# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Des Moines 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Des Moines with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Des Moines with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Des Moines.

## Thanksgiving Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Des Moines Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the best Des Moines Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl yet! Bar hop through the best bars in Des Moines for our annual pub crawl.About this EventDes Moines Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026Wed
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-official-thanksgiving-eve-bar-crawl-2026/100001983727267658
  - **Venue**: Downtown Des Moines
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: parties, thanksgiving, bar-crawls, entertainment, holiday, pub-crawl
- **Event Name**: Musical Feast 2: A Pre-Thanksgiving Show // FREE!
  - **Description**: Musical Feast: A Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday Funday to Support KFMG Community Radio

Hosted by Chip Albright and Ron Sorenson

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

2pm: Pre-Show Mixer

3pm - 4:15pm: Listening Room Songwriter Round with Dartanyan Brown + Joe Kinser, Brian Joe
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/musical-feast-2-a-pre-thanksgiving-show-free/200030710422730
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
  - **Description**: YOU are invited to join us for a FREE sit-down meal! We will begin serving at 11am.
Delivery service is available for those that pre-register.  Copy and paste this into your browser to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUefGPMq8edHNSgt0C
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/community-thanksgiving-dinner/200030903565710
  - **Venue**: 3000 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320
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- **Event Name**: Black Friday Nature Hike
  - **Description**: 💸🛍️Leave the shopping chaos at the mall, and get a good deal on nature!🍂🌲

Take a self-guided hike at any time and enjoy our Black Friday Nature Hike!🦃🥾 Bring your family or friends and keep the thankful spirit alive by embracing our natural amenities wit
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/black-friday-nature-hike/200030890794236
  - **Venue**: Ashworth Park
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- **Event Name**: Social Saturday: Friendsgiving
  - **Description**: Join the Des Moines Art Center’s November Social Saturday event: Friendsgiving! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger hunt, a guided tour, A Taste of ReelAbilities film screening, a presentation of artwork by Community Access Program teachin
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/social-saturday-friendsgiving/200030839362232
  - **Venue**: 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: art, thanksgiving, entertainment, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Thanksgiving Lunch
  - **Description**: Thanksgiving is a time to pause, give thanks, and enjoy time together. We’re excited to bring our HSA Des Moines students and families together for a special Thanksgiving Lunch!

Join us for a meal, conversation, and time to celebrate our school community
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 24 2026 at 10:45 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/thanksgiving-lunch/200030866118619
  - **Venue**: 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
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- **Event Name**: Pie & Paint
  - **Description**: Slice of pie, cozy warm drink, painting amongst friends. Let's learn the basics of watercolor and paint a slice of pie together.About this EventPie. Paint. A cozy fall evening. What more do we need? 🥧🎨
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pie-and-paint/100001996349616443
  - **Venue**: Collaborate DSM
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  - **Price**: USD 31
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts, 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**: 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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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Des Moines Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at Downtown Des Moines), Musical Feast 2: A Pre-Thanksgiving Show // FREE! (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311), Community Thanksgiving Dinner (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am at 3000 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320), Black Friday Nature Hike (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 08:00 am at Ashworth Park), Social Saturday: Friendsgiving (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Des Moines include Downtown Des Moines, 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311, 3000 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Thanksgiving events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for Thanksgiving events in Des Moines range from USD 31 to USD 31. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Des Moines include BarCrawl.com, xBk Live, Living Waters Fellowship.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Des Moines.

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