# Best Storytelling Events & Workshops In Des Moines 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Upcoming Storytelling Events in Des Moines 2026, Discover best of Storytelling events and workshops in Des Moines. Find information & tickets of upcoming Storytelling events happening in Des Moines.
- **Category**: Storytelling
- **Display Name**: Storytelling events
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Step into the captivating world of storytelling at diverse and engaging events happeing in [CITY]. Join us for enchanting evenings filled with talented storytellers, weaving tales that will transport you to new realms of imagination and emotion. Experience the magic of spoken word as ancient traditions meet modern expression. Laugh, cry, and be inspired during these unforgettable gatherings celebrating the art of storytelling. Don't miss your chance to be part of these unique experiences, at our best curated storytelling events in the heart of [CITY]. Check out the schedule and reserve your spot now!

## Storytelling Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Mark Twain Tonight
  - **Date**: Fri Feb 19 2027 at 06:00 pm – Sat Feb 20 2027 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/mark-twain-tonight/2300029916338147
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Tell It Like It Is - Iowa Storytellers Project Voyages at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/tell-it-like-it-is-iowa-storytellers-project-voyages-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400030377565526
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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- **Event Name**: Storytime Under the Green Umbrella
  - **Description**: Des Moines Performing Arts community partners lead a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged youth accompanied by their fun-loving grown-ups.

In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be moved inside
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 05 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/storytime-under-the-green-umbrella/200030254349552
  - **Venue**: Cowles Commons
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  - **Categories**: Art, performances, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Adventure Clubhouse: The Golden Goose
  - **Description**: A simple act of kindness leads to a sticky surprise, and maybe even a royal giggle.

Once upon a time, there were three brothers. Only the youngest one is kind and unselfish enough to share his food with a poor, hungry old man. His gift is a beautiful gol
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Feb 12 2027 at 09:30 am – Fri Feb 12 2027 at 10:15 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/adventure-clubhouse-the-golden-goose/200030001671857
  - **Venue**: 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Adventure Clubhouse: The Gingerbread Child
  - **Description**: A speedy cookie escapes the oven and races into a citywide adventure!

Run, run, run I’m free and wild! You can’t catch me; I’m the Gingerbread Child! This cutout cookie leaps out of the oven and into a grand adventure through the city.

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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 10:15 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/adventure-clubhouse-the-gingerbread-child/200030459779358
  - **Venue**: 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Sports, Workshops, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Adventure Clubhouse: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
  - **Description**: One too many tricks test trust when danger finally comes knocking.

This little boy thinks it’s funny to shout “Wolf!” when there is no danger at all. But when a real wolf finally appears, no one believes him. Will the boy learn the importance of honesty
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 14 2027 at 09:30 am – Fri May 14 2027 at 10:15 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/adventure-clubhouse-the-boy-who-cried-wolf/200030003449427
  - **Venue**: 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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- **Event Name**: Final Act Ensemble Summer Show
  - **Description**: Join the Final Act Ensemble (FAE) for old-time fun this summer.

The Final Act Ensemble is a troupe of performers ages 60 and older that present classic and original radio plays, including commercials and live and recorded sound effects.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Tue Jun 15 2027 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/final-act-ensemble-summer-show/200029990059434
  - **Venue**: 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: TLC  Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Staind & Hoobastank
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Hardy with McCoy Moore
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Iowa State Fair Grandstand
🏠 Address: 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5952, -93.5509🎉 Welcome to Hardy with McCoy Moore, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight!
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grandstand
- **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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- **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson – Des Moines
  - **Description**: Lainey Wilson brings her award-winning country sound to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 16, 2026, turning a summer night at the fairgrounds into a full-on #LaineyWilson celebration. Fans can expect a powerful mix of storytelling, twangy guitar
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211🎉 Welcome to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, where the impos
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: TLC and Salt N Pepa with En Vogue at Iowa State Fair
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Storytelling events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Mark Twain Tonight (Fri Feb 19 2027 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center), Tell It Like It Is - Iowa Storytellers Project Voyages at Hoyt Sherman Place (Tue Sep 29 2026 at Hoyt Sherman Place), Storytime Under the Green Umbrella (Wed Aug 05 2026 at Cowles Commons), Adventure Clubhouse: The Golden Goose (Fri Feb 12 2027 at 09:30 am at 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312), Adventure Clubhouse: The Gingerbread Child (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:30 am at 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312).
- **Q**: What Storytelling events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026?
  - **A:** Storytime Under the Green Umbrella (Wed Aug 05 2026 at Cowles Commons).
- **Q**: How can I find Storytelling events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Storytelling 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 Storytelling 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 Storytelling events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Storytelling events in Des Moines include Des Moines Civic Center, Hoyt Sherman Place, Cowles Commons.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Storytelling events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Storytelling events in Des Moines include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA.
- **Q**: Are there any online Storytelling events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Storytelling 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 Storytelling events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the Storytelling category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Storytelling events are listed in Des Moines.

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