Things to Do in Des Moines, IA
Family activities, museums, markets, and outdoor events in Des Moines.
FreeSold outFri, Oct 16 · 6:45 PM
Boo Bash N’ SPLASH
Goldfish Swim School - Urbandale
Free
FreeFri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
Haunted Waters Halloween Bash
2750 NW 82nd Pl
Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
Whiskey & Words: An Elevated Night of Whiskey, Music & Poetry
8801 University Ave ste 29
$24.80 +
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AM
Beyond Behavior: Classroom Management for Engagement & Achievement
West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
$60 +
Sold outSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
ChildServe – Johnston Sibshops 2026
ChildServe
$25 +
FreeSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
October 2026 Urban Hike
Principal River Walk
Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Eat | Drink | Architecture: Drake Edition
University Library Cafe
$37.74 +
Sold outSat, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL-MIXOLOGY POP-UP CLASS @ LUCCA DSM RESTAURANT
Lucca Restaurant DSM
$93.31 +
Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM
Halloween Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
$69.06 +
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Brunch Lab: Farmhouse Brunch w/Chef KP
Culinary Annex
$75 +
FreeSun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Week 6 NFL Sunday Funday
WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny
Free
FreeSun, Oct 18 · 4:30 PM
Thrive Family Chiropractic Dye Free Trunk or Treat
3935 NW Urbandale Dr
Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 PM
Pumpkin Paint-Off at Wicked Heights
The Republic on Grand
$30.52 +
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Dim Sum & Then Some
Culinary Annex
$65 +
Tue, Oct 20 · 1:00 PM
Gather for Good: Des Moines | Coffee for a Cause
Drake Diner
$24.80 +
Tue, Oct 20 · 5:30 PM
Singles Happy Hour - 55+ (Des Moines)
Highland Underground
$20 +
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Winery Spotlight Tasting: Sea Smoke
WineStyles Tasting Station - West Glen
$47.06 +
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Rockin' Tacos: Veggie Night!
Culinary Annex Unit 102
$70 +
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM
10/20 - Clive, IA - Dinner After Dark
12801 University Ave
$79 +
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
It's All Greek To Me
Culinary Annex
$75 +
FreeWed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
Trivia Night at Uptown Garage Brewing
Uptown Garage Brewing Co.
Free
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
Back to the Classics: Clarified Cocktails
BeerStyles Taproom & Gastropub
$36.22 +
Thu, Oct 22 · 5:30 PM
Old Forester Bourbon Experience
The Ingersoll
See listing
Thu, Oct 22 · 5:45 PM
A Matter of Taste: 9 Wines + 9 Bites
The Tangerine Food Company @ Mainframe Studios
$135 +