Best of the week in Des Moines
The week's standout events in Des Moines — a short list across categories, picked by Radar.
BusinessBusiness Over Board Games Networking CoffeeFriday, 16 October · 8:00 AM · 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
Conferences & ExposFREE Iowa Home Expo October 2026Friday, 16 October · 12:00 PM · Iowa State Fairgrounds · Free
EventCrowder LIVE!Friday, 16 October · 7:00 PM · Lutheran Church of Hope
EventBig Head Todd And The MonstersFriday, 16 October · 7:30 PM · Hoyt Sherman Place
EventBREAKING NEWSFriday, 16 October · 10:00 PM · The Continental · USD 8
Workshops & TalksHalloweenie Cookie WorkshopSaturday, 17 October · 6:00 PM · 3615 6th ave, Des Moines, IA
Concerts & MusicThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Bon Jovi's 'Slippery When Wet'Saturday, 17 October · 7:30 PM · Hoyt Sherman Place
Concerts & MusicMidwest Madness Tour featuring Soulcage and Rapture at xBk LiveSaturday, 17 October · 8:00 PM · 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
BusinessFoodies New Friends Des Moines Entrepreneur EditionWednesday, 21 October · 7:00 PM · Restaurant of the Week · USD 18
Concerts & MusicDBIA-Iowa Mezzo On Walnut Project TourThursday, 22 October · 4:00 PM · Mezzo on Walnut · Free
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