To Travel the world is to travel within oneself. For all the adrenaline junkies out there are cool adventure events in Des Moines like hiking in the forests, camping in mountains, hanging by the cliffs and a lot more. An adrenaline rush is sure to have when one is out there on adventure. Whether it’s swimming, river rafting, rappelling , riding with motorcycle club or cycling with friends or just a weekend getaway near Des Moines, we have got you covered.
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## Trips & Adventures Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/are-you-ready-for-it-a-taylor-experience/2300029906947533 - **Venue**: The Ingersoll - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ZTBlMDExMC00MzhjLTExZjEtOWNmMy0wZjJhYTdjNTlhYTgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMzAwLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzQ0MDU4NA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Icon for Hire - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/icon-for-hire/2300030147369626 - **Venue**: Wooly's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yNTI0Yjg4MC05ZTI4LTExZjEtODZkZC1hOTUwOWRjY2FmNGItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTY2Mi1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc0MDMwODI.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves - **Date**: Tue Dec 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Apr 07 2027 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-wild-vs-chicago-wolves/2300028513373041 - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yMTRjZmZjMC05ZTJjLTExZjEtODZkZC1hOTUwOWRjY2FmNGItcmltZy13ODE2LWgxMDU2LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzQwNDc4Mg.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & Hellyeah - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Wooly's - Des Moines 🏠 Address: 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5899, -93.6108🎉 Welcome to Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & Hellyeah, where the impossible becomes possible and dre - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/chad-gray-voice-of-mudvayne-and-hellyeah/3200030287269945 - **Venue**: Wooly's - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Chad+Gray%3A+Voice+of+Mudvayne+%26+Hellyeah&date=Sun+Aug+30+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=1 - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Hell's Kitchen at Des Moines Civic Center - **Date**: Wed Jul 28 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sun Aug 01 2027 at 01:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hells-kitchen-at-des-moines-civic-center/2400029903737435 - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81ODFmMGI2MC00ZGNkLTExZjEtYWU4YS04OTMxNWM3ZTIzYzktcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTUwLWRjZjhkNzA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3ODU2Nzk3Nw.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Alana Springsteen - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Wooly's - Des Moines 🏠 Address: 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5899, -93.6108✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Alana Springsteen, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/alana-springsteen/3200030184944832 - **Venue**: Wooly's - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82NDM1YzgwMC05NTI5LTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kYzE4OThhOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY0MTQwNDM.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Are You Ready For It? - A Taylor Experience at The Ingersoll - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/are-you-ready-for-it-a-taylor-experience-at-the-ingersoll/2400029875480548 - **Venue**: The Ingersoll - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zOWE3MjBjMC05ZjZhLTExZjEtYTUyYi05NzBhNGI1MzQ1ZTctcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODAwLWRjNDgxODE4LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc4NzU0MTQwNA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests - **Event Name**: Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Hoyt Sherman Place 🏠 Address: 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5887, -93.6383🌟 Be part of history at Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, an extraordinary gathering that will capt - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:30 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/stayin-alive-one-night-of-the-bee-gees/3200029449684816 - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lNjhmNjhkMC1mNWQ2LTExZjAtYmY3Ni1kMzJmMWEzZDMxODAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDc0LWRjMDUwMzAzLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2ODg5NjM3OQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Toledo Mud Hens at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 – Sun Sep 13 2026 (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/toledo-mud-hens-at-iowa-cubs-at-principal-park/2400027759462015 - **Venue**: Principal Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hZWE4YWU2MC03YjI2LTExZjEtODc4YS03MWExOTgyZTk4MzAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMzAwLWRjMmYyNzQwLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MzU1NDE0OQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: 512: The Selena Experience - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/512-the-selena-experience/2300029906244921 - **Venue**: The Ingersoll - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8xNjA2NzMwMC05ZjFmLTExZjEtODZkZC1hOTUwOWRjY2FmNGItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzI4MjgzOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc1MDkxMzM.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests - **Event Name**: Gogol Bordello at Woolys - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/gogol-bordello-at-woolys/2400030132030920 - **Venue**: Woolys - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGU3YWRlOTAtOWE4NC0xMWYxLTliYzYtOGI0ZjU2ZGI2YzQzLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5wbmc_dj0xNzg3MDAyNzQ0.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Ugly Kid Joe at Woolys - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ugly-kid-joe-at-woolys/2400029910064702 - **Venue**: Woolys - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81NGZkYjMyMC05YjY5LTExZjEtOTRjNS1kM2EyNDEyZThjMzAtcmltZy13OTgwLWg5ODAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3MTAxMjEy.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett at Casey's Center - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/thomas-rhett-at-caseys-center/2400029829928236 - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mZDEyMTU4MC00NDk2LTExZjEtOTNmOS1kMTliZjVhZWFmN2YtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kY2JiMGEwMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc1NTUwNzA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Gogol Bordello - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/gogol-bordello/2300030145793146 - **Venue**: Wooly's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lYjMzYTE4MC05ZTE0LTExZjEtODZkZC1hOTUwOWRjY2FmNGItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODczOTQ4MTA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Whose Live Anyway at Hoyt Sherman Place - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/whose-live-anyway-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400029910334329 - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81MTE5YjlkMC05Yjc3LTExZjEtOTRjNS1kM2EyNDEyZThjMzAtcmltZy13NzkyLWgxMjI0LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzEwNzIyNA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: 2026 World Food & Music Festival - **Description**: 🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines! The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the g - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/455612e724a4cbe9468b1a2638eb32a657b7708b1d8bd0da6ec2b4fea00512c9-rimg-w1200-h628-dc083858-gmir?v=1787151592 - **Event Name**: Wicked - Des Moines - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center 🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Wicked - Des Moines, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ff2a1330-9df2-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1200-h849-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787380241 - **Event Name**: The Pork Tornadoes headline World Food and Music Festival - Des Moines, IA - **Description**: 🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines! The World Food & Music Festival presented by Veridian Credit Union returns to Western Gateway Park Aug. 28-30 for three days of international cuisine, live music and cultural experiences from around the gl - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/04ad33725b2d038e3b8c044fc5c6b1b9fc10864a00aa5220404fac37ab098dc8-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1787088692 - **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/893960c0-4499-11f1-8625-6d4feba00823-rimg-w1200-h400-dc3230bf-gmir.jpg?v=1777556165 - **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center - **Description**: Wicked Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA 03 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7cbb9cc186299cf04cba7bc33cd4725aa52df82b406693a77d5cbd17b3e3c941-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787166327 - **Event Name**: Judy Collins at Hoyt Sherman Place - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a370ed30-9aae-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1200-h455-dc282828-gmir.png?v=1787021071 - **Event Name**: Street Party Tailgate: Iowa v Iowa State | Big Grove Des Moines - **Description**: We're shutting down the street for the ultimate Cy-Hawk tailgating party!About this EventWe’re throwing one last street party at Big Grove Des Moines, and yeah...we’re bringing back the massive LED screen so you won't mis - **Venue**: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1b56c12b33f5fbe3a01342b9d4a0ff9a5b4dd6a292daa6719ac8d1d7666c3e99-rimg-w1200-h631-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786530797 - **Event Name**: Ingersoll LIVE 2026 🎵 presented by Bankers Trust - **Description**: Join us for our 22nd annual Ingersoll LIVE event! presented by Bankers Trust. This FREE event is the ultimate neighborhood block party, featuring live entertainment, family-friendly fun, local vendors, food & drink, and more to enjoy along Ingersoll A - **Venue**: Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f2d6f3f504fc7a78d3f05f040deaad47bd842ca979f648d9098d072c4a71b223-rimg-w1200-h707-dc5858c8-gmir?v=1787164147 - **Event Name**: Des Moines Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival 2026 - **Description**: Enjoy blues and brews on the shores of Poverty Bay in Des Moines WA. 4 bands, 15 breweries, wine, cocktails and food. A Rotary fundraiser!About this EventFor the past 16 summers, the Rotary Club of Des Moines and Norman - **Venue**: Des Moines Beach Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/13ac90e7dc0defe32602666859e7bd0742149cb13bf778a3f4da44723728c160-rimg-w1200-h600-dc477290-gmir.jpg?v=1780232271 ## Browse Trips & Adventures Events by Date - [Trips & Adventures Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/trips-adventures--today) - [Trips & Adventures Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/trips-adventures--this-weekend) - [Trips & Adventures Events in August in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/trips-adventures--august) - [Trips & Adventures Events in September in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/trips-adventures--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Trips & Adventures events in Des Moines? - **A:** Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Ingersoll), Icon for Hire (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wooly's), Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves (Tue Dec 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Casey's Center), Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & Hellyeah (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wooly's - Des Moines), Hell's Kitchen at Des Moines Civic Center (Wed Jul 28 2027 at 07:30 pm at Des Moines Civic Center). - **Q**: What Trips & Adventures events are happening in Des Moines this weekend August 28–30, 2026? - **A:** Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Ingersoll), Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & Hellyeah (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wooly's - Des Moines), Are You Ready For It? - A Taylor Experience at The Ingersoll (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Ingersoll). - **Q**: What Trips & Adventures events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026? - **A:** Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Ingersoll), Chad Gray: Voice of Mudvayne & Hellyeah (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wooly's - Des Moines), Are You Ready For It? - A Taylor Experience at The Ingersoll (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Ingersoll), Clay Walker (Wed, 26 Aug at 06:00 pm at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park). - **Q**: How can I find Trips & Adventures events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Trips & Adventures 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 Trips & Adventures 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 Trips & Adventures events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Trips & Adventures events in Des Moines include The Ingersoll, Wooly's, Casey's Center. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Trips & Adventures events in Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Trips & Adventures events in Des Moines include Ticket Network Events, Seat Geek, Vivid Events. - **Q**: Are there any online Trips & Adventures events available? - **A:** Yes, many Trips & Adventures 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 Trips & Adventures events in Des Moines? - **A:** Follow the Trips & Adventures category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Trips & Adventures events are listed in Des Moines. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/d4/526b9c2f9443799c294c7c3b6e3343/freepik__candid-photography-with-natural-textures-and-highl__27226-1.webp ## Trips & Adventurous Activities from nearby cities - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Kansas City](https://allevents.in/kansas-city/trips-adventures) - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Omaha](https://allevents.in/omaha/trips-adventures) - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Lincoln](https://allevents.in/lincoln/trips-adventures) - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Kansas City](https://allevents.in/kansas-city-ks/trips-adventures) - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester-mn/trips-adventures) - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Davenport](https://allevents.in/davenport/trips-adventures) - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Boys Town](https://allevents.in/boys-town/trips-adventures) - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Iowa City](https://allevents.in/iowa-city/trips-adventures)