Events in Des Moines in October 2026
Everything on in Des Moines, 22–31 Oct.
Today22
Thursday, 22 October
19 events
22OctBusiness · ThuStatemnt Pop Up Consignment for Adults - 40 to 80% Off Retail12:00 PM · 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States
22OctConcerts & Music · ThuDBIA-Iowa Mezzo On Walnut Project Tour4:00 PM · Mezzo on WalnutFree
22OctEvent · ThuNocturnal Science Night 20265:00 PM · Des Moines Science Center
22OctEvent · ThuBroadlawns Trunk or Treat 20265:00 PM · 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314
22OctEvent · ThuRBI Trivia Night5:00 PM · The Loft DSM
22OctEvent · ThuSpalloween 2026 for Bailing out Benji5:00 PM · East Village SpaUSD 45
22OctEvent · ThuOld Forester Bourbon Experience5:30 PM · The Ingersoll
22OctFood & Drink · ThuA Matter of Taste 9 Wines 9 Bites5:45 PM · The Tangerine Food Company @ Mainframe StudiosUSD 135
22OctFood & Drink · ThuCocktails and Cardboard and Mahj!6:00 PM · The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar
22OctWorkshops & Talks · ThuWATERCOLOR YOUR OWN TAROT READING WORKSHOP6:30 PM · 501 SW 7th St - Suite M, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
22OctEvent · ThuBoDeans 40 Years of Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams...And Good Times7:00 PM · Temple Theater
22OctEvent · ThuJeff Allen7:00 PM · Funny Bone - Des Moines
22OctTheatre & Arts · ThuPoetry UnPlugged7:00 PM · SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
22OctConcerts & Music · ThuThomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour7:30 PM · Casey's Center
22OctEvent · ThuThomas Rhett at Caseys Center7:30 PM · Casey's Center
22OctTech & AI · ThuMonty Pythons Spamalot7:30 PM · Des Moines Civic Center
22OctEvent · ThuEmily Ann Roberts in Des Moines7:30 PM · Casey's Center
22OctEvent · ThuTVBOO at Woolys8:00 PM · Woolys
22OctEvent · ThuTVBOO with Twopercent, OZZTIN8:00 PM · Wooly's - Des Moines
Tomorrow23
Friday, 23 October
24 events
23OctConferences & Expos · FriExhibition Opening Celebration Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way Contemporary Latinx Painting5:00 PM · Des Moines Art Center
23OctEvent · FriFriday Afterwork Adults Only Open Studio5:00 PM · 900 Keosauqua Way, Studio #211, 50309
23OctEvent · FriDes Moines Singles Happy Hour5:30 PM · Surety Hotel, Autograph CollectionUSD 21
23OctEvent · FriPaint Your Pet5:30 PM · Collaborate DSMUSD 31
23OctEvent · FriBetween the Stacks presented by People Inc. and Dentons6:00 PM · Des Moines Public Library CentralUSD 138
23OctEvent · FriBradley Braves at Drake Bulldogs Womens Volleyball6:00 PM · Drake Knapp Center
23OctEvent · FriEerie Evenings6:00 PM · 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
23OctFamily & Kids · FriFamily Night Out at Reichardt Community Recreation Center6:00 PM · 915 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2408, United States
23OctEvent · FriThe 2nd Annual Vampire Ball Presented by The Satanic Temple Iowa6:00 PM · The Garden
23OctEvent · FriOctober ACOTAR Book Club6:00 PM · Shelf Love DSMFree
23OctEvent · FriHalloween Fun Night6:00 PM · 3938 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321
23OctTheatre & Arts · FriBallet Des Moines Presents Ghost Stories7:00 PM · Hoyt Sherman Place
23OctConcerts & Music · FriFly Me To The Moon The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Sinatra & More7:00 PM · 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
23OctEvent · FriBroadway Karaoke7:00 PM · 2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
23OctEvent · FriManitoba Moose at Iowa Wild7:00 PM · Casey's Center
23OctEvent · FriKristin Key7:00 PM · Funny Bone - Des Moines
23OctEvent · FriOh He Dead7:00 PM · Temple for Performing Arts
23OctConcerts & Music · FriThe Matt Terronez Band Live at Captain Roy's7:00 PM · 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA
23OctEvent · FriZombie Nights7:00 PM · 3800 Merle Hay Road, Suite 960, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310USD 14
23OctEvent · Fri1964 The Tribute7:30 PM · The Ingersoll
23OctEvent · Fri1964 The Tribute7:30 PM · The Ingersoll
23OctEvent · FriPlack Blague w Microwaved8:00 PM · 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
23OctEvent · FriRanch Hands Cowboylesque (21+)8:30 PM · Val Air Ballroom
23OctEvent · FriEmo Nite - Live10:00 PM · Wooly's - Des Moines
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
31 events
24OctFood & Drink · SatDowntown Des Moines Farmers Market7:00 AM · Court Ave District
24OctBusiness · SatUnderstanding Childhood OCD for Caregivers and Professionals8:30 AM · Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
24OctEvent · SatTGHWG 5k10k15k9:00 AM · Browns Woods
24OctEvent · SatHouse of Communion - "Walking in Gods Presence"9:00 AM · 6000 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50322
24OctEvent · SatGhouls Just Wanna Have Fun9:00 AM · 1300 Cummins Road, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA
24OctEvent · SatSaturday Build Day for POTUS!9:00 AM · 2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
24OctEvent · SatDes Moines Comic Card & Toy Show - Free Event Oct 24 & 25 Merle Hay Mall10:00 AM · Merle Hay Mall
24OctEvent · SatDSM Mama Morning10:00 AM · Jasper WineryUSD 70
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatCombo Workshop11:00 AM · Capitol Hill Christian Church
24OctEvent · SatDrake Bulldogs Football vs. Butler University Bulldogs Football12:00 PM · Drake Stadium - Des Moines
24OctEvent · Sat3rd Annual SHE Konnects Breast Cancer Walk12:00 PM · Pappajohn Sculpture Park (Corner of 15th and Locust)Free
24OctEvent · Sat2026 Fall Party Football GameWatch12:00 PM · Gameday
24OctEvent · Sat2026 Recovery Festival12:00 PM · Riverview Park
24OctFamily & Kids · SatKids Markets at Americas Harvest Festival1:00 PM · Iowa State CapitolFree
24OctEvent · Sat🚀 Reach for the Stars: STEM Fest 🌌1:00 PM · 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
24OctEvent · Sat🗺️🎃 GPS Pumpkin Hunt 🎃🗺️3:00 PM · Greenwood Park, Des Moines
24OctEvent · SatDes Moines Halloween Bar Crawl4:00 PM · American Outlaws BarUSD 16
24OctConcerts & Music · SatThe Band Perry with Special Guests LANCO4:15 PM · 1007 E. Grand Ave, Iowa Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50319
24OctEvent · SatRams Legacy Speakeasy Soiree Returns5:00 PM · Iowa State Fairgrounds.
24OctEvent · SatDinner Detective Des Moines October 24th Public Show6:00 PM · Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)
24OctEvent · SatGal-O-Ween Sip Stab Halloween Event6:00 PM · 501 SW 7th St - Suite M, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
24OctEvent · SatPottery & Tarot - Saturday October 24th6:00 PM · Five Monkeys Inc
24OctEvent · SatBoo & Boogie Rumba Night6:30 PM · 1925 High Street, Des Moines, IA
24OctEvent · SatAmerica Live7:00 PM · Des Moines Civic Center
24OctEvent · SatTwiztid7:00 PM · Wooly's
24OctConcerts & Music · SatMike Conrad w The Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra7:00 PM · 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
24OctEvent · SatKansas7:30 PM · Vibrant Music Hall
24OctEvent · Sat1964 The Tribute7:30 PM · The Ingersoll
24OctEvent · SatRyan Bingham w/ The Texas Gentlemen8:00 PM · Val Air Ballroom
24OctEvent · SatAdult Skate Night at Skateland9:00 PM · 5621 Meredith dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
24OctEvent · SatOct 24 - 10PM TABLE RESERVATION10:00 PM · The Garden NightclubUSD 8
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
9 events25OctEvent · SunOctober Trash Bash10:00 AM · Birdland/Ding Darling Enclosed ShelterFree
25OctEvent · SunChili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee12:00 PM · The Iowa Taproom
25OctTech & AI · SunMonty Python's Spamalot (ASL Interpreted and Audio Described)1:00 PM · Des Moines Civic Center
25OctEvent · SunFanfare New Beginnings2:00 PM · Sheslow Auditorium
25OctFood & Drink · SunHocus Pocus Tribute Drag Brunch (21+)2:00 PM · Funny Bone - Des Moines
25OctEvent · SunNHS Trunk Or Treat4:00 PM · 501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA
25OctEvent · SunGaelynn Lea6:00 PM · xBk Live
25OctEvent · SunOCTOBER PUZZLE LEAGUE + PUZZLE SWAP6:00 PM · 501 SW 7th St - Suite M, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
25OctEvent · SunDrowning Pool & Saliva7:00 PM · Wooly's
Monday26
Monday, 26 October
5 events26OctEvent · MonStone Park SPOOK-Tacular5:00 PM · Stone Park
26OctEvent · MonYoga in the Garden Spooky Edition6:00 PM · 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
26OctBusiness · MonMompreneur Meet-Up6:30 PM · Mainframe Studios
26OctWorkshops & Talks · MonDes Moines Portrait Class: Draw & Get Critiqued7:00 PM · 822 Williams St
26OctEvent · MonThundercat w/ TiaCorine7:30 PM · Val Air Ballroom
Tuesday27
Tuesday, 27 October
8 events
27OctEvent · TueSpooktacular indoor Trick or Treat at Skateland5:30 PM · 5621 Meredith dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
27OctEvent · TueDate Me DSM Kens Speakeasy6:00 PM · Ken's - a not so secret speakeasyUSD 34
27OctEvent · TueAiley II7:00 PM · Des Moines Civic Center
27OctEvent · TuePrince Daddy & The Hyena7:00 PM · xBk Live
27OctEvent · TueOpen House7:00 PM · Area515
27OctEvent · TueBen Folds & A Piano7:30 PM · Hoyt Sherman Place
27OctEvent · TueClutch with Slomosa and Blood Vulture7:30 PM · Val Air Ballroom
27OctEvent · TueVincent Neil Emerson8:00 PM · Wooly's - Des Moines
Wednesday28
Wednesday, 28 October
7 events
28OctBusiness · WedDreamBuilder Fall 2026 Graduation5:30 PM · The Iowa CenterFree
28OctTheatre & Arts · WedMinnesota-Duluth Bulldogs at Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball (Exhibition)6:00 PM · Drake Knapp Center
28OctEvent · WedThe Claudettes7:00 PM · xBk Live
28OctConcerts & Music · WedJazz on the House w Antonio Lopes & Co.7:00 PM · 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
28OctEvent · WedFall Author Series Craig Johnson7:00 PM · 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
28OctEvent · WedHarvest Party @ Experience Church7:00 PM · 2559 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
28OctEvent · WedAll Them Witches w/ Emma Ruth Rundle7:30 PM · Wooly's
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
9 events
29OctBusiness · ThuElevate Financial Planning for Expansion (In Person)3:00 PM · The Iowa CenterFree
29OctEvent · ThuThe Aston East Village Sneak-Peek4:00 PM · 603 E 6th StFree
29OctEvent · ThuBird Dogs and Brews Pint Night- Des Moines, IA5:00 PM · Paws and Pints
29OctBusiness · ThuJEFAS Latinas in Business Magazine Iowa Edition Unveiling Celebration5:30 PM · Mainframe StudiosUSD 23
29OctWorkshops & Talks · ThuMINIATURE APOTHECARY BOOKSHELF WORKSHOP6:30 PM · 501 SW 7th St - Suite M, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
29OctEvent · ThuElla Langley7:00 PM · Casey's CenterEUR 156
29OctEvent · ThuKameron Marlowe in Des Moines7:00 PM · Casey's Center
29OctEvent · ThuSpite with Stick To Your Guns, No Cure, and Vomit Forth7:00 PM · Wooly's - Des Moines
29OctEvent · ThuKellen Erskine7:00 PM · Funny Bone - Des Moines
Friday30
Friday, 30 October
8 events30OctEvent · FriHALLOWEEN FLASH EVENT!11:00 AM · 2903 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
30OctConferences & Expos · FriSeason of Souls Psychic Fair 20263:00 PM · Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States
30OctConferences & Expos · FriHalloween Horrors at Hoyt Sherman Place Art Fair4:00 PM · Hoyt Sherman Place
30OctConcerts & Music · FriBoy Band Review6:00 PM · The Ingersoll
30OctEvent · FriHalloween on the Hill6:00 PM · Sherman Hill Historic District
30OctEvent · FriUIC Flames at Drake Bulldogs Mens Soccer6:00 PM · Mediacom Stadium
30OctEvent · FriLove Leads Community Trunk or Treat6:00 PM · 300 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States
30OctEvent · FriCandlelight - Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at Scottish Rite Consistory6:30 PM · Scottish Rite Consistory
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