Free Things to Do in Des Moines, IA
No-cost events and activities in Des Moines — updated daily.
Thu, Sep 17 · 6:00 PM
September Shelf Love After Dark Book Club
Shelf Love DSM
Free
Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 AM
4word: Des Moines 2026 Morning Gathering
Twisted Bean Coffee - Urbandale
Free
Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 AM
6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook
Agency Iowa
Free
Fri, Sep 18 · 6:00 PM
September ACOTAR Book Club
Shelf Love DSM
Free
Fri, Sep 18 · 6:00 PM
MFI & You: Making an Eternal Impact - IA
Otter Creek Golf Course - Pinnacle Club
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM
The Arc of Iowa Annual Meeting | Voices of Iowa
Iowa Arboretum & Gardens
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM
Fall in Latte with Yourself - FREE Event!
Access Chiropractic and Wellness
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM
Iowa State Football v Bowling Green Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 3:00 PM
Comedy Workshop hosted by Bit By Bit
xBk Live
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 3:00 PM
Iowa v. Northern Iowa Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Free
Sat, Sep 19 · 6:00 PM
Movie in the Village
Walnut Creek Church - Downtown
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 7:00 AM
Coaching Café at the IBA 2026 Annual Convention — Free 1:1 Coaching
Iowa Events Center
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 1:00 PM
WineStyles 20th Anniversary Week DEALS!
WineStyles Tasting Station - West Glen
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 1:00 PM
Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide
Confluence Brewing Company
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 2:00 PM
Keynote - God and Caesar: A Different Path with Dr. Diana Butler Bass
Sheslow Auditorium
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 4:00 PM
September WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club
Shelf Love DSM
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 5:00 PM
September Spice & Sorcery Book Club
Shelf Love DSM
Free
Sun, Sep 20 · 6:00 PM
September Sapphiction Book Club
Shelf Love DSM
Free
Mon, Sep 21 · 8:45 AM
NetApp Neumer Cup
Glen Oaks Country Club Iowa
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 2:00 PM
Small Business Taxes: Getting Ready for Tax Time
The Iowa Center
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 4:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting & FREE Wine Tasting!
WineStyles Tasting Station - West Glen
Free
Tue, Sep 22 · 6:00 PM
September Shelf Love Book Club
Shelf Love DSM
Free
Wed, Sep 23 · 8:30 AM
Google Tools (2 CEUs #256-4600-E)
Concepts Real Estate School
Free
FreeThu, Sep 24 · 10:00 AM
Realtor Success Symposium
Hyperion Field Club
Free