Free Things to Do in Des Moines, IA

Free events, festivals, and activities happening in Des Moines, IA.

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Fri, Oct 16 · 6:45 PM

Boo Bash N’ SPLASH

Goldfish Swim School - Urbandale

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Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM

Ron Taylor

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines

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Free

Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM

Derek Richards

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines

Free

Free

Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM

Haunted Waters Halloween Bash

2750 NW 82nd Pl

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Free

Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 PM

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

Beechwood Lounge

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Free

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM

Fit & Connect + Cafecito: ALPFA DSM x Krave Gym x Beba's Cafe

Krave Gym Des Moines

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Free

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AM

Finding the Voice of Lent

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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Free

Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM

October 2026 Urban Hike

Principal River Walk

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Free

Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM

FREE Mat Pilates at Paws & Pints!

Paws & Pints

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Free

Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM

Derek Richards

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines

Free

Free

Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM

Ron Taylor

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines

Free

Free

Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM

Emily Myers + Katie & the Honky Tonks | Live Music at Locals Bar & Stage

Locals Bar & Stage

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Free

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 PM

Ron Taylor

Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 8:30 AM

BODYBAR Pilates - Waukee at lululemon Jordan Creek

lululemon

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AM

Des Moines Regional Sports Card Show -- Fall 2026

The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM

Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club

Mars Cafe

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM

Week 6 NFL Sunday Funday

WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM

Drake Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting

Drake Neighborhood Community Garden

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 4:00 PM

October WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club

Shelf Love DSM

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 4:30 PM

Thrive Family Chiropractic Dye Free Trunk or Treat

3935 NW Urbandale Dr

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 5:00 PM

October Spice & Sorcery Book Club

Shelf Love DSM

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 5:30 PM

ICNA Relief's Des Moines Annual Banquet

Tawba Islamic Center

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Free

Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM

October Sapphiction Book Club

Shelf Love DSM

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Free

Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM

Des Moines - JumpStart to Generational Wealth thru Real Estate Investing

Des Moines

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