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!

Events in October in Des Moines

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 - 04:00 PM

Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl

American Outlaws Bar

USD 19
Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 - 01:00 PM

2026 Iowa Blues Challenge

xBk Live

63+ Interested
Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 - 08:00 AM

The Blazing 5k 2026

Des Moines Water Works

24+ Interested
Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 - 05:00 PM

Hell Over Iowa 2026

Des Moines,Iowa

29+ Interested