# Books events in Des Moines, Today and Upcoming Books events in Des Moines - **Subtitle**: All Books events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Books events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events 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 May 21 2026 at 03:00 pm – Mon May 25 2026 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**: 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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 60 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 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**: 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 May 14 2026 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**: AViD Presents: Tayari Jones - **Description**: Meet the New York Times bestselling, and crically-acclaimed author Tayari Jones. Her book AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE, was an Oprah’s Book Club selection that also won the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Her upcoming novel KIN will release on February 24. She wi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 211 - **Date**: Mon Jun 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-tayari-jones/200029721321817 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mMzcxMWQ0ZDhiZDgxOTA4NzE0NzQyYWJhODdlMmE5Y2YxNzI2NmQ4NzQwZDIxZDEwNmEwZmE4OTgzOTk4NTA2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzI2YmNlZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIyNDExNw.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival - **Description**: Patrick Bringley is the New York Times bestselling author of All the Beauty in the World, a memoir about his decade as a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This special AViD event is being hosted in partnership with the Des Moines Arts Festival and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 113 - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-patrick-bringley-at-the-des-moines-arts-festival/200029721321513 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xOGNkOTY1YjViN2IxYzdiMTgzY2Q3MGIwY2EwOTMwYzM1NjI1ZGY1Mzk0ZGM4MTMyY2VmMGVlMjVmMWZjZTUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2VkMjk3ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzI3Nzk3Mg.avif - **Categories**: art, festivals, literary-art - **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 May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 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**: 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 Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 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**: Big Book Sale at Central Library - **Description**: Hunt for treasures and support your library! Central Library's BIG BOOK SALE is back. The ongoing Book Sale room by the Grand entrance as well as the meeting room wing will be stocked with donated and withdrawn books for all ages, some A/V items, and a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 132 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/big-book-sale-at-central-library/200029974650927 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvM2M2YzFlYjUyM2RiMWIzMzVlOGU0OTJjNmE0MDgyYWViODRmNzQ2MzViYmZkYjg2YzhlODlhOTAzOTI3NTI5ZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMxMzE1NDgtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc1NjE3NjA.avif - **Categories**: meetups, nonprofit, shopping - **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 May 16 2026 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**: In Stormy Weather Tour with Chelsea Curto & Kat Singleton - **Description**: Join us to celebrate the release of In Stormy Weather with Chelsea Curto & Kat Singleton!About this EventJoin us to celebrate the release of In Stormy Weather by best-selling author Chelsea Curto in - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/in-stormy-weather-tour-with-chelsea-curto-and-kat-singleton/100001983651925307 - **Venue**: Sussman Theater at Drake University - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hZWEzYjMyOWIwODI0MzI2NWJlMzI3MGYwZGVhYTNhYjNkMTkwMTVkMzljMTI5ZDhjMzgyYzJhYjg4MTg4ZTY1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5NS1kY2I3YzlkYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4NTg3MzA.avif - **Price**: USD 27 to 40 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, meetups, parades - **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 May 29 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 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**: Not a Strong Enough Word Tour with Allie Samberts & Chelsea Curto - **Description**: Join us to celebrate the release of Not a Strong Enough Word with Allie Samberts! Your ticket includes a Q&A , signing, and signed book.About this EventJoin us to celebrate the release of Not a Strong Enough W - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/not-a-strong-enough-word-tour-with-allie-samberts-and-chelsea-curto/100001986476530778 - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy85NWJjMGZmMGEzNjRjYTA2ZTY2NGJiNmFiMmQ3YmMzYWMyZTExMTliYjkyNjgzN2E1NGFlOGJhMjc3MjhiMTNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2FjYzZkYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUyNTUyNTQ.avif - **Price**: USD 27 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, meetups - **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 May 07 2026 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**: Hopeless Romantics Book Club: It Had To Be You - **Description**: The Hopeless Romantics Book Club is an adult romance book club with an emphasis on diverse characters and stories, as well as romance sub-genres. Purchase this month's selection, "It Had To Be You" by Adib Khorram, in store or online and enjoy 15% off yo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hopeless-romantics-book-club-it-had-to-be-you/200029930248619 - **Venue**: 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xZDUzNGRjZDcxOGUzMjFiY2U2YWY2OWI3YzA5NGY1MTkxZDI3ZDc5ZTMxZTBmZDQyNjQ5YTNiNGM1Y2NhMDgxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzdkNzc3Ni1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk1MjAxOQ.avif - **Event Name**: May Spice & Sorcery Book Club - **Description**: For our May romantasy book club, we'll be reading The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent.About this EventFor our May romantasy book club, we'll be reading The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent. Susi - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/may-spice-and-sorcery-book-club/100001985072669792 - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjlkYTZlMmJiMjExM2Q1MmExN2RkZDRlM2UyM2ZiMDA5NjFmYjIzMWI0YzFhYmM0OGZlMjhjNmUxZTJkNDE1OS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2NjU4ODc3.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, literary-art ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **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 - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8b19ea3b7f07903bff724267014f826eb6b0d9a751815c0432034f6a141e1419-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1760170882 - **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: - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0b6024ffeb3eeace2c97aa3b4c20eb01863fa4f2b4f5332cd84a038b174661dc-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1762251841 - **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 - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b3b2d7601e333ce8208345e8cfa059d6ff5a30bd0bd8813809d7bcb7cd47f991-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1769488506 - **Event Name**: 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 - **Venue**: Historic East Village - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/fa1ac14c28962dcd09f5a1df83527734f93467462830cbcc4f7de33f83bcf5d9-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfe46bd-gmir?v=1777453864 - **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 - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/47356f80-43b2-11f1-9cf3-0f2aa7c59aa8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1716-gmir.jpg?v=1777456840 - **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 - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bb1c3110-3de8-11f1-b4c5-1d534a779125-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcaabdbc-gmir.jpg?v=1776820520 - **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 - **Venue**: Drake University - Knapp Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/95989f0e687404bfca098ab4250ece43a6483cea0c02de0bf5545657466af096-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1a1716-gmir?v=1777257655 - **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 - **Venue**: Water Works Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/46aa01e0-4211-11f1-bef1-87181254181b-rimg-w1200-h747-dc2a2015-gmir.jpg?v=1777277739 - **Event Name**: TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Iowa State Fair in vibrant Des Moines, IA transforms into a - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/db095450-44e4-11f1-93f9-d19bf5aeaf7f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc2c1504-gmir.jpg?v=1777588514 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines? - **A:** YWRC Book Sale - Spring 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 03:00 pm at iowa state fairgrounds 4H building), Des Moines Comic, Card, & Toy Show - Free Event Oct 24 & 25 Merle Hay Mall (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at Merle Hay Mall), AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), AViD Presents: Tayari Jones (Mon Jun 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 11:00 am at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Des Moines? - **A:** May Spice & Sorcery Book Club (Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM). - **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in May 2026? - **A:** YWRC Book Sale - Spring 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 03:00 pm at iowa state fairgrounds 4H building), AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), The Little Book Presents: Sarah Gailey (Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Grand View University Viking Theatre), Big Book Sale at Central Library (Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), Des Moines pro baseball history (Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at East Village, Des Moines, Iowa). - **Q**: How can I find events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include iowa state fairgrounds 4H building, Merle Hay Mall, 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for events in Des Moines range from USD 27 to USD 40. 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