Des Moines Events in October

Events in October in Des Moines

With a bunch of festivals in October 2025 in Des Moines queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in Des Moines there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in Des Moines in October 2025 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

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Trending events in october in Des Moines

Sat, 18 Oct

Witch Better Have my Money

5408 Douglas Ave, Des Moines IA

4+ Interested
Thu, 09 Oct

Date me Dsm @ Bellhop (40-55)

Bellhop
Sat, 11 Oct

FIGHT! Pro Wrestling: Wicked Intent

Herbert Hoover High School
Mon, 06 Oct

Corrosion Of Conformity in Des Moines

Wooly's
Fri, 10 Oct

Skizzy Mars in Des Moines

Wooly's

Popular events in october in Des Moines

10-12 Oct

FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2025

Iowa State Fairgrounds
Sun, 05 Oct

Jonas Brothers in Des Moines

Wells Fargo Arena
Sun, 05 Oct

2025 Iowa Blues Challenge

Lefty's Live Music

11+ Interested
Sat, 25 Oct

Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl

Des Moines
Sat, 11 Oct

Evil Dead In Concert - A Live To Film Experience

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

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Free events in october in Des Moines

Wed, 08 Oct

Beaverdale Backgammon: Social Backgammon, Beginners Welcome

Parlor
Wed, 15 Oct

Always Ready: Credit

Iowa Center for Economic Success
Thu, 09 Oct

Indie Folk Anna p.s. @ Confluence Brewing

Confluence Brewing Company
Wed, 08 Oct

Amanda Jones: Activist, Author, Librarian

Olmsted Center
Tue, 14 Oct

ISSA Des Moines 4th Quarter Chapter Meeting

Principal Financial Group

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Music in Des Moines

Mon, 06 Oct

Corrosion Of Conformity in Des Moines

Wooly's
Fri, 10 Oct

Skizzy Mars in Des Moines

Wooly's
Fri, 24 Oct

Tyler Rich in Des Moines

Wooly's

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Art in Des Moines

Tue, 14 Oct

Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy

Temple for Performing Arts
Thu, 09 Oct

CLARENCE DARROW (DES MOINES)

Sheslow Auditorium At Drake University
Sat, 25 Oct

Trick or Trees

909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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Entertainment in Des Moines

Fri, 17 Oct

MN Jazz Vocalist Leslie Vincent - National Act!

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
Sun, 05 Oct

Il Divo, Simply Three in Des Moines

Hoyt Sherman Place
Fri, 24 Oct

The Warrior's Garden Comedy Tour

1309 NE 66th Ave

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Parties in Des Moines

Sun, 19 Oct

Tonic Court Ave's Halloween Drag Brunch: Haunted & Fabulous

Tonic Court Ave., Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Fri, 17 Oct

Glow in the Park Foam Party

Paws and Pints
18-19 Oct

Ghoulish Gala

4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

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Upcoming Events in October in Des Moines

Date	Event	Venue
09 Oct 2025	Date me Dsm Bellhop (40-55)	Bellhop, Des Moines
25 Oct 2025	Emo Nite at Woolys - DES MOINES IA	Wooly's, Des Moines

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