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

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

## Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Halloween Spoketacular Ride! 👻🚲
  - **Description**: 🎃🚲 **HALLOWEEN SPOKETACULAR RIDE** 💀👻

**Saturday, October 31, 2026**

Over the river and thru the woods, get ready for a SPOKETACULAR Halloween adventure on two wheels! Join **Mullets Downtown, Mullets Ankeny, and Flat Tire Lounge** for a day of bikes, c
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/halloween-spoketacular-ride/200030911937632
  - **Venue**: Mullets
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event
  - **Description**: Join us for 3 days of creativity, fandom and holiday fun where you can shop some of the most amazing and boo-tiful horror artwork, meet cosplayers and Santa Claus himself! All ghosts, goblins and foolish mortals are welcome & don't forget, it's free!
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/holiday-spooky-art-and-cosplay-expo-free-des-moines-event/200030910768735
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
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  - **Categories**: Art, Contests, Business, Exhibitions, Sports, comedy, Entertainment, Kids
- **Event Name**: Assembly Required 2026
  - **Description**: Assembly Required is a unique family-friendly event where collectors, creators, lifelong fans and new recruits gather together to celebrate all things G.I. Joe — attracting folks from across the country and around the world.

This two-day event offers exc
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/assembly-required-2026/200030879701635
  - **Venue**: EMC Expo Center 730 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
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  - **Categories**: Workshops

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Spooky Season: Des Moines East Village Ghost Mystery
  - **Description**: Enjoy a flexible experience designed for fun, discovery, and adventure.About this EventHalloween Scavenger HuntsBy Social Adventures by GabrielleConnect. Discover. Get into the Hall
  - **Venue**: Cowles Commons
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- **Event Name**: Iowa Wild vs. Rockford IceHogs
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Haunt the bars in Des Moines with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us!
  - **Venue**: Hessen Haus
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- **Event Name**: Justin Willman at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7c896e40-cbfa-11f1-87af-a5fe78201b78-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1792441222
- **Event Name**: Creighton Bluejays vs Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211✨ Experience the magic of Creighton Bluejays vs Iowa Hawkeyes Mens Basketball, where moments become memories that las
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Third Day, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin at Caseys Center
  - **Venue**: Caseys Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1414fff0-cc95-11f1-9b7e-d709e3268b78-rimg-w1200-h500-dc283878-gmir.jpg?v=1792507608
- **Event Name**: Rocky Horror - October 30 - 10PM TABLE RESERVATION
  - **Description**: A shadow cast that performs to HRPS!About this EventJoin us for our annual showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring our on-stage shadow cast! That's right, we've got actors who will be shadowing
  - **Venue**: The Garden Nightclub
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- **Event Name**: Rocky Horror - October 31 - 11:30PM TABLE RESERVATION
  - **Description**: A midnight shadow cast that performs to HRPS!About this EventJoin us for our annual showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring our on-stage shadow cast! That's right, we've got actors who will be s
  - **Venue**: The Garden Nightclub
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8291c7cbe9bd793cddebac25d3d9f5ea311e8606aaa4d88ec50bfdaf1951e143-rimg-w1000-h1482-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789292765
- **Event Name**: Kurt Vile in Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Kurt Vile Live at Wooly's on Tuesday, November 10, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Kurt Vile is taking over Wooly's on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and with hits like Pretty Pim
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Halloween Spoketacular Ride! 👻🚲 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at Mullets), Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)), Assembly Required 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 04:00 pm at EMC Expo Center 730 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines this weekend October 30–1, 2026?
  - **A:** Halloween Spoketacular Ride! 👻🚲 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at Mullets).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in October 2026?
  - **A:** Halloween Spoketacular Ride! 👻🚲 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at Mullets).
- **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 Mullets, Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa), EMC Expo Center 730 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Flat Tire Lounge, Amazing Art Expo, Code Name: Iowa.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Des Moines.

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