# Crafts Events | List Of All Upcoming Crafts Events In West Des Moines - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming crafts events in West Des Moines, find information & tickets for upcoming crafts events happening in West Des Moines. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming crafts events in West Des Moines, find information & tickets for upcoming crafts events happening in West Des Moines. ## Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2026 - **Description**: Mardi Gras of the Midwest is back! All-you-can-eat crawfish, seafood boil, and other Cajun favorites, plus live music and entertainment!About this EventMardi Gras of the Midwest is back! – Get Ready to Par - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/cajun-fest-boil-and-brew-2026/100001987281757232 - **Venue**: The Meridian Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYmM2YjQyMjA4YTE3YzlmZWQ4NTQzMDY2YWQyZjcyNGI5MmZjMDg1NzBhYzliMzk5YjY0YmYzNjY2MTgzMThlOC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2MDc1NDcz.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 962 - **Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, parties, live-music, performances, contests, food-drinks, art, kids, fine-arts - **Event Name**: ARL Craft for Paws: Candle Making - **Description**: Craft for a cause! Join the ARL at Candle Bar DSM for a creative evening benefiting animals in need! Create and customize your own one-of-a kind candle while enjoying a fun, relaxed atmosphere surrounded by fellow animal lovers. As your candle sets, sip - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 110 - **Date**: Wed Jun 17 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Jun 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/arl-craft-for-paws-candle-making/200029932949825 - **Venue**: Candle Bar DSM - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMmRiYjBjMjFiMjFhNTdiYjlhMzA2Yzc1Y2JkZGYzM2EwNzJjYjgzMWMyOWJmMDQ5NWRlZjFmNGRjY2I3YTcyMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGM3MGRkZmUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzgyMTA3MTg.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Well-Read + Well-Fed Club: Cocina Puerto Rico - **Description**: New date - May 22, 2026 Welcome to this month's installment of Well-Read + Well-Fed Club, a collaborative series from Reading in Public and the Culinary Annex! RinP picks a cookbook and Culinary Annex crafts a cooking class around it for the community to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/well-read-well-fed-club-cocina-puerto-rico/200029966311347 - **Venue**: 315 5th St, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85YmYyNzYwNWNhNmE2MTU4ZDBjNTM0ZTRmZDVmZjQ5NTMyM2JhNjc2M2ExNWQ0N2FmMzQ2ZjljYjdiNWYwMmI3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4YWM1Ni1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODE5ODYwOA.avif - **Categories**: workshops, cooking, art - **Event Name**: Jordan House Heritage Jubilee - **Description**: Enjoy an afternoon of heritage, food and fun at the Heritage Jubilee! Live music from the Weary Ramblers, Performances from Indigenous performers Native Pride, Fun and informational opportunities from the Polk County Master Gardeners, Make fresh apple cid - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 68 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/jordan-house-heritage-jubilee/200029516173022 - **Venue**: 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jM2M2NzRhMmI5MjE5OGRmNDk2MTFjOWQ3ZmVhMDJkZTYxNTdlYTBmNDZmOTQxMmI0MTA0ZGM3NGY5Mjk1NmUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y2ZjFkNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODIzOTUzOA.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music - **Event Name**: 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo - **Description**: FREE ADMISSION Join us as we celebrate 11 years of creating reading experiences! We're Iowa's biggest, award-winning book expo and we bring you the very best in independent reads, arts, foods, and crafts. On the first floor enjoy a bite to eat and check - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 93 - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/11th-annual-indie-author-book-expo/200029868153342 - **Venue**: 217 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4719, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jYzFlZDFlMjY2NGUzZDcwMDUyMzBiNmY1NWZiNzNjNjIxNjMxOWJmOTQ4NDlmY2M0OGU5MzNiODA4NzY4NzYzLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjYzY3MjkyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NTAzNzEz.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 43 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, business, exhibitions - **Event Name**: 5k Beer Run x HiFi Brew Lounge| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at HiFi Brew Lounge. Run, walk, or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/85a642c0-22ca-11f1-94ad-45392afc322d-rimg-w1200-h526-d - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/5k-beer-run-x-hifi-brew-lounge|-2026-ia-brewery-running-series/100001981067224397 - **Venue**: HiFi Brew Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wM2JkNTU0MDY1MDNjMmNjZjBjMGFhZWEwMTZkYzRmZjlkMTY0ZGU3NWM1NjNmODg0ZTkyOTRhNjQwNjAzOTcyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzM5MzU0MC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM4Njg5NjE.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 118 - **Categories**: workshops, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Pride Book Club: We Set the Dark on Fire by Taylor Kay Mejia - **Description**: Get ready for an electrifying young adult fantasy! A world divided by class, a school that trains young women for lives they never chose, and two students whose forbidden connection could ignite a revolution: We Set the Dark on Fire is a gripping, queer f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed May 13 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/pride-book-club-we-set-the-dark-on-fire-by-taylor-kay-mejia/200029966311447 - **Venue**: Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wMGI2MDEyZmNmMzIwMDY3YTIzODI3OWY3NjVkM2M3MzNlYWU0MWUxMjU2MGY2ZDk4ZjZkZWQ2MmYwMzEyODBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2RjZWRmMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Nzc3OTc4MQ.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Hands on History Camp - **Description**: Don't just read about history, live it at Hands on History Camps! Campers ages 9-13 will earn about paleo Iowa, the Underground Railroad, nature, historic crafts and games, churn butter, make fire, and much much more! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Mon Jul 06 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon Jul 06 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/hands-on-history-camp/200029966343709 - **Venue**: 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82ODJjMmQ1Y2FiYTNiNTk3MTc3MDRjYTdhM2MzMTE4ZTE1YzhiMGQzNzEzMGU4NmZhYWU3Y2RkM2Q0YTY0OWNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2MxYmZiZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODMxNzU1NQ.avif - **Event Name**: Soteria Kids' Vacation Bible School - **Description**: A WEEK YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE! 🎉☀️ Summer is the perfect time for kids to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their faith. Soteria Kids’ Ministries is excited to make that happen at Vacation Bible School! During VBS, kids will discover the grandest wo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 56 - **Date**: Mon Jun 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/soteria-kids-vacation-bible-school/200029966299437 - **Venue**: 3250 SE Soteria Ave. , West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xZWRiN2E1OGJkZWM3ODQzMGE1YjZiMWIzNTQwZTFhYTZlMGUyOTA3NWMwNjI5NGFjZTE5MDc2MmFjMTdmYWE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2RhZGVlNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODMyNjgyMA.avif - **Categories**: Kids - **Event Name**: Schoolhouse Storytime! - **Description**: It's storytime at the Bennett School Museum! Pre K and young readers will enjoy songs, crafts and stories. Everyone is welcome with their adult. - **Date**: Tue Jun 09 2026 at 10:30 am – Tue Jun 09 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/schoolhouse-storytime/200030034264641 - **Venue**: 4001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82MzY0ZTdmZTA1Yzc2MmNjMjg1MjMzYmY5ZWZjZTFjZjgyMzk1ZGZkMzU1Y2JhODQ0NmM0NGZhMmU4NTBhMzI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODI0MDAyMA.avif ## 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**: Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr at Val Air Ballroom - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr at Val Air Ballroom, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Val Air Ballroom in the heart of West Des Moi - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7433e810-4784-11f1-93f9-d19bf5aeaf7f-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777876963 - **Event Name**: Sepultura at Val Air Ballroom - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Sepultura at Val Air Ballroom, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Val Air Ballroom in dynamic West Des Moines, IA - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Event Name**: Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr. - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr., an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA sets - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6cec9fa0-4399-11f1-b649-77d382fb3d5c-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc010310-gmir.jpg?v=1777446166 - **Event Name**: Freddie Gibbs - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Freddie Gibbs, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA sets the perfect stage for an unforgetta - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6bac7b90-1975-11f1-8747-1187d79d3166-rimg-w1000-h1000-dcf4f2f1-gmir.jpg?v=1772812753 - **Event Name**: Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064🎉 Welcome to Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr., where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take fl - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d1ba2e40-272c-11f1-96d6-b101af5a0325-rimg-w1200-h800-dc4b020f-gmir.jpg?v=1774320887 - **Event Name**: Sepultura with Exodus, Biohazard and Tribal Gaze - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064🌟 Journey into wonder at Sepultura with Exodus, Biohazard and Tribal Gaze, where extraordinary experie - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/efe2f080-4727-11f1-9322-8f9002be75f2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030204-gmir.jpg?v=1777837228 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday at Val Air Ballroom - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Taking Back Sunday at Val Air Ballroom, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Val Air Ballroom in the heart of West Des Moines, IA for - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Event Name**: Los Ángeles Azules en West Des Moines - **Description**: Don't miss 'Los Ángeles Azules en West Des Moines ', the premier exciting event happening at Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines, IA, United States. This event showcases the best talent and expertise in the field. Immerse yourself in a world of opportunitie - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/41d4d9c0-4b3e-11f1-8534-6b647259181b-rimg-w1200-h344-dc1ebdda-gmir.jpg?v=1778286619 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Cajun Fest Boil & Brew 2026 (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Meridian Event Center), ARL Craft for Paws: Candle Making (Wed Jun 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at Candle Bar DSM), Well-Read + Well-Fed Club: Cocina Puerto Rico (Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at 315 5th St, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265), Jordan House Heritage Jubilee (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265), 11th Annual Indie Author Book Expo (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 217 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4719, United States). - **Q**: What events are happening in West Des Moines in May 2026? - **A:** Well-Read + Well-Fed Club: Cocina Puerto Rico (Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at 315 5th St, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265), Pride Book Club: We Set the Dark on Fire by Taylor Kay Mejia (Wed May 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe). - **Q**: How can I find events in West Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in West Des Moines include The Meridian Event Center, Candle Bar DSM, 315 5th St, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for events in West Des Moines range from up to USD 962. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in West Des Moines include Cajun Fest, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Follow the category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in West Des Moines. ## crafts Events from nearby cities - [crafts Events in Waukee](https://allevents.in/waukee/crafts) - [crafts Events in Norwalk](https://allevents.in/norwalk-ia/crafts) - [crafts Events in Johnston](https://allevents.in/johnston-ia/crafts) - [crafts Events in Grimes](https://allevents.in/grimes-ia/crafts) - [crafts Events in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/crafts)