Free Things to Do in Des Moines, IA
No-cost events and activities in Des Moines — updated daily.
Sat, Sep 26 · 8:30 AM
FREE Pints & Pilates at Lua Brewing
Lua Brewing
Free
Sat, Sep 26 · 8:30 AM
Grays Lake WOD #3
Gray's Lake
Free
Sat, Sep 26 · 9:00 AM
Kids Markets at Center Grove Orchard
32835 610th Ave
Free
Sun, Sep 27 · 12:00 PM
Porchfest Waveland Park
4301 College Ave
Free
Sun, Sep 27 · 1:00 PM
Iowa-Yucatan 60th Anniversary Celebration
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Free
Tue, Sep 29 · 2:00 PM
Choosing the Right Financial Tool for Your Business
The Iowa Center
Free
Thu, Oct 1 · 11:30 AM
Don't let a breach break your business: A practical cyber risk
204 12th St
Free
Thu, Oct 1 · 3:00 PM
Elevate: Marketing for Growth & Expansion (In-Person)
The Iowa Center
Free
Thu, Oct 1 · 4:00 PM
Vivid Collective
1980 NW 94th St
Free
Thu, Oct 1 · 4:00 PM
22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition
Olson-Larsen Galleries
Free
Fri, Oct 2 · 7:30 AM
FemCity Des Moines October Coffee Connection
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Free
Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 AM
Iowa-Japan Symposium
DMACC Urban Campus
Free
Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00 AM
Kids Markets at Grimes Fall Festival & Candy Crawl
750 S James St
Free
Sat, Oct 3 · 3:00 PM
Downtown Des Moines End of Summer Block Party
Hub Spot
Free
Sun, Oct 4 · 10:00 AM
Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally
2816 Shoreline Road
Free
Tue, Oct 6 · 3:00 PM
Always Ready: Getting Ready
The Iowa Center
Free
Thu, Oct 8 · 1:00 PM
2026 Terracon Des Moines Field Day
Terracon Consultants Inc
Free
Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM
Protect Our Kids Conference
2330 62nd St
Free
Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM
THE ANKENY FORKS AND FOLKS FESTIVAL
716 SW 3rd St
Free
Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM
High Trestle Hawk Watch 2026
Qf Lane
Free
Tue, Oct 13 · 3:00 PM
Always Ready: Financials
The Iowa Center
Free
Thu, Oct 15 · 1:00 PM
EO Iowa Momentum 2026: Start with WOW featuring Harris III
The Meridian - Events & Catering
Free
Thu, Oct 15 · 3:00 PM
Elevate: HR Strategies for Business Expansion (In Person)
The Iowa Center
Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 AM
4word: Des Moines 2026 Morning Gathering
Twisted Bean Coffee - Urbandale
Free