Free events in Des Moines
There are 15 free events in Des Moines in the next 30 days (16 Oct – 15 Nov). The next one is FREE Iowa Home Expo October 2026 on Fri 16 Oct, 12:00 PM at Iowa State Fairgrounds. Most of them: business (3), concerts and music (2), conferences and expos (1). Entry is free; some events ask you to register on the organiser's page.
Today16
Friday, 16 October
1 event
16OctConferences & Expos · FriFREE Iowa Home Expo October 202612:00 PM · Iowa State FairgroundsFree
Tomorrow17
Saturday, 17 October
3 events
17OctEvent · SatFREE Mat Pilates at Paws & Pints10:00 AM · Paws & PintsFree
17OctEvent · SatMercyone East Village Community Trunk or Treat2:00 PM · Mercyone East VillageFree
17OctConcerts & Music · SatEmily Myers Katie & the Honky Tonks Live Music at Locals Bar & Stage7:00 PM · Locals Bar & StageFree
Sunday18
Sunday, 18 October
1 event
18OctEvent · SunDrake Neighborhood Tiny Tree Planting12:00 PM · Drake Neighborhood Community GardenFree
Wednesday21
Wednesday, 21 October
1 event
21OctWorkshops & Talks · WedEstate Planning Seminar10:00 AM · Ramsey Village Continuing CareFree
Thursday22
Thursday, 22 October
1 event
22OctConcerts & Music · ThuDBIA-Iowa Mezzo On Walnut Project Tour4:00 PM · Mezzo on WalnutFree
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
2 events24OctEvent · Sat3rd Annual SHE Konnects Breast Cancer Walk12:00 PM · Pappajohn Sculpture Park (Corner of 15th and Locust)Free
24OctFamily & Kids · SatKids Markets at Americas Harvest Festival1:00 PM · Iowa State CapitolFree
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
1 event25OctEvent · SunOctober Trash Bash10:00 AM · Birdland/Ding Darling Enclosed ShelterFree
Wednesday28
Wednesday, 28 October
1 event
28OctBusiness · WedDreamBuilder Fall 2026 Graduation5:30 PM · The Iowa CenterFree
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
2 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
Wednesday11
Wednesday, 11 November
1 event11NovEvent · WedAn Evening with Charlie Cook7:00 PM · Sheslow AuditoriumFree
Thursday12
Thursday, 12 November
1 event
12NovBusiness · ThuElevate Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)3:00 PM · The Iowa CenterFree
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