Life can never be boring if you learn to party hard. Don't just wait for weekends, celebrate every accomplishment or even your existence. Check out the West Des Moines nightlife scene with pool parties, discotheques, DJ Nights, pub crawls, trance festivals and many more. You will be surprised to find many happy hours booze and best DJs playing your favorite EDM at weekend party venues near you in West Des Moines.
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## Parties Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: Big Thief - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/big-thief/2300029828405754 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mNWFhY2I4MC04YzY2LTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzg4ODg3OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU0NTA5MzU.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Trae Crowder - **Description**: π Venue: Funny Bone - Des Moines π Address: 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266 π City: West Des Moines π Location: 41.5617, -93.7844β¨ Experience the magic of Trae Crowder, where moments become memories that last a lifeti - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm β Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/trae-crowder/3200028138282304 - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mOTZjYzBlMC0yYTM2LTExZjAtOTE5OS1jNWE1YTNmMmFiNzUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDEwMTAxLWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc0NjUwNzYxMA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Gary Clark Jr. - **Description**: π Venue: Val Air Ballroom π Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 π City: West Des Moines π Location: 41.5852, -93.7064β¨ Discover the extraordinary at Gary Clark Jr., where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagine - **Date**: Mon Sep 21 2026 at 07:30 pm β Mon Sep 21 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/gary-clark-jr/3200030182509440 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mYzZlZTZjMC05NTFlLTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzIwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjQwOTU3NA.avif - **Event Name**: Minus the Bear at Val Air Ballroom - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm β Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/minus-the-bear-at-val-air-ballroom/2400029855814214 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvODU3YTY4ODAtOTUyMC0xMWYxLTgwMjQtNDMwMThjOGFjNGFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMzODM4MTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2NDEwMjQx.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Jane Don't Does America- Des Moines - **Description**: Get ready for a chaotic and hilarious night as Jane Donβt (breakout star of RuPaulβs Drag Race) hits the stage with her signature unhinged humor and sharp wit. Expect wild drag numbers, plenty of audience shenanigans, and moments that could go completely - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 267 - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm β Thu Sep 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/jane-dont-does-america-des-moines/200030231330637 - **Venue**: Des Moines Funny Bone - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83MGRmNGU5NDM4ZWZkMDNkODRhNTQxNzQwZjg2ZTEzODdjOWZjN2UwYjQ2MTYzMjdiZTFlMzhlZWU4ODk4OTYxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1Mi1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjY3NjE4Ng.avif - **Categories**: Sports - **Event Name**: Heroes Appreciation Night - **Description**: First Responders, Healthcare Workers, Fire, Police, Military, EMTs, Dispatchers & more - thank you for all you do! Help Spare Time honor our Hometown Heroes by joining us for a night of FREE FUN featuring Bowling & Shoe Rental, Laser Tag, and MOR - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:00 pm β Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/heroes-appreciation-night/200030357096321 - **Venue**: 340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xZjUxZmExOTA5ZWIwZWIyMjU1Zjc2YWQwODJkZTg3NDExZTk0ZmQ4OWQ4NTFlOTI3ZmIwZTA1YTEwYzEyODViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjcwNjM5NQ.avif - **Event Name**: Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 06:00 pm β Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/extreme-dwarfanators-wrestling/2300029884415952 - **Venue**: Smash Park Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mNWIzZWUxMC05OGFkLTExZjEtOWE0MC03YjkwZGU3MjAxMjUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjgwMDg0Ng.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Coheed and Cambria at Val Air Ballroom - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:59 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/coheed-and-cambria-at-val-air-ballroom/2400030067110502 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83ZTg5ZWY0MC03M2MwLTExZjEtYTg3Yy01NTJlMzIyMzA0ZTYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODMwLWRjMjYxNTA3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4Mjc0MDYwMg.avif - **Event Name**: English | Music in the Junction - **Description**: Fusing together the sounds of rock, funk, soul, alt-country, and a touch of weird, ENGLISH is glued together by the bandβs tight rhythm section, blistering horns, and dynamic lead vocals...but they just call it "tater-tot casserole rock" to keep it short - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 150 - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm β Thu Aug 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/english-music-in-the-junction/200029893851252 - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83MDU3NThkNDc1NTcwNjMzOWU2ODc4MjliZDkwMzczY2Y0NTUwZTY1MDQxY2I1MDljMGJlZmM4ZDIzNGU3NDBlLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNjc1LWRjZjhmOGU4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2Nzg0MDc1.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, farmers-markets - **Event Name**: Derek Richards - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:00 pm β Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/derek-richards/2300029948974455 - **Venue**: Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zYzc1ZWY3MC01ZmI0LTExZjEtYjE2Zi0wZjlmNDY5NWIwYzQtcmltZy13ODAwLWg5OTAtZGMxYzEyMTctZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgwNTM2MzE0.avif - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: Dustin Nickerson - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/dustin-nickerson/2300026139722731 - **Venue**: Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zYzU5YjhiMC05NTE5LTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13MTEzMC1oNzUzLWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjQwNzExMw.avif - **Price**: USD 38 to 177 - **Categories**: comedy, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Willie Farrell - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 07:00 pm β Sat Dec 19 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/willie-farrell/2300026643702426 - **Venue**: Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mMjVlMDVkMC05YTJkLTExZjEtOWE0MC03YjkwZGU3MjAxMjUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc0LWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4Njk2NTc1OQ.avif - **Categories**: contests, comedy, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Kristin Key - **Description**: π Venue: Funny Bone - Des Moines π Address: 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266 π City: West Des Moines π Location: 41.5617, -93.7844π Welcome to Kristin Key, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! ποΈ Join - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 β Sat Oct 24 2026 (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/kristin-key/3200030190154650 - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Kristin+Key&date=Fri+Oct+23+2026&bg=1 - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Cedar Falls Rock & Roll Revue | Music in the Junction - **Description**: The CF Rock & Roll Revue is dedicated to the music that we grew up with in our teens. All members of the band are Cedar Falls, IA. natives and graduated in the class of 1977 or 1978. Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nigh - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 225 - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 05:00 pm β Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/cedar-falls-rock-and-roll-revue-music-in-the-junction/200029893850946 - **Venue**: Historic Valley Junction - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82NGMyZjIyYWE0MGM3YTBkMzk1YTUxNDVhNTg5NzhlNzY0NmZmMDcxYzY2MjRmMTk5NzFlYzg4ZTJiOGM4MjA1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjMwMTgyNA.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, live-music, farmers-markets - **Event Name**: Minus The Bear with KEEP - **Description**: π Venue: Val Air Ballroom π Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 π City: West Des Moines π Location: 41.5852, -93.7064π Be part of history at Minus The Bear with KEEP, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm β Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/minus-the-bear-with-keep/3200029987536308 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80ZWM4NmRiMC05ODgwLTExZjEtOWE0MC03YjkwZGU3MjAxMjUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4Njc4MTIyNw.avif - **Categories**: calendar ## Trending Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: West Des Moines Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/846ba06d99c10762390a2f8796f3f78cc0b306edfe2f624a15ec809267eb2dea-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1759892782 - **Event Name**: Big Thief at Val Air Ballroom - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c8bc31d0-580a-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1779693876 - **Event Name**: TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Description**: TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA Aug 18, 2026 - 8:00 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7adafd2a420ec7196ba91872c6fe90e3910a2e1ceb76b4766763ef6af83b090a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc583808-gmir?v=1786631857 - **Event Name**: Los Γngeles Azules en West Des Moines - **Description**: Don't miss Los Γngeles Azules en West Des Moines happening at Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines, IA, United States on 2026-08-21T21:00:00-06:00. A great evening with good music and a laid-back atmosphere awaits you. Invite your friends for a night out! - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0af020b0-66bc-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1200-h344-dc1ebdda-gmir.jpg?v=1781309325 - **Event Name**: AJR - **Description**: AJR Venue: Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA Date: 19 Aug, 2026 - 08:00 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/60ecc77683e61748dba5994ec6992df0e77878f5c6c02ad172db22471b3ef7d0-rimg-w768-h512-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786351811 - **Event Name**: Trae Crowder - **Description**: π Venue: Funny Bone - Des Moines π Address: 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266 π City: West Des Moines π Location: 41.5617, -93.7844β¨ Experience the magic of Trae Crowder, where moments become memories that last a lifeti - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f96cc0e0-2a36-11f0-9199-c5a5a3f2ab75-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.png?v=1746507610 - **Event Name**: Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr. at Val Air Ballroom - **Description**: Join us for an electrifying performance by Dinosaur Jr.! Don't miss this legendary rock band as they hit the stage with their iconic sound. Get your tickets now at Tickets Helper to secure your spot and rock out with Dinosaur Jr. #DinosaurJr #RockMusic #L - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/87da54969ae88fdad0338202a3c4b74ec16b878c0dd98390c7a8ae0478941cc7-rimg-w1200-h886-dc080808-gmir?v=1786820866 - **Event Name**: Big Thief - **Description**: π Venue: Val Air Ballroom π Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 π City: West Des Moines π Location: 41.5852, -93.7064π Welcome to Big Thief, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! ποΈ Join us at V - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Event Name**: Umphrey's McGee Tickets - **Description**: moe. and Umphrey's McGee are celebrated for their electrifying live shows, masterful improvisation, and genre-blending jam rock sound. πΈπΆ Their adventurous performances keep fans coming back for a unique musical experience every time. #MoeBand #UmphreysM - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a2e441f0f4637c338877ae5d4a982ce3e304426d07aba599cda3b57b3ba6a707-rimg-w584-h396-dc080808-gmir?v=1786820874 ## Browse Parties Events by Date - [Parties Events Today in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/parties--today) - [Parties Events This Weekend in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/parties--this-weekend) - [Parties Events in August in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/parties--august) - [Parties Events in September in West Des Moines](https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/parties--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Parties events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Big Thief (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Trae Crowder (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Funny Bone - Des Moines), Gary Clark Jr. (Mon Sep 21 2026 at 07:30 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Minus the Bear at Val Air Ballroom (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Jane Don't Does America- Des Moines (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Des Moines Funny Bone). - **Q**: What Parties events are happening in West Des Moines today August 17, 2026? - **A:** Big Thief (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Val Air Ballroom). - **Q**: What Parties events are happening in West Des Moines this weekend August 21β23, 2026? - **A:** Heroes Appreciation Night (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266), Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Smash Park Des Moines), Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling (Sun, 23 Aug at 06:00 pm at Smash Park Des Moines). - **Q**: What Parties events are happening in West Des Moines in August 2026? - **A:** Big Thief (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Trae Crowder (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Funny Bone - Des Moines), Heroes Appreciation Night (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 340 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50266), Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Smash Park Des Moines), English | Music in the Junction (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Historic Valley Junction). - **Q**: How can I find Parties events in West Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parties events in West 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 Parties events in West 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 Parties events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parties events in West Des Moines include Val Air Ballroom, Funny Bone - Des Moines, Des Moines Funny Bone. - **Q**: What is the price range for Parties events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for Parties events in West Des Moines range from USD 38 to USD 177. 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