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Wed Nov 4

Hope Ministries: Christmas Morning Bags Hope Ministries, 5075 E University, Pleasant Hill, 50327, United States Holiday via Life 107.1

Thu Nov 5

Greenville, SC @ The Comedy Zone Comedy via Dave Landau
Hope Ministries: Christmas Morning Bags Hope Ministries, 5075 E University, Pleasant Hill, 50327, United States Holiday via Life 107.1
Central College Men's Basketball at Drake - Exhibition Des Moines, Iowa ArtsSports via Central College
PANS AND PANDAS: Clinical Insights and a Family's Story Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences EducationWellness via Des Moines University Calendar
Music Major for a Day Harmon Fine Arts Center Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Transportation Technical Committee MPO Office, Burnham Room, 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Civic via Des Moines Area MPO
Braille Babies Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States EducationFamily via Iowa Library for the Blind
First Generation Arts & Sciences Students Community Art Project Olmsted Center, Breezeway ArtsCommunity via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Executive Committee MPO Office, Burnham Room, 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Civic via Des Moines Area MPO
Peer Series: Lorisha Personal Recovery Journey 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
BAA Presents, A Mid-Day Conversation with Jordan Clarke, BN'12: From the Court to the Boardroom EducationNetworkingSports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Pages and Pints Book Club Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA 50009 Literary via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Holiday Card Making Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 ArtsEducationHoliday via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Meditation to Support Recovery 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Staff & Faculty BUILD Class: The Pause Effect: Regulating Emotions, Reframing Conflict, and Communicating with Clarity Olmsted Center, CR 310/311 Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Hoover High School – Hoover/Meredith Food Pantry Distribution CommunityFoodFree via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
November Social Des Moines Embassy Club, 666 Grand Ave. 34th Floor, Ruan Center, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Networking via Rotary Club of Des Moines AM
Meet & Play Social Game Night Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Pizza at Hugo's Hugo’s Kitchen CommunityDrinkFood via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Lincoln High School – Boys Wrestling: MS Boys Wrestling Meet (Middle School) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Lincoln High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Johnston State Qualifying Diving Meet (Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Waukee State Qualifying Diving Meet (Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Journeys of Life Opening Reception Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Drake Innovation Challenge Johansen Student Center, Fisher-Stelter Ballroom EducationNetworkingTech via Drake University Calendar Calendar
The 6th International and Comparative Law Insolvency Symposium Cartwright Hall, Various Locations Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
SMART Recovery Meeting 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
East High School – East Volleyball Banquet Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Pages and Pints Brightside Aleworks, 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States DrinkLiterary via Visit Altoona
Knittin' for Kittens ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom, 5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313, United States Community via ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
Pour Your Own Epoxy Brightside Aleworks, 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States ArtsDrinkEducation via Visit Altoona
DSM Smash Bros. Local The Des Moines Gaming Club, 8303 University Ave, Ste 20A, Clive, Iowa, 50325, United States GamingSports via Des Moines Gaming Club
11-05 | Meet the Author - Christopher Vondracek Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition SingleSpeed Brewing, 303 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States DrinkGaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Iowa Wild School Day Workbook Giveaway Casey's Center, 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States FamilySports via Western Gateway Park
Music Bingo Night at Fireside Grille Fireside Grille, 523 8th St SE, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Gaming via Visit Altoona
DJ Bingo Sam’s Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Gaming via Visit Altoona
Sober Soldierz Recovery Meeting First Church of the Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Wellness via Life 107.1
Jordan Concert Series: Heidi Melton, soprano Sheslow Auditorium FreeMusic via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Karaoke Contest Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States CommunityDrinkMusic via Visit Altoona

Fri Nov 6

Des Moines Holiday Boutique EMC Expo Center, 703 3rd St , Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States HolidayMarket via Western Gateway Park
Hope Ministries: Christmas Morning Bags Hope Ministries, 5075 E University, Pleasant Hill, 50327, United States Holiday via Life 107.1
Des Moines Holiday Boutique Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines, 50309 HolidayMarket via Life 107.1
2026 Membership Appreciation Breakfast Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FoodNetworking via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Pipsqueak Playdate Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 EducationFamily via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Music Major for a Day Harmon Fine Arts Center Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
The 6th International and Comparative Law Insolvency Symposium Cartwright Hall, Various Locations Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
ARL Wellness Clinic-FULL ARL Animal Services, 1441 Harriet Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States Wellness via ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
Teen Hangout Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 CommunityFamily via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Brody & Cooper Band Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Team Jesus Food Pantry Team Jesus Food Pantry, 516 New York Ave., Des Moines, 50313, United States CommunityFree via Life 107.1
Story Sprouts Children's Story Time Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Family via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Fright Night Dart Tournament Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009 DrinkGaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Masterclass: Heidi Melton, soprano Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
The Savage Freds Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Aiden Flathers Brick & Ivy Rooftop 400 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009 DrinkFoodMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
DOE - Iowa's Governor's STEM Advisory Council Meeting Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, Room 401 833 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, OCIO - Public Meetings Civic via educate.iowa.gov Calendar
Fitness Fridays 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Masterclass: Caity Gyorgy, jazz vocalist Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center EducationMusic via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Hoover High School – Fall Play Performance EducationTheater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Live Music: Brody & Cooper Band Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Music via Visit Altoona
Festive Fridays Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Community via Visit Altoona
Friday Fun Night 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityFree via Full Circle RCC DSM
First Generation Student Craft Night! Olmsted Center, Parents Hall Arts via Drake University Calendar Calendar
RocketLeague Weekly In House Gaming via Des Moines Gaming Club
Drake University Women's Volleyball vs Southern Illinois Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Friday Night Dart Tournament Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States DrinkGaming via Visit Altoona
11-06 | Meet the Author - Keith Pilapil Lesmeister Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
Friday Freedom Train (AA) 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Something Rotten JR CAP Theatre, 201 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States FamilyTheater via Visit Altoona
Caity Gyorgy: Rising Star Of Vocal Jazz Sheslow Auditorium, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, United States Music via Western Gateway Park
2026 Fall Lecture Series | Open Discussion Drake Municipal Observatory Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Live Music: Aiden Flathers Brick & Ivy Rooftop, 400 34th Avenue, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Music via Visit Altoona
Cosmic Bowling Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, 1000 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States FamilySports via Visit Altoona
Live Music: The Savage Freds Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States FreeMusic via Visit Altoona
FRAGGLE ROCK: Back to the Rock LIVE! Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States FamilyTheater via Western Gateway Park
Karaoke at Sam's Bar & Grill Sam’s Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States DrinkMusic via Visit Altoona
Central College Women's Basketball at Washington - St. Louis (Mo.) St. Louis, Mo. Sports via Central College

Sat Nov 7

Marquette, MI @ Ore Dock Brewing Co ComedyDrink via Dave Landau
Central College Women's Soccer vs Final TBD Sports via Central College
Central College Scholar Day Education via Central College
Central College Volleyball vs Faith Baptist Bible , P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium Sports via Central College
Caring Hands Holiday Store Caring Hands Outreach Center 602 3rd St SW, Altoona CommunityFamilyHolidayMarket via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Handprint Calendars Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 ArtsEducationFamilyHoliday via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Game Store Day at the Rook Room Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
The 6th International and Comparative Law Insolvency Symposium Cartwright Hall, Various Locations Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Iowa Chapter of the American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City EducationWellness via Des Moines University Calendar
Craft & Vendor Show First Church of the Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Market via Western Gateway Park
Veteran's Free Visit Day Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 FreeHolidayOutdoors via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Beautiful Savior Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 8051 EP True Parkway, West Des Moines CommunitySports via Life 107.1
First Church of the Open Bible Craft & Vendor Fair First Church of the Open Bible Des Moines, 2200 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States FreeMarket via Life 107.1
Team Jesus Food Pantry Team Jesus Food Pantry, 516 New York Ave., Des Moines, 50313, United States CommunityFree via Life 107.1
Euchre Tournament Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Drake University Football vs San Diego Des Moines, Iowa, Drake Stadium Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Hoover High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Waukee State Qualifying Swim Meet (Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Lincoln High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Johnston State Qualifying Swimming Meet (Varsity) FamilySports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – Girls Swimming & Diving: Ankeny Swimming State Qualifying Meet (Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Good Manners ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center, 5452 NE 22nd St Suite 3, IA, 50313, United States Community via ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
"Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way" Exhibition Tour Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States Arts via Des Moines Art Center
Southern Rail Band Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Puppy Life Skills ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center, 5452 NE 22nd St Suite 3, IA, 50313, United States Education via ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
Hoover High School – Girls in the Boat: Fall Play – 7:00pm EducationTheater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Silent Auction + Community Night New Hope Church Adel, IA, 25712 Old Hwy 6, Adel, IA, 50003, United States ArtsCommunityFamilyFood via Life 107.1
Drake University Women's Volleyball vs Belmont Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Community Harvest Dinner St Paul Presbyterian Church, 6426 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States CommunityFood via Life 107.1
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Altoona Campus 1500 8th St SW, Altoona Sports via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Central College Women's Basketball vs TBD - Wis.-Whitewater or Benedictine (Ill.) St. Louis, Mo. Sports via Central College
Central College Football vs Wartburg Pella, Iowa, Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium Sports via Central College
Something Rotten JR CAP Theatre, 201 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States FamilyTheater via Visit Altoona
Sober Soldierz Recovery Meeting- Eastsde @ Kingdom City Church kindom city, 1300 Buchanan Street, Des Moines, I, 50316, United States Wellness via Life 107.1
Swing Dancing Parents Hall, North CommunityDance via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Cosmic Bowling Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, 1000 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States FamilySports via Visit Altoona
Live Music: Southern Rail Band Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States FreeMusic via Visit Altoona

Sun Nov 8

Holiday Knit and Sip Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA 50009 DrinkEducationHoliday via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
SMART Recovery 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Hoover High School – Girls in the Boat: Fall Play 2:00pm EducationTheater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Honoring the Spirit: A Day of the Dead Ofrenda Conversation Levitt Auditorium, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States ArtsEducation via Des Moines Art Center
Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States EducationFilm via Des Moines Art Center
Art Spectrums Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States ArtsFamilyFree via Des Moines Art Center
11-08 | Book Signing - Christina Edgar Olds Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Southern Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Holiday Knit & Sip Brightside Aleworks, 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States ArtsDrinkEducationHoliday via Visit Altoona
Diwali Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Iowa, 33916 155th Ln, Madrid, IA, 50156, United States Holiday via The Comparison Project
Senior Recital: Van Smeall, saxophone, Liz Augsburger, piano Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Adventure Sundays Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Micky Dolenz Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States Music via PURE OLDIES 104.5
Something Rotten JR CAP Theatre, 201 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States FamilyTheater via Visit Altoona

Mon Nov 9

Hope Ministries Christmas Meal Volunteer Registration Hope Ministries Bethel Mission, 1310 6th Avenue, Des Moines, 50304, United States CommunityHoliday via Life 107.1
Hope Ministries: Christmas Morning Bags Hope Ministries, 5075 E University, Pleasant Hill, 50327, United States Holiday via Life 107.1
Powerful Tools for Caregivers of children with special health and behavioral needs Virtual Zoom Event Family via Life 107.1
3 Point Shootout Bell Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Parkinson’s Strength and Balance NorthPoint Church, 9901 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States Community via Life 107.1
Parkinson's Strength and Balance Class NorthPoint Church, 9901 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States Community via Life 107.1
Team Jesus Food Pantry Team Jesus Food Pantry, 516 New York Ave., Des Moines, 50313, United States Community via Life 107.1
Primary Health Care STI Testing Pop-Up Olmsted Center Wellness via Drake University Calendar Calendar
All Recovery Meeting 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Teen Make and Take Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 EducationFamily via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Monday Night Trivia at Hawk Heaven Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009 DrinkFreeGaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Recovery Connections 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Recovery Dharma 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Bad Company (NA Meeting) 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
AUDITIONS: The Lifespan of a Fact Des Moines Playhouse, 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United States Theater via 93.3 KIOA
Makerspace Monday Night Workshop Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States EducationTech via Iowa Library for the Blind
11-09 | Meet the Author - Stephanie Caffrey Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
DivorceCare NorthPoint Church, 9901 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States Community via Life 107.1
GriefShare NorthPoint Church, 9901 NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States Community via Life 107.1
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
DJ Trivia at Hawk Heaven Tavern Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Gaming via Visit Altoona
Junior Recital: Tatum Murphy, mezzo-soprano, Amanda Jones, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar

Tue Nov 10

Hope Ministries: Christmas Morning Bags Hope Ministries, 5075 E University, Pleasant Hill, 50327, United States Holiday via Life 107.1
Gaylin Sudik & Friends Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Senior Set: Crafting Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 ArtsCommunity via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Cleveland State - Character Counts! Day with Drake Women's Basketball Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Live Music: Gaylin Sudik & Friends Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States FreeMusic via Visit Altoona
Conversations with Colleagues Johansen Student Center, 350 CommunityEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Creative Club 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA ArtsCommunityEducation via Full Circle RCC DSM
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Volunteer Orientation 4725 Merle Hay Road Suite 107, Des Moines, IA 50322 Community via Full Circle RCC DSM
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
TCG Tuesdays Ft. Casual Commander Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Virtual After-School Program Online Event EducationFamily via Iowa Library for the Blind
North High School – Cross Country Banquet Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – East Football Banquet – Setup Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Drake Mag, DPR & DUiN — Public Pin-Up Meredith Hall, 124C CommunityFoodLiterary via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Fall Wreaths Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsEducation via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
SMART Recovery Meeting 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
SMART Friends & Family 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
East High School – East Football Banquet Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
DJ Trivia Sam’s Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Gaming via Visit Altoona
East High School – East Football Banquet – Teardown Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events

Wed Nov 11

Prairie Meadows Veterans Day Celebration Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States CommunityFestivalFree via Visit Altoona
Veterans Day Breakfast at Hy-Vee Hy-Vee 108 8th St SW, Altoona CommunityFoodFree via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Prairie Meadows Veteran's Day Celebration Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 CommunityFoodFreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Community Navigator Wednesday's Caring Hands Outreach Center 602 3rd St SW, Altoona Community via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Anthony Koester Band Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Mindfulness Meditation 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
After School Bingo Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 Gaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Mobile Pet Food Pantry East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50317 Community via ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
SPARC Brown Bag Lunch Series Howard Hall, 212 CommunityEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Skills for Life 5601 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA 50310 CommunityEducationWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Bookbinding for Fanfiction Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 ArtsEducation via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Trivia with Yeti House Entertainment Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA 50009 Gaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Trivia Night at Fireside Fireside Grille 523 8th St SE, Altoona DrinkFoodGaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Live Music: Anthony Koester Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Music via Visit Altoona
Veterans Day at Brick & Ivy Rooftop Brick & Ivy Rooftop, 400 34th Avenue, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States CommunityHoliday via Visit Altoona
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – East Youth Football Banquet – Set Up FamilySports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – East Youth Football Banquet FamilySports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Des Moines Training Grounds Weekly The Des Moines Gaming Club, 8303 University Ave, Ste 20A, Clive, Iowa, 50325, United States Gaming via Des Moines Gaming Club
Board Game League: Season 2 Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Restorative Yoga in the Garden Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Wellness via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
11-11 | Meet the Author - Lori Erickson Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
Trivia with Yeti House Entertainment Brightside Aleworks, 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Gaming via Visit Altoona
"Hopper: An American Love Story" at the Varsity Cinema Varsity Cinema, 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311, United States Film via Des Moines Art Center
Pub Trivia Night at Fireside Grille Fireside Grille, 523 8th St SE, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Gaming via Visit Altoona
Low Brass Studio Recital Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Central College Men's Wrestling vs Nebraska Wesleyan Pella, Iowa, P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium Sports via Central College

Thu Nov 12

Central College Women's Basketball vs Grinnell Pella, Iowa, P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium Sports via Central College
Business 101: Small Team, Big Impact Internships for Small Business Townsend Center 6615 NE 41st Ave, Altoona, IA 50009 Networking via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Relive Health & Wellness Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 1005 8th Street SW, Altoona NetworkingWellness via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Braille Babies Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States EducationFamilyLiterary via Iowa Library for the Blind
SEP Alumni Connect & Get Together Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA 50009 CommunityDrinkFreeNetworking via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Lunch + Learn: Stress Management (Jaci, EFR) 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA FoodFreeWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
VR Night Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 Gaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Meditation to Support Recovery 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Staff & Faculty BUILD Class: Plant Powered Plates Olmsted Center, CR 310/311 EducationFoodWellness via Drake University Calendar Calendar
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Meet & Play Social Game Night Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
East High School – Middle School Girls Basketball Games Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
WGS Tarot Readings Cowles Library, Reading Room Arts via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Artist Panel Discussion Anderson Gallery ArtsEducationFree via Drake University Calendar Calendar
SMART Recovery Meeting 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
DSM Smash Bros. Local The Des Moines Gaming Club, 8303 University Ave, Ste 20A, Clive, Iowa, 50325, United States GamingSports via Des Moines Gaming Club
East High School – East Musical – “Newsies” Theater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Music Bingo Night at Fireside Grille Fireside Grille, 523 8th St SE, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Gaming via Visit Altoona
DJ Bingo Sam’s Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Gaming via Visit Altoona
Roosevelt High School – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Theater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Karaoke Contest Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Community via Visit Altoona

Fri Nov 13

SKANKFEST New Orleans Music via Dave Landau
The Importance of Being Earnest Kruidenier Center, Pella, IA, USA Theater via Central College
Pipsqueak Playdate Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 EducationFamily via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Next Chapter Retirement Group Meeting Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States Community via Rotary Club of Des Moines AM
Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Teen Hangout Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 CommunityFamily via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Adventure Clubhouse: The Princess and the Pea Des Moines Playhouse, 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United States FamilyTheater via 93.3 KIOA
Taylor King Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Thanksgiving Cocktail Party Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA 50009 DrinkHoliday via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Fright Night Dart Tournament Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009 DrinkGaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Jake McVey Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Scott Kirkhart Brick & Ivy Rooftop 400 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009 Music via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Fitness Fridays 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Live Music: Taylor King Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States Music via Visit Altoona
Friday Fun Night 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityFree via Full Circle RCC DSM
Hoover High School – Hoover Girls Basketball Jamboree Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
RocketLeague Weekly In House Gaming via Des Moines Gaming Club
Bulldogs on the Balcony | Alumni Night at the Knapp Center - Men's Basketball Buresh Balcony - Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Champagne & Chocolate 26 Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 CommunityDrinkFoodHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
11-13 | Meet the Author - A. Rose Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
Drake University Men's Basketball vs South Dakota - Military Appreciation Day/Hometown Heroes Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
East High School – East Musical – “Newsies” Theater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Friday Freedom Train (AA) 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Des Moines Buccaneers Men's Ice Hockey vs Dubuque Fighting Saints West Des Moines, IA, MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex Sports via Des Moines Buccaneers Athletics
Senior Recital: Brynn Friesen, mezzo-soprano, Amanda Jones, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Roosevelt High School – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Theater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
2026 Fall Lecture Series | Moons: A Multitude of Worlds Drake Municipal Observatory Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar

Sat Nov 14

SKANKFEST New Orleans Music via Dave Landau
Central College Women's Soccer vs First round TBD Sports via Central College
The Importance of Being Earnest Kruidenier Center, Pella, IA, USA Theater via Central College
Annual Puzzle Competition Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 Gaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
North High School – BFL FAMILY ALLIANCE SENIOR ADDITION Community via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Lincoln High School – Competition Dance: Central Iowa Dance Critique (High School) Dance via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Social Chess Club Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Mindful Yoga with a View Easter Lake Event Center, 2830 Easter Lake Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50320, United States Wellness via Athene North Shore
12-Step Silent Saturday Gathering 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA FreeWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
11-14 | Poetry on the Prairie Perry Public Library, 1101 Willis Avenue, Perry, 50220, United States FreeLiterary via Beaverdale Books
Drake Football - Twin Cities Tailgate Tiffany Sports Lounge Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
11-14 | Meet the Author - Kelly Crull West Des Moines Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, IA, 50265, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
Social Saturday: Friendsgiving Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States ArtsFamilyFilmFoodFree via Des Moines Art Center
Celebrating Community Access Programming Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States Tech via Des Moines Art Center
Senior Recital: Kyra Kanz, soprano, Francine Griffith, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar
A Taste of ReelAbilities Levitt Auditorium, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States ArtsFilm via Des Moines Art Center
The Supremes Tribute-- Supreme Girls of Motown Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 Music via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Monsoon Community Conversations 2: Health & Human Services Forest Avenue Public Library, 1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314, United States Community via Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
Senior Recital: Grant Galloway, tenor, Amanda Jones, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar
East High School – East Club Volleyball Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Dome for the Holidays Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsFamilyHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Altoona Campus 1500 8th St SW, Altoona Sports via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
East High School – East Musical – “Newsies” Theater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Second Saturday Social: Trivia Night Johansen Student Center, Fisher-Stelter Hall Gaming via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Roosevelt High School – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Theater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events

Sun Nov 15

SKANKFEST New Orleans Music via Dave Landau
Central College Women's Soccer vs Second round TBD Sports via Central College
The Importance of Being Earnest Kruidenier Center, Pella, IA, USA Theater via Central College
SMART Recovery 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
11-15 | Poetry on the Prairie Perry Public Library, 1101 Willis Avenue, Perry, 50220, United States FreeLiterary via Beaverdale Books
Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration - SOLD OUT Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States Education via Des Moines Art Center
Roosevelt High School – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Theater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Adventure Sundays Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night Ft. Prism Therapy and Rebel Healthcare Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Dome for the Holidays Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsFamilyHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Senior Recital: Nathan Combs, flute/piccolo, Liz Augsburger, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar
The Importance of Being Earnest Kruidenier Center, Pella, IA, USA Theater via Central College

Mon Nov 16

Community Blood Drive Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA 50009 Community via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
All Recovery Meeting 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Monday Night Trivia at Hawk Heaven Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009 DrinkFreeGaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Recovery Connections 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Lincoln High School – Girls Bowling: Des Moines Lincoln vs Mason City (Junior Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Lincoln High School – Girls Bowling: Des Moines Lincoln vs Mason City (Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Recovery Dharma 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Sip & Stroll Behind-the-Scenes Dome for the Holidays Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsDrinkHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Bad Company (NA Meeting) 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
11-16 | Scott Samuelson Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States FoodLiterary via Beaverdale Books
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Tarleton State - Epilepsy Awareness Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
11-16 | Meet the Artist - Stephan Pastis Sussman Theater – Olmsted Center – Drake University, 2875 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States FreeLiterary via Beaverdale Books
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

Tue Nov 17

Scholte Strings Fall Orchestra Concert Central Hall / Douwstra Auditorium, Peace St, Pella, IA, USA Music via Central College
Kowboy Kix Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Noon Networking Red Anchor Buffet, 2421 Adventureland Dr, Altoona FoodNetworking via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Drake University Women's Basketball vs St. Thomas - Faculty/Staff Night | Military Appreciation Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Senior Set: Games Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 FamilyGaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Creative Club 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA ArtsCommunityEducation via Full Circle RCC DSM
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+) Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States Arts via Des Moines Art Center
Everclass - Communicating with Impact: A Conversation with Jenna McMullin, JO'02 EducationFreeNetworking via Drake University Calendar Calendar
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
TCG Tuesdays Ft. Casual Commander Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Virtual After-School Program Online Event EducationFamily via Iowa Library for the Blind
Dome for the Holidays Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsFamilyHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Roosevelt High School – Girls Wrestling: Wrestling Meet (Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Roosevelt High School – Girls Wrestling: (Junior Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Holiday Cactus Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsEducationHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
November Meeting Reichardt Community Recreation Center, 915 College Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314, United States CivicCommunity via River Bend Neighborhood Association
SMART Recovery Meeting 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
First Gen Function! Johansen Student Center, 201 Community via Drake University Calendar Calendar
SMART Friends & Family 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Lincoln High School – Girls Basketball: Marshalltown Jamboree (Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
11-17 | Meet the Hayseed Press Authors Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
Andy Grammer Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States ComedyMusic via Western Gateway Park

Wed Nov 18

Community Navigator Wednesday's Caring Hands Outreach Center 602 3rd St SW, Altoona Community via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Iowa Nature Summit 2026 Olmsted Center EducationOutdoors via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Iowa Diabetes + Wellness Summit FFA Enrichment Center Wellness via Des Moines University Calendar
IMC Office Hours Online Event Education via Iowa Library for the Blind
Mindfulness Meditation 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Healthy Living 5601 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA 50310 CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Trivia Night at Fireside Fireside Grille 523 8th St SE, Altoona DrinkFoodGaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
East High School – FAFSA Night Education via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Mobile Pet Food Pantry Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50311, United States Community via ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
Dome for the Holidays Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsFamilyHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines Training Grounds Weekly The Des Moines Gaming Club, 8303 University Ave, Ste 20A, Clive, Iowa, 50325, United States Gaming via Des Moines Gaming Club
Board Game League: Season 2 Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
SMART Recovery Meeting 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
11-18 | Meet the Author - Christine Goertz Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, United States Literary via Beaverdale Books
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition SingleSpeed Brewing, 303 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States DrinkGaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Senior Recital: Rylan Henke, trombone & piano, Christa Pearson, piano Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar

Thu Nov 19

Iowa Nature Summit 2026 Olmsted Center EducationOutdoors via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Braille Babies Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States EducationFamilyLiterary via Iowa Library for the Blind
Peer Series: Living with a Disability, Blake 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityEducation via Full Circle RCC DSM
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Adult Coloring Night at Brightside Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Pl, Altoona, IA 50009 ArtsCommunityDrink via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Who Picked This Book? Club Altoona Public Library Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 Literary via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Meditation to Support Recovery 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) - SOLD OUT Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312, United States ArtsEducation via Des Moines Art Center
Hoover High School – Hoover/Meredith Food Pantry Distribution CommunityFoodFree via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – Girls Bowling: Ottumwa vs Des Moines East (Junior Varsity) Civic via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – Girls Bowling: Ottumwa vs Des Moines East (Varsity) Civic via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – Boys Bowling: Ottumwa vs Des Moines East (Varsity) Civic via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
East High School – Boys Bowling: Ottumwa vs Des Moines East (Junior Varsity) Civic via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
SPARC Networking Event Howard Hall, 212 Networking via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Policy Committee MPO Office, Burnham Room, 420 Watson Powell, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Civic via Des Moines Area MPO
Meet & Play Social Game Night Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Beyond the Book: Teen/Tween Book Club Online Event Literary via Iowa Library for the Blind
Log Rolling at the Bell Center Bell Center, Pool OutdoorsSports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Dome for the Holidays Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsFamilyHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Student Curator Led Tour of Journeys of Life Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Seasonal Simmer Pot Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsEducationHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Sudev Sheth, “Who Owns Wealth? Gandhi’s Answer to Capitalism” Drake University, Aliber Hall, 2847 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311, United States CivicEducation via The Comparison Project
Lecture on “Who Owns Wealth? Gandhi’s Answer to Capitalism” Aliber Hall, 101 Education via Drake University Calendar Calendar
SMART Recovery Meeting 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
DSM Smash Bros. Local The Des Moines Gaming Club, 8303 University Ave, Ste 20A, Clive, Iowa, 50325, United States GamingSports via Des Moines Gaming Club
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Charleston Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Urinetown Performing Arts Hall Theater via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Drake Symphony Orchestra & Choirs: Mozart's Requiem, Héctor Agüero, Eric Barnum, Josh Boggs, conductors Plymouth Church 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA Music via Drake University Calendar Calendar

Fri Nov 20

Tawas, MI @ The Collective Music via Dave Landau
DOE - Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Meeting OCIO - Public Meetings Civic via educate.iowa.gov Calendar
Pipsqueak Playdate Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 EducationFamily via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
DMAM Club Board Meeting Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321, United States Community via Rotary Club of Des Moines AM
Business Over Board Games Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
Headshot Day Fall 2026 Old Main, 115 CommunityFree via Drake University Calendar Calendar
ARL Wellness Clinic-FULL ARL Animal Services, 1441 Harriet Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317, United States Wellness via ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
Teen Hangout Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009 CommunityFamily via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Bradford Johnson Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market Capital Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, United States ArtsFoodHolidayMarketMusic via 93.3 KIOA
Story Sprouts Children's Story Time Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 Family via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Fright Night Dart Tournament Hawk Heaven Tavern 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009 DrinkGaming via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
2026 General Practice Review CivicEducation via Drake University Calendar Calendar
Lola Blu Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 FreeMusic via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
International Blues Legend Kevin Burt Brick & Ivy Rooftop 400 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009 Music via Providing Opportunity, Encouraging Growth
Fitness Fridays 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA Wellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
North High School – Girls Basketball Practices Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Community Conversations 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityWellness via Full Circle RCC DSM
Hoover High School – Girls Basketball: Creston vs Des Moines Hoover (Junior Varsity) Sports via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Friday Fun Night 5601 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA CommunityFree via Full Circle RCC DSM
Dome for the Holidays Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 ArtsFamilyHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Dinner at Flora Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309 FoodHoliday via Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
RocketLeague Weekly In House Gaming via Des Moines Gaming Club
Mixology: Game Night Science Center of Iowa, 401 W MLK Jr Parkway, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States Gaming via 93.3 KIOA

Sat Nov 21

Des Moines Symphony: Renewal – Four Seasons & Bolero Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States DanceMusic via Western Gateway Park

and 170 more events not listed here. Take this month as a calendar file for all 570 events, or search on the Des Moines page.

Ongoing events 9 events
Discover the Wild - Blank Park Zoo EducationFamilyOutdoors via Western Gateway Park
Mills Gallery Exhibition-Mat Kelly Mills Gallery, University Street, Pella, IA, USA Arts via Central College
North High School – BLACK DATES PLAY Theater via Des Moines Public Schools - Events
Parent & Child cooking experience Culinary Annex, 304 5th St #102, West Des Moines, I, 50265, United States EducationFamilyFood via Life 107.1
Hope Ministries Free Thanksgiving Meal Reservations Hope Ministries Bethel Mission, 1310 6th Avenue, Des Moines, 50304, United States FreeHoliday via Life 107.1
Santa N Paws 2026 Family via ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
Mills Gallery Exhibition-Fall Student Exhibition Mills Gallery, University Street, Pella, IA, USA Arts via Central College
Jingle in the Junction Valley Junction Main Street District, Valley Junction Main Street District, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States FreeHoliday via Historic Valley Junction
Small Business Weekend Valley Junction Main Street District, Valley Junction Main Street District, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States Networking via Historic Valley Junction