# History events in West Des Moines, Today and Upcoming History events in West Des Moines - **Subtitle**: All History events in West Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in West Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All History events in West Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in West Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: Historic West Des Moines Cemetery Tour - **Description**: Save the Date! Ticketholders will visit 3 locations in West Des Moines: Jordan House Museum, Oak Hill Cemetery and Jordan Cemetery. Reenactors will tell the story of an individual buried at the Jordan Cemetery, The Cemetery Guy will show and tell how to s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 98 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/historic-west-des-moines-cemetery-tour/200030445868714 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hZTQ3MDE3ZDAwOTIyODE2N2ZiMTlhZTUzNjc5MzgxYzJhZGJhYzI4N2NlMGJjMjI2NjM4MGY4YmZiNTE0OWVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2I4YjhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQxODkxNQ.avif - **Event Name**: Restoring Roots: Indigenous Food Sovereignty & Seed Stewardship - **Description**: Join the Polk County Master Gardeners for their 2026 Summer Lecture Series in one of four demonstration gardens. Bring your own lawn chair and learn with us. Marianna G. M. Cota, MPH, Food Sovereignty Coordinator for the Meskwaki Nation, will share insi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 90 - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Sep 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/restoring-roots-indigenous-food-sovereignty-and-seed-stewardship/200030421012907 - **Venue**: Jordan House Gardens - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jODhjYjdiMzFlOTQ0Mzg2OTMxNWNkZTJiM2IwMmQyY2JiM2VmYTM3NTE4N2U2MzE1NGI1MTYxYjY3MThiNjBlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjMxODAwMw.avif - **Event Name**: The Essential Houdini - **Description**: Please join us for a magical evening!! Lean about the true stories of Houdini - the American self-liberator, Europe’s eclipsing sensation, World’s handcuff king, Exposer of fraud, Original prison breaker, and Master magician. He is an inspiration to gener - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Wed Sep 02 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Sep 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/the-essential-houdini/200030525303139 - **Venue**: West Des Moines Public Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lYjU3MTdiMzE4OGZhMjdhZTU3YTU2ZDEzNWY5NzVjYzA4M2QxMGM1YzBmMWQ3MjhhMjJkMjhhNjMxODQwOWZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzk4MTgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjIwMjI1OA.avif - **Event Name**: In The Stacks with Kevin T. Mason - **Description**: Please join us in welcoming author Kevin Mason this evening! An Assistant Professor of History at the University of Iowa, and the founder of Notes on Iowa, he will share about his book, Retracing the Dragoon Trail in Iowa, and share details about some fas - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/in-the-stacks-with-kevin-t-mason/200030446314036 - **Venue**: West Des Moines Public Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iM2U0ZTg3YmYwYWM0NjU0MTU0YTM1N2ZmZGNkZjg3NTU3OTc5YjdjN2QyOTVlZTIwNWY5MTdlN2EzOGIxN2I4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4ZDhjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjIwMjI1MQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, art, literary-art, trekking, storytelling - **Event Name**: Step Back in Time Book Group: This Tender Land - **Description**: Please join us every 3rd Thursday from 6-7pm for a book discussion at The Jordan House (2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265). Presented by the West Des Moines Public Library and the West Des Moines Historical Society. Historical fiction is a great - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/step-back-in-time-book-group-this-tender-land/200030461655735 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kYmI3YjUzYTY0YmQyNTgwMjJkNjNmODZkODVlZGNiMDFhOGRiOGRlNzllODEyMTVhNDcyOGQzNWNkNmFmYTk4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM4MjM1OA.avif - **Event Name**: Home for the Holidays 11am tours - **Description**: New this year- Saturday guided tours of the decorated Jordan House Museum! Tour the museum and see the beautiful holiday decorations from our talented volunteer designers. Tickets must be reserved by noon the Friday before the tour. If you miss the de - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/home-for-the-holidays-11am-tours/200030485609708 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wNjk5NTFiNWYyZjE3OWE3N2FjYTQzODZiM2UyNThhZTc4ZGNjYjBkZGM1ODQxYjVjNWI5NWZlYjAxNjg2YzM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzc4OTg1OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjI0ODc0Mw.avif - **Categories**: holiday, art - **Event Name**: Step Back In Time Book Group: A Fall of Marigolds - **Description**: Please join us every 3rd Thursday from 6-7pm for a book discussion at The Jordan House (2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265). Presented by the West Des Moines Public Library and the West Des Moines Historical Society. Historical fiction is a great - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/step-back-in-time-book-group-a-fall-of-marigolds/200030461655431 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yNTRmNTA1MGYxZWEyYWYzNjQ4OTU4YzNlMTMyYzk2ODAwYjQxMDdmYzFlZDVlZmMyOTVmNTlhOTY0OWVhMTRlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzc4YThiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ2MTI1Ng.avif - **Event Name**: Step Back In Time Book Group: Becoming Madam Secretary - **Description**: Please join us every 3rd Thursday from 6-7pm for a book discussion at The Jordan House (2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265). Presented by the West Des Moines Public Library and the West Des Moines Historical Society. Historical fiction is a great - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/step-back-in-time-book-group-becoming-madam-secretary/200030281470723 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjUwOWZkYTZhODE2NjYwZmI3NDViODRlY2I0ZTFhZWY5ZGExNDZlN2E3OGFjNTdkYjZkOThjOTkxYzZlMTg0Zi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYxMjI5ODQ.avif - **Event Name**: Step Back in Time Book Group: Best Books We Read in 2026! - **Description**: Please join us every 3rd Thursday from 6-7pm for a book discussion at The Jordan House (2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265). Presented by the West Des Moines Public Library and the West Des Moines Historical Society. Historical fiction is a great - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/step-back-in-time-book-group-best-books-we-read-in-2026/200030461653521 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvY2IzZWMwNTY5MDBmMDg0ZjhkM2UwMDM3Yzk5YmIxZTVmYWZlYzIzNDI5ZjUyNmRmZDkyNTFlN2Q0M2M4MGMwZC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY0MTU4NjA.avif - **Event Name**: Step Back In Time Book Group: Stolen Beauty - **Description**: Please join us every 3rd Thursday from 6-7pm for a book discussion at The Jordan House (2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265). Presented by the West Des Moines Public Library and the West Des Moines Historical Society. Historical fiction is a great - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/step-back-in-time-book-group-stolen-beauty/200030461653019 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85ZTBmNzAzMjNjZGNhZjVhNzkxNjRlMGU0OWFmNDdkOWNlZWU0ZjgzZjRiYmMzZDExNzE5ODUxMzBhZmIxNGMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTk2NzA3NA.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**: 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**: Mastodon with Defheaven and Alcest - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064🌟 Be part of history at Mastodon with Defheaven and Alcest, an extraordinary gathering that will capti - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d54e0190-9544-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786425829 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day at Val Air Ballroom - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM All Ages Tickets on sale Friday, May 1st at 10:00 AM online at axs.com - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bee8e4a9c7f72e5223df36dacc12f1aaeee18437fb8b9c125bfb986e99239fcb-rimg-w1200-h628-dc182828-gmir?v=1786250963 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday Thrice & Saves The Day - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8bf5e9c0-945b-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w868-h1024-dc086888-gmir.jpg?v=1786325660 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day, the most anticipated gathe - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d992dc60-9532-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h862-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786418105 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday at Val Air Ballroom - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8ebcbf50-9576-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc280808-gmir.jpg?v=1786447198 - **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**: Gary Clark Jr. - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064✨ Discover the extraordinary at Gary Clark Jr., where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagine - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/fc6ee6c0-951e-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h720-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786409574 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Historic West Des Moines Cemetery Tour (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am at 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265), Restoring Roots: Indigenous Food Sovereignty & Seed Stewardship (Tue Sep 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Jordan House Gardens), The Essential Houdini (Wed Sep 02 2026 at 06:30 pm at West Des Moines Public Library), In The Stacks with Kevin T. Mason (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at West Des Moines Public Library), Step Back in Time Book Group: This Tender Land (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265). - **Q**: What events are happening in West Des Moines in August 2026? - **A:** In The Stacks with Kevin T. Mason (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at West Des Moines Public Library), Step Back In Time Book Group: A Fall of Marigolds (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265). - **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 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265, Jordan House Gardens, West Des Moines Public Library. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in West Des Moines include West Des Moines Historical Society, Polk County Master Gardeners, West Des Moines Public Library. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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