BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/des-moines-ia/drink.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - des-moines-ia (drink) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bags Tournament DTSTART:20260905T110000Z DTEND:20260905T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:19d68f6ca8cc5e2a52ade5516d359e52 CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:Get ready for our Bags Tournament on September 5! Grab a partn er and join us for a great cause.\n\nYour $40 team entry includes two beer s and the chance to win prizes\, with all proceeds benefiting the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.\n\nWe've also teamed up with some amazing local businesses in Bondurant\, which have donated incredible raffle baskets fi lled with goodies.\n\nCome out for a night of friendly competition\, great beer\, and the opportunity to support an important cause. We can't wait t o see you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Reclaimed Rails 101 Main St SE\, Bondurant X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hawkeye Watch Party DTSTART:20260905T151500Z DTEND:20260905T171500Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:eb1daa7f2b5068f7127382b1eae924b7 CATEGORIES:community,drink,sports DESCRIPTION:HAWKEYE WATCH PARTY! \nThe best time of the year is FINALLY he re! Let's welcome the 2026 season with a bang! \n\nIowa VS. Northern Illin ois\n\n \n\nTVs inside and on our patio!\n Emcee & DJ!\nBucket & shot spec ials during the game!\n Nina's Tacos\n Kickoff is at 3:15pm\nHawk Heaven T avern | 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoona! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TCG Tuesdays Ft. Casual Commander DTSTART:20260908T210000Z DTEND:20260909T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T060829Z UID:10000705-1788883200-1788904800@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,gaming DESCRIPTION:Gather up and head to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe for you r weekly dose of Magic\, Pokemon\, Yu-Gi-Oh!\, Lorcana\, One Piece\, or mo re every Tuesday night. \nBring your decks and play with friends or soon-t o-be friends all night long\, surrounded by a community of fellow TCG fans . \nWe’ll be setting aside some of our tables to play – just look for the TCG Tuesday table stands. As always\, we’ll have our full food menu and complete lineup of cafe beverages\, cocktails\, poptails\, beers\, win es\, THC drinks\, and sodas available all night. \nJoining us for some Cas ual Commander through our official partnership with Wizards of the Coast? We can’t wait to welcome you in! A Rook Room staff member will check you in at the door using your Wizards account. Haven’t made your account ye t? No worries! Check this link out to register in advance for our TCG Tues days\, connect with other players\, and stay up to date on all things Magi c the Gathering. \nYou can find our event listing through Wizards of the C oast here.  \nDuring TCG Tuesday we will be selling limited availability themed poptails that include a free pack of Magic cards with purchase! Oth er prizes will be given out throughout the night. \nWe can’t wait to see you soon at TCG Tuesdays at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe! \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendan ce Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase- attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/pr ivacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T060829Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/tcg-tuesdays/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob er-wednesday-game-night-100224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CyHawk Watch Party DTSTART:20260912T143000Z DTEND:20260912T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:29da4aac5068b8bb36121391799925fa CATEGORIES:drink,music,sports DESCRIPTION:HAWKEYE WATCH PARTY! \nThe biggest holiday of the year! \n\nIo wa VS. ISU\n\n Pre Game live music by: Cody Hicks @ 2:30pm\nTVs inside and on our patio!\n Emcee & DJ!\nBucket & shot specials during the game!\n BW W GO!\n Kickoff is at 6:30pm\nHawk Heaven Tavern | 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoo na! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TCG Tuesdays Ft. Casual Commander DTSTART:20260915T210000Z DTEND:20260916T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T180943Z UID:10000706-1789488000-1789509600@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,gaming DESCRIPTION:Gather up and head to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe for you r weekly dose of Magic\, Pokemon\, Yu-Gi-Oh!\, Lorcana\, One Piece\, or mo re every Tuesday night. \nBring your decks and play with friends or soon-t o-be friends all night long\, surrounded by a community of fellow TCG fans . \nWe’ll be setting aside some of our tables to play – just look for the TCG Tuesday table stands. As always\, we’ll have our full food menu and complete lineup of cafe beverages\, cocktails\, poptails\, beers\, win es\, THC drinks\, and sodas available all night. \nJoining us for some Cas ual Commander through our official partnership with Wizards of the Coast? We can’t wait to welcome you in! A Rook Room staff member will check you in at the door using your Wizards account. Haven’t made your account ye t? No worries! Check this link out to register in advance for our TCG Tues days\, connect with other players\, and stay up to date on all things Magi c the Gathering. \nYou can find our event listing through Wizards of the C oast here.  \nDuring TCG Tuesday we will be selling limited availability themed poptails that include a free pack of Magic cards with purchase! Oth er prizes will be given out throughout the night. \nWe can’t wait to see you soon at TCG Tuesdays at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe! \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendan ce Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase- attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/pr ivacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T180943Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/tcg-tuesdays/2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob er-wednesday-game-night-100224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z UID:10000013-1789729200-1792364400@www.waterworkspark.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\ nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe rfest trivia LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\ , 50321\, United States URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie rgarten/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll Fall Color DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260918T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000960-1789752600-1789756200@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the changing of the seasons and vibrant display of f all colors – with a glass of wine and guided stroll. Learn about what’ s in bloom\, what’s coming soon\, and other timely behind-the-scenes upd ates on our collection from Director of Horticulture Aaron Harpold. All pa rticipants must be 21 years of age or older. \n$17 Members | $20 Nonmember s \nREGISTER HERE \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the Greater D es Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for Extended Evenings through September—find out more here. Members and donors enjoy free access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a m ember? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sip-and-stroll-9-18-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip & Stroll Fall Color DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183155Z UID:10000961-1789758000-1789761600@dmbotanicalgarden.com CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the changing of the seasons and vibrant display of f all colors – with a glass of wine and guided stroll. Learn about what’ s in bloom\, what’s coming soon\, and other timely behind-the-scenes upd ates on our collection from Director of Horticulture Aaron Harpold. All pa rticipants must be 21 years of age or older. \n$17 Members | $20 Nonmember s \nREGISTER HERE \nSummer will soon be over! Get outside at the Greater D es Moines Botanical Garden as the sun starts to set. Join us for Extended Evenings through September—find out more here.Members and donors enjoy f ree access and savings on classes plus events. Interested in becoming a me mber? Join here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183155Z LOCATION:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309 URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/sip-and-stroll-9-18-26-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://dmbotanicalgarden.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hawkeye Watch Party DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:3551e8036c7244b6222b029f97a1d5b4 CATEGORIES:drink,sports DESCRIPTION:HAWKEYE WATCH PARTY! \n\n \n\nIowa VS. Northern Illinois \n\n \n\nTVs inside and on our patio!\n Emcee & DJ!\nBucket & shot specials dur ing the game!\n Nina's Tacos\n Kickoff is at 3:00pm\nHawk Heaven Tavern | 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoona! LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z UID:10000068-1789815600-1789858800@www.waterworkspark.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\ nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe rfest trivia LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\ , 50321\, United States URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie rgarten-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5K Beer Run DTSTART:20260920T110000Z DTEND:20260920T130000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230235Z UID:76c1922dbf7e6b9d65c1c0d06e8f9118 CATEGORIES:drink,sports DESCRIPTION:We are the Iowa Brewery Running Series® and we run for beer! \n\nSee you at Reclaimed Rails on September 20!\n\nJoin us for a 5K-ish fu n run that starts and ends at Reclaimed Rails. Whether you run\, walk\, or jog\, this event is for all ages and fitness levels. Move at your own pac e\, enjoy some fresh air\, and then celebrate with a locally made\, cold c raft beverage at the finish line! \n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details:\n\n When: S unday\, September 20th | Fun run starts from the taproom at 11AM\n\n Where : Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company in Bondurant\n\n Course: We've mapped ou t a 5K-ish course that starts and ends at the taproom\, showing off Lake P etocka.\n\n \n\n \n\nCelebrate at the finish line! \n\nYour registration i ncludes:\n\n One craft beverage of your choice from Reclaimed Rails\n\n Co llector's pint glass or a series swag item from the Brewery Running Series \n\n Access to the day's festivities including live music\, food trucks\, games with our partners and sponsors when available\n\n \n\n \n\nOur Missi on:\n\nBe active. Have fun. Give back. A portion of all proceeds from this event will support a local nonprofit. Over $700k raised to date across a ll states!\n\n \n\n \n\nImportant Event Details:\n\n Untimed fun run – A ll walkers\, runners\, and joggers are welcome!\n\n Open course – The ev ent takes place on public roads\, so you are responsible for obeying all t raffic laws and being aware of your surroundings.\n\n ID required – Brin g a valid ID or driver's license. You don't need to be 21 to participate\, but you must be 21+ to enjoy the beer . Underage participants will receiv e a token for a non-alcoholic beverage .\n\n Rain or shine – The event w ill go on\, no matter the weather!\n\n Limited registration – To ensure the best experience\, registration is limited to the size of the taproom. Sign up today to guarantee your spot!\n\nKeep an eye on your inbox – we' ll send final event details and reminders the week of the event\, includin g anything else you need to know to participate.\n\nQuestions? Reach out t o us at: audrie@breweryrunningseries.com\n\nLet's run\, drink\, and give b ack together at Reclaimed Rails on September 20 \n\n#RunFarDrinkLocal #Bre weryRunningSeries #RunIA #LifeIsBrewtiful LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230235Z LOCATION:Reclaimed Rails 101 Main St SE\, Bondurant X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Paints and Pints DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002328Z UID:54d303c9ddc2a43df23563254885d936 CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Join us for a paint-and-sip event at Brightside Aleworks in Al toona! Paint "Walk In The Woods" on a 16x20-inch canvas. Registration incl udes two hours of instruction\, all supplies\, and a 16x20-inch canvas to take home. Enjoy Brightside's full drink menu\, for purchase before/during /after the event.\n\nSeating is limited\; register early.\n\nEVENT LOCATIO N:\nBrightside Aleworks\n480 Center Place\nAltoona\, IA 50009 LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002328Z LOCATION:Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl\, Altoona\, IA 50009 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest at the Des Moines Biergarten DTSTART:20260920T160000Z DTEND:20260921T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T061518Z UID:10000072-1789902000-1789945200@www.waterworkspark.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Starting as a pop-up in 2022\, the Des Moines Biergarten has b een offering steins of German beer in a serene park setting for several se asons. Now\, we’re excited to bring a new Oktoberfest experience to the heart of the city. This event\, held in partnership with the Des Moines Wa ter Works Park Foundation\, is not just about beer and fun\, but about com munity. A percentage of our revenues will be donated to support the non-pr ofit foundation that operates Water Works Park\, making every participant a part of something bigger. \nThe new Des Moines Oktoberfest at the Bierga rten event will take place within the existing Biergarten footprint and st age area\, transforming the space into a lively\, three-day celebration fe aturing live music\, expanded food and beverage options\, and a full lineu p of traditional games and competitions. \nPlanned traditional activities include: \n\nStein holding contests\nStein racing\nPretzel eating contest\ nCostume contest\nBeer keg race\nKeg holding contest\nPretzel toss\nOktobe rfest trivia LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061518Z LOCATION:Des Moines Biergarten\, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy\, Des Moines\, IA\ , 50321\, United States URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/event/oktoberfest-at-the-des-moines-bie rgarten-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.waterworkspark.org/harvest-handmade-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TCG Tuesdays Ft. Casual Commander DTSTART:20260922T210000Z DTEND:20260923T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T181052Z UID:10000707-1790092800-1790114400@therookroom.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,gaming DESCRIPTION:Gather up and head to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe for you r weekly dose of Magic\, Pokemon\, Yu-Gi-Oh!\, Lorcana\, One Piece\, or mo re every Tuesday night. \nBring your decks and play with friends or soon-t o-be friends all night long\, surrounded by a community of fellow TCG fans . \nWe’ll be setting aside some of our tables to play – just look for the TCG Tuesday table stands. As always\, we’ll have our full food menu and complete lineup of cafe beverages\, cocktails\, poptails\, beers\, win es\, THC drinks\, and sodas available all night. \nJoining us for some Cas ual Commander through our official partnership with Wizards of the Coast? We can’t wait to welcome you in! A Rook Room staff member will check you in at the door using your Wizards account. Haven’t made your account ye t? No worries! Check this link out to register in advance for our TCG Tues days\, connect with other players\, and stay up to date on all things Magi c the Gathering. \nYou can find our event listing through Wizards of the C oast here.  \nDuring TCG Tuesday we will be selling limited availability themed poptails that include a free pack of Magic cards with purchase! Oth er prizes will be given out throughout the night. \nWe can’t wait to see you soon at TCG Tuesdays at the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe! \n* * * * * \n\nBy attending this event\, you are agreeing to our Purchase & Attendan ce Agreement. The full agreement can be found at therookroom.com/purchase- attendance-agreement/ \nView our full Privacy Policy at therookroom.com/pr ivacy-policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181052Z LOCATION:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe\, 300 SW 5th Street\, Des Moines\, I A\, 50309\, United States URL:https://therookroom.com/event/tcg-tuesdays/2026-09-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob er-wednesday-game-night-100224 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Royal Oak\, MI @ Rock n Brews with Drew Lane and WATP Live DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20260808T122538Z UID:2711-1790899200-1790985599@davelandau.com CATEGORIES:drink,music DESCRIPTION:@ Rock N Brews LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T122538Z URL:https://davelandau.com/event/royal-oak-mi-rock-n-brews-with-drew-lane- and-watp-live/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Dave Landau X-SOURCE-URL:https://davelandau.com/event/des-moines-ia-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cookies On Tap DTSTART:20261008T213000Z DTEND:20261009T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T061731Z UID:0-9728@star1025.com CATEGORIES:drink,food,music DESCRIPTION:Join us for the tenth annual Cookies on Tap! Presented by Comm unity Choice Credit Union with Event Partners STAR 102.5 and the Iowa Tapr oom\, enjoy all-you-can-eat Girl Scout Cookies (4 months before they’re available to the public!) expertly paired with 6 local craft beers. Speaki ng of local\, we’ll have raffles and pay-to-play music bingo with prizes from local businesses. Did we mention delicious appetizers and the opport unity to purchase additional beverages throughout the night?!\nAll tickets receive 6 custom pairings\, a full pour\, appetizers\, all-you-can-eat Gi rl Scout Cookies\, and a custom Girl Scout patch.\nAll proceeds from Cooki es on Tap stay 100% local to benefit Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.\nGet you r tickets here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T061731Z LOCATION:Iowa Taproom\, 215 E 3rd St Ste 100\, Des Moines\, IA\, United St ates URL:https://star1025.com/events/cookies-on-tap-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip and Shop DTSTART:20261015T210000Z DTEND:20261016T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002743Z UID:1094241-1792080000-1792090800@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:drink,market DESCRIPTION:Sip\, shop\, and socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junc tion this fall! Join us for three Thursdays – October 15\, 22 & 29\, fro m 4–7 p.m. – as participating shops welcome you with special sips\, in -store events\, and unique shopping surprises. \nEach shop brings its own twist with trunk shows\, charity spotlights\, limited-time sales\, pop-ups \, demonstrations\, and more\, making every Thursday a different experienc e. \nNew this year\, make your first stop the Historic Valley Junction Fou ndation office at 137 5th Street to pick up your Sip & Shop Bingo card fea turing participating shops. Take it with you as you explore the district\, discover new favorites\, and see how many stops you can check off along t he way! \nCheck each participating business for store-specific happenings\ , featured charities\, special sips\, and exclusive offers. \nGather your friends\, grab your Bingo card\, and make it an evening—or three!—in V alley Junction. \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out what’s happ ening on the other dates:     October 22     October 29 \n \n \ n \n \n \n PARTICIPATING SHOPS\n \n \n \n \n \n FEMME REVIVAL | 203 5th St –  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stay in the know!\nSubscribe to the Valley Junction newslette r to stay apprised of fun events and community offerings. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n That worked! We'll be sure to include your i n our next Valley Junction newsletter. 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All rights reserved. | Sitemap\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FollowFoll owFollowFollow LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002743Z LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Stree t District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/sip-and-shop/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art Workshop: World of Wine DTSTART:20261021T233000Z DTEND:20261022T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182126Z UID:11165-1792607400-1792618200@desmoinesartcenter.org CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:Work on your own or team up with someone to create your own bo ttle design wrap and decoration for a carrying device in this workshop. Wh ile you are working on your design\, you will have the chance to sample wi nes and learn about their history from around the world. \nREGISTER \n*Par ticipants must be 21 or over to participate. \nDes Moines Art Center membe rs receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today.  \nScholarships for classes and materials are offered on our application page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182126Z LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\ , United States URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-world-of-wine/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Des Moines Art Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/calendar/list END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip and Shop DTSTART:20261022T210000Z DTEND:20261023T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002743Z UID:1094243-1792684800-1792695600@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:drink,market DESCRIPTION:Sip\, shop\, and socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junc tion this fall! Join us for three Thursdays – October 15\, 22 & 29\, fro m 4–7 p.m. – as participating shops welcome you with special sips\, in -store events\, and unique shopping surprises. \nEach shop brings its own twist with trunk shows\, charity spotlights\, limited-time sales\, pop-ups \, demonstrations\, and more\, making every Thursday a different experienc e. \nNew this year\, make your first stop the Historic Valley Junction Fou ndation office at 137 5th Street to pick up your Sip & Shop Bingo card fea turing participating shops. Take it with you as you explore the district\, discover new favorites\, and see how many stops you can check off along t he way! \nCheck each participating business for store-specific happenings\ , featured charities\, special sips\, and exclusive offers. \nGather your friends\, grab your Bingo card\, and make it an evening—or three!—in V alley Junction. \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out what’s happ ening on the other dates:     October 15     October 29 \n \n \ n \n \n \n PARTICIPATING SHOPS\n \n \n \n \n \n FEMME REVIVAL | 203 5th St | We will be serving our famous Fall Mimosas and giving away Halloween incense gifts with purchases over $50 while sup plies last.FEMME REVIVAL | 203 5th St LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002743Z LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Stree t District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/sip-and-shop-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SEP Dollars for Scholars Rams Legacy DTSTART:20261024T170000Z DTEND:20261024T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z UID:98795443cdbf0375dd946728e2f4e51a CATEGORIES:community,drink,food,gaming,music DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us for an affair whispered about in gi lded parlors & behind curtains.\nBeyond the secret door is a world with ga mes of skill & chance\, music to move your feet & your soul\, libations an d food to keep you fueled all night long.\nBring your friends in your Gats by finest & arrive with mischief in your eyes.....and remember\, you never saw a thing.\n\n*This is an adult event benefiting SEP Dollars for Schola rs not for profit.\n**Business Sponsorships available LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z LOCATION:Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50317 X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sip & Shop DTSTART:20261029T210000Z DTEND:20261030T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002743Z UID:1094239-1793289600-1793300400@valleyjunction.com CATEGORIES:drink,market DESCRIPTION:Sip\, shop\, and socialize after hours in Historic Valley Junc tion this fall! Join us for three Thursdays – October 15\, 22 & 29\, fro m 4–7 p.m. – as participating shops welcome you with special sips\, in -store events\, and unique shopping surprises. \nEach shop brings its own twist with trunk shows\, charity spotlights\, limited-time sales\, pop-ups \, demonstrations\, and more\, making every Thursday a different experienc e. \nNew this year\, make your first stop the Historic Valley Junction Fou ndation office at 137 5th Street to pick up your Sip & Shop Bingo card fea turing participating shops. Take it with you as you explore the district\, discover new favorites\, and see how many stops you can check off along t he way! \nCheck each participating business for store-specific happenings\ , featured charities\, special sips\, and exclusive offers. \nGather your friends\, grab your Bingo card\, and make it an evening—or three!—in V alley Junction. \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out what’s happ ening on the other dates:     October 15     October 22 \n \n \ n \n \n \n PARTICIPATING SHOPS\n \n \n \n \n \n FEMME REVIVAL | 203 5th St | We will be serving our famous Fall Mimosas and giving away Halloween incense gifts with purchases over $50 while sup plies last.FEMME REVIVAL | 203 5th St LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002743Z LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Stree t District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/sip-and-shop-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Historic Valley Junction X-SOURCE-URL:https://valleyjunction.com/farmers-market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mixology: Science on the Rocks DTSTART:20270123T000000Z DTEND:20270123T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T181842Z UID:0-9736@star1025.com CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:21+ Science of Alcohol event - January 22\n\nShake\, stir\, an d think your way through an unforgettable evening at the Science Center of Iowa’s 21+ Mixology night! In partnership with our Mind Matters trave ling exhibit\, this hands-on experience blends the science of perception\, chemistry\, and neuroscience with the art of crafting the perfect cocktai l (or mocktail).\n\nStep into interactive presentation where you’ll expl ore how ingredients interact\, why flavors change with context\, and how t he brain interprets taste\, aroma\, and sensation. Guided mixology demos w ith head bartender/mixologist\, Rex Schulze from Splash in Downtown Des M oines\, will walk you through creating signature drinks while uncovering t he science behind balance\, measurement\, and sensory experience. Enjoy a lively\, social atmosphere filled with experimentation\, discovery\, and c reativity as you mix\, sip\, and learn. Whether you're a cocktail enthusia st or just curious about the science behind the bar\, this night promises a spirited blend of education and entertainment.\n\nDrink Lab Add-on\n\nS hake things up with our special Drink Lab! Guests can choose from two ide ntical sessions\, each featuring a hands-on cocktail-making experience. Yo u’ll learn one delicious cocktail recipe that everyone will create toget her\, plus see demonstrations of two different mixology techniques you can use to elevate your drinks at home.\n\nThe lab will be led by Ellie Rast etter\, a mixologist\, bartender\, and owner of Rockwell City's Spirited Events who specializes in using fresh ingredients to create fun\, flavorf ul cocktails. Whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or simply looking to try something new\, the Drink Lab offers a fun and approachable way to mix \, learn\, and sip.\nTimes offered: 6:45 and 8:15\nCost: $15 LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181842Z LOCATION:Science Center of Iowa\, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy\, Des M oines\, IA\, 50309\, United States URL:https://star1025.com/events/mixology-science-on-the-rocks/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Western Gateway Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://star1025.com/locations/western-gateway-park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Member Relations Happy Hour: Bevy's Tavern DTSTART:20270204T220000Z DTEND:20270205T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T230231Z UID:4050-1801756800-1801764000@rotaryclubofdmam.com CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Member Relations get together on Thursday \, February 4th from 4-6pm at Bevy’s Tavern\, 1300 50th St in West Des M oines! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230231Z LOCATION:Bevy’s Tavern\, 1300 50th St. Suite 206\, West Des Moines\, IA\ , 50266\, United States URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/member-relations-happy-hour-bevys-t avern/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Club of Des Moines AM X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/michael-lavalle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Member Relations Happy Hour DTSTART:20270401T210000Z DTEND:20270401T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T132202Z UID:4044-1806595200-1806602400@rotaryclubofdmam.com CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:TBA LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T132202Z URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/member-relations-happy-hour-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Club of Des Moines AM X-SOURCE-URL:https://rotaryclubofdmam.com/event/michael-lavalle END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR