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

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

## Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Ghoulish Gala
  - **Description**: Drift through Salisbury's historic halls and discover exciting surprises around each twist and turn. As the witching hour approaches, gather with the other cool ghouls for a supernatural dance party sure to move even the most stoic of vampires out of thei
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ghoulish-gala/200030124538745
  - **Venue**: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Murder Mystery Dinners - Nov 2026
  - **Description**: Put on your detective cap and join us for a unique, interactive night of improv and sleuthing. Prior to the evening every attendee is assigned a character to play within the crime scene, and as the night progresses everyone has the chance to follow their
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/murder-mystery-dinners-nov-2026/200030181577749
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wNzY1YmFhNzYxMDQ2MDliYTg5YjY4YjAzOWZiMDk2NzIzMTU5OTZhODY2ZGMzOTQyYmMxMjIzMTY4MGUwODBiLXJpbWctdzc1MC1oMzk0LWRjMzgzODM4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MTc5OTA1.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: 3k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at Confluence Brewing. Run, walk, or jog a 3k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2ba3d7e0-c4a2-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1200-h526
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/3k-beer-run-x-confluence-brewing-2026-ia-brewery-running-series/100001981069041833
  - **Venue**: Confluence Brewing Company
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kOWE2ZWI3NzllMjAxM2NmMTZkYmIxZmIyYThmZWRkZTI2OWEwZjA5YmY4N2UwNTBlYjE4NzNhOTczOTVkODk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzVjN2FiNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQwODE5Mzk.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 118
  - **Categories**: workshops, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Gaelynn Lea: Book Discussion & Performance w/DEĀ EX MACHINĀ
  - **Description**: xBk and Nos Books present

Gaelynn Lea: Book Discussion & Performance

with special guest DEĀ EX MACHINĀ 


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH

Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm


All Ages


$22 at the door (if not sold out in advance)


*SEATED PERFORMANCE. All general admis
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    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/gaelynn-lea-book-discussion-and-performance-w-deĀ-ex-machinĀ/200030772586730
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83ZTMzODc1N2JiMmZhODIzY2NjZmI0MGIzMTZiYWZmZDMxMjgyY2QzYjU5NzAzZjYzMThkYjg1ZWQ3ODgxMDQ0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2M4ODg3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTEyNTEzNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Music, Entertainment, literary-art, Contests
- **Event Name**: Spirits & Sparkles
  - **Description**: Put an abundance of sparkle and a whole lot of spirit in your yuletide fun at our annual holiday party, Spirits & Sparkles! Mingle and jingle with fellow party-goers, enjoy live entertainment, and be the first to see the estate's decked halls at their
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 30
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/spirits-and-sparkles/200030124538948
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNGE0ZmJlNWQ0MDBiNzEyNGJmMzc3ODY5YTM5M2ZkZjlhNDAzYWNlYTYyMzI0MGI4ODhiYjU1NDU3NDRmMDQ4Ny1yaW1nLXc4MDAtaDYwMC1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzExNzQ3MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, ugly-christmas-sweater-day, holiday, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Holly & Ivy
  - **Description**: Explore Salisbury's decked halls and vote for the best decorated room in this holiday design contest. While you're here listen to live music played on the estate's one-of-a-kind Steinway D, enjoy a treat at the pop-up sweet shop, pay a visit to old Saint
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/holly-and-ivy/200030637065825
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84YWZjMWVlMDc4MzNkNjYzNjVkZjVmMzMyOWMwOThkMmZiYzY2MjQxODEwNmE0NTA2MjU4YzAyMDAwOWE3MGExLXJpbWctdzYwMC1oMzE1LWRjMjgyODE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MTg0NDA1.avif
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, holiday, live-music, entertainment, pop-ups, contests
- **Event Name**: The Ubuntu Monthly Community Meeting
  - **Description**: The Ubuntu Monthly Community Meeting is a community-centered gathering hosted by Genesis Youth Foundation that brings together parents, youth, educators, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and local businesses to connect, collaborate,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-ubuntu-monthly-community-meeting/200030736005151
  - **Venue**: 2500 University Avenue , Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jMGNmZjI3ZGI3NWMzY2M3MmYzZDg4MWI4YTVlNDJjYmYyOTFhZjUzYmUxOGU4N2Q0ZjczNWVmYWZiNTRmNGJiLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDQzMy1kYzE4MDgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDMzNjk5MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: meetups, business, summer-camps, fireworks
- **Event Name**: Foodies + New Friends: Des Moines | Benefit for The Water Project
  - **Description**: Make new friends over dinner at local restaurants and giving back to the featured clean water initiative.About this EventMore Than a Meetup 🎉 Giving back to others i
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/foodies-new-friends-des-moines-benefit-for-the-water-project/100002001106357985
  - **Venue**: Chuck's Restaurant
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lMzc5MmRlZGZjNGU5OTNiZDE3ZGU4Zjc5ZGNiYmUzOTdlNTljNDlkMjg3YTJhMzE5NDQ3ZmZhNjRhZjI1ZTA5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk1OTk4MDg.avif
  - **Price**: USD 36
  - **Categories**: meetups, nonprofit, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Holiday Tea at the Castle
  - **Description**: Tea at the Castle is a classic Salisbury House tradition and a beloved event. Every tea is unique but they all have a few things in common - delicious food and drinks, delightful company, the opportunity to explore the estate and learn a little history, a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/holiday-tea-at-the-castle/200030637065724
  - **Venue**: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: holiday, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: ChildServe's 2027 Bubble Ball
  - **Description**: ChildServe's 2027 Bubble Ball: Time To Play
💜 April 3, 2027
💜 Iowa Events Center 

For the second year in a row, ChildServe’s Bubble Ball® has been voted Best Nonprofit Gala by the Des Moines Business Record! 🎉

The Bubble Ball is ChildServe’s signature g
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 03 2027 at 05:30 pm – Sat Apr 03 2027 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/childserves-2027-bubble-ball/200030813660749
  - **Venue**: Iowa Events Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kNmJiNTRiMDcxMjMzMzYzYmY1OTk5ZTY3YzY3OGY5YTZhZjQ0NTY4OGM1M2YzZGEyMzlkZGNjMWE2ZWYyYmEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2U4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTU5MDUwOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Art

## 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/69f80f4c0729ac1a25b937e09a2da9c15c0d5efc2b35fc0ad2735fc941e015c2-rimg-w774-h504-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789599695
- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/542dd070-acb6-11f1-a608-29339450a83e-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc281818-gmir.jpg?v=1789003456
- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett at Casey's Center
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fd121580-4496-11f1-93f9-d19bf5aeaf7f-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcbb0a01-gmir.jpg?v=1777555070
- **Event Name**: IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend: Celebrating the 25 Years of Running!
  - **Description**: Get ready for Iowa’s biggest running celebration! The 2026 IMT Des Moines Marathon Weekend brings thousands of runners and spectators together for an unforgettable weekend of racing, community, and fun in the heart of downtown Des Moines.  And this year w
  - **Venue**: Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States
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- **Event Name**: Ben Folds at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4db2f830-c5f5-11f1-ba03-b7505d4e7d42-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc181818-gmir.png?v=1791779280
- **Event Name**: Monty Python's Spamalot - ASL Interpreted & Audio Described
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0be500e0-c075-11f1-aa7e-893ff00ac3f2-rimg-w1200-h799-dc585868-gmir.jpg?v=1791174436
- **Event Name**: Drowning Pool & Saliva
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/90e02590-c73c-11f1-b689-9594e1faa8b2-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791919846
- **Event Name**: FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSIONThe Iowa Home Expo is taking place October 16-18, 2026 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds  – Jacobson Exhibition CenterWhy YOU Will Love the Home Expo• HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclusi
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a907a096ad39.jpg
- **Event Name**: Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1c4141f0-a0f0-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787708878

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Ghoulish Gala (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312), Murder Mystery Dinners - Nov 2026 (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312), 3k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm at Confluence Brewing Company), Gaelynn Lea: Book Discussion & Performance w/DEĀ EX MACHINĀ (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311), Spirits & Sparkles (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines today October 15, 2026?
  - **A:** Foodies + New Friends: Des Moines | Benefit for The Water Project (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chuck's Restaurant).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines this weekend October 16–18, 2026?
  - **A:** Ghoulish Gala (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in October 2026?
  - **A:** Ghoulish Gala (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312), Gaelynn Lea: Book Discussion & Performance w/DEĀ EX MACHINĀ (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311), The Ubuntu Monthly Community Meeting (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 12:00 pm at 2500 University Avenue , Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311), Foodies + New Friends: Des Moines | Benefit for The Water Project (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chuck's Restaurant).
- **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 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312, Confluence Brewing Company, 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Des Moines range from USD 36 to USD 118. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Salisbury House and Gardens, Iowa Brewery Running Series™, DEĀ EX MACHINĀ.
- **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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