center in vibrant Des Moines, IA, this event promises
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cody-johnson/2300029186512752
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDFkMGE3NjAtMWRiMy0xMWYxLTlmNDItZmI5NWU0MDM3MTlmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGMxYzJlNDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzczMjc5MzU4.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at ZZ Top &amp; Dwight Yoakam, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in dynamic Des Moines, IA, this ev
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/zz-top-and-dwight-yoakam/2300029244547035
  - **Venue**: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81NGJjNzQzMC00NTIxLTExZjEtOTNmOS1kMTliZjVhZWFmN2YtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODc2LWRjMDAwMDAwLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzYxNDQ4OA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures

## Concerts in Des Moines

- **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🎉 Welcome to Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins, where dreams come alive and possibilit
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/luke-bryan-with-drew-baldridge-raelynn-and-karley-scott-collins/3200029568420326
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iYjFjMzExMC0zZGU4LTExZjEtYjRjNS0xZDUzNGE3NzkxMjUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kY2FhYmRiYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY4MjA1MjA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Exile w/ Alabama in Des Moines,IA—8/21/26
  - **Description**: August 21, 2026-8pm CT 
    with ALABAMA 
Iowa State Fair 
Des Moines, IA
🎟️Tickets go on sale Friday April 24 at 10am CT.
iowastatefair.org/visit/iowa-state-fair-americas-250-2026
BUY TICKETS: 
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12047

The Iowa State Fairgrou
  - **Date**: Fri, 21 Aug at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/exile-w-alabama-in-des-moinesia—8-21-26/200030012005754
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83ODAwYjQzYzI3YzBlYjI1M2Q0Y2UwMTE4NWE4NDNkNjdiMTE4NWY4NzA4N2FhYjk1Y2I4MjFlMWY1NmMzMTQ0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4Ni1kYzE5MTkxNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzcxOTE3NA.avif
- **Event Name**: Hardy Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair
  - **Description**: Don't miss the Hardy concert at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Get the best seats before they are gone using the "TICKETS" link on this page!

Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or loved one with tickets
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Thu, 13 Aug at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hardy-tickets-des-moines-ia-iowa-state-fair/200029516606813
  - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85MGM5NzNkZDY0ZTczYjMxZTc4OTVkY2UzZmU2MmE1MTFlMGVhMDZhMzIzM2JkNTRhM2QzNGU0NWU4MGMyZGYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc2OTMzNjg5NA.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, sports, art, theatre, parties
- **Event Name**: Ingrid Andress w/ Jake Simon
  - **Description**: First Fleet Concerts and xBk presents

Ingrid Andress

w/ Jake Simon


THURSDAY, MAY 14TH

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbkliv
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ingrid-andress-w-jake-simon/200029931843403
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80MDMxNWZkNGYzNTM1YTA3MWYzYmI1ODFhNzU1ZDAyZWY0ZmJjOWVlM2Q4MzkxYTMzNDI3NmU3YmEwOWU5MTM3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2VkZWRmNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Nzc1NjU2Mw.avif
  - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment, concerts, parties
- **Event Name**: Taylor Fest at Wooly's
  - **Description**: Wooly's &amp; IA Live Presents

Show Update! Taylor Fest scheduled for April 25th has been rescheduled for Friday, June 19th. All tickets purchased will be valid for the new date. If you are unable to attend the new date, please reach out to your point of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 147
  - **Date**: Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/taylor-fest-at-woolys/200029847493714
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hZmI2MDFjZjRhOWMwYTI0MThkMTFkYjhhNGM4MjMzZTUxMTc3MGMyNDc2NjFhZWQ4NjAyZTkzMzQ2ZmY0YjM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzlmNzRkZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM3OTY0Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Northlanders Jazz Band and Augustana Jazz Combo
  - **Description**: Noce is opening its doors for a rare one-night-only event. The 
Northlanders Jazz Band, featuring GRAMMY award winner Matthew Whitaker and vocalist Elizabeth Trygstad, brings their national tour to our intimate stage — May 7th. This is your only chance to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/northlanders-jazz-band-and-augustana-jazz-combo/200029989746840
  - **Venue**: 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yYzNiZTA4YWY5MmM0ZDJhNjk0MDk0ZTY5NDY1YWM2ZTExMjJhYmVjY2VkNzM5YmU4YWRlZThhYTQyMjEwNWRlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzMwMzAzMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI1NTQ3OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, jazz
- **Event Name**: Rhythm & Pep Presents: Y2GAY
  - **Description**: Rhythm &amp; Pep Presents: Y2GAY


SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

Ages: 18+


TICKETS

• GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: $20 adv // $25 DoS (+ Fees) 


• VIP PACKAGE: $100 (+ Fees)

For those looking to elevate their night to VIP status, there are
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 193
  - **Date**: Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/rhythm-and-pep-presents-y2gay/200029836329656
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNzc2ZmQzYzEwZTBjZDg5ZWEyOGNhOTE1NDE5MTUyYTQ4ZTk5ODM2NGZjNzg5MGJhZTRlMzUyMDY4NjQ1MjQ0Ni1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMyZTkwYmUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxNTQ5MDg.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, sports, comedy
- **Event Name**: Anders Colsefni performing music from MFKR & Crowz with Brainphase at Wooly's
  - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts

Anders Colsefni performing music from MFKR &amp; Crowz with Brainphase

Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
All Ages

Tickets on sale Friday, January 23rd at 10:00 AM online at axs.com or in person at the Wooly's box office ope
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 225
  - **Date**: Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/anders-colsefni-performing-music-from-mfkr-and-crowz-with-brainphase-at-woolys/200029578426547
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iNjVlNzdjOTNkYjQ2ODg1ZTRlYWZjNTFjZmUzZDg1ZmYyZWUyZWEyMjczZDEwOWM4YTM3MDQ1YmI0NzkwZDY5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzEwMTcxNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE1MzAxOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, concerts, music
- **Event Name**: The Band Feel
  - **Description**: xBk presents

The Band Feel


SATURDAY, JULY 11TH

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com*

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-band-feel/200029829026114
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lYjRhNjE2Y2RjZGMyOWM0MWExNjc1ZWVkZjJiNzVlNDZjZGFlMGViNzE4ODMxMmVkNDY5MGM0ZTE2MDBkNDY0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk2MC1kYzQ3NDUzMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Nzc3OTM2Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, art, parties, fine-arts, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons | Des Moines
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/2b4xd342

⭐ 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 Vivaldi's Four Season
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-vivaldis-four-seasons-|-des-moines/200029725117755
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Scottish Rite
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yY2U5MzhhMmQ4OGM0ZTVkOGU1YjY3NjMyOWRjMDE2ZjQ4ZDI0NzM4YzY1NjljODk1OWU5NmUwZGIzN2Y5MmQ5LXJpbWctdzc2OC1oNzY4LWRjZmVjMDAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NTU4Nzcz.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, candlelight-concerts, music, concerts, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles | Des Moines
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/candlt-tribute-to-the-beatl-11

⭐ 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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-tribute-to-the-beatles-|-des-moines/200029725117454
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Scottish Rite
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Candlelight%3A+Tribute+to+The+Beatles+%7C+Des+Moines&date=Sat%2C+16+May+at+06%3A30+pm&bg=5
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, music, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band at Wooly's
  - **Description**: Wooly's &amp; IA Live Presents
Bring That Beat Back Tour 

THE DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND

Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages

Tickets on sale now online at axs.com or in person at the Wooly's box office open Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM for fee free Fri
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 168
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-dave-matthews-tribute-band-at-woolys/200029788109729
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mYjUwYzVjMTIwNWY5NjY5MzE1YTMyZDA0NDViMTIzZmJkYTVhZDUxMDEzM2ZkN2U3NzQ4MzI3YmUyNWYxZmI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAzMDUwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM3NDk0Mw.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Faculty Lounge | Music in the Junction
  - **Description**: Faculty Lounge started on Beggar's Night in the fall of 2000, with founding member David Maxwell's decision to pick up the bass. From there, he, drummer Mark Stallman, and guitarist Timm Pilcher set the groove that would later become Des Moines' premier t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 39
  - **Date**: Thu, 13 Aug at 05:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/faculty-lounge-|-music-in-the-junction/200029893850842
  - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mNzQyOTU0OTc1Y2QxNzg1MmFkZmZmNWNmY2E5ZTY4YmMxMWY3ZjdkMDVkOGY4MjI5Zjc1MzgxNmUwNTcwMjkwLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNTQxLWRjMDYwNDAzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1OTQ5ODY3.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, concerts, live-music, trips-adventures, farmers-markets, freedom-festivals, art
- **Event Name**: Jordan Beem LIVE at The Pelican Post!
  - **Description**: 🔥 Des Moines native Jordan Beem is BACK! He delivers a high-energy country &amp; rock show, joined by drummer John Griffiths! 

Named 2024 Iowa Music Awards Country Artist of the Year and a Midwest CMO Winner &amp; 3-Time Nominee, this show is packed with
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 565
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/jordan-beem-live-at-the-pelican-post/200029770458042
  - **Venue**: The Pelican Post Bar &amp; Grille
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iMWVkNTJiZjc1YmUyZWZiYzJjMmY0N2UzN2VmMDFlMDE5MmI5MzA3ZTUyY2U0ZTY2YTI2OWVmZTQxZGFhZGFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3OTA0ODE.avif
  - **Categories**: art, country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Spring Concert “Mozart & Motherhood-A Tribute”
  - **Description**: Guest conductor: Kara Mather
Special guest: Dr Kevin Allemagne
The Marriage of Figaro, K.622:Overture (Mozart)
Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622:Mvt 11:Adagio (Mozart)
Featuring Dr Kevin Allemagne, clarinet 
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550:Mvt 1:
(Mo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 108
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 02:00 pm – Sun, 10 May at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/spring-concert-mozart-and-motherhood-a-tribute/200029740742415
  - **Venue**: Valley High School Staplin Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81ZjhjMWZlNjM1NWVmMjFhZDdiYTIzNmQzODVhMmY2ZmQ3NjQ1MDQ2NmY0MmYyYTEwYWMyMjY2YTAyMWEzM2VjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2MwYTZhYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM3ODM3Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Chill on the Hill featuring Standing Hampton
  - **Description**: 🎶 Chill on the Hill featuring Standing Hampton 🎶

Join us for a fun summer night of live music, great food, and good company at Chill on the Hill!

We’re excited to feature local favorite Standing Hampton, bringing high-energy hits and crowd favorites tha
  - **Date**: Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm – Fri, 29 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/chill-on-the-hill-featuring-standing-hampton/200029988102935
  - **Venue**: 4390 E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA, United States, Iowa 50327
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lYWUxODE2Y2E0ZDJjNTIwMDQ0NDhkNTllOGYyMWNkYWI3ZjM1OWU3YmE2MjNhNjI1MzAxOTMzMmYzYzA3YzQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzAyMDIwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIxMzc3NA.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Boy Band Night
  - **Description**: Join Iowa Bear '26 DJ Dom &amp; Empress 33 Eudora Rivers Knight as they host a night of Local Kings &amp; Male performers as perform the BEST songs of your favorite boy bands.
Net proceeds to benefit the Iowa Trans Mutual Fund!!!!
If you can't make it to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/boy-band-night/200029510672240
  - **Venue**: The Garden
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lYmNlNDg5Mjc5MDdhYjU5MWYwN2YxY2YxZWRhYTYyMTc1ZjY1YTQwYTlmYmE5NDljMWY2ZTA3MjNkYWMxNjBmLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMxNDExMTUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcwOTAxMzQ.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, nonprofit, performances
- **Event Name**: FL@Bands, Brews, and Bikes!
  - **Description**: Summertime fun as Des Moines’ premier, 10-piece, all-teacher, horn-driven, multi-hyphenated old school funk machine lights up Lauridsen! 

https://www.waterworkspark.org/local-bands-brews-and-bikes/
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Sun, 07 Jun at 01:00 pm – Sun, 07 Jun at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/fl-bands-brews-and-bikes/200029787526011
  - **Venue**: Water Works Park Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82NzQwMDhhYzNlM2I0MzIzMjYwYmUzOWNiZjdiMzBhYWY0NDdjMTAzZDdiNjBlNWRmZjFjZmQ2NDZkMTRiZDMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE3OTktZGMxYTExMTQtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3MDYwMDI.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Weary Ramblers at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
  - **Description**: Newly formed Iowa Americana duo, Weary Ramblers bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and chemistry. Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox showcase multi-instrumental performances with tight harmonies and great storytelling.

“Weary
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 82
  - **Date**: Thu, 11 Jun at 06:30 pm – Thu, 11 Jun at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/weary-ramblers-at-greater-des-moines-botanical-garden/200029905105629
  - **Venue**: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yODIwNmEyMmI2MTYzZGRkOGYyZDE4OTIyZWZhMjA1ZjQwYTU3ODdiYjAxNTYxMWZhMDE2NjhmMTdkNjdmYjYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE2MTgxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM5OTg5OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: PetRock: A Tribute To The Smooth Rock Of The 70's at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Description**: Val Air Ballroom &amp; IA Live Presents

PETROCK: A TRIBUTE TO THE SMOOTH ROCK OF THE 70'S

Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:30 PM
All Ages

Tickets on sale now online at axs.com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 474
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/petrock-a-tribute-to-the-smooth-rock-of-the-70s-at-val-air-ballroom/200029640296956
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mNzJmOTRiMTY3OWQ0NWVmOTA1YWE3MTE2MTg2Yzk4MzM2OTViOGRhMDk4N2EzZDM4ODVlYjcwNGM2YWFhMTgxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzFmMWUyYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU4MTEyNg.avif
- **Event Name**: DED w/ Dropout Kings, VRSTY, and SAFE SPACE
  - **Description**: xBk and Metro Concerts present

DEAD

w/ VRSTY and SAFE SPACE


TUESDAY, JULY 21ST

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com*
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Tue, 21 Jul at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ded-w-dropout-kings-vrsty-and-safe-space/200029773663155
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvY2Y5N2U0NGRlYjYzNDJlYWEyZWRiMTg1YWQ5NjZiYjU3ZjllMWFhMTc4MmQyNjdhOGEwMzc1NDM3OTk0NThlZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMwMjA0MDctZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc1NjA1ODU.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, art, parties, festivals, concerts, trips-adventures, pop
- **Event Name**: Psychostick w/ Apathy Syndrome and Safe Space
  - **Description**: xBk and Metro Concerts present

Psychostick

w/ Apathy Syndrome and Safe Space


THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 82
  - **Date**: Thu, 20 Aug at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/psychostick-w-apathy-syndrome-and-safe-space/200029925206435
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82NTg5YmFmZDUxMTRkMmE2MjYwZjg0ODJmYzVjZjVkOGFhMzllMDY4YzRhMjAyMDE1YWQwODU4MGE1YWMxMWVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzgyMDA3OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, parties
- **Event Name**: Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival - Electric Eden: Temple Theater - Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: 🎟 Tickets: https://bit.ly/ElectricEden-DesMoines

//ABOUT THIS CONCERT
Step into Electric Eden, a high-impact concert experience where the heart of classic rock meets the soul of modern blues.

More than a concert—this show celebrates the band’s new live
  - **Date**: Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jennifer-lyn-and-the-groove-revival-electric-eden-temple-theater-des-moines-ia/200029792007657
  - **Venue**: Temple Theater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xNTBiZWZiMjFlYzg1MTJkNjJlZDZlMDY4ODc3Y2ViOWZkNDExMWVjZWVjMjNjNmFhMjhjYWY4NmQ2NjljOTA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU0Nzg2Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: The Guilty Pleasures with Super 8
  - **Description**: xBk presents

The Guilty Pleasures

with Super 8


SATURDAY, MAY 30TH

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages

*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com*

_____________
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-guilty-pleasures-with-super-8/200029824763954
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYmZiYzc5NmFjY2E0ODhiZTZjNjY2NmMxYTFkMGRlNTYwNDc2ZTA3Njg0YTgyNTVkMTJkOTQzNDBhMDNjOGFiMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGM5MThmOGYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY3NjQyMzI.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, art
- **Event Name**: Brenn! with Hudson Ingram at Wooly's
  - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts
The Warm Up Tour

BRENN! with Hudson Ingram

Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages

Tickets on sale Friday, February 6th at 10:00 AM online at axs.com or in person at the Wooly's box office open Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/brenn-with-hudson-ingram-at-woolys/200029693028744
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjlkNDVkMmQwMGU3ZWE3ZjVmMWNjN2EwYmY3MDIxMTI5ZTc2MDE1NjI3MDhmMzA4MDNhNWQ4NzczOTk3ZGMxZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGNkMWRjZDQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyMzk1Mjg.avif
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- (more events omitted)

- [View all Concerts in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/concerts)
## Parties in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Polk County I-Club Spring Event
  - **Description**: Join the Polk County I-Club for a special evening in West Des Moines. 

Tickets: https://polkcountyiclub.ticketspice.com/2026-polk-county-i-club-spring-banquet

Doors open at 5pm with a social hour and raffle. A dinner and program will follow. Cost is $6
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 82
  - **Date**: Wed, 06 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/polk-county-i-club-spring-event/200029981028744
  - **Venue**: The Meridian, 7001 Westown Pkwy Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84OThlYjUwODE1N2RlNzEwMDRhNmI0Mjc4ZjRiM2VlODNiODRlMDBhYTRjMjdiMGIyN2JlMTFiOTMzNzU5MzFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y5ZGIzMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY5MDUzOA.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, football
- **Event Name**: David’s Fine Tobaccos Smoker Dinner – Featuring Drew Estate
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 14 — our annual Smoker Dinner at Embassy Club West is officially on.

Join us for an unforgettable night of premium cigars, incredible food, live entertainment, and great company.

🕕 6:00 PM
💵 $129.95 per person + tax
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 42
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm – Thu, 14 May at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/david’s-fine-tobaccos-smoker-dinner-featuring-drew-estate/200029748164426
  - **Venue**: Embassy Club West
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83NDY1Y2EzNTlkYWUwOThkZDZjMjAyYzE0OWUzNzdjM2FhZWRmYzJlYTNiYmRiNDYxZTI4YjIzNThmYzgxOTRiLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjMDIwMjAyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MzkxMzY5.avif
  - **Categories**: music, live-music, comedy, entertainment, calendar
- **Event Name**: Menace vs. Santafe Wanderers
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual 4th of July Weekend Celebration on Stars &amp; Stripes Night presented by Coca Cola and Des Moines Bacon &amp; Meat Company as the Menace take on the Santafe Wanderers!

PROMOTION ALERT:

16 oz. Koozie Giveaway presented by Hansen C
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/menace-vs-santafe-wanderers/200029977380835
  - **Venue**: 1427 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311-3009, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85YTBlM2IxMWM2NmU5NjNlN2ZmMTVmNGRjMGNkZThlZTY2NDY0MjUxZTg2Y2Y1NjM3ZTkxMWJhN2UxMTJkM2FiLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDYwNC1kYzQ1NGIxYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU3NjMzMg.avif
  - **Categories**: fourth-of-july, dog, first-friday
- **Event Name**: Birdland Bash
  - **Description**: ☀️Kick off summer with a splash at Birdland Bash!☀️

This summertime party invites neighbors and residents from across Des Moines to celebrate the warmer months as we officially start the 2026 aquatics season!

Bring your family, invite your friends, this
  - **Date**: Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm – Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/birdland-bash/200030014744643
  - **Venue**: Birdland Pool
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mYjc4OGRhYzAyNGFjYzhkMDliZDU1OTg4ZDIyNDhkMjZiMzRmMTQ2YzEzMmUxMWM2NjI2MmNhYmE1MTU1Y2YyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2RmZWRmOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Nzc3MDQwMg.avif
  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: National Dog Mom Day
  - **Description**: Join us at Paws &amp; Pints on Saturday, May 9th for a special National Dog Mom Day celebration! We’re hosting an afternoon dedicated to celebrating moms and dog moms alike with:

🥂 $3 Brunch Drinks
🍽️ Brunch Features
💐 Flowers
📸 Photo Booth
🛍️ Local Vend
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 389
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/national-dog-mom-day/200029892843606
  - **Venue**: Paws and Pints
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82NGQyNWM1M2ZmN2RiZWJlMTZhNjUyZTJlNmVkNDkzMDg5YjQ3OThmNWQxYzYwYjkzODA0N2ZhY2U1ZTFlNTdjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ5NDY0Ny1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM3OTcxNg.avif
  - **Categories**: dog, brunch
- **Event Name**: Murder at the Prom: A Totally Rad 80s Murder Mystery Dinner
  - **Description**: Step into “Murder at the Prom,” a playful mystery dinner where queens, kings, and everyone in between get a chance to sleuth, laugh, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community together. 🎭

Your registration helps the Imperial Court of Iowa raise funds for the ICI
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 117
  - **Date**: Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/murder-at-the-prom-a-totally-rad-80s-murder-mystery-dinner/200029818399223
  - **Venue**: The Garden
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80NTQxNTY4NjI4ZWFjZjI2ZmY4YWFkODZlOTE3YmRkNmVkNjFmZjNiYjU4MDFmYWNkOTJkYWE3MDFlNjhkYjliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzEwNzMxMQ.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Coaches vs. Cancer Suits & Sneakers Gala presented by Hy-Vee
  - **Description**: The Coaches vs. Cancer Suits &amp; Sneakers Gala presented by Hy-Vee returns on May 8, 2026 at the Ron Pearson Center! 👟✨

Join us for an evening of fun, inspiration, and purpose, all in support of the fight against cancer. 💙 This signature event brings t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/coaches-vs-cancer-suits-and-sneakers-gala-presented-by-hy-vee/200029640311005
  - **Venue**: Ron Pearson Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jODAyNmQzMWFhODYxZjVjNTkyODc1YWFlMDdhMzBhYzU1YzRjNGIwMmEyYmVjNGM2ZDkyYTEzYzcxYmNmOTIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmOWIyMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY1MjEzMQ.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Bloom & Bowl – A Girls’ Night Out
  - **Description**: Ready for a a Girls’ Night Out (On Us!) Gather the girls and join us for a completely free night out, because you deserve it. No catch! 

We’re turning up the energy for a night that feels like spring should. Enjoy FREE bowling + shoe rental, party lights
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm – Fri, 08 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/bloom-and-bowl-a-girls’-night-out/200029966301748
  - **Venue**: 340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZjYyMDQ1MTRiMjBlOTNmZTdmZjMzZGQzOWNiMTUyMThmY2IzNGRmYWUxYjk3YTA4Y2Y2ZmU1NmMwOWU5M2E5ZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMxMTMwNGMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzczOTQ4MDM.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: K-POP Demon Hunters Fan Fest
  - **Description**: xBk presents

K-POP Demon Hunters Fan Fest


SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH

Doors: 12pm | Show: 12:30pm until 2PM

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com*

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat, 06 Jun at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/k-pop-demon-hunters-fan-fest/200029996400830
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85OTEyNTM3NGY2NzMwNTUzM2FkMzI4NzE0ZDY4ZjQxYTYxOGUxMWJkMzk2MWVmOGYzYmI4MmIyZGVlNmJkMzcxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzlmOTZjOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM2ODkyOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Stars, Stripes & Booths!
  - **Description**: By popular demand, we are having a Fourth of July themed market! 🎉 Come join us and shop local vendors, eat some food, and hangout by the water!

Vendors: Please TEXT do not CALL Hannah at 515-991-9701. Vendor fee is a non-refundable $65. Spots fill quick
  - **Date**: Sun, 05 Jul at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/stars-stripes-and-booths/200029985129647
  - **Venue**: 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84YTdjMGZkY2JiNTkzZDExMDUwYjUwZjIxN2QyOTEwZDhlZGMyOWI2NGY1MzMyMWZlZjc3N2E2NjgwNTEwMGIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2ODAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxMDI3ODc.avif
- **Event Name**: The Last Alliance
  - **Description**: SATURDAY, AUGUST 8th 2026 — The Last Alliance Ball: A gathering of elves, dwarves, wizards, men and halflings.

A LOTR inspired ball.

The Last Alliance Ball: One Night to Rule them All


General Admission Entrance: 6:30 PM – 11:59PM: Grand Ballroom

VIP
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 128
  - **Date**: Sat, 08 Aug at 06:30 pm – Sat, 08 Aug at 11:59 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-last-alliance/200029271812016
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory Building (Des Moines, Iowa)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85YjUxNzA4NTJlOGI3ZGFiMmU0NTdjMDBlNjJiNmUzNDcwOGY5ZDBmMmY3YzY5NmVkNjQ0YmI2ZWY5Yzc1NzkzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzE5MTQxNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ5NzA5Mg.avif
- **Event Name**: UNDGND 4EVER - 5 Year Anniversary Show!
  - **Description**: Iowa Underground 5 Year Anniversary | DES MOINES, IA

Sunday, May 31
5PM – 10PM SHOW
Des Moines, Iowa (secret warehouse location)

After Party Off-Site (TBA) 10PM-2AM
We’re celebrating 5 years of Iowa Underground. Big sound and an underground venue.

Feat
  - **Date**: Sun, 31 May at 04:00 pm – Mon, 01 Jun at 01:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/undgnd-4ever-5-year-anniversary-show/200030000203028
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, Iowa
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8yOWMwN2ViNmQ3YTNjYmZjYzFhN2NjYmRiOGM3MmYxODQwMzdkMWE3NzI2MmVmMzQwOGE2M2I1Y2I0ODRiNDk4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGMwMjAyMDItZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0NzYyNjg.avif
- **Event Name**: The Garden Party
  - **Description**: TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 

Spend a relaxing afternoon in Salisbury House’s formal gardens at our annual signature fundraiser, The Garden Party. Enjoy live music, play croquet, and dine alfresco; it’s the stuff that Sundays were made for.

Tickets include the
  - **Date**: Sun, 07 Jun at 11:00 am – Sun, 07 Jun at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-garden-party/200029934174201
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvM2NlMDY5ZDNhYWMwMjYzYTUzMGNlODc5MzgxOGI3MDVmNmVkMjY2MGJiMDczZWI0NGI1ODU5NjYyNDMwYTg3Ny1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg0NjUtZGM3ZTk2NjQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwNTA3NjA.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Sports, Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 2026 Military Ball
  - **Description**: 🎖 132d Wing Military Ball 2026 🎖

Join the 132d Wing for an elegant evening celebrating our Airmen, families, and distinguished guests at the 2026 Military Ball.
⸻
📌 RSVP

Reserve your seat here:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/132dMilBall/132_Military_Ball_20
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 109
  - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 04:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-military-ball/200029750060107
  - **Venue**: Hilton Des Moines Downtown
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84NjMxZjAyNTU2ZWMyYzRiM2IyNGI5MTI5ZDQzNjJjN2U2OTI4YmUxOWU3MmUxYWVlYTk0OTMxYmJkMmQ3YWYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzJhMjkyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY3NDA4OQ.avif
- **Event Name**: ARL Yappy Hour at the ARL
  - **Description**: Join us at the first Yappy Hour of the summer!

Come, sit, stay, and have a drink at the ARL! We’re kicking off the summer with a special Yappy Hour celebrating the ARL’s 100th anniversary. We’ll have a cash bar with drinks for the humans and Frosty Paws
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 120
  - **Date**: Thu, 28 May at 05:30 pm – Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/arl-yappy-hour-at-the-arl/200029885077805
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iZWM5M2RiZjA4MDczZDI0MWI1ODIzYzNkMmZiYmZiZGYwNjYwNGQ0MzExZTg5YmJhYWM3ZGYzZmFjMDc2Zjk5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzJmMmMyYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI0MTc1Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: dog, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Matt Terronez - 'Tell Me A Story' Album Release Party
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Matt Terronez - 'Tell Me A Story' Album Release Party


WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. Arrive early for best choice of seats. If you require ADA accommodat
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 135
  - **Date**: Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/matt-terronez-tell-me-a-story-album-release-party/200029755322700
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85OTFjYmU0NWRmYWI0YmRjMTBlNjg4NzhkOTM5MDEwOWUzMjU4Nzc2ZmE0YTFjMTk4MWUzY2Q1ODhmYjYxZjQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzY2NDIxZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM3NDYwMA.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, pop, health-wellness, art, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Bed By 10 Is Coming To Des Moines!
  - **Description**: 🎉 Bed By 10: The Ultimate 30+ Clubbing Experience! 🎉


Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? We've got you covered!

Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s &amp; early 2000s clubbing sce
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 839
  - **Date**: Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am – Sat, 05 Sep at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/bed-by-10-is-coming-to-des-moines/200029845169339
  - **Venue**: Platform, Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hYTZlYzAzMGEzZjk1MmI2ZjcwMzNjMDAxZGMxZTgxMmQ3OWUzZmM0NmNhNTU3NjE2NDQzOWY2YTljYmQyZWZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzdjYWNmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTM1Mjc2Ng.avif
- **Event Name**: Summer Nights // May 13th
  - **Description**: Summer Nights returns to Karl Kustoms for 2026! Bring your ride and bring the family to experience all that Karl Kustoms has to offer. We'll have the front pad closed off with the Ice Cream truck, apparel and some of our latest projects.

As always, a foo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 714
  - **Date**: Wed, 13 May at 05:00 pm – Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/summer-nights-may-13th/200029784715135
  - **Venue**: Karl Kustoms
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTRlMjNhNWU5ZWFkNmFiZjZhMDdkNDIyZTU1YjNiYTI1Y2ZjYjlkMThmZWMyY2ZkNDI1NDA0OTQzMTc5MTNiYy1yaW1nLXcxMDAwLWg1MjQtZGM5MDc4NjUtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2NDU4MzU.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Police Week Picnic
  - **Description**: Join the West Des Moines Police Department for our Police Week Picnic event on Thursday, May 14. The opening ceremonies will begin at 5:00 p.m. and activities will go until will end at 8:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to visit with the police officers a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 126
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm – Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/police-week-picnic/200029981029049
  - **Venue**: 250 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYmQ0MDk5ZDhkMjA1N2NjNjhhN2Q5YzQyNjBmOWFhNWE5OTJlOWQ3ZjBiNTZhMjg3NzIxYTFmNjg4YTA0NTI5Ny1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGM0MDQ1NGEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY5NzI5NDk.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: HAPPY HOUR HEROICS
  - **Description**: 🍻 I-80 IceFest Happy Hour! 🏒

After the skates come off, the fun keeps going! Join us for Happy Hour during I-80 IceFest and spend some time off the ice with players, friends, and fans.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing bar sponsor, Heroics, for helping ma
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/happy-hour-heroics/200029811866925
  - **Venue**: Heroics Sports Lounge 2005 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82MTM1NmFkNTA0MzlhYjRiOGI4Yjc3ZTMxZWJiYjkzZDBiZWI5MGNmZTZjODFmNDJkZjQyMDc0Y2I5OTE5OWNkLXJpbWctdzExNzktaDE0NTQtZGNjM2MyYmMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcwOTY3NzA.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: One Iowa Gala 2026: A History in Headlines
  - **Description**: Save the date! We're excited to host our annual Gala this June at the French Way Building in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines. 

One Iowa’s Annual Gala, A History in Headlines, explores how LGBTQ+ stories are often told in headlines that don’t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 252
  - **Date**: Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/one-iowa-gala-2026-a-history-in-headlines/200029614544421
  - **Venue**: 413 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTU0YWUyZmRjYTc5YTRjNzYxM2U5NjVlOWRlMWU5MmFhMjAwNzkyYWM4YWI1MmVlYWYwZmFiNTNmYzgwNWYwOC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzYtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3NzY3OTI.avif
- **Event Name**: The Upside Down Rave Is Coming To Des Moines!
  - **Description**: 🩸🔮 Enter The Upside Down Rave - A Stranger Things Experience 🔮🩸


The rift is open. Reality is unstable. The rave has officially begun. ⚡🕳️

Step into a visually immersive rave filled with high energy dance music and eerie atmospheres, bringing the Upside
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 769
  - **Date**: Sat, 03 Oct at 11:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-upside-down-rave-is-coming-to-des-moines/200029905621606
  - **Venue**: Platform, Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80NDA3NzY1Yjc3NTc1Y2I2ZDVlMjJlNzBiMjc1MTFmNDIyMzA1ODEwODgzMTY0YTQ5MDJjZjBlMWEyNmRkODBhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzMxMWQ1ZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjgxMTc1MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: raves, performances, entertainment, art, holiday
- **Event Name**: Deb's Parrotheads 2026 Bags Tournament
  - **Description**: It’s time to register to play BAGS!! We are now taking registrations for our June 27th bags tournament!

Registration will close once we fill our bracket, so secure your spot by prepaying your registration!

Find a partner and get ready to have a fun fill
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 33
  - **Date**: Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/debs-parrotheads-2026-bags-tournament/200030002518831
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Rugby Football Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83OGVjY2E3MzM0ZTgzMTAxMzA5M2YxY2EwMzY2ZTM0NjJmYTA0NDQ1NTRlNjM4MWEyYzRhMjAxNDg0YjgzYzA4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2JlN2Q0Ny1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUwOTYzMA.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments, kids, pop-ups, nonprofit, dog
- **Event Name**: 2nd annual Summer Soiree
  - **Description**:       This soiree has something for everyone. Bid on items donated by local merchants and performing arts groups through a silent and a live auction of products and services from local merchants and more! Take in a dance lesson and then dance to live m
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2nd-annual-summer-soiree/80003255291399
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWYzOWM0NGVhYjAyLmpwZw.avif
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: The Nichols Experience
  - **Description**: Bring the whole family for an action-packed day! This free, public event will include great food, bounce houses, hands-on machinery experiences, and awesome prize drawings!

Our fun, knowledgeable crew is excited to meet you and give you the inside scoop
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 161
  - **Date**: Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-nichols-experience/200029786366913
  - **Venue**: 5137 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lMDkyMjFlZjhkNmRlOWU0ZTU4OTM1YjdhMGJhODI5OGM5ZmM5OGM2OTdiYmYwM2FjNWEwNzc5ODQ2ZGQwNTE5LXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDEzMzktZGM3MjY2MjgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxMjM3NDQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts
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## Music in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Billy Currington and Kip Moore at Water Works Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Billy Currington and Kip Moore at Water Works Park, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Water Works Park in Des Moines, IA
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat, 13 Jun at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/billy-currington-and-kip-moore-at-water-works-park/2400029719306532
  - **Venue**: Water Works Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80NmFhMDFlMC00MjExLTExZjEtYmVmMS04NzE4MTI1NDE4MWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzQ3LWRjMmEyMDE1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzI3NzczOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Cinco de Mayo Celebration w/ Guitarras ATM | Music in the Junction
  - **Description**: It’s opening night for Music in the Junction, and we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo!

Join your friends and neighbors in Historic Valley Junction for live music by Guitarras ATM, bringing energetic Mexican guitar music to start the season strong.

Guitarras
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 522
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May at 05:00 pm – Thu, 07 May at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/cinco-de-mayo-celebration-w-guitarras-atm-|-music-in-the-junction/200029893850538
  - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wZjkwZmNiNjdkMjA2MzgzOGYxNDE1ZDVlODQyM2JkNTQ4YTZjYTlkYzY3NDA3Y2Y0ZGM4NTYxZGVlZmE3NTliLXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDEwNTItZGMxNjE1MTUtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3NjMzNTQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, cinco-de-mayo, live-music, concerts, farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: 2026 Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival
  - **Description**: Join us in beautiful Tower Park, under the glow of the iconic Allen Hazen Water Tower, for the Annual Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival.

Each year, nearly 2,000 neighbors come together for a relaxed summer evening filled with live music, good food, and great
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1089
  - **Date**: Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-beaverdale-bluegrass-festival/200030010574147
  - **Venue**: Tower Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lODExNDA5OTA0ZWFlNWFhZDJkODcwNWEyMWE4Y2JiNTdjYzg2MDUyNTdlOTcxODI1Y2Y3YjcwNDQxYjQ2ODliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc0Ny1kYzVkNzk5Mi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY5NjI0Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, food-drinks, live-music, entertainment, art, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Emo Nite at Wooly's with Shane Told of Silverstein - Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Wooly's &amp; IA Live Presents

EMO NITE with Shane Told of Silverstein

Doors: 9:00 PM
Show: 10:00 PM
21 &amp; Over

Tickets on sale Friday, March 13th at 11:00 AM online at axs.com or in person at the Wooly's box office open Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM f
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 268
  - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/emo-nite-at-woolys-with-shane-told-of-silverstein-des-moines-ia/200029802974958
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zNWNhNzU4MjM5YzM2MTg0NDZhZWNhMzRlZTM1N2VjMDhhYTQ0Y2M1NDdmZDlhYjYwMWFiZDkwMmYzOWZiNmNkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzNmMmIyMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE5MTIxNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: friday-the-13th
- **Event Name**: Music City Live: Songwriter Experience in Des Moines!
  - **Description**: Swarm is proud to announce Music City Live: The Songwriter Experience — a three-event series bringing Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters to Iowa for an evening you won’t forget.

Go behind the hits. Hear the songwriters responsible for chart-toppers
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Fri, 22 May at 06:00 pm – Fri, 22 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/music-city-live-songwriter-experience-in-des-moines/200030010313842
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Golf and Country Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kZDdiOGE3NTk2MzY2ZjA5M2EyMTJmOGNjNjUzMjVkNTg1M2UzMWMwNzczOWZiZWY4OTEyYTRiNGE2NmY5MzAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2OTA1NDE.avif
  - **Categories**: music, business, live-music, entertainment, conferences
- **Event Name**: 512: The Selena Experience
  - **Description**: Performance Schedule:

Oct 3: Dining - 5:30 PM | Show - 7:30 PM
Oct 4: Dining - 11 AM | Show - 1 PM

512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert. Simply, the best Selena tribute producti
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 43
  - **Date**: Sat, 03 Oct at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/512-the-selena-experience/200030007179041
  - **Venue**: 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80Nzg2MTlkOWE5MTc0N2I4OGJmNTE2YjVlNDM1NTc3MzAzMjdkOTg4NjExNzk4MWU3NjExMzNkMjcwMGVmMGE3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE4MTYzMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU5NDk2MA.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, festivals, concerts, art
- **Event Name**: A Night At Noce w/ Max & Napoleon
  - **Description**: Join Max Wellman &amp; Napoleon Douglas for a night of music spanning a wide spectrum of genres from their ongoing successful Noce productions, from the Sinatra songbook to the music of Tin Pan Alley &amp; Broadway &amp; more. Along with a 10 piece jazz o
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/a-night-at-noce-w-max-and-napoleon/200029948919253
  - **Venue**: 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84ZjBjZmI5NGQ4MDEzNWViMmIyMjFhNjdlOGU5NGIzMTBmOGY2MDBjODg0YTM3MjYzOTFhY2M1Yzg2MzE0NWYyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMS1kYzE2MTMxYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIwMjQ2MA.avif
  - **Categories**: art, entertainment, theatre, music, business, performances, festivals, parades, live-music, jazz
- **Event Name**: Carnifex Tickets
  - **Description**: Wednesday
May 20, 2026
4:45PM
Chaos and Carnage: Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex &amp; Bodysnatcher
Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines, IA
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Wed, 20 May at 04:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/carnifex-tickets/200029966341355
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80OGM4Zjk5Nzc2YTgzNDZjMDhjNDRjZDJmYWIyYzU0MjJmNWZhNzEyMmIzNzU2NmY1Nzk3ZGM1MzFmNTA1NDdhLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oMzUwLWRjMDAwMDAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDE1MTMz.avif
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Stark Raving Madge- A Tribute to the 70's
  - **Description**: SRM , a sonic time machine dedicated to the polyester-clad glory of the 70's. While resurrecting an era, Madge avoids overplayed radio staples of the 70's while focusing on nostalgic deep cuts and one hit wonders that feature their intricate vocal harmoni
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 193
  - **Date**: Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm – Fri, 22 May at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/stark-raving-madge-a-tribute-to-the-70s/200029874871328
  - **Venue**: Wooly's 504 East Locust St Des Moines, Ia.
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85ZjRmZmE1ZDY3ZGNjZjJkYmFiMmEwZTM1YjZhZTBlYzVlNzM0NWNkMDVjMWEzMGMyZjc2NGVkZGE1NDA2YjFjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyNS1kYzA2MTAxYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTY0NDU5OQ.avif
- **Event Name**: An Evening with Clare Bowen and Jonathan Jackson—Songs and Stories from Music City in Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: An Evening with Clare Bowen and Jonathan Jackson—Songs and Stories from Music City! A unique and memorable live experience with intimate musical performances, behind the scenes stories and Q&amp;A session.

Showtime: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: VIP includes post
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/an-evening-with-clare-bowen-and-jonathan-jackson—songs-and-stories-from-music-city-in-des-moines-ia/200029966312049
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Funny Bone
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wZDY0NTc3ZjFhOWUxZmExOTg2NTc0Y2ZlNjQwMzU1YWZhMmY2MjE0Y2I2YjQzMDkwMGYyZmMzYzlkODQwNzQ4LXJpbWctdzc4MC1oNTEwLWRjMDIwMTAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NTA4MTM1.avif
  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: 80s kids
  - **Description**: xBk presents

80s kids


SUNDAY, MAY 24

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages

Advance Ticket: $15 + fees

Day Of Show Ticket: $20 + fees


*Seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbkl
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sun, 24 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/80s-kids/200029837475223
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wODUzZWJhYTRiMTU0ZTU1N2JlZjQzYjJmZWQ4Y2IyNzYxZmVjMmY2YjAxMzk5YWQyM2ZhN2RkNmFhNTA5ZGFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAzMDEwMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzczOTE1Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: kids, entertainment, art, concerts, parties, music, raves, theatre
- **Event Name**: East Nash Grass
  - **Description**: PUBLIC ONSALE: FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 at 10AM LOCAL


xBk presents

East Nash Grass


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/east-nash-grass/200029973051909
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81N2NkMTk1NWMzNDRhMDFiNmNjMDZjZjNmZDI4MGJlYmM0ZTAxNTIwYWE4MDFmZGVjMjVmYzk0YmQ5ZWUzZTliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFiMGIwZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzcwNTk2Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, parties, art
- **Event Name**: Total Chaos w/ Noogy
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Total Chaos

w/ Noogy


SATURDAY, JULY 4

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com*

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Sat, 04 Jul at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/total-chaos-w-noogy/200029817953511
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80MTdjNmU3NDk1NzU3M2MzOWZiODgzOGMyNmNjZGY4OTRlMWQ3YmM0NjdiNTI3MTI5ZmMxMTI5ZjJiZmNhZTFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUzNzQ5NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, parties
- **Event Name**: Jordan House Heritage Jubilee
  - **Description**: Enjoy an afternoon of heritage, food and fun at the Heritage Jubilee!
Live music from the Weary Ramblers,
Performances from Indigenous performers Native Pride,
Fun and informational opportunities from the Polk County Master Gardeners,
Make fresh apple cid
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 66
  - **Date**: Sat, 03 Oct at 01:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/jordan-house-heritage-jubilee/200029516173022
  - **Venue**: 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jM2M2NzRhMmI5MjE5OGRmNDk2MTFjOWQ3ZmVhMDJkZTYxNTdlYTBmNDZmOTQxMmI0MTA0ZGM3NGY5Mjk1NmUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y2ZjFkNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE2MTIyMA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: FL@Music in the Junction!
  - **Description**: We put the FUNKtion in the Junction as Des Moines’ premier 10-piece, all teacher, horn-driven, multi-hyphenated old school funk machine funks up the farmer’s market. 
https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junction/
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Thu, 13 Aug at 06:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/fl-music-in-the-junction/200029787525807
  - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZWIxZmE1MTQ0ZWYzYzNjZGZiNTE0ODc4M2Y0YjNiNDNiOTIwZTQ2OWFmYzljNDI4OTY3ZGVlMmNkNzlhOWE3MC1yaW1nLXc0NTMtaDQ5Mi1kY2JjZDhlYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk2ODY4MA.avif
- **Event Name**: Bug Hunter / The Narcissist Cookbook / Jam Mechanics
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Bug Hunter / The Narcissist Cookbook / Jam Mechanics


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

VIP Doors: 5pm | GA Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages

Tickets:

 * General Admission Ticket: $30 + fees
 * VIP Ticket: $65 + fees*


*VIP TICKET: Come early (5:00
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/bug-hunter-the-narcissist-cookbook-jam-mechanics/200029699650027
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82MjYxNjZiNmExZWU4NWE1NWMwNjRjMWI2Y2NkMTBkOWRiYzczNDVlZDUyMWVkNDdiMTE1YThiMDY1NDRlNjdkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZhY2JjYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM5OTUxOA.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, art, parties, music, spoken-word, storytelling
- **Event Name**: KPOP STEAM Studio Summer Camp
  - **Description**: KPOP STEAM STUDIO CAMP 

Calling all future star's ages 6–12! Get ready to step into the spotlight at our KPOP STEAM Studio Camp, where STEAM, music, dance, and creativity collide!

Register: https://tinyurl.com/537ajcyz
 West Des Moines: 6/15 - 6/18 - 9
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/kpop-steam-studio-summer-camp/200029966312655
  - **Venue**: Valley Junction
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kZDgyMTE2MTM1MjllZDNmNzFlMTc0NTNhMWM3NGUwMzUxYzVkYmM2NDRjOWM5OTRjNzIzM2I3ODFmZDNjNjEyLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmZWJlNTktZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0MTU2NzE.avif
  - **Categories**: summer-camps, kids, science-fair, music, karaoke
- **Event Name**: CLASS: Summer Music Exploration
  - **Description**: Summer Music Exploration
Wednesday, August 12
10:00-10:30 AM
Instructor: Emily Roeder
FREE (no advance registration needed)
Ages: toddlers/early elementary

Kids discover the joy of music through singing, movement, games, and instruments. Each class build
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Wed, 12 Aug at 10:00 am – Wed, 12 Aug at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/class-summer-music-exploration/200029874280548
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iZDRmM2MwM2JlMDQ3NmVkOWI0MGQ0MTA1ZmQ4ZGI1YjBkYjRkNmU5NmMwOTcyZTRiMjc1ZTJmODgwYzdmZWI2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGNlY2U3ZTEtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2NTA0NzM.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops, kids, art
- **Event Name**: Revenge of the Fifth:  A Movie Music Cabaret
  - **Description**: The Cabaret is Back!  Join us for a night of Movie and Musicals-inspired music and performance.  Diversity Chorus members in solo, small group and full chorus arrangements with a pop culture theme!  

We're excited to perform at the Drake Turner Jazz Cent
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/revenge-of-the-fifth-a-movie-music-cabaret/200030002704438
  - **Venue**: Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83YmQ2Y2UyMTMzYjJiNDNjNmE0MDUzZTE1MzY4ZGY1YWYxMTY2MjAxZGM4OGFjYTFkY2E3MmMzNTNmNmE5OWJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUxMDUzNw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Leaving, TX and Fred Love & the Bakersfield Brawl
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Leaving, TX and Fred Love and the Bakersfield Brawl

w/ Jordan Lee King


MONDAY, MAY 4TH

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*This show is part-seated, part standing. Seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/leaving-tx-and-fred-love-and-the-bakersfield-brawl/200029922538541
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTZhOTMwMTIxZDZlNDgxNmViZmU0YzBmOGYwMTIyODhiN2E3ZDA4ODE0MjFhMGY1YzcxNzJjMWUyMmZkOTkxYi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3MjU3MTc.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, parties, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Jaguar Sun & Kurt Travis
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Jaguar Sun &amp; Kurt Travis

Daisy Tour


TUESDAY, MAY 26

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages

Day Of Show Ticket: $22 + fees


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Tue, 26 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jaguar-sun-and-kurt-travis/200029681229748
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lNGY2ZGY3Yzc1NDExY2I5ZDdiNTkyYTg5YzE5OTcxMDM5YTg4ZTAzZGNlNWFhMDllNzE2NDNjYWM3ZGVlYTQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1MC1kY2RhMzkxZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIwNTM3Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, pop
- **Event Name**: More Cheese / Sarah Tonin / Momzilla
  - **Description**: xBk presents

More Cheese / Sarah Tonin / Momzilla


MONDAY, JUNE 8TH

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages

*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com*

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Mon, 08 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/more-cheese-sarah-tonin-momzilla/200029990923813
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yNDA0ZWQ5ZWEwYjUyNmVhZjM5ZTY4MzA4OTliMGMyZjk5NmY2NjE4YTUxNzk5NGVhNGM2MTYzMzBkNmU2OGFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQzMmM2My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI3MzUxMg.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, parties, pop
- **Event Name**: Riverview Park, Des Moines
  - **Description**: Great Country Music Done by The Best!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri, 31 Jul at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/riverview-park-des-moines/200029676499647
  - **Venue**: 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-4145, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jYjMwYjE0M2VlZTAwN2E4ZjE3NmI4MzYzYWY0OGQxNTE5NGViYTU0NWI3M2M1ZTdjMDBkYzFhYjNhMzI4M2FlLXJpbWctdzc5MC1oNzkyLWRjMDIwMTAyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MTczMjQw.avif
  - **Categories**: country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: DEĀ EX MACHINĀ - EP Release
  - **Description**: xBk presents

DEĀ EX MACHINĀ / Teri Underhill / Sayler / Ryan Lombard


WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbk
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 30
  - **Date**: Wed, 29 Jul at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/deĀ-ex-machinĀ-ep-release/200030010892656
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81N2VkODYyN2U0YzYwNjE4YzcyYWE0MTg4N2RiYmQ4M2I4M2M2MjJjMzgwZWQ5ZjNiYTlhOGZkZTA0NGY4NTRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE0MTIxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzcwMjQ5NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, parties, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Worship with Branches Band at Lincoln Heights Des Moines
  - **Description**: branchesband.com - Branches Band will provide music for the worship services at 8am and 10:30am.

youtube.com/@branchesband
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sun, 15 Nov at 08:00 am – Sun, 15 Nov at 11:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/worship-with-branches-band-at-lincoln-heights-des-moines/200029725117554
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Heights Evangelical Lutheran Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81MmE5MDdhOGY3Nzk0NTk0OWUzZjA2NGMxMDk1Yzg3MGJjZjRmNjAwZjM1MDZhZDJkMGQ1NDRlMzJiNTdjNmQ5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2E4NjAyZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQyMjI5MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment

- [View all Music in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/music)
## Live Music in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Ugly Kid Joe, Platinum Moon in Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Ugly Kid Joe LIVE at Wooly's on Thursday, September 3, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Ugly Kid Joe is coming to Wooly's on Thursday, September 3, 2026,
  - **Date**: Thu, 03 Sep at 07:30 pm – Thu, 03 Sep at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ugly-kid-joe-platinum-moon-in-des-moines/3300029959745725
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84OTRmZDQ3MC0zZTQyLTExZjEtOTVjZS0xNWIxNWNlZjA2NzAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZWJlN2RmLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzY4NTkwOTI.avif
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Get Down | Music in the Junction
  - **Description**: The Get Down is a Des Moines-based band that plays Soul, Funk, R&amp;B, and Jazz.

Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights May through September. The beverage garden in Railroad Park opens at 5:00 with live music at 6:00 pm.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 245
  - **Date**: Thu, 30 Jul at 05:00 pm – Thu, 30 Jul at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/the-get-down-|-music-in-the-junction/200029930110743
  - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jMGE0NzM1MDQ5YWNkZDk1YzhhODQzYTVhMWU0YTkwZDNmOGZjMmE3ODNjYTFkYzY4ZTUxY2M3ZDhmYTcyZTNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMxYTE3MTYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxNTcyOTE.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: The MWB Live at the Downtown DSM Farmer’s Market
  - **Description**: The Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market isn’t complete without The Mike Walsh Band there 🍅 🌽 🥬 

We’ll be set up and playing until noon, yes you heard that right, until noon! We’ll be playing all your favorite rock and country covers. Stop by for a fun tim
  - **Date**: Sat, 23 May at 07:00 am – Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-mwb-live-at-the-downtown-dsm-farmer’s-market/200029985312114
  - **Venue**: Downtown Des Moines Farmer's Market
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80NTJiNWFiZjcwNjJiOTc4ZDlhMTQ5M2M3MmMxZGE4YmYyNDU3MzkwNmM2MWYyM2UzNzc3MGJlMmUwNmMzNjg0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNkN2VhZjktZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxMDU5MzQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Lamplighters Live at The Des Moines Biergarten
  - **Description**: Join us at The Des Moines Biergarten for a laid-back night of live music under the open sky. We’ll be playing a mix of feel-good favorites from across the decades. The kind of songs you can sing along to with friends around the table.

Come early, grab a
  - **Date**: Fri, 05 Jun at 05:00 pm – Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-lamplighters-live-at-the-des-moines-biergarten/200030002966152
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Biergarten
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84YjAyY2RlODdkY2VlMTIwYmJhODkzOThhZGVhNDMyYmFmNGUyMDBmMzczZWNiZWY5YWExOWY5Y2Y1MjM4ZmRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzJiMTgxNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUxMTg3MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Thelma & the Sleaze w/ Allegra Hernandez
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Thelma and the Sleaze

w/ Allegra Hernandez and Morgana Moon &amp; The Damned Saints


THURSDAY, MAY 28

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations ple
  - **Date**: Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/thelma-and-the-sleaze-w-allegra-hernandez/200030001750646
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83ZTNiZjY4YTdkZDM2NWI0YzhiY2IzZTYyZTI4MmRjZDhlN2FjYTBiODA3MDdmOTkzMDZmMTAzZDkzNjVlYmRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUwMDQwNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Event Name**: Soulful Sounds in Des Moines
  - **Description**: DES MOINES, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN &amp; VINTAGE GLAMOUR? 🎙️🎩

Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music &amp; Comedy of Acute Inflections! 🎶🤣

As seen on HBO and Amazon, this NYC-base
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 687
  - **Date**: Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/soulful-sounds-in-des-moines/200029792006840
  - **Venue**: The Shop DSM
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hNWI2YTEyYWQxNWJkM2QyOWVmMTFiOWUyOTU2NTkzMDViNDM0ZDdhZGUzOWI3ZjdlMTU0YmQ3MmZmMDY4NzM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE1MTIxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzMwNzkwMg.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, art, holiday, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Brother Trucker Live at Captain Roy's
  - **Description**: Join us for the return of our dear friends in Brother Trucker!!!
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/brother-trucker-live-at-captain-roys/200030009296059
  - **Venue**: 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNWZjMzM2ZmFhZjliOWQ3ZjFlNGFlZTU0OGUzZWEyMzZhOWUwOTM3ZWJkNzA2NTM4MzFkMzcyYzAwNzU2MzdkZS1yaW1nLXcxMDc5LWg3MjAtZGMxOTE5MTktZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2NzcxMTk.avif
- **Event Name**: Chill on the Hill featuring Drive Thirty5
  - **Description**: 🎶 Chill on the Hill featuring Drive Thrity5 🎶

Get ready for a great night of live music, food, and fun at Chill on the Hill! Join us for an evening featuring high-energy live music from Drive Thirty5, playing crowd favorites that will keep you dancing an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/chill-on-the-hill-featuring-drive-thirty5/200029985028752
  - **Venue**: 4390 E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA, United States, Iowa 50327
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83Y2EzNjdhMDhlZWE5NGU4MzczMzg4Yzg4OGNhNjhmY2ExYjhjZmRhMTUwN2ZhZDZmZTY5MjYzNzk5NDIxNDM1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzAyMDIwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzEwMDU3MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Dad Rock Night (2000s Rock Tribute)
  - **Description**: “Dad Rock Night” (2000s Rock Tribute)

presented by Council Hill


THURSDAY, JULY 16

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 28
  - **Date**: Thu, 16 Jul at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dad-rock-night-2000s-rock-tribute/200029837475933
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yYzgwZGIxNzViNTYyMWQ5Y2UzYTVmNGQyZmM1NjljMTkwODM2YmEwYTBjZDZiMGEzMzMyNWZhY2IxNDJjMGM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzc0NzQ3NC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzczMjkxMg.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, live-music
- **Event Name**: Sail On - The Beach Boys Tribute
  - **Description**: Performance Dates: 
Aug 22: Dining - 5:30pm / Showtime - 7:30pm
Aug 23: Dining - 11am / Showtime - 1pm

Sail On plays the music of ”America’s Band”, The Beach Boys. Performing all of the group’s classic hits, plus some treasures from The Beach Boys’ brill
  - **Date**: Sat, 22 Aug at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/sail-on-the-beach-boys-tribute/200030007179241
  - **Venue**: 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81MTAyZDU4MWYxNDc5YjJhNzE1NzUyNTIyZDgxYWRkOWU0MTc5YjQ0OTU5YTFhNjMxNjgwYWU5ZGQzOGVhOWZkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAzNDE2MS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU5NDk2MA.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, Entertainment, performances, Music, Contests
- **Event Name**: LADY REVEL w/ DIRTY BLONDE & KIBBLE at Locals
  - **Description**: A killer night of live music in Des Moines, IA featuring your girlfriend's favorite indie-rock bands:

Lady Revel
Dirty Blonde
Kibble

Doors 6pm
Show 7pm

Locals Bar and Stage
$15
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 41
  - **Date**: Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lady-revel-w-dirty-blonde-and-kibble-at-locals/200029973413002
  - **Venue**: Locals Bar &amp; Stage
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yODFmM2ViN2Q2NDk4MmNkMWY3MGQ2MmFhYzY2MGI5ZGQ0NDdlYTg3YzlkM2E2N2IyNzRlOWIxNDk0YmRlNWNiLXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDE1NjAtZGNmZmVjZGItZ21pcj92PTE3NzY4NzM1NDA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Kennedy Station Live @ Down Under Bar & Grill
  - **Description**: We’re excited to make our first appearance at Down Under Bar &amp; Grill—a spot known for backing local bands and keeping live music alive in the Des Moines metro.

Join us for a full night of live tunes as Kennedy Station brings classic rock, country, an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/kennedy-station-live-down-under-bar-and-grill/200029786020457
  - **Venue**: Down Under Bar &amp; Grill
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xZDliMjE4NzYzMzY1NTFjYjFjNTE5ZDViOWI1ZWYwOTEyMGY5M2QzN2Y1YzhjN2EzNTlkMDY0Yjk2YzllMGNiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA1MzI2MC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQyNDYxNg.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: ROR Reschedule
  - **Description**: ROR kicks off its 2026 season with band line up to be announced!!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 705
  - **Date**: Fri, 05 Jun at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ror-reschedule/200028627352741
  - **Venue**: 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zYmNkNWM4Njg2NzVlNzBlNWEwMzliMWI4NDc2Yzc4YzA4NWY0Yzg0YTBkZGQ1NTRmNWYwZTBhNmM2ZDBkYTAxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGM4ZDhjNDktZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc1NTcxNjc.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances
- **Event Name**: Musicians Fighting Hunger: Live Music for a Cause
  - **Description**: 🎶 Musicians Fighting Hunger 🎶

Join us for an afternoon of live, local music and community connection at Grace.

On Saturday, May 16 at 4 PM, a variety of local musicians will come together for a relaxed, round-robin style performance. It’s a laid-back, c
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/musicians-fighting-hunger-live-music-for-a-cause/200030012330120
  - **Venue**: 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82NGRlYzYxYWYyZGI5ZWUwYmNlYzAwMjRjZTg0MzhjMTc4ZjE3OTA4M2JkN2M0MjBlZWQ0ZDFhYzI5MmZhNzkxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzdjNWJhMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzcyMjk3OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: LIVE at Truman's Pizza Tavern
  - **Description**: Come rock out with us at Truman's outdoor stage as we return for the 2026 season!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm – Fri, 26 Jun at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/live-at-trumans-pizza-tavern/200029721547521
  - **Venue**: Truman's Pizza Tavern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81ZWIyNjVkMDgxNTY0MDc1ZjcwYWI0ZjZiMjQyMTA3ZDVlYzIxZjk2NzlhMzdhNjY3YWUxZmZiMGU2MjRhYTMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg1MC1kYzE0MTUxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE1MjAxMw.avif
- **Event Name**: Saturday Night Live... Beagle style...
  - **Description**: Corey is bringing his Rockin Country and sing along songs back to The Beagle for another awesome Saturday night with good friends.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 62
  - **Date**: Sat, 01 Aug at 08:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/saturday-night-live-beagle-style/200029825737636
  - **Venue**: The Regal Beagle WDM
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jZWJlMmY1MTA4Y2Y3NzAwNTJiM2VmYTIzNDZjZGYzZDgzMzIyYmY5MjZhZGI3MDcxYTllYTY1MDk3NWUyMGMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4MDI4YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE1MzIyMw.avif
- **Event Name**: The Operators, The Uncollectables, Lamp at Locals Bar & Stage
  - **Description**: The Operators (Indianapolis) fresh out of a string of midwest dates with The Slackers will be playing Des Moines along with locals The Uncollectables and LAMP. 

Doors at 6:30
Show at 7:00

$10 - 21+
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Wed, 06 May at 06:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-operators-the-uncollectables-lamp-at-locals-bar-and-stage/200029908782726
  - **Venue**: Locals Bar &amp; Stage
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jNDc3ZjM1YWZmY2VjN2MyMTM1YWNkM2Q0YTY5ZjcxMWMxYTU3MGUzYmI2NTA3OTVhNmZhYWM5ZjQ4NTVjMmFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNkMmFjYWMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyOTI2OTU.avif
- **Event Name**: Bryan Bielanski Live @ HiFi Brew Lounge
  - **Description**: Singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski has audiences smiling all over the world with his catchy songs and relentless touring. Bryan Bielanski is inspired by rock and folk music with his own unique style that makes him sound instantly familiar yet excitingly fr
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Tue, 07 Jul at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/bryan-bielanski-live-hifi-brew-lounge/200029966353824
  - **Venue**: HiFi Brew Lounge
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kMmMyNDY5NDI4Yzc5ZGE3MmEyMDc1MzhhODQzMDI1ZDAyMDY4MmVlZGM5NmE4ZWUwN2MzMjI2ZmQ5MmM0Y2QyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzc2OTA1Zi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUyMzYyNw.avif
  - **Categories**: music, concerts, entertainment, kentucky-derby
- **Event Name**: Joe Demerath is BACK @ Walker’s Place!!
  - **Description**: Walker’s Place is proud to have Joe Demerath BACK for your Live Music pleasure!! 

Joe is a local musician currently based RIGHT HERE in the Des Moines Metro, and he’s back to perform acoustic covers of your fave songs and singalongs. 

He loves taking so
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm – Sat, 09 May at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/joe-demerath-is-back-walker’s-place/200029806001709
  - **Venue**: Walker's Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hZDc2NmY0ODI2MzMxMDZlYWY0YWViZjZjOTU4YzExNDYyM2VkZjc2YjI1MDU5ZDczMWEyZTJhMDEwMWQ0OTc3LXJpbWctdzEwOTctaDExMDctZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYxODMyODU.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, sports, live-music, nonprofit

- [View all Live Music in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/live-music)
## Meetups in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: FemCity June Social - Jasper Winery
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun social event at the Jasper WineryAbout this EventFemCity Des Moines June Social: Summer Music Night at Jasper WineryJoin us for
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/femcity-june-social-jasper-winery/100001987354154775
  - **Venue**: Jasper Winery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83MGFmNjVhYzc1ZTQ4M2Q1MDZjZDEzNWJmYzRhZTg4ZTg5NzkzYmZhNDFkZjM0OWM3ZWUzMTJiNGFkYjhkNmNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2JkOGU1YS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY2NTczNDM.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Beagle Meetup
  - **Description**: Beagles, Let’s Meetup! 🐾

Calling all Beagles and their adorable mixes! Join us on Sunday, May 17th, starting at 4PM for a Meetup Sunday made just for these curious, playful pups. All Beagles and Mixes in attendance will receive a free day pass to the dog
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/beagle-meetup/200029872540605
  - **Venue**: Paws and Pints
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84MDdjNWI1YzBhYTkzM2E5YzIzM2M0NWMxNjNiNjU0OWI0NTJlMjhjZjNkZDNjNTRjNmYwYmNiM2Q0MzU4MzYyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzMyM2Y0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQyNTQ0MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: meetups, dog
- **Event Name**: Quattro de Mayo Picnic | Young Adult Social (20s & 30s)
  - **Description**: Quattro de Mayo Picnic | Young Adult Social (20s &amp; 30s)

Why wait for Cinco de Mayo?

We’re celebrating a day early with a laid-back picnic and young adult social for anyone in their 20s &amp; 30s. This is a space to meet new people, share great food,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 73
  - **Date**: Mon, 04 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/quattro-de-mayo-picnic-|-young-adult-social-20s-and-30s/200029986093052
  - **Venue**: 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lZjg5ODU2YjVlNjcyMjNiZDg5OGZmNzYyOWE2MDYzYjNlNjY2OTdhMjlkYmQ4YzY1M2IwYmUyYWUzOTI2NGQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2ZkZmFmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Nzc0NzY5NA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, cinco-de-mayo
- **Event Name**: Monday No Drop Group Ride - Center Trails
  - **Description**: Ride the trails and meet new friends ✌🏼 Join the CITA weekly group rides on Monday nights.  No Drop means no one left behind!  A designated “sweeper” rides at the end of each group ensuring fun for all!  
Ride a different trail system each month, starting
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Mon, 04 May at 06:00 pm – Mon, 04 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/monday-no-drop-group-ride-center-trails/200029990626246
  - **Venue**: The Rose Garden
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kMjI4MzUwYjRjNjg2ZWMzNzUyZGYzOWYzOTM3OTY2ZjllYjgwMDA5ODk2YzZjNjg4MGNiNWRlOTRkM2JmN2M3LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGNlZWM0YTctZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyNjY2NDU.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, art
- **Event Name**: Stump Speech Eve
  - **Description**: It’s time for a good old fashioned Stump Speech Eve! Come hear from candidates running for Iowa State Congress so you can make an informed decision about who you vote for. We will have voter registration/verification after everyone speaks.

What to expect
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm – Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/stump-speech-eve/200029989353346
  - **Venue**: Polk County Northside Community Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wMTMxYjcwZTE1NjFmZDA2NDgwMDExYWNhM2RmN2NmODc4NTQzY2Q2YzAxZjk5ZjZhMTNlNDJhOWNhZTcxMmMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2VmZjFmMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI1MjcyNQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Wake Up West Side: Cha Cha’s Hiland Bakery
  - **Description**: Join us for networking with everyone's favorite: "Wake Up West Side!"

Cha Cha's Hiland Bakery, located in the Highland Park District of Des Moines, Iowa, has been a beloved local establishment since 1946. Known for its delicious and innovative baked good
  - **Date**: Wed, 27 May at 08:00 am – Wed, 27 May at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wake-up-west-side-cha-cha’s-hiland-bakery/200030008571919
  - **Venue**: ChaCha's Hiland Bakery
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Wake+Up+West+Side%3A+Cha+Cha%E2%80%99s+Hiland+Bakery&date=Wed%2C+27+May+at+08%3A00+am&bg=5
- **Event Name**: May Beaverdale Neighbor Social
  - **Description**: Beaverdale May Neighborhood Social – Neighborhood Helpers Night at the Better Business Bureau! 

You’re invited to our May Beaverdale Neighborhood Social, and this month we’re exploring what it means to be a "helper" as a neighbor, and have an opportunity
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 64
  - **Date**: Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm – Wed, 06 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/may-beaverdale-neighbor-social/200029933102611
  - **Venue**: Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities and Siouxland Region
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wODE0MTM4YjgyMzc5NmFkZWEwMzkxZTMxYmIwYzAwNmFkOTBhNTI0ZGI1NWEyMTQxMTZkOTFmODRlNDBkZGZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzlkZDlkMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI5NTE3NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: meetups, it
- **Event Name**: Filipino American Society Annual Gala
  - **Description**: More details to come!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 86
  - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 05:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/filipino-american-society-annual-gala/200028882814935
  - **Venue**: Sheraton West Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85MzdmZWRiYWM4ODJjODQzMTMxMzZjYmI3NTEwY2I2MzA1N2Y3MmNkNTdhZDI4YjBhYjk0ODgwYWY1MjczZjY0LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMxNjE2MTYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3NTI0ODY.avif
- **Event Name**: May Meet Up
  - **Description**: 🎉 Join Us for a Night of Connection and Community! 🧠💡

Discover the heart of our mission and how YOU can make a difference in your community — all while hanging out with our members and alumni! Whether you're a long-time supporter or just curious, this is
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/may-meet-up/200030001090457
  - **Venue**: Bar Nico DSM
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvM2U5MTUxY2NmZTRjYzJiMmE4YTkzYmVlZDNiMTczMzdmZjI1NTZmZTA4YTFkNjllYTljNTM3OTVhZDI0NjRiMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmMGVkZWItZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0OTAzOTc.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, meetups
- **Event Name**: CIBS Membership Meeting - Frank Strong
  - **Description**: CIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes at the end of the meeting… prizes such as tickets to a blues show, CDs, DVDs, Books, etc. Enjoy some live music after the meeting!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 48
  - **Date**: Mon, 11 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cibs-membership-meeting-frank-strong/200029450796935
  - **Venue**: Confluence Brewing Company
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wM2Y0MGEwNTcyMjIxMjgyZDBiYzBlODliZWRkZTQxMDA4MTZlZDYyODM3NDA5ODVmOWNhZGU1OTJiZTc2NDZiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcxOC1kYzE3N2NiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUwMzQ3NA.avif
  - **Categories**: meetups, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Inner Child Discussion Group: For grown-ups who refuse to grow up
  - **Description**: Inner Child is the discussion group for grown-ups who refuse to grow up! We will indulge in the fantastical and mysterious magic of children’s books, exploring what makes them so powerful and memorable. Each month we will look at the works of an author, a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Tue, 05 May at 06:30 pm – Tue, 05 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/inner-child-discussion-group-for-grown-ups-who-refuse-to-grow-up/200029966333516
  - **Venue**: West Des Moines Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84YzQ3ZWVmYWVkN2NmMTUwN2I3NDBhZTBjMDZkZWMwMDU0MGZjMTMyZmY1MGE5YTU0NDI0ZTQ4YjljNTA0MWJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2VlZDhmMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQxMjE3Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Ironside Puzzle Night
  - **Description**: What: Jigsaw Puzzles.
Date: Second Thursday of Every Month
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM (Closing time is 10PM so later is fine too)
Where: Ironside Axe Club Lobby

We will meet to put together Jigsaw Puzzles on the Second Thursday of every month. We will have a ro
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    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm – Thu, 14 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/ironside-puzzle-night/200029966299839
  - **Venue**: 2700 University Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: REVIVE Summer Interest Groups Brainstorm
  - **Description**: Description:
You are invited to join other young adults in brainstorming and launching REVIVE interest groups for the summer! These interest groups will provide ways for young adults to gather around common interests this summer. Groups Minister Eric Peyt
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 08:20 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/revive-summer-interest-groups-brainstorm/200030014037815
  - **Venue**: 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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- **Event Name**: Healthcare Social
  - **Description**: Join your friends at Glen Meadows for a networking social. Meet our managers, learn about our referral program, and get to know fellow healthcare professionals. Let’s brainstorm ways we can partner to further improve the lives of seniors in our area! RSVP
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Wed, 27 May at 04:00 pm – Wed, 27 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/healthcare-social/200029966314401
  - **Venue**: 850 S 60th St Building 1000, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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- **Event Name**: Diabetes and You Support Group
  - **Description**: Join us at Iowa Diabetes in West Des Moines for a support group where you will gain connections, resources, education, and inspiration. 

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/4wvWMWZM2cpYbz9v7

People living with Type 1 and Type 2, as well caregivers,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/diabetes-and-you-support-group/200029966298729
  - **Venue**: 4201 Corporate Dr, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Step Back In Time Book Group: Absolution
  - **Description**: Please join us every 3rd Thursday from 7-8pm for a book discussion at The Jordan House (2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265). Presented by the West Des Moines Public Library and the West Des Moines Historical Society.

Historical fiction is a great
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/step-back-in-time-book-group-absolution/200029966343303
  - **Venue**: 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
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- [View all Meetups in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/meetups)
## Comedy in Des Moines

- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Mon, 12 Oct at 12:00 am – Mon, 12 Oct at 02:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/steve-martin/3200029753338950
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hZWM3YTI3MC0xNTI4LTExZjEtOTNlNy0wYjY4YTQ1Y2MxZTMtcmltZy13MTAwMC1oMTAwMC1kYzJlMmYyZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzIzMzk5OTA.avif
- **Event Name**: Steve Hofstetter in Des Moines, IA! (7 PM)
  - **Description**: IF A SHOW IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON, TICKETS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REFUNDED. 

One of the world's most popular comedians with billions of views on his videos, Steve Hofstetter returns to Des Moines with an all new set. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 128
  - **Date**: Thu, 09 Jul at 07:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/steve-hofstetter-in-des-moines-ia-7-pm/200029276759252
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Funny Bone
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Josh Wolf Tickets
  - **Description**: Josh Wolf brings quick wit, hilarious storytelling, and relatable humor to the stage.
His fun, high-energy style connects with audiences and keeps the laughs coming.
Get ready for a night of nonstop comedy and great vibes.

#JoshWolf #StandUpComedy #Comed
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat, 30 May at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/josh-wolf-tickets/200029966353723
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Funny Bone
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iNGRmY2Y1OTFiMGZmNzUzN2JlOGZkNDc0YWFiNjhhYWNkZGJlZWExNmVlNGUwMDA5MzNlM2NhMWZhMWVjZTE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q4ZDhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQwMDY0Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Earthquake Tickets
  - **Description**: Earthquake delivers classic, no-nonsense comedy.
Straight talk, sharp jokes, powerful voice.
A raw, old-school live experience.
#EarthquakeComedy #StandUpComedy #Comedy
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 09:15 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/earthquake-tickets/200029966342800
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone Comedy Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83M2U1ODJlZjZkYTFkNjFmMTA2ZWZiZjg3NTU4YWU4MjBiMjRjZTUzYmVhMTQ1YTUwNjRkZDY5MzJmODQ1NDQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAwMDAwMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM5MzgzNg.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Dinner Detective Des Moines May 9th Public Show
  - **Description**: Hello Future Fellow Sleuths!

We are excited to welcome you to a night full of mystery, intrigue, comedy, and laughter. The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime dinner experience set in present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantast
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm – Sat, 09 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dinner-detective-des-moines-may-9th-public-show/200029886208827
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Hype Your Homie presented by Bevy's Tavern
  - **Description**: 🚨 WEST DES MOINES… WE’RE RUNNING 👏 IT 👏 BACK 👏 🚨

🔥 HYPE YOUR HOMIE returns to Bevy’s Tavern on Saturday, May 16th, 2026!! 🔥

After the insane turnout last time, we had to bring it back. Bigger laughs. Bigger hype. Bigger energy.

⏰ Show starts at 8PM
🍻 S
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 213
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/hype-your-homie-presented-by-bevys-tavern/200029748163618
  - **Venue**: 1300 50th st suite 206, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Measure for Measure
  - **Description**: Shakespeare's fascinating dark comedy opens with the Duke of Venice leaving the city and appointing his deputy, Angelo, to look after things while he is away. Angelo begins by enforcing the archaic laws of the land and sentences a man named Claudio to dea
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    - Count: 186
  - **Date**: Wed, 15 Jul at 07:30 pm – Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/measure-for-measure/200029934174408
  - **Venue**: 4025 Tonawanda Drive, 50312
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iNjNmMWJmNjM4MDVkYzA0NWFhMjgyMGJkZGQyODU1OWFlMmM5NGU2YmRhYTZjY2ZiYmU4ZmZhZmUzM2ZjOGQzLXJpbWctdzEwNDAtaDU4NS1kY2ZhZjVmMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIwMzk5Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, Nonprofit, comedy
- **Event Name**: Whole Lotta Heart Tour - Jen Kober Comedy
  - **Description**: Catch Jen Kober on her Whole Lotta Heart Tour this summer!

JEN KOBER is hilarious! And one of the top LGBTQ comedians working today. Jen is a rotating headlining comedian featured in Cirque Du Soleil's hit Las Vegas show MAD APPLE.

She has appeared in i
  - **Date**: Fri, 10 Jul at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/whole-lotta-heart-tour-jen-kober-comedy/200030007178732
  - **Venue**: 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Kristin Key Live West Des Moines!
  - **Description**: Come see Kristin Key LIVE at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in West Des Moines, IA!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 70
  - **Date**: Sat, 24 Oct at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/kristin-key-live-west-des-moines/200029903110954
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Funny Bone
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Comedy Xperiment - Hello Summer!
  - **Description**: Kick off your summer fun with two nights of improv comedy, powered by you!

Comedy Xperiment returns to Tallgrass Theatre May 15th &amp; 16th for two nights of improvised scenes, games, and occasional brilliance, all made up on-the-spot, based entirely on
  - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm – Fri, 15 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/comedy-xperiment-hello-summer/200030009978351
  - **Venue**: Tallgrass Theater, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zNTJiMmUyNTNjMzlmMTNlMzY0NjYxNjM0YTdiOTY4NWM4MWY0Njg3ZWM4MDNhYjMzMzczNTRiYzBkMDNiOGU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2ODU2OTA.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Comedy Workshop
  - **Description**: Comedy workshop at xBk Annex. Come sharpen your comedy writing and performing skills in a supportive, women-produced environment!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/comedy-workshop/200029903111258
  - **Venue**: xBk Live
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  - **Categories**: comedy, workshops, performances, entertainment

- [View all Comedy in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/comedy)
## Performances in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Wicked Tickets Des Moines Civic Center IA
  - **Description**: Don't miss Wicked at the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA. 

Get the best seats before they are gone using the "TICKETS" link on this page!

This show runs approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Wed, 02 Sep at 07:30 pm – Wed, 02 Sep at 10:15 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wicked-tickets-des-moines-civic-center-ia/200029573136144
  - **Venue**: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2104, United States
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, sports, art, theatre, parties
- **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✨ Discover the extraordinary at Wicked - Des Moines, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Thu, 03 Sep at 12:30 am – Sun, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wicked-des-moines/3200028105458311
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81YWJiZjBkMC00MWFkLTExZjEtYjBhYS0wYmQ5OTI5Njk0NjctcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODQ5LWRjMDUyZjJmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzIzNDgyMw.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen
  - **Description**: Welcome to Hell’s Kitchen, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy Award-winning Alicia Keys – inspired by her life, her music, and her community. 
 
Your journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue, 27 Jul at 07:30 pm – Tue, 27 Jul at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/alicia-keys’-hell’s-kitchen/200029988397804
  - **Venue**: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84MTcxZmRjY2RmMzI5NzM4MzQ1MmJlMTQxMjIyMzk4OGQwY2QzZWRkZWUwMGFjZjY3MGE2ZjQ2YjUzYzIzYjgzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzAzMDMwNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIxNjMyMQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Brit Floyd - Des Moines
  - **Description**: Brit Floyd tickets 🎟️
 
 There's nothing like the energy of a live event — and Brit Floyd is bringing it! Whether it's on the field, on stage, or on tour, this is your chance to be part of the moment.
 
 Get your tickets now at Stubjet before they sell ou
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon, 01 Jun at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/brit-floyd-des-moines/200029970792107
  - **Venue**: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80N2Q2YmM2MTkxNjU2NmM2NmU0MWI2MWI3OGI1M2EwNjc1MzRkMjE5OTcxYmMyNWQzNjI5NTE2Y2YxMWUxNzYzLXJpbWctdzkxMC1oNTgwLWRjMDYwNjE2LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NjkwMTU2.avif
- **Event Name**: Anne of Green Gables
  - **Description**: Season tickets now on sale. Single tickets on sale in late July.

Wide-eyed, talkative orphan Anne Shirley arrives on Prince Edward Island to the surprise of Matthew Cuthbert and his sister, Marilla, who were expecting a boy to help on the farm. But Anne
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri, 05 Mar at 07:00 pm – Fri, 05 Mar at 08:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/anne-of-green-gables/200029868532557
  - **Venue**: 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wNjQ0NTgzNjNjOGY1ZjJiNTkwMmRkMmEwYjMwYWY5YzRhNmYxMzNjYzk1NzMwYWE2NzYzMDYyMDM3N2MxOTc5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4MC1kYzVlN2I2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY5MTc4MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, live-music
- **Event Name**: Bridges of Aloha: A Benefit Show for Hawai'i
  - **Description**: xBk and Teri Underhill presents

BRIDGES OF ALOHA

A benefit show for Hawai'i


FRIDAY, MAY 8TH

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

All Ages


*THIS IS AN ALL SEATED SHOW. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com*

_____________________
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 48
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/bridges-of-aloha-a-benefit-show-for-hawaii/200029896981208
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84NzYwNjNkYWQ1MWEzNDVjYmI0NTk0YzFmMjNlY2U2YjgyMmRlZGU0OTZlMTZmYjYzNjlhM2EzMzhkMzRmNDhmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2YxM2YzYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzcwMjQ3Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials - BOG Rewind Series
  - **Description**: DOORS @5PM/ SHOW @ 6PM
$20 CIBS members / $25 non-members at the door

For nearly 40 years together, Blues Hall Of Famers Lil’ Ed Williams and The Blues Imperials—bassist (and Ed’s half brother) James “Pookie” Young, guitarist Mike Garrett and drummer Kel
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 84
  - **Date**: Sun, 21 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lil-ed-and-the-blues-imperials-bog-rewind-series/200029455275742
  - **Venue**: xBk Live
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lMjJhZGQwMjBhMDA0ZDg2OTdmZTUzOTM2YmNiZDY4NjUyNzU4NDRhN2E2MzNhNTFhYTBiYjYxOGI2ODVjMzE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE5MWExNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM5NDk2Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Coronation 34 - In-State Show
  - **Description**: Join Empress Eva, Empress Eudora, and their Royal Family as they start the weekend of celebrating their year of fundraising and community service.  This year’s In-State show will be held at the Garden Restaurant and Show Bar.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Thu, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/coronation-34-in-state-show/200029984560308
  - **Venue**: The Garden
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hOGUwNWIwMmUyZjAxMjIyMWU5MmJiYTg5NjQ3MTViZjc2NmY2NTc1NDhlYTNmNzcxZWI4NTg5YzBmYzExMTc4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZlZjlmMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzA5MDIwNw.avif
  - **Categories**: coronation-weekend, performances, entertainment, charities
- **Event Name**: Dance Performance: “Interwoven Worlds: A Dance Journey Between Three Cities in Iowa”
  - **Description**: “Interwoven Worlds: A Dance Journey Between Three Cities in Iowa” is a dance program inspired by works from three Iowa art museums: “Manos (Hands)” by José Clemente Orozco at the Des Moines Art Center; “Woman Ironing (Isis)” by Vik Muniz at the Figge Art
  - **Date**: Wed, 13 May at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dance-performance-interwoven-worlds-a-dance-journey-between-three-cities-in-iowa/200030010680535
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Art Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yMDViYjlhYTlmN2NiYTg0YWZiZjFjMDliY2RlNzc2NDM5YzEyOTliNDFlMWRmNjQ4OWFmM2Y1YjY1OTY5ZWYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY5ODM5NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Desecration / Diezeleater / DoYouBleed / Fear of Falling
  - **Description**: Rizzy Productions and xBk present

Saturday June 13th!

Desecration
Diezeleater
DoYouBleed
Fear of Falling

6:00 pm doors
7:00 pm show

advanced tickets: $12 + fees
day of show: $15 + fees

All Ages!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/desecration-diezeleater-doyoubleed-fear-of-falling/200029888024240
  - **Venue**: xBk Live
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hNTU3YzI4MDI3Y2U0NWVmYzMwYmIwNmUxZTcwYTU1NThlMmU3MTEyNjZiODk5NGMyN2U1YTE3Mjc1MTIwOGI3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM3MTIyMw.avif
- **Event Name**: Chinese Lion Dancing 🐲
  - **Description**: 📍P.F. Chang’s 100 S Jordan Creek Parkway (Jordan Creek Town center) 

Come see Chinese Lion Dancing 🐲Support our programming! 

10% sales donated💲

Visit our website at www.DSMBreakerz.org
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Tue, 30 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/chinese-lion-dancing/200029773280611
  - **Venue**: P.F. Chang's (110 S Jordan Creek Pkwy., West Des Moines, IA)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjE5MjBlNjJlM2M5ZjJlOTY1NTEzZTMwYzZhMWRmOWJhMDQxMWIwZjNiYmIzNzVkMDZjMTExZmI1NDRhNDk0Yi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNjAwLWRjNjA2MTVlLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDU2NDI0.avif
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## Exhibitions in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSION The Iowa Home Expo is taking place October 9-11, 2026 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds  – Jacobson Exhibition Center Why YOU Will Love the Home Expo • HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclu
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 12:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-iowa-home-expo-october-2026-tickets/80002997666276
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWM2ZDgwZDY5ZGNmLmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, art
- **Event Name**: DOZER DAY - 2026
  - **Description**: 🚜 DOZER DAY 2026 🚜

📍 Iowa State Fairgrounds
📅 September 19–20, 2026

Get ready… because Dozer Day 2026 is coming in BIG. Last year’s momentum was unreal — long lines of future operators, incredible volunteers, and families experiencing heavy equipment li
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    - Count: 2853
  - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dozer-day-2026/200029786365205
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yN2ZhMjRhZGZkMjQ3YTA4Y2ZlYWRlYWIwNTY0MmRmNjFmYjhhMGViMTg3ZDRlNzQwMmJiNGI1MGExZTliOTJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q4ZDhkNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Nzc4NzU2NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa Horse Fair - Vendor Booth #309
  - **Description**: 2026 Iowa Horse Fair - May 8-10 
Iowa State Fair Grounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

I will back at the 2026 Iowa Horse Fair with vendor booth #309 in the varied industries building. Stop by and learn how Reiki/Healing Touch, Light Therapy, Photo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 12:00 pm – Sun, 10 May at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-iowa-horse-fair-vendor-booth-309/200029807316256
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNzA4MTNjZWVhZGQ4Y2MxYjlhYzhkNjY4MjA0YWQ1ZDk1NGMyNmFjMmY5NTk2YzZjOWI1NGU3OTk2MjFhNTI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzdjNjE0NS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQxNTE0Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Comic, Card, & Toy Show - Free Event Oct 24 & 25 Merle Hay Mall
  - **Description**: Join us as we take over the Merle Hay Mall with all sorts of geeky goodness at this FREE event. Over 100 vendor/artist spots will be spread out from Target to the Kohls entrance for 1 weekend only. This event will be held during normal business hours. (Pl
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    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Sat, 24 Oct at 10:00 am – Sun, 25 Oct at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-comic-card-and-toy-show-free-event-oct-24-and-25-merle-hay-mall/200029868218358
  - **Venue**: Merle Hay Mall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81ZWZkZTE2Y2RkZTcxMzA0MjAxMGZjYjRjMjk0MmI4MWJlNjMxMzljOWYyYjdiODNjYzI2ZDgzMjQ1Y2M3MzU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmVmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI1MDQwMA.avif
  - **Categories**: art, pokemon
- **Event Name**: 2026 Duck Hunters Expo
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for July 24-26, 2026, as the Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo takes center stage at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This fifth annual event, presented by HEVI, promises to bring together waterfowl enthusiasts from across N
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    - Count: 308
  - **Date**: Fri, 24 Jul at 12:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-duck-hunters-expo/200029895639122
  - **Venue**: Iowa Events Center
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=2026+Duck+Hunters+Expo&date=Fri%2C+24+Jul+at+12%3A00+pm&bg=3
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, calendar
- **Event Name**: Northside Market 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the annual Northside Market in the Historic Highland Park Business District! 🌟

🗓️ Sunday, July 12th from 11 AM – 4 PM
Along 6th Avenue &amp; surrounding areas.

Celebrate local artistry, handmade creations, and so much more! 

🙌 We’ll have a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1271
  - **Date**: Sun, 12 Jul at 11:00 am – Sun, 12 Jul at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/northside-market-2026/200029797251828
  - **Venue**: Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Sixth Avenues
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zMGExZjMzM2Q1MzkzZmI3OTk0YTUxNjJiNWE4M2RhMDFiZDU1NjQ5MmI5YjI5N2U2ODk4YTRhMTdmMWZlZWY2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2Y5ZjhmNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE4MTUxNg.avif
- **Event Name**: 9th Annual Greater Iowa Sporting Collectibles Show
  - **Description**: 9th Annual Greater Iowa Sporting Collectibles Show

Des Moines, Iowa

June 13, 2026
Saturday 9am – 2pm

FREE ADMISSION, FREE APPRAISALS

BUY--SELL--TRADE

Old and new fishing tackle, reels, rods, lures,
duck decoys, duck calls, wildlife art, DU collectibl
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 393
  - **Date**: Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/9th-annual-greater-iowa-sporting-collectibles-show/200029725124245
  - **Venue**: 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-2851, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hOGY1N2NhMTViYzMzNzBhMDhmNTNhZjVhZDBkNDgyM2FkNjdmMDg1ZTA2NmFkNjc3MTg3MjQ3NDk0ODE1ZDlkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwNy1kYzE5MWIxYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU5MTc3OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, holiday
- **Event Name**: Community Animation Showcase
  - **Description**: Inspired by the exhibition, “Honey, You’re a Wonderful Model: Maria Lassnig’s Animated Films” this Community Animation Showcase presents creativity in motion during our May 9 Social Saturday. The film screening will feature a mix of short, animated works
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/community-animation-showcase/200029903220548
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Art Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zNTQ2YjgwYWViODkwMjE3MmZlMmVjNDYwNmMwMDM1OTg3NGVhZjE1YjViNmNmNmNmZWJmYWIxOGE1NTA5NmQ3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY5ODM5MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, art, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Siricasso Garcia | Smile Now, Cry Later
  - **Description**: “Smile Now, Cry Later” is a series of paintings that reflects Siricasso’s childhood experiences while exploring a cultural phrase he grew up knowing all too well. The work also serves as a tribute to his Chicano roots and heritage.

MAY 15th 
OPENING REC
  - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 01:00 pm – Sun, 17 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/siricasso-garcia-|-smile-now-cry-later/200029947700921
  - **Venue**: Moberg Gallery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84Njk4NTM3YjdjMjhjM2Q0YTRhNzcyZWM2NTM3ODQwODAxNWQxNWExYzM5NmY1ZmZhYmNlZGFmZWRlZmZjZTYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMwMTAwMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYyNzIzMDA.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa
  - **Description**: Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation, in partnership with historian John Liepa and the Des Moines Civil War Roundtable, presents a special exhibit "An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa." This exhibit is made possible by funding from Humanities Iowa and t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 83
  - **Date**: Wed, 27 May at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/an-exploration-of-baseball’s-history-in-iowa/200029901905620
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82MGNmNjhjMGQwYmUxZDZjYTkxODQyM2YxOTg4OGQ3MGU0OWRhMGNjYWM2N2QwNzJjZTEyOGJjOGY3YjRkMjQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzQ3MzEyZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjExNDUxOA.avif
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, art
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Fish Swap, Feb. 14th 2027
  - **Description**: Event information:
Date: Sunday, February 14th 2027
Time: Free Entry 12 noon - 3:00 pm
10$ Early Entry at 11:00 am- 11:45 am
Early entrance wristbands will begin sales at ~10:30 am.

Elwell Family Food Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave,
Des M
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Sun, 14 Feb at 11:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-fish-swap-feb-14th-2027/200029937822039
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83MzhlNzk1ODdkOGJlN2ZmNTg1OTE0NDI4YTA4MDUzOGViYzZiMjU0MTFjNjI1YmM1MWJjM2VkYTk4MzJmM2Y3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzYzNjI1ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjEwMTU1OQ.avif

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## Education in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Lincoln High School Commencement
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and mark an important milestone in the lives of our graduates.

Graduation is a time to recognize years of hard work, growth, and achievement. We look forward to honoring our students as they take the next step in
  - **Date**: Sun, 24 May at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lincoln-high-school-commencement/200029990044156
  - **Venue**: Drake University - Knapp Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOTU5ODlmMGU2ODc0MDRiZmNhMDk4YWI0MjUwZWNlNDNhNjQ4M2NlYTBjMDJkZTBiZjU1NDU2NTc0NjZhZjA5Ni1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMxYTE3MTYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyNTc2NTU.avif
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Girl Scouts Day at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Description**: Girl Scouts Day
Sunday, May 17
2:00-4:00 PM
$5

Join us for a fun-filled day at Hoyt Sherman Place, where Girl Scouts will get the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning activities, exploration, and artistic expression. Girl Scouts Day includes a tour
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    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm – Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/girl-scouts-day-at-hoyt-sherman-place/200029933951731
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84M2I0NDc3NDA1OGJjZmY0M2Y4ZTQxZWQ0YTY3NzIzOGRmYTk0MDliNzAzMzJkYjhkYWY4M2U5M2MzYTFiY2I4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyNzY1MzU.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Summer Break Learn to Skate at Skateland
  - **Description**: Give your kids something fun to look forward to this Summer! Our  Skate School is perfect for beginner skaters ages 5–12 and runs June 15-19 from 11:45–12:45. Register by April 30th and for $75, kids get daily instruction, skate rental (your choice of rol
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    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Mon, 15 Jun at 11:45 am – Fri, 19 Jun at 12:45 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/summer-break-learn-to-skate-at-skateland/200029933951427
  - **Venue**: Skateland Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yZDAyOGY1OTkxM2ZkYjM1ZTYxYTJiNDg4NmQzMGMwYTdmODI5NWE1YmI2MDAwYTg5ZDNlOTZmYWExYjY0OGViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzEyMTExMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE3NjI2OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: 5/24/26 Edible and Medicinal Plant Identification Walk- Purple Martin
  - **Description**: Join local forager, Lindsey Coyne for a stroll at Purple Martin.
Meet near the parking lot, by the purple martin birdhouses.
Walk is 4-5 PM.

We will discuss foraging safely, laws regarding foraging and Lindsey will identify many edible spring plants and
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    - Count: 88
  - **Date**: Sun, 24 May at 04:00 pm – Sun, 24 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/5-24-26-edible-and-medicinal-plant-identification-walk-purple-martin/200029748169748
  - **Venue**: Purple Martin Water Resource Area
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare 2026: Overnight Camp
  - **Description**: If you are interested in a career in healthcare, BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare is for you!  Hands-on labs and more at Drake University.About this EventBullD.O.G.S. in HealthCare
  - **Date**: Thu, 09 Jul at 04:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/bulldogs-in-healthcare-2026-overnight-camp/100001982912896853
  - **Venue**: Drake University
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83ZmQ3YWNjOTU1YWMzMDhjNjIzZTRkNWVjNGY1ZGQxMGFhZWEwOTdjYWMwMGJjODI2OTkzNzY5NmU4NGU2YjNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcwMi1kY2RhZGFkOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzA4Nzc5NTQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 200
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: TOP 2026 DES MOINES MASTER CLASSES
  - **Description**: WWW.TALENTONPARADE.COM
  - **Date**: Sun, 04 Oct at 07:30 am – Sun, 04 Oct at 06:15 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/top-2026-des-moines-master-classes/200029307725747
  - **Venue**: Iowa Events Center
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: A Taste of Tarot Workshop
  - **Description**: Registration opens on 4/13 at 9:00 AM! https://www.wdmlibrary.org/event/taste-tarot-workshop-119558 


Please join us for an introduction to what Tarot is, how it differs from oracle and other card based divination systems, a brief history of Tarot, and t
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    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Mon, 04 May at 06:00 pm – Mon, 04 May at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/a-taste-of-tarot-workshop/200029966299738
  - **Venue**: West Des Moines Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kMWYyM2E3ZGIzZmRjN2ZmN2I2NzJhMGEwYzY2NjFhNTExZjhiMzJlMmY0ZWRkZmIyNjBkNWI1ZGZmYjEzN2Y3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFhMTYxMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ1NzIyNw.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Hands on History Camp
  - **Description**: Don't just read about history, live it at Hands on History Camps! Campers ages 9-13 will earn about paleo Iowa, the Underground Railroad, nature, historic crafts and games, churn butter, make fire, and much much more!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Mon, 06 Jul at 09:00 am – Mon, 06 Jul at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/hands-on-history-camp/200029966343709
  - **Venue**: 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82ODJjMmQ1Y2FiYTNiNTk3MTc3MDRjYTdhM2MzMTE4ZTE1YzhiMGQzNzEzMGU4NmZhYWU3Y2RkM2Q0YTY0OWNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2MxYmZiZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQxMzk5OQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Honey Bees: The Other Livestock
  - **Description**: Join the Polk County Master Gardeners for their 2026 Summer Lecture Series in one of four demonstration gardens. Bring your own lawn chair and learn with us. 

Join Tim and Christie Flickinger for a discussion on the challenges and joys of hosting honeybe
  - **Date**: Wed, 01 Jul at 06:00 pm – Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/honey-bees-the-other-livestock/200030008168521
  - **Venue**: Discovery Garden - Polk County Master Gardeners
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zOGY0ODA2ZTdhMmZiNTQ5NGZjM2RhNmE4ZDQyOGYwMmEzMGI1NjIxOThmZjZkOTgzMGFjZGExMjc0OTcwMGM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y1ZjJlZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY0NDU2MA.avif
- **Event Name**: The Anne Frank Connection in Danville, Iowa
  - **Description**: Iowans Supporting Israel 
Lunch and Learn Series

The Anne Frank Connection in Danville, Iowa 
with
Janet Hesler, Curator
Danville Museum

In 1939, a Danville teacher, Miss Birdie Mathews, initiated a pen pal exchange for her class. Ten year old Juanita W
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    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Thu, 21 May at 11:30 am – Thu, 21 May at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-anne-frank-connection-in-danville-iowa/200029990357030
  - **Venue**: The Iowa State Bar Association
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83OTA2MWRmNTU4YTE3YjBhNTZmZDRjZWQ5ODI1YWM4NDllMjRmYTk0YmY0MGI5YjJkYWMyOTkxYjhhOWQ0NjNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI2NDUzMA.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Beginner Watercolor class
  - **Description**: Join me for a beginner watercolor painting class on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at 11am-4pm, at Capitol Hill Christian Church, located at 3322 E 25th St, Des Moines. We will be learning watercolor techniques and painting your pre-selected, pre-sketched image
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am – Sat, 09 May at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/beginner-watercolor-class/200029823831228
  - **Venue**: Capitol Hill Christian Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hMjhjMWM3ZTBlNGIyZDM5YTczMzk0MTM2ZTU1NzAxOWMyMTZhZGQ5NWIzMzdlM2YxMDUxOTI5Zjc1OTMzZmQ3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE5OTYtZGMwMTAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3MTk0NjY.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: DnD Boot Camp: A Dundgeons and Dragons Introductory Experience.
  - **Description**: DnD Bootcamp: A Dungeons and Dragons Introductory Experience.
Pre Registration Required. Click the Tickets Link

Join us for a beginner-friendly Dungeons and Dragons session, where we explore how adventurers and heroes begin their stories.

-A games maste
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Wed, 06 May at 06:30 pm – Wed, 06 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/dnd-boot-camp-a-dundgeons-and-dragons-introductory-experience/200029966314100
  - **Venue**: 2700 University Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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  - **Categories**: storytelling
- **Event Name**: Mastery of Consciousness
  - **Description**: Are you feeling the need for harmony and inner peace? Do you have questions about your higher purpose and connection to the universe? Have you felt drawn to understand Self, and how you are where you are now? Would you like to know what your nighttime dre
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    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mastery-of-consciousness/200029984195716
  - **Venue**: 3715 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85ZTEzMDg2OTI5MGMwMmZlN2E0NjY3MjFkNzRlNGNjMzZmYmVkMTI1YWVhYmQzOGUwMWZkMWQwODg5NmNkMDM4LXJpbWctdzEwMjYtaDE1MzYtZGMxNzE4MTUtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3Njk1OTY.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Ya girl is graduating!!!!
  - **Description**: After over a decade of starting this journey, I am finally graduating with my associates in political sciences!!! Come help me celebrate this milestone in my life!!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ya-girl-is-graduating/200029895693153
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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  - **Categories**: science-fair

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## Running in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: RipRoar Des Moines
  - **Description**: Returning for our 5th year in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Gray’s Lake is one of the most storied triathlon locations in the country. For years, Gray’s Lake was the host of the IronKids National Championships, HyVee Triathlon, and the Ironman Des Moi
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    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/riproar-des-moines/200029476375119
  - **Venue**: Grays Lake Park, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
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  - **Categories**: sports, cycling, marathons
- **Event Name**: 59th Annual Drake Road Races
  - **Description**: 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon 
Finish on the Iconic Blue Oval! 
The official start of Drake Relays Week!💙
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 109
  - **Date**: Sat, 17 Apr at 07:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/59th-annual-drake-road-races/200029974890042
  - **Venue**: 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xNGViOTNmOTBhNDI5OTc0MTU4Y2FhZmQyYjIzZTA0NDA0MTRiOTA4YmVmNGY2ZGM3MzJiNjkzMTU2MTZlNzI2LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZmVmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NTcyNjM2.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, marathons
- **Event Name**: The Big Run 5k
  - **Description**: Celebrate five decades of running with Fleet Feet at The Big Run presented by Brooks. This community 5k on Global Running Day is all about summer vibes, shared memories and the kind of runner’s high that keeps you coming back. 

And it wouldn't be Global
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    - Count: 91
  - **Date**: Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-big-run-5k/200029933098442
  - **Venue**: SingleSpeed Brewing Co. (Des Moines, IA)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lYjk4M2M0ODQ0MTQ1YTJhOGFlZGMzZmQ2Y2E1Njk5MzIxNzBiZmJjYjNkYTdkOWFlZTA2YjY4YjRjOTc1ZWIyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzM0NDU2NC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzA4MzY5OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: DES MOINES 25th GREAT STRIDES
  - **Description**: Join us for our 25th year walking Great Strides in honor of Andrea.

25 FUCKING YEARS!!!

We’ve come a long way, with so much hope given to our CF fighters. Come celebrate with us, and if you can bring your donation, too. Cash donations get doubled (sorry
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    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 08:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-25th-great-strides/200029853343349
  - **Venue**: Water Works Park Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvY2Q0ZDBiMDU1OTJmOGE1NTFjYzVjOTFkNTVjNjY4NTVhYzM2MTllMDhkOWQ5YzU5MzZkNGNlMTg2Nzk3MjBlZS1yaW1nLXcxMTUyLWg4NzItZGNmM2Y0ZGEtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2NDg0NjI.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: WalkMS Des Moines, Iowa
  - **Description**: Join TEAM KELLY for The WALKMS in Des Moines, Iowa at Principal Park May 9, 2026. Choice of 1 mile or 3 mile route.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/walkms-des-moines-iowa/200029725115443
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=WalkMS+Des+Moines%2C+Iowa&date=Sat%2C+09+May+at+12%3A00+am&bg=4
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Glow Run
  - **Description**: The Glow Run is a 3-5k, untimed, non competitive, fun event, with a mini music fest all in one. Runners start off wearing a white or black shirt or hoodie and finish the race colored in glow powder. Along the glow course you will find Glow Zone’s which ar
  - **Date**: Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/des-moines-glow-run/200029966312855
  - **Venue**: Des, Moines, Iowa
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83YTQ4YTRiMWJmYjUyYTVkMTgzYWVmMThjNzFmOTUxNTQyZTdjODJlZGM4ZjczZDQ5ODRiNmRjYTg3OGU5OTIzLXJpbWctdzEwNzgtaDYxNC1kYzAwMDAwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjcxMjE5NA.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, festivals, workshops, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 2026 Embrace the Race 5k Inclusive Movement
  - **Description**: Run, Walk, Roll, Dance, Move in Unity! ALL bodies, ALL paces, ALL abilities. Join us Sunday June 7th 2026 at Raccoon River Park for an inclusive movement race and Iowa Juneteenth official event to kick off Juneteenth festivities! 

11:30-12:30- Registrati
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    - Count: 58
  - **Date**: Sun, 07 Jun at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/2026-embrace-the-race-5k-inclusive-movement/200029966335023
  - **Venue**: Raccoon River Park Trail
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=2026+Embrace+the+Race+5k+Inclusive+Movement&date=Sun%2C+07+Jun+at+12%3A30+pm&bg=4
  - **Categories**: sports, music, juneteenth, live-music, health-wellness, art, literary-art, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Strides4CMV Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: We are so excited to invite you to join us for the 4th year in our journey to support, raise awareness for, and #StopCMV!✋🏻

We are even more excited to invite you, your family, friends, and the broader community to walk🚶🏽‍♂️ run🏃🏼‍♀️ or roll🦽🚲🛼 alongside
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    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 09:45 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/strides4cmv-des-moines-ia/200029936294851
  - **Venue**: Gray's Lake, Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80YjU4MzgxMmYzMzc3MTI4NTJmNDk2ZDIyZTUwMjhhYzg4NDUwMzMyNzRlZTI1MjYxNWM4Njg2ZTBkODFkNzQ0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzE3NjRiZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI0MDUyMA.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Krampuslauf (Running of the Krampuses)
  - **Description**: Krampi handlers and those participating in Krampus costume are asked to reserve a free ticket here. Please, only Krampus costumes - no fairies, clowns, Santa Claus, etc.

Tickets &gt;&gt;&gt; https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/krampuslauf-running-of-th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 107
  - **Date**: Thu, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm – Thu, 03 Dec at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/krampuslauf-running-of-the-krampuses/200029880867233
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82OTBiNWZiYjQ5OWM3Y2NlMjY3MGE5OGVhOTc3MDM1ZTU4OTdmM2EzMjU2NzliMzU1YzZiZjRlODlkOTVmY2JiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzkwOTE4Yy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzcyODMwOA.avif
  - **Categories**: parades

- [View all Running in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/running)
## Tournaments in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Casey's Center in the heart of Des Moines, IA
  - **Date**: Fri, 24 Jul at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dude-perfect-squad-games-tour/2300029263035121
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xMGNjZTA5MC00NDJmLTExZjEtODI5YS00NzM5NDgwODEzMGYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTAwLWRjNjFkY2M0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzUxMDQzNg.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Iowa Salutes Heroes
  - **Description**: 🚨 OPEN REGISTRATION NOW LIVE! 🚨

🏒 Calling all hockey players! Registration is officially OPEN for the Iowa Salutes Heroes Hockey Tournament taking place May 22–24, 2026! 🇺🇸

Whether you're competitive or just love the game, we invite players of all skill
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 91
  - **Date**: Fri, 22 May at 12:00 pm – Sun, 24 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/iowa-salutes-heroes/200029742583050
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zNGM1ODU3MWZjNmQ0ZjBlOWZhMWIxYTM4YjllODVjZTBlYjYxMTlhNjJlMGJmNzZjNmIyNDkwNGU0YWI0NGMxLXJpbWctdzUwOC1oNTEwLWRjMGExNDMwLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDk1NDU2.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: 515 Cornhole at The Iowa State Fair!
  - **Description**: Join us for this year’s Iowa State Fair Doubles Tournament! 515 Cornhole and its admin are bringing back the high energy competition just like last year! We’re excited to announce that this years tournament will take place on a Sunday, in hopes of drawing
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Sun, 23 Aug at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/515-cornhole-at-the-iowa-state-fair/200029973043755
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairground
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMzg1MmFhZDYwYTdlNDlkNTRhMDFjZTViYjdiN2NlN2I4ZTA4MzZkYjM1YTdhY2QxY2VjNTE0OTMyNDIzYjk4MC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg5MDAtZGM5MTgwNmYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc1MTIwMzY.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments, contests, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Colt Starting Competition
  - **Description**: This is a judged event where 6 competitors are paired with young, unhandled colts from Spring Valley Ranch. The trainers must demonstrate their ability to start the horse under saddle and build a partnership over a series of contact twice a day throughout
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 245
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 11:00 am – Sun, 10 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/colt-starting-competition/200029491301240
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mMTBkZDI3YzVkZTcyN2U1ZjNhMzFhOGM0M2MwYTNlODIyNzcwYjZkMDMxYjNmNjYxYzMxY2ZiMGVlMzdiMTU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzc2MzMxZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ4MzY3NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, workshops
- **Event Name**: 2026 JRDA Open Division Playoffs: West Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: ⭐️ The Des Moines Derby Brats are proud to be a host for the 2026 JRDA Open Division Playoffs! 👏🏼

Bracket winners will advance to JRDA Championships July 11-12 in Chicago, Illinois! 🏆

🎥 Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/@DesMoinesDerbyBratsBoosterClub
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 83
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/2026-jrda-open-division-playoffs-west-des-moines-ia/200029966298126
  - **Venue**: 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jMGEyZTY5NGVhMGRiMTU3M2Y2ZDRhNmU4MTUyODcxN2EyODQ4YzJiOGIwMzEwZWFiZWU0Yzg2MWJkMzVjNjgxLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjZWVlZWY2LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDA2NTk0.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: SAVE THE DATE! - Iowa State Finals
  - **Description**: 🏆 SAVE THE DATE! 🏆

The Iowa State Finals are happening September 20th! Don’t miss the action! 🚴‍♂️💨

MORE INFORMATION TO COME!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 70
  - **Date**: Sun, 20 Sep at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/save-the-date-iowa-state-finals/200029725123541
  - **Venue**: 1701 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kMjZjN2M2YmZjOWY0NDllY2M3NDBkZDU1Y2NlNjZjMmZiMWUzMDgzZjQzNmM2ZGJkYjQwOTk1NzI1MzVjYjVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kYzBlMDMwNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTIyMjY5Mg.avif
- **Event Name**: Grandview Calls Bingo!!!
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun evening of Bingo with Grandview!!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm – Wed, 13 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/grandview-calls-bingo/200030009295959
  - **Venue**: 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iZjk1NjJhNTg2M2E0ZmRkN2FkMWIyNjYwNDdiYWQ4YTE4NTUxYzZmOTM5ZWE1YjAzM2QyNjg1NmFkMTAyYTQwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2YyZTJjZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY3NzExOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: bingo
- **Event Name**: CubingUSA Heartland Championship 2026
  - **Description**: https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/HeartlandChampionship2026
Events: All 17 WCA Events
Competitor Limit: 300
Registration Opens: Wednesday, December 3, 7pm Central
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Fri, 22 May at 09:00 am – Sun, 24 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/cubingusa-heartland-championship-2026/200029241993927
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xODg3N2M4Yzg5YjNhNDkxNzM3MDY0NGE1YjQ4M2ZkODkzODMzYjg2MjEzYjAwZjJhZTk5ODcwZTkyYjU1MDc1LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjNGFjMGQ5LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2NzEyMzEy.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, contests

- [View all Tournaments in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/tournaments)
## Charities in Des Moines

- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-walk-to-end-alzheimers-des-moines-ia/200029725116347
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83N2M4MjBlYmIzNzE2NGFiNDg2MzhhOTE4MGYyMTk2ZjU4ZGFlZmQzYWJlOTIxNDlkOTRjODZhZWMwODgyODkwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2E0ZDJmNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIzNzUwNw.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, dog
- **Event Name**: Race for Hope DSM
  - **Description**: Iowa's first and largest brain tumor awareness fundraiser.  Now in its 14th year, Race for Hope DSM brings together people from across the country to raise funds for a great cause!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 107
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/race-for-hope-dsm/200028299641647
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Water Works Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82MzlmN2I0M2VjY2NhZTY5ZWJjNzU5MjA5OWU2NjU4MDRkODY5N2U3NDU4MGYyYmNjYWM2ZWJjNjY1NmU3OThiLXJpbWctdzkwMC1oMzk1LWRjYzdjN2M3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0MjE4OTA5.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 21st Annual St. Baldrick's Head-Shaving Event
  - **Description**: FMH employees and retirees, plus their families and friends, are invited to join us at the 21st Annual St. Baldrick's Head-Shaving Event! Plan to attend on June 11 to cheer on our shavees and Wild Hair participants!

This year, we're aiming to raise $200,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Thu, 11 Jun at 04:30 pm – Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/21st-annual-st-baldricks-head-shaving-event/200029966335724
  - **Venue**: 6785 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hOTQ5NGNiNTRhNjgyYWI3NDcyZGZmYjM4YjMyNTA5NDJlNWM4ODc4OGU1YjVhOWNiMWM3YWE4YTdmNzdmMmNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Q5ZDdkNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY4MTk3OA.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: 2026 Des Moines Hope Gala
  - **Description**: Join us for the Des Moines Breakthrough T1D Hope Gala on October 19th, 2026! This unforgettable evening features a cocktail reception, classic dining experience, spectacular entertainment and signature live and silent auctions. We invite you to support th
  - **Date**: Sat, 17 Oct at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-des-moines-hope-gala/200029989586048
  - **Venue**: Iowa Events Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80MmNkY2ZjODcwOWQxYTNhMGQzM2E4OTllM2M1NGNmYzZjMzVmMzMxNDg5YjJlMzg0ZGI5YmU0MDZiYWEwNzk2LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjMmQxYjE3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MjU0NDY3.avif
- **Event Name**: Copy of The Water Ride
  - **Description**: Non-Profit fun bike ride to raise money for Education and Community Development in Ghana, West Africa.About this EventThe Water RideThe Water Ride - Biking for Education
  - **Date**: Sat, 29 Aug at 12:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/copy-of-the-water-ride/100001983899492788
  - **Venue**: Confluence Brewing Co.
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jOTE1MDk0MmYwYzY2ODE0NWY3MDUxZDY1NmU5MWFjNjIwZTczY2Q2MGZhYzIxZmMyMzlmYTQ4YzE3M2Q1YjVkLXJpbWctdzc5Ny1oMzk3LWRjYzFiZGMyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MjMzNDI0Ng.avif
  - **Price**: USD 7 to 93
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Arts Festival Beverage Tent Fundraiser
  - **Description**: The biggest fundraiser of the year happens in June with Cowles Beverage Tent! Cowles families, grandparents, and friends are encouraged to sign up for a shift this weekend to raise funds for the arts and community-focused projects important to the school.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-arts-festival-beverage-tent-fundraiser/200029697560554
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Arts Festival
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yYWM4MmRhZjRjYzQ2MTA0NDlmOGUyODRiNDIyZmIzMzI0NzFmMTA2ODhlMGQ1MDgwYjkwYTdkOTNlMDZjYjNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzY2MmU5MS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQwNjc3OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, festivals, workshops, art
- **Event Name**: Garage Sale for benefit of The Community Cat House
  - **Description**: We will be having a garage sale that benefits The Community Cat House (501 (c)(3)during annual neighborhood sale. Exact address of this specific sale will be released closer to the date. 
Details from neighborhood sale:

Come check out a neighborhood of s
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 47
  - **Date**: Thu, 28 May at 08:00 am – Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/garage-sale-for-benefit-of-the-community-cat-house/200029996055630
  - **Venue**: West Des Moines, Iowa
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hMThhY2Y0YjkxOGU3YzI1MWVkOWRmNDVmMDgzODdlN2Q4Y2MzNjllMGM3NWZjZmFjOGVkMTU5ODM5OGYwYTRhLXJpbWctdzg1MC1oMzE1LWRjZmZlOGRiLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MzY3MjUw.avif
  - **Categories**: memorial-day, shopping
- **Event Name**: Cookout Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Come boogie down with some good food, good times, and good people. This event is free and open to the public, but donations to my campaign are deeply appreciated. (India May, nurse running Democratic for Iowa House District 58 - Chickasaw, Floyd, &amp; Br
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 43
  - **Date**: Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm – Sun, 24 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cookout-fundraiser/200029788226706
  - **Venue**: Union Labor Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xYjRhNjM5YTAxOGQyNWZlYTA2MmYwMDQwMWVkNmI1YTlkNTNmMTRjMjg2YTIzMzY3YWJlNDg2MTk2Y2RkMmRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMwMTBlNDctZ21pcj92PTE3NzcwOTc0MDA.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, entertainment

- [View all Charities in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/charities)
## Conferences in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: GalaxyCon Des Moines - Friday
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of GalaxyCon Des Moines - Friday, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA sets the per
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/galaxycon-des-moines-friday/2300029298267937
  - **Venue**: Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lOGJiNzU1MC00NDVlLTExZjEtODYyNS02ZDRmZWJhMDA4MjMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzUwLWRjMTAwNzE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzUzMDk4NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Midwest Coffee Expo
  - **Description**: Welcome to the first-ever Midwest Coffee Expo in Des Moines, Iowa.
This is an exciting event designed to bring together coffee lovers and coffee professionals under one roof.
☕ Coffee Fest (General Admission) 10AM - 3PM
– Curated regional roasters
– Tasti
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1663
  - **Date**: Sun, 27 Sep at 08:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/midwest-coffee-expo/200029746702932
  - **Venue**: Iowa Events Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81NGJiYzBiZjM5ZTZiYmVjYWZhNzdlOTQyYTgyYTQ0N2RlZDBhNjExMjdmZGU4MGQ4NTdkOTc1ZWRmNDNhMWVlLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjYTE3YjRlLWdtaXI_dj0xNzcyOTI3NDUz.avif
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, festivals
- **Event Name**: Jason Mewes at GalaxyCon Des Moines
  - **Description**: Meet Jason Mewes, best known as the fast-talking, foul-mouthed Jay of the legendary duo Jay and Silent Bob in the View Askewniverse classics like "Clerks," "Mallrats," and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back." Beyond the convenience store, he is the voice of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 10:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jason-mewes-at-galaxycon-des-moines/200029725107456
  - **Venue**: Iowa Events Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kNmViZDJmOWI5ZTk5YzQ3ZDk3YTVlMDQ3OTZhNzI4ZTQ0MzIzOWVlNzQ0OTk1OTg5OTFlNDIyM2E0MTllZTYwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY2NC1kYzg4ZTY3NC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ5Njc1Nw.avif
- **Event Name**: Iowa National Day of Prayer
  - **Description**: On the first Thursday of May, The FAMiLY Leader will once again be working with the National Day of Prayer Task Force to host the Iowa National Day of Prayer at the Iowa Capitol.

Join The FAMiLY Leader, state leaders, and fellow Iowans as we unite with b
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 99
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May at 11:30 am – Thu, 07 May at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-national-day-of-prayer/200029943804443
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Capitol
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83MTVkNzc4NzcyMzhkNGIyZDhjYzNkNWI2MmUxNGJjZTg5ZDUwNDA1YWQyMzZmOTVjYTE5ZGM5MzIwNzU5YWE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE4MTYxNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIyNDc4MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, spiritual
- **Event Name**: Beyond the Summit: A Survivorship Conference for Cancer Survivors + Caregivers
  - **Description**: Beyond the Summit is a one-day conference created for cancer survivors and caregivers seeking practical tools, inspiration, and connection during and after the cancer journey. Through expert-led sessions, attendees will explore whole-person approaches to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 41
  - **Date**: Thu, 11 Jun at 08:00 am – Thu, 11 Jun at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/beyond-the-summit-a-survivorship-conference-for-cancer-survivors-caregivers/200029869641108
  - **Venue**: ITA Group Inc.
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jMWQ4YzVmNjU2MGU2OTQ2YWMxNmFlOGIxODE3NTMzM2VkNTQ5ZDA3NGI1Y2FkMjQxMDg5MDZhMzBmMzI3NGYyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U5YzJjMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzgxNTY2OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: business, health-wellness, conferences, it
- **Event Name**: Author James W. Berg @ Des Moines Con!!
  - **Description**: Author James W. Berg will be at Des Moines Con in Des Moines, IA signing and selling copes of his books, including his new book - The Dragon Heirs. He will be running special bundle deals during the event. Spread the word and hope to see you there!! Thank
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri, 29 May at 12:00 pm – Sun, 31 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/author-james-w-berg-des-moines-con/200029725116849
  - **Venue**: 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1302, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jNmQyNjViOGQ0Mzg3ZTM4NWUwNWU2NTVlZDhkYzIwOWUzNDYxY2ZkMmY4YzdmM2U2NmIzMzhhNDQ3YjBiM2ExLXJpbWctdzk3OC1oNTI4LWRjMDIwMTAyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NzUxNzY5.avif
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: JSA at Des Moines Con
  - **Description**: On-site authentication for items signed at the show and accepting submissions for previously signed items brought from home. Trusted by all major auction houses, dealers and collectors, any autograph backed by JSA certification enhances the value and mark
  - **Date**: Fri, 29 May at 12:00 pm – Sun, 31 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jsa-at-des-moines-con/200029999916142
  - **Venue**: Iowa Events Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mNjU3YTA1Yjg4N2Q5MWVjMTRiZDkwOTBjMTNjZTc5YzM5ZjBmMDM2N2JiM2NhOTNiMjM3OTVlODg2ZjhjYmRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAyMDIwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ2ODAwMg.avif
  - **Categories**: Meetups
- **Event Name**: CIBS Membership Meeting - Rob Lumbard
  - **Description**: CIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes at the end of the meeting… prizes such as tickets to a blues show, CDs, DVDs, Books, etc. Enjoy some live music after the meeting!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Mon, 08 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cibs-membership-meeting-rob-lumbard/200029585474634
  - **Venue**: Confluence Brewing Company
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wNmM4OTliNmFmNTg2NzMzMjMyYzllOWIwZTZkZDM1YTViOGU0N2QxOTJmYmZjOTRlN2FlMDllMDUxNGNkYWFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcxOC1kYzE3N2NiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE2MDkwNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: meetups, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 2026 Annual APDA Iowa Parkinson's Conference
  - **Description**: Join us on Friday, June 5th for a day of learning and connecting!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/2026-annual-apda-iowa-parkinsons-conference/200029966314602
  - **Venue**: Lutheran Church of Hope
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDk5NDE3NmYxOTQ2ZDhjN2UwN2RkZjc5ZDkzYzYwODdiYmE0ZDc4ZGY2YzIyYTA1ZWRiMjg0NGZiNTZhN2MxYy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg0NjUtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0MTg1NDg.avif
  - **Categories**: business, conferences

- [View all Conferences in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/conferences)
## Books in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: YWRC Book Sale - Spring 2026
  - **Description**: The spring 2026 YWRC Book Sale will be held over Memorial Day weekend, Thursday, May 21 – Monday, May 25, 2026, at the 4-H Exhibits Building of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. 

Returning to the full sale size, we’ll have hundreds of thousands of books and me
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 804
  - **Date**: Thu, 21 May at 03:00 pm – Mon, 25 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ywrc-book-sale-spring-2026/200029847446101
  - **Venue**: iowa state fairgrounds 4H building
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iMGQ2Y2M4YjIyYzNiZTZkMDhlNDdkZWIzYTQ1OGNlODY3NWNjZjZkMjMwZTlkMDNkYWNhYzk0NTQwZDVhNzhlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQyNC1kYzY1MzA4NS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU2NjY1Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, memorial-day
- **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty
  - **Description**: Shannon Chakraborty is the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of The Daevabad Trilogy and THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI. Her upcoming novel THE TAPESTRY OF FATE will release on May 14, 2026, and continues the story of Amina Al-Sir
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 88
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-shannon-chakraborty/200029721321209
  - **Venue**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82ZjhiMWQxOWE0NTA0NmNkNDkwNjJjOTVhYTJkZTMwNTc1NzY3Njk0ZTdhMDExZjgxMDk5YTA1MjQwZjIzYWFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2VkMjk3ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI0NTk5Mw.avif
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Little Book Presents: Sarah Gailey
  - **Description**: The Little Book is THRILLED to present - an evening with author Sarah Gailey, in conversation with L.T. Thompson.

(Hi. Bee here. If we've ever chatted books, I'm sure you can imagine my *very normal* reaction to receiving an email from Sarah's team. *Ver
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 37
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-little-book-presents-sarah-gailey/200029868791314
  - **Venue**: Grand View University Viking Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85MTU2ODA3YzBiMjIzYTgyYTUzNmIzM2UwM2Q2ZTZhOTUxMzkzYWVkN2VmZTA4NDUzNGE1YmJlNDJhNWVlNGQ4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Nzc4MTEzOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre
- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSION 
Join us as we celebrate 11 years of creating reading experiences! We're Iowa's biggest, award-winning book expo and we bring you the very best in independent reads, arts, foods, and crafts. 
On the first floor enjoy a bite to eat and check
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 93
  - **Date**: Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/11th-annual-indie-author-book-expo/200029868153342
  - **Venue**: 217 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4719, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jYzFlZDFlMjY2NGUzZDcwMDUyMzBiNmY1NWZiNzNjNjIxNjMxOWJmOTQ4NDlmY2M0OGU5MzNiODA4NzY4NzYzLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjYzY3MjkyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NTAzNzEz.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 43
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Pride Book Club: We Set the Dark on Fire by Taylor Kay Mejia
  - **Description**: Get ready for an electrifying young adult fantasy! A world divided by class, a school that trains young women for lives they never chose, and two students whose forbidden connection could ignite a revolution: We Set the Dark on Fire is a gripping, queer f
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm – Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/pride-book-club-we-set-the-dark-on-fire-by-taylor-kay-mejia/200029966311447
  - **Venue**: Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wMGI2MDEyZmNmMzIwMDY3YTIzODI3OWY3NjVkM2M3MzNlYWU0MWUxMjU2MGY2ZDk4ZjZkZWQ2MmYwMzEyODBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2RjZWRmMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Nzc3OTc4MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Women of Mystery with Shannon Baker, Jess Lourey & Erica Ruth Neubauer
  - **Description**: Spend your lunch hour and with the Women of Mystery!
Meet three award-winning thriller authors at an unforgettable book signing at Beaverdale Books on Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 Noon. They will be signing copies of their latest books, plus Jess will be prov
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/women-of-mystery-with-shannon-baker-jess-lourey-and-erica-ruth-neubauer/200029909257712
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iODRiYWI3NjU3ZWU1NDc5MTNiY2I4Y2VkZjg4ZDI4YWRkZDkzY2UzOGU3OTNjMjZkMGZlNzBmZWU4NTgyZmMyLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmY2ZiZjktZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3MjU3NDg.avif
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Step Back in Time Book Group: The Light of Luna Park
  - **Description**: Please join us every 3rd Thursday from 7-8pm for a book discussion at The Jordan House (2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265). Presented by the West Des Moines Public Library and the West Des Moines Historical Society.

Historical fiction is a great
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/step-back-in-time-book-group-the-light-of-luna-park/200029966341959
  - **Venue**: 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lOTRmOGRmNmRhZDNkNWMyM2Q5ZDZlZTY3ODcwZDU0YTc4ZDkxZTllMTM0YTIxMGJkZDZhZWY4YmI0NWFmMWVkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q2YWM4ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ5ODYxMA.avif
- **Event Name**: Steve Dunn presents Pug, Fireball, and Company (116 years of baseball in Des Moines)
  - **Description**: Pug, Fireball, and Company: 116 years of Baseball in Des Moines Iowa is a book by Steve Dunn that chronicles the city's rich baseball history from 1887 to the early 2000's.  Come visit with Steve 3pm May 16th at Plain Talk Books &amp; Coffee.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/steve-dunn-presents-pug-fireball-and-company-116-years-of-baseball-in-des-moines/200029689757004
  - **Venue**: 602 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wOGYwZThiOGY1YmUzNDcyNmM5MWFjZDJiNzVmY2RiZDAzYjAzYThhYTllOWRkYWU5ZTJjYmZhMGM4OGFiZDZiLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDE2NjUtZGNhOGJiZGItZ21pcj92PTE3NzUxNzg4NzQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Book Club
  - **Description**: Come join us for a book club meet up at Smokey Row Coffee (inside the HyVee Fast N Fresh).  We will be discussing: 
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni

Come at any time!  We will choose the next book and next meet up while we are there.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/book-club/200029966336026
  - **Venue**: 300 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3714, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xNzBiMDFiMGYyY2M5M2U5ZjJhMmRiZGVhZjVmNTMyNGVjY2EyZDBjOTY5MTE5NmIwNmI4MDk3YTMwMmVhNzE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmMDQ5MmQtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0OTYyOTE.avif
  - **Categories**: Meetups

- [View all Books in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/books)
## Baseball in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Parking Columbus Clippers at Iowa Cubs
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Principal Park
🏠 Address: 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.581, -93.6168✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Parking Columbus Clippers at Iowa Cubs, where every moment promises to be unforg
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue, 05 May (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/parking-columbus-clippers-at-iowa-cubs/3200028089909459
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yNzkwNDJjMC1lZjNiLTExZjAtYTI1OS03NzQyNTVkOWQxMDktcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjOTFhNjc4LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc2ODE2OTc3OQ.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: ALZ Iowa Cubs Game
  - **Description**: Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Alzheimersassociation34

Be part of a powerful and purpose‑driven evening at Principal Park as the Iowa Cubs partner with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness and support for the Alzheimer’s Association.

On
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/alz-iowa-cubs-game/200029869574852
  - **Venue**: Iowa Cubs
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83NTI3OGRkYzFiMWI3YzYxMzllNDAzMjEyZDcyYzkzNWZhOTMxMjBhNmE0OTBhNTc2ZGE3ZmQwMDMzNzM5Yzg0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmE0MDEtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2NzczMzg.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, fireworks
- **Event Name**: Iowa Cubs Baseball Romance Night
  - **Description**: Join us for our first ever Baseball Romance Night with the Iowa Cubs ⚾️🏟️✨Tickets are $13.99 including taxes &amp; fees, they come with 2 hour author signing event access at Principal Park and a ticket to the game! Link to purchase is in our bio✨
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 200
  - **Date**: Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-cubs-baseball-romance-night/200029782789147
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iMTYzNDU0YTE1Mzk2MmNiNDMzYmEwMGM4NGZjODAwNjg1ZDAyNTFlYjVjOGY2YjEwZGM1MjNjNGI4NTkwY2Q4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2VlYzdkOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzgxMzkwNg.avif
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Ballet at the Ballpark
  - **Description**: We're so excited to announce our first-ever collaboration with the Iowa Cubs: Ballet at the Ballpark! This May, head over to Principal Park and enjoy professional baseball with some fun appearances from the BDM team - including Artistic Director Eric Trop
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ballet-at-the-ballpark/200029983682947
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iYjgwOTMyMzVlNTNmMmQ1ZGIzNzZlYzQzY2JhNTk0ZWJmYTM3MzhlNTQyNDViMmU1MjUwZWJiMTVhNzRkZGJkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA2MTYzMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzA3NjkyNw.avif
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs
  - **Description**: Join Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation for a special night at the ballpark with the Iowa Cubs. Cheer on your home team while supporting local conservation groups, including INHF working to protect Iowa's natural beauty. Get together for a night of fun, com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/outdoors-day-with-the-iowa-cubs/200029908114950
  - **Venue**: Principal Park I-Cubs
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zOTFkYmIwM2QyYmJiMmVlYWY4NGE3OTRhNWVjMmU1NTc1NzA4ZTIxNThjNDRhZTM1MjYzM2NhMmJlODc2ZGNkLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjNGE2MDJiLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2Mjk5NTEz.avif
- **Event Name**: Iowa Cubs Breakthrough T1D Night at the Ballpark
  - **Description**: Join us Friday, June 5th for a night at the ballpark! Bring your family, friends, and fellow T1D supporters for an evening of baseball, community, and fun all while supporting a great cause!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-cubs-breakthrough-t1d-night-at-the-ballpark/200029991123716
  - **Venue**: 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-4640, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85OTEwOGQ5OGVmOThiMWQ4MWI2MzdmZWEyMGQ1ZmI5N2ZiODAyMDBhZTc1ZWMzYzhlODY3ZmMxZTdiNDhjNzA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkyNy1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI3NDY1Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Rock Creek @ ICubs
  - **Description**: Join us for a afternoon at the ballpark!

Tickets here; https://www.gofevo.com/event/Rockcreek26
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 03:08 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/rock-creek-icubs/200030000631831
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lYjVjYjNhYzNmNmNlNzZmZDQ1YTM5MDNlYmZkZWM0Y2UyZTg4NmEyOGNjZTEzNzU1ODM3NWU4MmI3ZWI1YmYwLXJpbWctdzExMTItaDExMTAtZGNkNmQ2ZDgtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0Nzg5NzE.avif

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## Kids in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Submission Challenge Des Moines , IA June 13th 2026
  - **Description**: Submission Challenge Des Moines, IA June 13th 2026

Premier Submission only grappling tournament for everyone. Kids, Teens, and Adults. #SubmissionChallenge

Submission Challenge  Branson , MO JUNE  13th, 2026

🚨 25% off Coupon for first 20 competitors no
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 30
  - **Date**: Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/submission-challenge-des-moines-ia-june-13th-2026/200029705423201
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80ZWU2ODQ0YjY3NjMyYjE0NGYzMzc3ZTk0NmFlZGZlMGJhNDRhODlkODIxNWIzMGYzMjBlNThlOWVkY2FhMTZiLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjMDIwNDA0LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDkzMTAy.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, sports, tournaments, workshops, kids
- **Event Name**: Gray's Lake Park Sprayground and Playground Grand Opening
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate the completion of the new Playground and Sprayground, and dock improvements at Gray’s Lake Park!

Event programming will take place at the Playground and Sprayground, followed by brief guided tours of the dock improvements until 2:
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    - Count: 217
  - **Date**: Tue, 26 May at 12:00 pm – Tue, 26 May at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/grays-lake-park-sprayground-and-playground-grand-opening/200029935456351
  - **Venue**: 2101 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1157, United States
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  - **Categories**: it
- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Potted Plant Workshop
  - **Description**: Get ready to give Mom the most meaningful gift of all—one made with lots of love and a little bit of dirt! 🪴💖 Calling all young gardeners, the Hy-Vee Kids’ Club is hosting an exciting, hands-on Mother’s Day Potted Plant Workshop on May 9, 2026, from 10 a.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/mothers-day-potted-plant-workshop/200029966299234
  - **Venue**: 1725 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Kids
- **Event Name**: Storytime | Mother's Day + Flower Arranging
  - **Description**: Celebrate the unconditional love of moms, and gift yours a one-of-a-kind bouquet

RSVPs encouraged so we can plan for crafts &amp; snacks!
. . . . . .

FREE PARKING Reminder: in addition to metered street parking, there is free parking at the State of Iow
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/storytime-|-mothers-day-flower-arranging/200030008573145
  - **Venue**: 505 East Grand Avenue, Suite #102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Soteria Kids' Vacation Bible School
  - **Description**: A WEEK YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE! 🎉☀️

Summer is the perfect time for kids to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their faith. Soteria Kids’ Ministries is excited to make that happen at Vacation Bible School!

During VBS, kids will discover the grandest wo
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    - Count: 56
  - **Date**: Mon, 08 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/soteria-kids-vacation-bible-school/200029966299437
  - **Venue**: 3250 SE Soteria Ave. , West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
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  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: Sapling Story Time
  - **Description**: Join us for Sapling Story Time at Barista's Bouquet! 📚

We are excited to partner with Wandering Raccoon Books to inspire the little ones' imaginations. ✨

☕Enjoy $1 kid's coffees and warm chocolates, along with a variety of fully caffeinated beverages fo
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    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Wed, 13 May at 10:00 am – Wed, 13 May at 10:45 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/sapling-story-time/200029365090731
  - **Venue**: 5938 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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- **Event Name**: Adventure Clubhouse: Chicken Little
  - **Description**: Is the sky really falling? Find out in this hilarious tale of thinking before you squawk!

When an acorn falls on Chicken Little’s head, they’re sure the sky is falling! They set off on a frantic journey to warn the kingdom, gathering a flock of worried f
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    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 09:30 am – Fri, 15 May at 10:15 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/adventure-clubhouse-chicken-little/200029868532251
  - **Venue**: 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Vacation Bible School - Snowball Mountain Challenge
  - **Description**: Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS will take place June 15-19 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and registration is now open at on our website (click the link below). We can’t wait to hear our kids say, “Challenge accepted—with God I am strong!”

Kids are invited to be
  - **Date**: Mon, 15 Jun at 06:00 am – Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/vacation-bible-school-snowball-mountain-challenge/200029966343608
  - **Venue**: 1025 28th St, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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  - **Categories**: Contests, Kids, trips-adventures

- [View all Kids in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/kids)
## Performing Arts in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Wicked
Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri, 18 Sep at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wicked-at-des-moines-ia/200029725112930
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Steve Martin &amp; Martin Short, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Des Moines Civic Center in the heart of Des Moines, IA for an eve
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/steve-martin-and-martin-short/2300029708053307
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84ZmE4ZjBiMC0xYjNiLTExZjEtYWRkYy0zOTljMmI0ZmZlYzMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDAwLWRjZjRiZjVlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MzAwNzgwNQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Buena Vista Social Club™
  - **Description**: It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer bri
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Tue, 19 Jan at 07:30 pm – Tue, 19 Jan at 09:45 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/buena-vista-social-club/200029871453558
  - **Venue**: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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  - **Categories**: music, workshops, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Cloris Awards
  - **Description**: Come one, come all! Save the date for the 11th Annual Cloris Awards, held this year at Drake University's own Sheslow Auditorium on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 5 pm!

The Cloris Awards is more than accolades, it's the capstone of a successful season of pow
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    - Count: 134
  - **Date**: Sun, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/11th-annual-cloris-awards/200029753379643
  - **Venue**: Sheslow Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Sabba Circle - Community Drum and Fire Dancing Circle - May
  - **Description**: Fire jams are a space for fire artists to connect with their community, practice their art and experience the feeling of dancing among flames in a safe setting. 

We incorporate live drumming to create a mesmerizing show that anyone from the community is
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 155
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm – Fri, 08 May at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/sabba-circle-community-drum-and-fire-dancing-circle-may/200029840078858
  - **Venue**: Brian Melton Park
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  - **Categories**: art, workshops, meetups, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: The Penguin Project production of Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo Jr
  - **Description**: Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic ad
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 542
  - **Date**: Thu, 13 Aug at 07:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-penguin-project-production-of-disney-pixars-finding-nemo-jr/200028212397141
  - **Venue**: 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures

- [View all Performing Arts in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/performing-arts)
## Motorcycling in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Coolest Bike in Town 2026
  - **Description**: Not Ready for Primetime Version:
Iowa's best and biggest bike show! Come celebrate weird and just plain cool bikes with all your friends at Captain Roy's, hosted by the Street Collective and Ichi Bike.
  - **Date**: Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/coolest-bike-in-town-2026/200029990623731
  - **Venue**: Captain Roy's
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- **Event Name**: Back Forty Bike Night
  - **Description**: We're back for Bike Nights at Big Barn Harley-Davidson 🔥

Wednesday, May 13th from 5pm - 9pm
 Live music by The Sons of Gladys Kravitz
▪️ Food &amp; Drink from Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® 39-1
▪️ Ladies of Harley Temporary Tattoo Bar
▪️ Stone
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 363
  - **Date**: Wed, 13 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/back-forty-bike-night/200029974958743
  - **Venue**: 81 NW 49th Pl, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Summer Nights // June 17th
  - **Description**: Bring your ride and bring the family to experience all that Karl Kustoms has to offer. We'll have the front pad closed off with the Ice Cream truck, apparel and some of our latest projects.

As always, a food truck will be on site, as well as Danger and L
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    - Count: 575
  - **Date**: Wed, 17 Jun at 05:00 pm – Wed, 17 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/summer-nights-june-17th/200029784713722
  - **Venue**: Karl Kustoms
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80OWIwNTM0MGM5YTQwZjI4NTVhOGFkMDcxNGZkZjI4YTlkZDAyYWNmZWFkOTI0YjE1YzEwMWQ5ZTQ5MzMyMzAyLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDUyNC1kYzE4MTYxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIwNjEwNw.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Triumph Demo Days (Modern Classics): Struthers Bros Triumph
  - **Description**: Demo Triumph’s iconic Modern Classics and experience the perfect balance of heritage styling and modern performance.About this EventJoin us Friday, May 8th and  Saturday, May 9th as we host a Triumph Motor
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/triumph-demo-days-modern-classics-struthers-bros-triumph/100001987832583769
  - **Venue**: Struthers Bros. Kawasaki-Suzuki-Triumph
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84YWM3NDdmMTFmMjFiNDAwNDlhODMxNTY0MWY5NjQzZjYyZDUzNDRiN2M0MjJjMDVmMGMxZTBlZmU5OTg4ZDI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzhmNzk1ZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY3NjU2MzE.avif
  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Hooligan Speed Summer Cruise-In Series! #2
  - **Description**: Our next Hooligan Speed Cruise-In is coming up — and with it, a new featured ride for our cover.

Each month we spotlight one car from the previous event… the one that stood out.

Feature dropping soon. 👀
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 109
  - **Date**: Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hooligan-speed-summer-cruise-in-series-2/200029896539212
  - **Venue**: 5454 NE 14th St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313
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- **Event Name**: Biker Bash
  - **Description**: Join Us for the Annual Biker Bash!

The Des Moines Chapter invites everyone to come out to Captain Roy's for great music, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. This event is open to all!
Let's make this year's Bash the best one yet! Ride safe and se
  - **Date**: Sat, 18 Jul at 04:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/biker-bash/200030001996052
  - **Venue**: Captain Roy's
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- **Event Name**: RIDE DAPPER - DES MOINES VINTAGE BIKE NIGHT
  - **Description**: We're back with our friends at Capt Roy's for another fun night

In cahoots with The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride—

"RIDE DAPPER"

Dust it off. Clean it up.
Or show up exactly how it sits.

Either way—you’ll fit in.


DMVBN

Good folk. The bikes vary.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 80
  - **Date**: Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ride-dapper-des-moines-vintage-bike-night/200029990669227
  - **Venue**: Captain Roy's
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## Mothers Day in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines
  - **Description**: Celebrate mom's the Big Grove way!About this EventMake Mom’s day the Big Grove way 💐 Join us Sunday, May 10 from 9am - 2pm for Mother’s Day Brunch at Big Grove. We’ll be serving up a special brunch menu all morning, plus
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 09:00 am – Sun, 10 May at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mothers-day-brunch-|-big-grove-des-moines/100001986341520960
  - **Venue**: Big Grove Brewery &amp; Taproom
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Brunch | Des Moines Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
  - **Description**: Join us for our Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse in Des Moines!

Call to make your reservations at 515-287-0847.

Adults: $44 | Kids 6-12: $20 | Kids 5 &amp; under: Free
10am-3pm

For more information + the full menu: https://shor
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am – Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mothers-day-brunch-|-des-moines-johnnys-italian-steakhouse/200029970519542
  - **Venue**: Johnny's Italian Steakhouse (6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA)
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  - **Categories**: brunch, kids
- **Event Name**: Mother’s Day Brunch
  - **Description**: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Intention

This Mother’s Day, honor her with an experience that feels as thoughtful as it is beautiful.

Join us at The Meridian for a curated brunch designed to bring people together—where every detail, from the ambiance to th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/mother’s-day-brunch/200029966309941
  - **Venue**: 7001 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
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  - **Categories**: brunch, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Candle Making Social Mather's Day Event
  - **Description**: Pour a candle and pour back into yourself. This special Mother's Day class at ChaCha’s Hiland Bakery combines hands-on candle-making with a guided self-care moment focused on protecting your peace. 

What’s included
-Guided candle-making experience (begin
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm – Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candle-making-social-mathers-day-event/200029949147813
  - **Venue**: ChaCha's Hiland Bakery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYzAxMzRkNWQxOTkyN2E3YTk5ZjVkYTc1ZGY3Yzc4YTMyOGI0MmMwMTFjMGVlM2IwM2UyNTM1OThjOGIxZjExNC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGNlYmQ3YzItZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc4MjIwNTQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Mother's Day PlantGrowFly
  - **Description**: This Mother’s Day, give the gift of connecting with nature!🌷🦋

Learn about pollinators, what they need to survive, and why we need them!🐝 Then, decorate and fill a flower pot with your custom designs and beautiful flowers that support local pollinators!🌼🌸
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 61
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mothers-day-plantgrowfly/200029935479752
  - **Venue**: 1553 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50317-1042, United States
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- **Event Name**: Mother’s Day Bouquet Bar Drop-In
  - **Description**: Just in time for Mother’s Day, create a personalized petite bouquet to give to someone important to you. This is a preregistered, self-guided activity that does not include admission. Price is per project.  Add an admission ticket to your purchase to enjo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 62
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am – Sun, 10 May at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mother’s-day-bouquet-bar-drop-in/200029679176047
  - **Venue**: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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## Sports in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Menace vs. Peoria City
  - **Description**: Join us for Pride Night presented by Capital City Pride and Catch Des Moines as the Menace take on division rivals, Peoria City.

PROMOTION ALERT:

Pride Themed Scarf Giveaway - First 500 Fans
Pride Warm Up Top Auction
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/menace-vs-peoria-city/200029977377624
  - **Venue**: 1427 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311-3009, United States
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  - **Categories**: lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Indianapolis Indians at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Indianapolis Indians at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Principal Park in dynamic Des Moines, IA, this even
  - **Date**: Tue, 16 Jun – Sun, 21 Jun (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/indianapolis-indians-at-iowa-cubs-at-principal-park/2400027671827622
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zMGZkOWRhMC0zZDYzLTExZjEtYWFmZS04ZDI1YTI3MmVhMzYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMzc3LWRjZjY5NTRjLWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3Njc2MzE2Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Triathlon
  - **Description**: Held at the scenic Gray's Lake Park in Iowa's capital city.  This event offers a flat and fast course closed to traffic during the event.  
Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon, Aquabike, 1500m Open Water Swim, and a sprint distance duathlon
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sun, 02 Aug at 07:30 am – Sun, 02 Aug at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-triathlon/200029763889425
  - **Venue**: Grays Lake Park, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
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  - **Categories**: sports, cycling, marathons, workshops
- **Event Name**: RipRoar Valley View
  - **Description**: RipRoar is partnering with the City of West Des Moines Parks and Recreation to bring you the second RipRoar Valley View Triathlon
 This exciting race includes RipRoar’s only lazy river swim - complete with a “twirly” waterslide start for our Intermediates
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 38
  - **Date**: Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/riproar-valley-view/200029514101327
  - **Venue**: 255 S 88th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States
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  - **Categories**: sports, cycling, marathons
- **Event Name**: I80 IceFest Game 1
  - **Description**: Teams still TBD.

All welcome to this FREE event.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Fri, 19 Jun at 05:30 pm – Fri, 19 Jun at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/i80-icefest-game-1/200029903635859
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
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- **Event Name**: Iowa Barnstormers Playtime at the Museum
  - **Description**: The Iowa Barnstormers will be taking over the museum! Come play catch with a player, grab some cool swag and promotional materials, and take pictures with the team.

All regular exhibits will be open. Included in regular admission prices.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Tue, 23 Jun at 02:00 pm – Tue, 23 Jun at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/iowa-barnstormers-playtime-at-the-museum/200029826840507
  - **Venue**: 1551 Valley West Drive #108, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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- **Event Name**: Crushing It! Pickleball for Young Adult Survivors
  - **Description**: Pickleball for Young Adult Cancer Survivors!

Smash Park Des Moines
Monday. December 7, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Above + Beyond Cancer is connecting Young Adult Cancer Survivors (ages 18-40) with one another for good times and laughter.  Get ready to meet
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    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Mon, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm – Mon, 07 Dec at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/crushing-it-pickleball-for-young-adult-survivors/200029869641613
  - **Venue**: Smash Park Des Moines
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## Car Shows in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Goodguys Car Show
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Goodguys Car Show, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA into a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
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  - **Date**: Thu, 02 Jul at 06:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/goodguys-car-show/2300026140368818
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iMDQwNTEwMC1kMGQyLTExZjAtOTQ5ZS1jNzcwNTllODA5OTEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODAwLWRjYTdjM2VhLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2NDgyNjM3Nw.avif
  - **Price**: USD 48 to 53
  - **Categories**: car-shows, contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Veterans Car Show
  - **Description**: 🇺🇸 Iowa! — let’s show up for our veterans. 🇺🇸

The 9th Annual U.S. Veterans Car &amp; Truck Show is coming up and it’s shaping up to be a great day for the whole community.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 Polk County Veterans Services Building
2309 Euclid Ave
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 286
  - **Date**: Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/veterans-car-show/200029800782220
  - **Venue**: 2309 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-5703, United States
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  - **Categories**: car-shows, monster-truck-shows
- **Event Name**: Lowdown Roundup 6th Annual Custom Car & Truck Show
  - **Description**: We are back for the 6th year at Des Moines Ia Water Works Park
Interested in being a sponsor or vendor? info@lowdownroundup.com
www.lowdownroundup.com
DO NOT REPLY TO SPAMMERS LEAVING COMMENTS. Any money submitted is through our website. Not messenger 
PL
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 780
  - **Date**: Fri, 05 Jun at 12:00 pm – Sun, 07 Jun at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lowdown-roundup-6th-annual-custom-car-and-truck-show/200028605746917
  - **Venue**: WATER WORKS PARK 4139 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
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  - **Categories**: car-shows, monster-truck-shows, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: PCSO Cadet Car Show
  - **Description**: The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Cadets will be hosting our 5th Annual Car Show. Join us for a great time with some exciting raffles, food trucks, and awards!

The show will again be held at Capitol City Church on Saturday, May 23rd. 

Regis
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 568
  - **Date**: Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am – Sat, 23 May at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pcso-cadet-car-show/200029567224329
  - **Venue**: 5990 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1205, United States
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, car-shows, contests, charities
- **Event Name**: 7th Annual Cruise to Blank Children's Hospital
  - **Description**: starting at 8am 519 S Duff Ames Iowa 50010
Cancer Warrior Truck / Texas Roadhouse  Throwdown. Start for the annual Cruise to Blank. Take a picture of your Car, Truck, Motorcycle in the morning with the CWT Banner at Texas Roadhouse in Ames put it on their
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Sun, 31 May at 08:00 am – Sun, 31 May at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/7th-annual-cruise-to-blank-childrens-hospital/200029879209116
  - **Venue**: Blank Children's Hospital
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jN2NiMDlmZmRjMWQ5YzllNDBkMGVhMjRmZDc3NzI2YjczMzhiMDE0YWI0NjA1YzVjOGUwNmVjZWU2ZmU1NWU3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYyODU2ODE.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, parades
- **Event Name**: Summer Nights // August 12th
  - **Description**: Bring your ride and bring the family to experience all that Karl Kustoms has to offer. We'll have the front pad closed off with the Ice Cream truck, apparel and some of our latest projects.

As always, a food truck will be on site, as well as Danger and L
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 281
  - **Date**: Wed, 12 Aug at 05:00 pm – Wed, 12 Aug at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/summer-nights-august-12th/200029784715539
  - **Venue**: Karl Kustoms
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kMTZmMTBiNzUxMGQxZTMyNDhlNzk1Mjc2YzU2YTRmMWQwZjhjNWQ3MzJkMjIzNDk1Y2Q2ZTYwMWYxZmMxMGE4LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDUyNC1kYzhkYzZkZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Njc1Mzc2NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks

- [View all Car Shows in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows)
## Entrepreneurship in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Hardy
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Hardy, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA for an event that defies expectations. 📅 On
  - **Date**: Wed, 12 Aug at 06:00 pm – Wed, 12 Aug at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hardy/2300029543569428
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81YzE0N2YwMC1mNzhhLTExZjAtOWJlMy1lM2I3YjRiMDMzMWUtcmltZy13MTAyNC1oMTAyNC1kY2JlNDUzMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkwODM0MDc.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Bernardo's Grand Opening
  - **Description**: Come join us for a fun grand opening with Son Peruchos performing at 11pm. Grab a bucket of beer on special for the event $20 for domestic beer and $25 for imported beer. Event will be 21+ and is $20 for entry
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/bernardos-grand-opening/200029990437930
  - **Venue**: 214 4th st , Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82ZjUxZGIxYWZkNDkxNzhiMTM1OTJjNTM4MGE3NWEzOGY0OGFjNGM4OGVhNjg0MWZmZWU4MzRjNTM3NjkyNmVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGMxZjFmMWYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyNjUxOTA.avif
  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Third Thursday Networking: The Station on Ingersoll
  - **Description**: This month’s host for Third Thursday Networking is The Station on Ingersoll!🍔🍺

Registrations ahead of time are encouraged! Do so on our event page:
https://members.dsmwestside.org/events/details/third-thursday-networking-the-station-on-ingersoll-05-21-20
  - **Date**: Thu, 21 May at 04:00 pm – Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/third-thursday-networking-the-station-on-ingersoll/200030008572634
  - **Venue**: The Station on Ingersoll
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xMDdiNWQ3Yzk1MjNlZjk0YmFiODkxZjYyZDFjMDUyYmZlZjJiMjFiYzgyM2UxZmRkMjM5NDA1MDIxOThlNzA5LXJpbWctdzk5OS1oOTk5LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NjUxMjkz.avif
- **Event Name**: NAWBO Iowa "A TOAST TO YOU" & Annual Meeting
  - **Description**: Come celebrate our members' significant business anniversaries! On June 25, we will celebrate the milestones of our women business owners that have been in business for 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years and beyond!

Join NAWBO Iowa t
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    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Thu, 25 Jun at 04:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/nawbo-iowa-a-toast-to-you-and-annual-meeting/200029966354225
  - **Venue**: Embassy Club West
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mZGI0ZjM3NjJlNjlkOTAwOTQ2NzZmYTJmNTNhMWJjYTk5MDc4ZmEwNGM1MzZlODNkYTA0MTU4ZWIxMDJkOGRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzAxNjY2NS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM4OTAyOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: 1 Million Cups Des Moines
  - **Description**: 1 Million Cups Des Moines 
Weekly Networking for Entrepreneurs! 🚀

🗓️ Every Wednesday, 8:00 AM CT  
📍 The Elevator Co-Working Space  
204 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309  

Enjoy ☕ coffee, occasional snacks, and a small business speaker. 
Stay afterward to
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed, 26 Aug at 08:00 am – Wed, 26 Aug at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/1-million-cups-des-moines/200029725115945
  - **Venue**: The Elevator 204 12th st Des Moines Iowa
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=1+Million+Cups+Des+Moines&date=Wed%2C+26+Aug+at+08%3A00+am&bg=1
  - **Categories**: business
- **Event Name**: Rev Up 2- GPS- Goals, Planning and Systems
  - **Description**: GPS- Goals planning and systems

1.	Set your SMART Goals using the Goals Worksheet in your Materials!
2.	Determine your personal and business expenses using the worksheet in your materials!
3.	Calculate your number of transactions needed to reach your Inc
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon, 11 May at 12:00 pm – Mon, 11 May at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/rev-up-2-gps-goals-planning-and-systems/200029966355130
  - **Venue**: 140 S. 68th Street #1105, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wMjhjZWZiYTE3NjAwMGRjMWVlZDUwY2RlZDRlZjhjODU1Y2UyYjUwOTlmMWFkNWJmZTAwZDNmZDMwYTMwNzRkLXJpbWctdzk1MC1oNjEwLWRjZjJmNGY2LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NTE0MTI5.avif
  - **Categories**: business, workshops, virtual, webinar, calendar
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Elevate Event
  - **Description**: YOU ARE INVITED TO MY RECOGNITION CEREMONY IN DES MOINES IOWA. 
INBOX ME IF YOU'RE COMING FOR THE VENUE AND ADDRESS
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am – Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-elevate-event/200030009258550
  - **Venue**: 2015 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Des+Moines+Elevate+Event+&date=Sat%2C+30+May+at+11%3A00+am&bg=1

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## Festivals in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Iowa State Fair in vibrant Des Moines, IA transforms into a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri, 14 Aug at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/rod-stewart-at-iowa-state-fair/2400029365327333
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yNWViYjVjMC00NDQ2LTExZjEtODA3NS1mOTQ3NjQ3NWMyMWItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzAxMDIwNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc1MjAzNTA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: CelebrAsian 2026: The Story of US
  - **Description**: CelebrAsian 2026: The Story of US
23rd Annual Asian Heritage Festival

Presented by Bravo Greater Des Moines &amp; Polk County Iowa! 

12 Villages (Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Lao, Myanmar, Nepalese, Tai Dam, Thai, and Vietname
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10139
  - **Date**: Fri, 22 May at 11:00 am – Sat, 23 May at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/celebrasian-2026-the-story-of-us/200029679186907
  - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kZDAwYmRlZDZkYjNkMzYxMjljNTk2MzI1NWNkN2U2YmIyZTQ0OGI2ODQ4ODVlZWY5MzhlYzI4NDRjMzQxZTIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2ZlZmVmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzgxNTI1Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, health-wellness, art, performances, sports, food-drinks, fashion, cooking, entertainment, mid-autumn-festivals
- **Event Name**: Greek Food Fair 2026!
  - **Description**: Find your inner OPA at the 46th annual Greek Food Fair, 
June 5th – 7th!

Greek culture comes alive as you immerse yourself in a weekend of music, dancing, and of course, the delicious flavors of Greek food!

So, mark your calendar today for one of Des Mo
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    - Count: 7645
  - **Date**: Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/greek-food-fair-2026/200029787928501
  - **Venue**: 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83NWI1MDE3ZmVkM2E2MjkxMTcwYTQwZmE2YWJmZTkxOGQ1M2IzN2NhZThmNjMwNDIwNDkyY2ZhN2I1ZjdmNWU5LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjNjA4YmYyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MTg3NDM5.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, calendar
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Sky Lantern Festival by Lights Over America
  - **Description**: As the nation’s premier sky lantern festival, our mission is to create unforgettable experiences that bring communities together while making a meaningful impact. Lights Over America is now an exclusive, high-end experience designed for adults ages 25 and
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-sky-lantern-festival-by-lights-over-america/200029711245320
  - **Venue**: Des Moines,Iowa
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85MDJjMTFkOWRlZGE3MmYyOWVmNjlmM2Q0YTFlMWE5MzA5NWU3NzhiYmQ2YjgyYzM0MWM1ZjBlYTYxOWQ0MjJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc2OC1kYzE4MTkxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Njc2NzA3Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, mid-autumn-festivals

- [View all Festivals in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/festivals)
## Dance in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: GFA Summer Soirée | 2026
  - **Description**: Join Grace For Addictions for our annual Summer Soirée — a formal fundraiser gala featuring live music by The Ladybirds &amp; The Soul Searchers, a silent auction, live auction, dinner, swing dance lesson, and inspiring stories of transformation. Every do
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    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/gfa-summer-soirée-|-2026/200029984189653
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jYjkzNDc1NTdlMmYyMzI2ZDNlYmZhMmY0Zjc2Mzg3MDMzOWU3N2E1MDEzZGI2MzZiZmQ0YTc0NjkxMWE3ZjY4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzOS1kYzA0MDMwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzczMzIyOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Midwest Mayhem🕺
  - **Description**: Save the date Saturday, August 1st! 

Youth Breakdance

Adult Breakdance 

Allstyles

-Trophies🏆
-Cash prizes 💵

Live Music 🎵 
Vendor Market 
Food trucks 

(More details coming soon)
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sat, 01 Aug at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/midwest-mayhem/200029907461716
  - **Venue**: Riverview Park, Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80YTgxNDVjNmFmOTZlMzI3ZDE3ZmJhYjZkOGE3MjlkOGY0YzYwODc3MjNlNTkyMGMxNmFlMDJkNTUyY2U4ODFlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMwMzAzMTctZ21pcj92PTE3NzY0Mjc4OTU.avif
  - **Categories**: music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 50's Sock Hop Swing Dance feat. Exit 113
  - **Description**: Join us for a 1950s Sock Hop–themed swing dance at the Valley Junction Activity Center in West Des Moines!

Swing dance is a fun, social partner dance set to upbeat jazz and rockin’ rhythms and this month, we’re throwing it back to the 1950s. Think poodle
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    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Fri, 12 Jun at 07:15 pm – Fri, 12 Jun at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/50s-sock-hop-swing-dance-feat-exit-113/200029966300642
  - **Venue**: Valley Juntion Activities Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yMGVkM2VjOTA4MTUyNGM2YjFlYWE4ZTc0NDcyMTZkY2I0NmRkNjEzMjY0NDdmMTUwYjI2MmNiZjJmZDg1MDdhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0Ny1kYzA0M2I0MC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ2OTMzMQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, live-music
- **Event Name**: Parent & Me Baby Ballet Summer Camp
  - **Description**: Our tiniest dancers are welcome here 🩰

If your little one still needs their favorite person nearby, our Parent &amp; Me Ballet (ages 2–3) class lets dancers experience dance alongside a parent or guardian.

Both classes focus on confidence, coordination,
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Mon, 06 Jul at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/parent-and-me-baby-ballet-summer-camp/200029966340349
  - **Venue**: 1001 Office Park Road Suite 300, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Kids
- **Event Name**: Heartland SwingOut
  - **Description**: A celebration of swing dance in Des Moines. Enjoy a full day of workshops &amp; two nights of live music &amp; dance! Heartlandswing.com/swingoutAbout this EventJoin us for Heartland SwingOut, a dance event designed to br
  - **Date**: Fri, 07 Aug at 07:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/heartland-swingout/100001982327179958
  - **Venue**: The French Way Building
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jZmQ4MTRhZjBlYWY3NDUwOGQ4OGNlNDFhYmJiNTU1YWFmODVkNzY0YzcyZGRmYzQwZDdmMWVlMzhhZDJiNjNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyOC1kY2Y0ZWNkYS1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3NzE5MjQ5Mjk.avif
  - **Price**: USD 23 to 87
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, live-music, contests, jazz
- **Event Name**: Free Tippi Toes Dance Class!
  - **Description**: Free dance class with Tippi Toes for ages 2-6. Come dance with us!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 10:30 am – Fri, 08 May at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/free-tippi-toes-dance-class/200029966335926
  - **Venue**: Valley Community Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kMDg5YTczZjE0ZmYzNzViZTFlYzVjODBhNTM4ODRkOWFjNzI4MWE4NmQwMzcwNWRkNjYwM2Y1OGJlZDg3NDU2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQwNzYxMw.avif
  - **Categories**: Workshops

- [View all Dance in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/dance)
## Animals in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Mounted Shooting Competition
  - **Description**: Ozark Mounted Shooting is bringing high-energy, elite horsemanship, split-second timing, and precision shooting for a thrilling race against the clock to the Iowa Horse Fair! They have competitions each day of the Fair &amp; demos on Friday &amp; Saturday
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 97
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 03:30 pm – Sun, 10 May at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mounted-shooting-competition/200029867672533
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xZjY1MDMyNWQ2YjA0MGQ0ZjFjYzI1MTE5YzY4ODBlNTFiNmU4YmIwYzcyYTNjZDQzZmQ2NDEyMjAzMjcxMjliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUxNDc0Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, contests
- **Event Name**: ARL Dog Days of Summer
  - **Description**: Bring your pooch to the game and have a dog-gone good time!
Dog Days of Summer is back! Join us at Principal Park where you and your dog can watch The Iowa Cubs take on the Memphis Redbirds from seats in our pet-friendly reserved section. Once you enter t
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    - Count: 227
  - **Date**: Tue, 19 May at 05:30 pm – Tue, 19 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/arl-dog-days-of-summer/200029873766535
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lZTVhM2NhMDk5YWM1OTk5OGE5Yjk3NGEzYzNlMmJmYmVmMGUxNDkzZTJkZDgwNmEwYjkxNjRiNzUzMTdmNmQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2Y1ZjJlZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIxOTcyNg.avif
  - **Categories**: dog, parades, sports, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Paws & Claws Benefit Auction
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE
Join Animal Lifeline of Iowa for our 22nd Annual Paws &amp; Claws Benefit Auction to save the lives of special needs cats &amp; dogs!
Saturday, November 7
Embassy Suites Downtown Des Moines
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Silent Auction items on displ
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 68
  - **Date**: Sat, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm – Sat, 07 Nov at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/paws-and-claws-benefit-auction/200029800947601
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80OWM2MzE5Mjc5NTY1YTA1YTVlZjY1MDM4Y2NlYzIwZGI5ZmQzYThiMzJiZGUwODgyYjYxMGQ5MGI2YTM1MTE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2RlZGVkZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU5NDkyMg.avif
  - **Categories**: dog
- **Event Name**: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone: Explorer Doug Smith
  - **Description**: Yellowstone National Park contains many stories, including one of the best-case studies in wildlife conservation. Wildlife biologist and National Geographic Explorer Doug Smith led the project that reintroduced gray wolves in the 1990s. We join him on ass
  - **Date**: Wed, 04 Nov at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wild-wolves-of-yellowstone-explorer-doug-smith/200030001372846
  - **Venue**: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kMGNjZGFjMmE3M2MwNjQwOGU4Y2Q4MDUwOTQ3MzA1MjdiMzk1MGRjNjBmYjdiMzM2ZWJhZDFkNWQ2ZjEwMjEwLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDY4OS1kYzQ4NDg0OS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ5MTk0NA.avif
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Kennel Club & Combined Specialties of Greater Des Moines Dog Shows
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Fri, 04 Sep at 07:00 am – Sun, 06 Sep at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-kennel-club-and-combined-specialties-of-greater-des-moines-dog-shows/200029807316156
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85NGRiMGE2NmFmMmYzYjRiNmIzYTk3ZmJlYzczZTRhZGM1MTBjMzBlNDY2YjI5NmQ0MDZkYjI2NzljZGM3NDA5LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oOTYwLWRjMzMyZjJiLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MTM5Mzgz.avif

- [View all Animals in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/animals)
## Golf in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Principal Charity Classic
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Principal Charity Classic, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Wakonda Club Golf Course in Des Moines, IA sets the
  - **Date**: Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm – Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/principal-charity-classic/2300029744500549
  - **Venue**: Wakonda Club Golf Course
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jNjQ3MTQ1MC0zZmJhLTExZjEtYjBhYS0wYmQ5OTI5Njk0NjctcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDc0LWRjZmRmZWZlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzAyMDY4NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, sports, workshops
- **Event Name**: 48th Annual Miller Lite Golf Invitational
  - **Description**: Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa invites you to our 48th Miller Lite Golf Invitational on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Wakonda Club! 

Enjoy a day on the course featuring 18 holes of golf, great company, on-course games, beverages throughout the
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Mon, 28 Sep at 10:00 am – Mon, 28 Sep at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/48th-annual-miller-lite-golf-invitational/200029873766736
  - **Venue**: Wakonda Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81ZDUwODExMjQwZGRlY2UxOTZiNDk5MWM5MGViM2RkZTgyNTFjYjE1NjExNDIwMWIzMjBiZjEwY2JjZmI1MzQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2JhMjIyNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDgwMDE1NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit, workshops, contests, charities
- **Event Name**: FORE! Our Parks Golf Outing + Bike Ride
  - **Description**: Get ready to have a blast and make a difference! By taking part in the annual FORE! Our Parks event, you're supporting Des Moines Parks and Recreation projects and programs that make a huge impact in our community. Proceeds from this event have helped tho
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 41
  - **Date**: Fri, 12 Jun at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/fore-our-parks-golf-outing-bike-ride/200029848247136
  - **Venue**: Waveland Golf Course
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mODE4MzUyMjJjZTRhZDIwODM5NDQyZGE2M2YwYmQ1NjFmOWZkN2VhNjZhMTJjYzU1YmU4NDRkNTI4M2JiNzM3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc3Mi1kYzFkNDc1OS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIzODI2MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, cycling, golf, workshops, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Grandview Rendezvous 2026
  - **Description**: PDGA C-Tier
(2 Rounds)

Check in 8:00-9:00 am
*Virtual Player Meeting night prior on Facebook event page

(This event will use PDGA Live Scoring)

Tee Off 9:15 am
Pro Divisions $55
Am Divisions $45
(Add $15 if you are not a current PDGA member)

Optional
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Sun, 12 Jul at 07:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/grandview-rendezvous-2026/200029990861422
  - **Venue**: grandview Disc Golf Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lMGM1NmQzNWNhZTQ1YzFiYjUyZGYxMWNmZWY2NjExNmJjZThmMjNkYTc3YWE5YWY4N2I0ZDBkNGZlNTljMDFlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzc1OTA0YS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI3MzEwMQ.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, meetups, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: FDGC Flex Start @ Grandview
  - **Description**: One Round C-Tier Flex at Grandview

Sign up online or Check in at Grandview

Long Pads.

8am to 3pm.

Must have three to send out a card, max 5 per card.

Cash payouts for pro divisions via PayPal.

Vouchers funny money for AM divisions

Please let us kno
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/fdgc-flex-start-grandview/200029692452106
  - **Venue**: Grandview Disc Golf Course
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mYzZiZmQ2Njc1ZGUyYzE1MDlhYjM3MzViMzlkZTUzMDVlYTczODFlMDIyMDg4MWFjNTc1ZGFhMDlkZWE1OTc1LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyNDQ2OTg.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit

- [View all Golf in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/golf)
## History in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Im With Her at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Im With Her at Hoyt Sherman Place, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Hoyt Sherman Place in dynamic Des Moines, IA
  - **Date**: Sun, 28 Jun at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/im-with-her-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400029675225419
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iZTJhZTdiMC00MzdhLTExZjEtYjY0OS03N2QzODJmYjNkNWMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDc0LWRjYzRlMWU3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzQzMjk4OA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Des Moines pro baseball history
  - **Description**: I spotted this whimsical mural on the side of the Des Moines Water Works office in Des Moines' East Village this morning. I was passing out flyers for my upcoming program on the history of professional baseball in Des Moines at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-pro-baseball-history/200030010084129
  - **Venue**: East Village, Des Moines, Iowa
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82NjVjOWZhMzUxNzM4NmY1NTU1NmUxNTgxMWMwZTY2NjE3NjAxZTRkZDUzYTg4ZDFkYjkxZDkyZDI3NzZiMWZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2Q3ZGNlYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzY4NzQwOQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Iowa Files; Villisca: Living With a Mystery
  - **Description**: On the morning of June 10, 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa awoke to horror. Josiah and Sarah Moore, along with their four children (Herman, Katherine, Boyd, and Paul), and two young overnight guests (Lena and Ina Stillinger), were all found brut
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 112
  - **Date**: Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/iowa-files;-villisca-living-with-a-mystery/200028633978831
  - **Venue**: West Des Moines Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iOGUwNjVjODNiODNlMGQ5NDg5ODQ3NThjMjZhYTgxZDc5ZTA3YWNjZTBiMjc2YjBhN2FlNDQwZjkxNGRjMGRmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzhiOGI4Yi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE4OTc2Nw.avif
- **Event Name**: The Ghost of Pompeii: Explorer Caitie Barrett
  - **Description**: Even thousands of years after its demise, the Roman Empire captivates us, and the ancient city of Pompeii is the place to understand it all. Volcanic ash created an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of ancient people who lived, worked, and played in thi
  - **Date**: Wed, 27 Jan at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-ghost-of-pompeii-explorer-caitie-barrett/200030003105845
  - **Venue**: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81MzAwNTRjNzI2OWNkYTNkM2FlZTc2MWU3ZTU2MTFmMjdkOTUzY2YwNWRiZGYwYTNmNzg5YmZiNDgzYmEyMGI5LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDYzOS1kYzQ4NDY0Ny1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzUxMjUyMw.avif
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Notable Women of Early Des Moines Cemetery Tour
  - **Description**: Explore history and the notable women who helped shape Des Moines.🌟

Visit the final resting place of these resilient pioneer women who settled, labored, and shaped the city’s history and culture. Discover their contributions and fascinating stories. 

A
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am – Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/notable-women-of-early-des-moines-cemetery-tour/200029883339139
  - **Venue**: Woodland Cemetery (Des Moines, Iowa)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kZDIyY2EyNDQ1N2NhZGE3NGU0NTQyNzYyOWViMDE0ZDcwYWMxYjc5YmQxNTk4N2Q5NjdjODQxNjFiNWU1ZDRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzYwNWU4ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzYzMDU1Mg.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, womens-history-month

- [View all History in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/history)
## Christmas in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Christkindlmarket Des Moines
  - **Description**: Experience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 3 - 6 &amp; 10 - 13, 2026.About this EventExperience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 3 - 6 &amp; 10 - 13, 2026.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu, 03 Dec at 05:00 pm – Sun, 13 Dec at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/christkindlmarket-des-moines/100001984220226110
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iZDFmZTkzZjZmYmQ5MGNiZWM3NGUzODQxYTA1ZjhiZmY2MzM3MGFhYmU1OGE1MTEwOTVjMGJjOGE1NWIxZDAyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFhNDQ3Yi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzIzNzgzNTY.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, holiday
- **Event Name**: Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Jim Caviezel
  - **Description**: Pulse Life Advocates is honored to announce that Jim Caviezel will speak at our November 21st Christmas Gala!

Jim Caviezel gave a remarkable portrayal of Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ.” He also played Tim Ballard in "Sound of Freedom."
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 124
  - **Date**: Sat, 21 Nov at 05:00 pm – Sat, 21 Nov at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pulse-life-advocates-christmas-gala-with-jim-caviezel/200029690453145
  - **Venue**: 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1323, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81MjgyOTg3ODNlMDEwOWFhNzM3N2M2MTAyZGMzODY0ZThjYzJiOTMzOWFlMzYyOWNiOTQxMjNkY2Q0NDRlNWU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQwNi1kY2MzYzNiYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjI2MzE2Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: BOG Rewind Christmas Show & Potluck - Brandon Santini
  - **Description**: DOORS @5PM/ SHOW @ 6PM
$20 CIBS members / $25 non-members at the door

BOG Rewind Christmas Show with Brandon Santini. Bring a dish to share for the potluck! BOG Rewind Shows are a celebration and continuation of the unforgettable memories, music, and fri
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Sun, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/bog-rewind-christmas-show-and-potluck-brandon-santini/200029362957439
  - **Venue**: xBk Live
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80NmJmZDY1YmM4MzRjOWQxZmUyMDM5NjE4N2IyZWZlMzA3Mjc0MTJiM2ZjOWRhZGM2NTYzM2Y3MDU3NGEyOTZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMxNzA1MWEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY2ODc3ODY.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, potluck
- **Event Name**: An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
  - **Description**: Your event ticket includes our house greens salad with choice of dressing, a selection of entrée options, warm house breads and butter along with coffee, tea and iced water services. Additional beverages, starters, shared plates, entrée upgrades, and dess
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Fri, 11 Dec at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/an-irving-berlin-white-christmas-revue/200029934174514
  - **Venue**: 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xZjRiMDgyNjVmM2M3NDk0NDU5OGUzNjNhMTAzYTE4NmZlMzNhNzg0NmQxYzM0MDA1N2U0ZjhkOTk2OTJiNTAyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzBmMTcxYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE4NzkwNw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, holiday, jazz

- [View all Christmas in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/christmas)
## Mindfulness in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Sound Bath
  - **Description**: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to slow down and celebrate the people who care for everyone else. If you are looking for unique Mother’s Day events in the Des Moines area, Cirque Wonderland Studios is hosting a special Mother’s Day Floating Sound Bath de
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am – Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/mothers-day-sound-bath/200029945386256
  - **Venue**: 105 S 11th st, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zYzc0MWM5OTdiYzQxMDEyMmMzYzE0Y2Q1YjM3NTY1YWE0N2NiYWMyMTJjN2JjN2Q0NzIwZGI5YmZhZjQyNzA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2FmNmU5MS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIzNTIzOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, trips-adventures, mothers-day
- **Event Name**: Quantum Manifestation
  - **Description**: On May 16th, join us at OPE for an immersive experience into quantum manifestation.

This is about gaining a true, grounded sense of how to align with what you actually desire. Often, what we want is already within reach—we just push it away through our w
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am – Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/quantum-manifestation/200029949000049
  - **Venue**: OPE -One Planet Earth
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvY2M2MzU1NDVmMDFhMGE2ZDE1OTI5YWE2YWE2OTg3MmNkN2JjY2FkNmQ1M2E1MzAxZTVmZjZiZGU0YmM0YzMwNy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxMjAwLWRjMDUwNzE0LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2Mjg5MjQ5.avif
  - **Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Mushroom Festival 2026 - Forest Bathing with Lindsey Page
  - **Description**: Slow down and reconnect in a 90-minute guided forest bathing session. Relax, refresh, and restore. Registration limited to 20 participants!About this EventStep into nature and slow down. Join a guided forest b
  - **Date**: Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm – Sun, 31 May at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-mushroom-festival-2026-forest-bathing-with-lindsey-page/100001988334186075
  - **Venue**: Captain Roy's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zMTY0MzU5ZjhmMGMzMWM0MDNiOGUzMWZkMGM2Y2ZkY2UxMzZkMWQ4ODQzYjVkNDE5ZDg0MmMxY2FlODlmNWU1LXJpbWctdzExNTItaDIwNDgtZGMxNDJlMDYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3NTkyMTA4.avif
  - **Price**: USD 18
  - **Categories**: festivals, science-fair
- **Event Name**: Sound Healing + Reiki - Rose Garden at Greenwood Park
  - **Description**: During the 45 minute class you will receive support in relieving stress, tension, and anxiety to restore your own foundation of health, energy, and vitality.

The session will start with a short, guided meditation as you relax with Sound Healing, allowing
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 am – Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/sound-healing-reiki-rose-garden-at-greenwood-park/200029807315049
  - **Venue**: Greenwood Park, Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kYTA1MjkwZGVhN2E3Zjk4OWQ5ODRiNGE1ZWYwNWQ5MTM2MmQ4NzU5OWNkZDYxYWRlY2MyYjBiNTZiNzM2ZjRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MTUxYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQzNTYwMw.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, meditation
- **Event Name**: SUP Yoga
  - **Description**: Join us for a night of yoga on the water! This single session will guide you through poses low to the board and work to more advanced standing poses. All gear is provided. Please dress to get wet! Registration is required.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Tue, 23 Jun at 06:30 pm – Tue, 23 Jun at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/sup-yoga/200029966298026
  - **Venue**: 2500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jMTJjOTIwOWY4NGVhMDYzZTQyYzAwZThhYmUwMGNmOTQ5YzkxODgwMzYxZDIzMWEzM2MxYjAyNGNlMTBkMzFhLXJpbWctdzYxMi1oNDA4LWRjZWRkOGMyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDMzNjE4.avif
  - **Categories**: health-wellness

- [View all Mindfulness in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/mindfulness)
## Theatre in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsWicked (Touring) has 257 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sun, 20 Sep at 01:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wicked-touring-only-children-age-5-and-over-with-tickets-will-be-allowed-into-the-theater/210002738765605
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zMjUzYzc0NzA0ODQ3ZDliMjM3YzhmMWYwODRkZjAxNDk5M2YxMzU4NjNiYmNiMWM0OTNkMWEzYjc1ZGRmN2NiLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzE5MTYxMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQwNDM0MzQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Come From Away
  - **Description**: Season tickets now on sale. Single tickets on sale in late July.

A small town on the eastern Canadian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gande
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri, 11 Sep at 07:30 pm – Fri, 11 Sep at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/come-from-away/200029972795704
  - **Venue**: 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81Y2I2MTJiZTUyMjI0ZDcxMjliYjRmMjA0MzQzMTM1NDkyMTkwMDQyODk4MzJkNTkxZGU4NDVkNzRjOWViZjQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4MC1kYzE2NDQ5MC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzU0Nzc4Nw.avif
- **Event Name**: Just in Time
  - **Description**: Just in Time, the acclaimed “runway hit” (Variety) that is taking Broadway by storm, will make a splash in Des Moines. An “utterly electrifying” (Entertainment Weekly) new musical, Just in Time brings to life the story of Bobby Darin, the legendary sing
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Tue, 24 Aug at 07:30 pm – Tue, 24 Aug at 09:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/just-in-time/200029931259934
  - **Venue**: 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mYmM0YWEwMWZiMmE0NjYyZGNmZDQ0MDFhOWY0MDM3YjA5MDg1NmZiZDc5YWU2ODFmYWIyOWZiMmFjN2M2Nzk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDExODctZGMxMzA0MmYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0MTgzNjk.avif
  - **Categories**: music, live-music, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: TheatreMidwest presents *Apples in Winter* in Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: SEASON 6 NEXT TOUR STOP--Des Moines!
*APPLES IN WINTER* by Jennifer Fawcett
May 14, 15, 16, 7:30 p.m.
Des Moines, IA, at the Viking Theatre, Grand View University campus. 

SYNOPSIS: Miriam is making an apple pie.
Several years ago, Miriam’s son, Robert,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 07:30 pm – Thu, 14 May at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/theatremidwest-presents-apples-in-winter-in-des-moines-ia/200029988849412
  - **Venue**: Grand View University Viking Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yN2YzZTRhYmZmMWY3ZTRkZjczYTg0ZjczM2JkMjlhMTNiZmRjZWM4MWY4OTcwYWFkYzZiMzc3NzdlMjI0NmYxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2MxOTE2My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIyODgxMg.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre

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## Painting in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Paint & Pints at Confluence Brewing in DSM!
  - **Description**: Join us for a paint-and-pints event at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines! We're painting "Happy Hydrangeas" on canvas. Registration includes two hours of instruction, all supplies, and an 11x14-inch canvas to take home. Enjoy Confluence's full drink menu,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mothers-day-paint-and-pints-at-confluence-brewing-in-dsm/200029908111209
  - **Venue**: Confluence Brewing Company
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81NzYzYWM0NjcwMjY1ZDY4MTA4YzQ1MjZjNjY4MGVjMjllYWE1ZjliZjVkZGI3ZDIxNTFhNmUwMDUxYTdhNjcwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZlZGJkMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjMxMTU5NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Beginner watercolor painting
  - **Description**: Join me for a beginner watercolor painting class on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, at 11am-4pm, at Capitol Hill Christian Church, located at 3322 E 25th St, Des Moines. We will be learning watercolor techniques and painting your pre-selected, pre-sketched ima
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/beginner-watercolor-painting/200030005997422
  - **Venue**: Capitol Hill Christian Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83YzYwMTk1ZmQyZmFmM2JhNDU4YjhkMWZhNjQ3MzI3ZmQyZjc2Y2UwMDNkZGVjZDVkZDU1YWRmMzUwMjRlNzhiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE3NTctZGM2MzVjNWQtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc1NjUzMDE.avif
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops
- **Event Name**: CLASS: Wildflower Lines and Color
  - **Description**: Wildflower Lines and Color
Saturday, May 30

10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Instructor: Courtney Garcia
$65
Ages: 13+
Outside, Weather Permitting

In this nature-inspired painting class, we’ll create a vibrant abstract background using bold acrylic color and expressive
  - **Date**: Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/class-wildflower-lines-and-color/200029949181124
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Bloom into a Bouquet (Beginner's Watercolor Workshop)
  - **Description**: Registration opens at 9:00 AM on May 1: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/event/bloom-bouquet-beginners-watercolor-workshop-122435 

Join us for a beginner’s watercolor workshop to dive into the FUNdamentals of watercolor! Participants will learn how to embrace
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May at 11:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/bloom-into-a-bouquet-beginners-watercolor-workshop/200029966290732
  - **Venue**: West Des Moines Public Library
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Paint n Pie with Libby Morecraft
  - **Description**: Come and enjoy an evening of painting and some delicious pie from ChaCha's Hiland Bakery!

$45 per person includes all supplies and instructions,  a piece of ChaCha's Hiland Bakery pie and a drink. Spots are limited! Sign up here to secure your spot: http
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Sat, 06 Jun at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/paint-n-pie-with-libby-morecraft/200029908323858
  - **Venue**: ChaCha's Hiland Bakery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xMmUwNzQxNDYxNDhkYmI5ZDhjODdlMDMxZjc2NmNiZmQwOGZjZmY3Y2E4ZGU4YmZjYjkwYTJlNWM0MjY0NTQwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk1Ny1kYzdiNzg3OS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjQzNTYyNw.avif
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts

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## Rock Music in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Robert Cray Band at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Robert Cray Band at Hoyt Sherman Place, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Hoyt Sherman Place in vibrant Des Moines, IA
  - **Date**: Thu, 25 Jun at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/robert-cray-band-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400029827860049
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hMWI3N2IxMC00NDQzLTExZjEtOTNmOS1kMTliZjVhZWFmN2YtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kY2ViZjRmNy1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3Nzc1MTkyNjk.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Season to Risk w/ Procedure and Quade
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Season to Risk

w/ Procedure and Quade


SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to info@xbklive.com*

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Sun, 07 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/season-to-risk-w-procedure-and-quade/200030003947029
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDUxYjE5NWE0ZWE5Njg3NjE2YzEwYjIwYjBhMTNjZmZkYzNmNmE5NTYxYjFjMThiODczOTUwM2Y4Y2ViOTIzOC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNjZmNmY2YtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc1MjI5NDg.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop, parties, reggae
- **Event Name**: Reload 🔥 Down Under Bar & Grill
  - **Description**: Reload ROCKS Down Under Bar &amp; Grill!
Reload is Iowa's premier rock band, blowing stages away with talented renditions of all your favotite covers! Being a known and well established band in the Des Moines area, Reload never disappoints. We can't wait
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm – Sun, 10 May at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/reload-down-under-bar-and-grill/200029897274015
  - **Venue**: Down Under Bar &amp; Grill
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: No Future/Saving Sidon/Project 10-44 and The Kevorkian Experiment at Helter Shelter
  - **Description**: Doors at 6pm
$10
18+
July 23rd at Helter Shelter 
Ask a band or promoter for address 

Sellout Promotions Presents 

No Future
(Denver Colorado Nu Metal/Metalcore)

Saving Sidon
(Des Moines Iowa Metalcore)

Project 10-44
(Des Moines Iowa Nu Metalcore)

Th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 61
  - **Date**: Thu, 23 Jul at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/no-future-saving-sidon-project-10-44-and-the-kevorkian-experiment-at-helter-shelter/200029948694652
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, Iowa
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment

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## Shopping in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: 2026 Neighborhood Garage Sale
  - **Description**: Come check out a neighborhood of sales!
This neighborhood garage sale happens annually the weekend following Memorial Day.
Street boundaries: west of Jordan Creek Parkway, south of Ashworth, north of EP True, and east of 81st Street.
THURS - SUN | MAY 28
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 537
  - **Date**: Thu, 28 May at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/2026-neighborhood-garage-sale/200029853984810
  - **Venue**: 7600 Aspen Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266-2615, United States
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  - **Categories**: memorial-day, shopping
- **Event Name**: Vintage in the Valley
  - **Description**: Vintage in the Valley ✨
Sunday, June 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Franklin Event Center
&amp; North Parking Lot

4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310

Spend the day shopping vintage, unique finds, and local vendors at this fun summer market!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1775
  - **Date**: Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am – Sun, 28 Jun at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/vintage-in-the-valley/200029847186611
  - **Venue**: Franklin Jr High Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hZGIxMzg0Y2E3YTBjN2E2MmU3NGY1Mzk2OThlMjc4OTEzZjgyYTEzZTU1YWE4Yzc1YzA1MzYwYjA2NWQ2YjVmLXJpbWctdzk2Ny1oMTI4OS1kY2YyZGRkNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQzNjY4NA.avif
  - **Categories**: shopping
- **Event Name**: HELLO WINTER OPEN MARKET
  - **Description**: Hello Winter is a  handmade market and vibrant, family-friendly event held at Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines, Iowa 
 It features small businesses, artisans, intricate jewelry, eco-friendly clothing, bespoke home decor, artisanal foods, and free live enterta
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Fri, 20 Nov at 10:00 am – Sun, 22 Nov at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hello-winter-open-market/200029991007202
  - **Venue**: Merle Hay Mall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yMTdmYTJhMDQyYTJlOGZlOGUyYTY2YTVmMjIzM2VjNTYyNjZhMzBlZDgwZTk1NjE3NmQzNjY2ZTMyMGUzY2E0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkyNy1kY2Q3ZDlkOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI3MzkyMg.avif
- **Event Name**: Sip & Shop - Thursday nights in June ☀️
  - **Description**: Every Thursday night in June we will have local vendors join us for nights full of fun local shopping! Come join us to relax, rewind, and shop while enjoying great weather. 

Interested vendors please text Hannah at 515-991-9701. Thanks!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 176
  - **Date**: Thu, 04 Jun at 05:30 pm – Thu, 04 Jun at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/sip-and-shop-thursday-nights-in-june/200029689215828
  - **Venue**: 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA
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  - **Categories**: shopping

- [View all Shopping in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/shopping)
## Cooking in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Well-Read + Well-Fed Club: Cocina Puerto Rico
  - **Description**: New date - May 8, 2026

Welcome to this month's installment of Well-Read + Well-Fed Club, a collaborative series from Reading in Public and the Culinary Annex! RinP picks a cookbook and Culinary Annex crafts a cooking class around it for the community to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm – Fri, 08 May at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/well-read-well-fed-club-cocina-puerto-rico/200029966311347
  - **Venue**: 315 5th St, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
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  - **Categories**: workshops, cooking, art
- **Event Name**: Soul Sista Cook Off: Velvet Noir
  - **Description**: Where Soul food gets sexy and collides with the world of BurlesqueAbout this Event🔥 SOUL SISTA COOK-OFF: WHERE SOUL FOOD MEETS BURLESQUE WITH A TWIST OF SEXY 🔥Velvet Noir is turning up the heat and ser
  - **Date**: Sun, 28 Jun at 04:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/soul-sista-cook-off-velvet-noir/100001987369995154
  - **Venue**: The Garden Nightclub
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lNTJlNWZkZTk4ZDg2NmNjMGY4ZDhmZjE0ZGQ3MjI4MTk5MjMyM2VhNGUzZTRjNjAxY2YwNTc4YzcyNDdmMzE5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGMxOTE1MTUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2NDYzMjY1.avif
  - **Price**: USD 34
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Cooking + Nutrition Class: Tuscan Summer Panzanella Salad + Creamy Polenta
  - **Description**: At Above + Beyond Cancer, we emphasize the importance of cooking fresh and eating whole foods in terms of prevention, recovery, and overall quality of health.

Join us for lunch to learn a healthy, gluten-free version of Panzanella Salad while using in-se
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Tue, 14 Jul at 11:30 am – Tue, 14 Jul at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cooking-nutrition-class-tuscan-summer-panzanella-salad-creamy-polenta/200029897782632
  - **Venue**: Kitchen Collage of Des Moines
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  - **Categories**: workshops, cooking, food-drinks, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Chef Showcase: Mirepoix
  - **Description**: Meet Executive Chef Mark Cain and enjoy a demonstration of how to build the foundational “mirepoix” for dishes like soups, stews, and sauces. RSVP by May 11.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri, 15 May at 02:00 pm – Fri, 15 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/chef-showcase-mirepoix/200029966313356
  - **Venue**: 850 S 60th St Building 1000, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks

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## Environmentalism in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Trail Work Day at Center - Prep for Wolfpack Race
  - **Description**: Come earn your dirt!  Let’s get Center Trail ready for our local youth team, The Wolfpack, to host their annual race, bringing families from across the Midwest to our most popular trail.  Many hands make light work ✌🏼
  - **Date**: Sun, 10 May at 08:00 am – Sun, 10 May at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/trail-work-day-at-center-prep-for-wolfpack-race/200029990624233
  - **Venue**: Ashworth Pool
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Sports
- **Event Name**: PRO H2O: Flowing Forward
  - **Description**: Join the Iowa Environmental Council for PRO H2O, our annual fundraising event about water quality issues and advocating for environmental protection in Iowa.

Tickets: $40/individual or $300/table

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Mariah Blake as the
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 06:30 pm – Thu, 14 May at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pro-h2o-flowing-forward/200029908114345
  - **Venue**: 1312 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2900, United States
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  - **Categories**: charities
- **Event Name**: Storytelling for Environmental Justice, Care, and Community Change
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of short films and conversations exploring environmental issues in Iowa.About this EventStorytelling for Environmental Justice, Care, and Community ChangeA collaborative storytelling an
  - **Date**: Mon, 04 May at 06:00 pm – Mon, 04 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/storytelling-for-environmental-justice-care-and-community-change/100001986276525557
  - **Venue**: Sussman Theater | Olmstead Center (lower level)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: entertainment, storytelling, workshops, music, health-wellness, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Restoring Roots: Indigenous Food Sovereignty & Seed Stewardship
  - **Description**: Join the Polk County Master Gardeners for their 2026 Summer Lecture Series in one of four demonstration gardens. Bring your own lawn chair and learn with us. 

Marianna G. M. Cota, MPH, Food Sovereignty Coordinator for the Meskwaki Nation, will share insi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Tue, 14 Jul at 06:00 pm – Tue, 14 Jul at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/restoring-roots-indigenous-food-sovereignty-and-seed-stewardship/200029966333716
  - **Venue**: Jordan House Gardens
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## Bible Study in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: REVIVE: Late-Night Worship In The Round (young adults)
  - **Description**: Join other young adults for a special REVIVE Late-Night Worship in the Round! Because of Vacation Bible School, we will meet an hour and a half later than normal, following the evening session of VBS. All chairs in the Chapel will be removed for VBS, so p
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 38
  - **Date**: Thu, 23 Jul at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/revive-late-night-worship-in-the-round-young-adults/200029985618410
  - **Venue**: 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266
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- **Event Name**: Women’s Fellowship: “Blooming in God’s Promises”
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE! 
Scan the QR code to RSVP!

You are invited to our Women’s Fellowship
with the theme: “Blooming in God’s Promises”
For we walk by faith, not by sight. — 2 Corinthians 5:7
📅 May 9, Saturday
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 New City Fil-Am
Mark your calendars and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/women’s-fellowship-blooming-in-god’s-promises/200029973293853
  - **Venue**: 3114 SW 61st St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Gnemeth Fellowship Night at Hi-Fi
  - **Description**: Brethren, we are having a fellowship night at Hi-Fi in West Des Moines on 5/14 at 6pm.  Hope to see you there!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/gnemeth-fellowship-night-at-hi-fi/200029966300542
  - **Venue**: HiFi Brew Lounge
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- **Event Name**: Vacation Bible School
  - **Description**: Come for dinner at 5:30
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sun, 21 Jun at 05:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/vacation-bible-school/200029846439932
  - **Venue**: 2440 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317
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## Artists & Performers on Tour in Des Moines

- **Artist**: BigXthaPlug
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/bigxthaplug
- **Artist**: Los Ángeles Azules
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/los-ngeles-azules
- **Artist**: The Script
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-script
- **Artist**: Isabel LaRosa
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/isabel-larosa
- **Artist**: HARDY
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/hardy
- **Artist**: Riley Green
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/riley-green
- **Artist**: Thomas Rhett
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/thomas-rhett
- **Artist**: AJR
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/ajr
- **Artist**: TLC
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/tlc
- **Artist**: Standly
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/standly
- **Artist**: Hollywood Undead
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/hollywood-undead
- **Artist**: Wyatt Flores
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/wyatt-flores
- **Artist**: Hoobastank
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/hoobastank
- **Artist**: Seedhe Maut
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/seedhe-maut
- **Artist**: Dance Gavin Dance
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/dance-gavin-dance
- **Artist**: The Head And The Heart
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-head-and-the-heart
- **Artist**: Salt-N-Pepa
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/salt-n-pepa
- **Artist**: Danny Brown
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/danny-brown
- **Artist**: Sepultura
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/sepultura
- **Artist**: Satinder Sartaaj
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/satinder-sartaaj
- **Artist**: Panchiko
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/panchiko
- **Artist**: Jinjer
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/jinjer
- **Artist**: Jim Brickman
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/jim-brickman
- **Artist**: Joyce Manor
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/joyce-manor
- **Artist**: Alpha Wolf
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/alpha-wolf
- (more artists omitted)

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## Moments from Events in Des Moines

- **Review**: "Great songs!  Had a wonderful time chilling to Pablo Cruise!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Christine Danford
  - **Event**: Pablo Cruise in Kansas City at Knuckleheads
  - **Date**: 2026-05-03 02:19:48
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- **Review**: "All Pain Reliefs, Cough Syrups and Vape. Best Favor, ❄️🧊🍁💊🍄Ⓜ️🧊🍁💎🍫🔫 EVERYTHING IS AVAILABLE 
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  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Katrinka Chavez
  - **Event**: Do The Crawl de Mayo in San Diego! at WestBrew Downtown
  - **Date**: 2026-05-03 01:15:52
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- **Review**: "bother my grandmother’s were native Cherokee and Cree. I found I could identify with thier native tr"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Chef L
  - **Event**: Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo 2026 at Roosevelt Park
  - **Date**: 2026-05-03 01:03:24
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- **Review**: "It was cloudy and hot, but we still came out. I enjoyed myself. I wasn’t a fan of the $25/5 tacos."
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: alpalonnia riley
  - **Event**: Taste of the Riverwalk at Riverfest at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
  - **Date**: 2026-05-02 18:08:28
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- **Review**: "I attended A Taste of Beaufort to see Cody Webb."
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Paula Coxwell
  - **Event**: Taste of Beaufort Day 1 at Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
  - **Date**: 2026-05-02 14:25:53
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- **Review**: "Geauga County maple festival 2026"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Mika Jones
  - **Event**: 95th Geauga County Maple Festival at Chardon Square, Chardon, OH
  - **Date**: 2026-05-02 12:46:08
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- **Review**: "A rousing good time!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Diane Teter
  - **Event**: UTRGV 10-Year Celebration - Edinburg at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, TX)
  - **Date**: 2026-05-01 23:29:15
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- **Review**: "it was great!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Diane Stidham
  - **Event**: The Sunday Concert Series Presents The Utah Baroque Ensemble at 126 E 400 S, 84663
  - **Date**: 2026-05-02 23:52:50
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- **Review**: "The largest crowd ever on the peninsula. 77 people/veterans and spouses attended. So memorable"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Judy Tordini
  - **Event**: Vietnam Veterans Day Tribute at Jack Grennan American Legion Post 62
  - **Date**: 2026-05-01 21:34:46
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- **Review**: "fantastic evening- loved them for the past 3 decades- love them still- was thoroughly entertained"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Lori Dold
  - **Event**: Collective Soul at Dothan Civic Center at Dothan Civic Center
  - **Date**: 2026-05-01 03:11:09
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- **Review**: "loved the show!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: duane ragan
  - **Event**: Special Event - Greg Morton at 9588 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States, South Carolina 29572
  - **Date**: 2026-05-01 00:16:58
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- **Review**: "Loved the classes but 30 min was not enough time for each one. I would love to have selected all 3 instead of being forced into the Q&A. The main speakers were ok but it would be nice to go deeper and have more victory than giving the enemy more glory. 
My favorite part was the Awaken Warrior class. She was on a different level and I left there weaping. I was healed in that room with those powerful prayers from the whole team and it left me speechless. It felt very safe and I didn't want to leave but we only had 30-45 min but the Lord stretched that time and it was one of the most beautiful experiences in my life. 
Awaken the mind was also great. I just wished we had more time bc she Aylec is amazing. 
Food was not impressive with the $45 I spent. I was looking for a more nourishing breakfast instead of a continental style. I was looking for the meat in the salad for lunch but I guess that is my fault when I selected the meal. I feel like in some ways we were there to make a profit somehow. 
I feel the main s"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Melissa Jones
  - **Event**: Awaken Womens Conference at 5902 Scotland Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407-7728, United States
  - **Date**: 2026-04-30 13:37:13
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- **Review**: "Good"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Christina Messer
  - **Event**: Indoor Rummage Sale at Wabash County Fair Grounds.
  - **Date**: 2026-05-02 23:18:42
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- **Review**: "Charlie a Joy Ridgway
Mrs. V, Joy And Pam"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Pam Osmonson
  - **Event**: Roald Dahls Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Elko High School Performing Arts Building
  - **Date**: 2026-04-28 16:30:13
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- **Review**: "Such a beautiful night and so much fun!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Michele B.
  - **Event**: 2026 Bluffton Sunset Party Kick Off Celebration at Oyster Factory Park
  - **Date**: 2026-04-28 16:22:16
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## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: What are the top events happening in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Here are the top events in Des Moines: West Des Moines Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) (Thu, 07 May, at Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED), Des Moines), Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Moines Area! (Thu, 07 May, at Ashworth Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice   (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED), Des Moines), Des Moines Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided) (Thu, 07 May, at Witmer Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED), Des Moines), FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026 (Fri, 09 Oct at 12:00 pm, at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines), Rod Stewart "One Last Time" Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair (Fri, 14 Aug at 08:00 pm, at 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States).
- **Q**: Which kind of events are trending in Des Moines?
  - **A:** The top trending event categories in Des Moines include Festivals, Memorial Day, Free Events, Live Music, &#128144; Mother's Day, Car Shows.
- **Q**: How can I find events happening in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue 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 event venues in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED), Ashworth Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice   (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED), Witmer Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED), Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow Des Moines on AllEvents.in to receive notifications when new events are listed in your city.

## Des Moines at a Glance

- **Total Upcoming Events**: 1,841
- **Followers**: 11,831
- **Trending Now**: This Weekend: 25, Free Events: 69, Live Music: 207

## Trending Categories in Des Moines

- [Live Music (207 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/live-music)
- [Free Events (69 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-events)
- [Festivals (63 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/festivals)
- [This Weekend (25 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/this-weekend)
- [Car Shows (15 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows)
- [Mothers Day (10 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/mothers-day)
- [Memorial Day (8 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/memorial-day)
- [Carnivals (2 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/carnivals)
- [Cinco De Mayo (1 events)](https://allevents.in/des-moines/cinco-de-mayo)

## Seasonal & Special Events in Des Moines

- [Cinco de Mayo Events in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/cinco-de-mayo)

## Explore Des Moines

- [Des Moines Festival Guide 2026](https://allevents.in/des-moines/festivals)
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- [Events & Things To Do In Des Moines This Weekend](https://allevents.in/des-moines/this-weekend)
- [Free Events In Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-events)
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- [Mother's Day Events in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/mothers-day)
- [Car Shows in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows)

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