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After 8pm

Ta'Chido Saturdays - Ugly Xmas Sweater Party

Saturday at 21:00

Ta'Chido Cantina

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Date Me DSM NYE Party

Wed, Dec 31, 8:30 PM

Willow on Grand

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New Year's Eve Reservation at The Garden

Wed, Dec 31, 9:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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A Very 70s New Year's Eve at Highland Underground

Wed, Dec 31, 9:00 PM

Highland Underground

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Ta'Chido Saturdays - Ugly Xmas Sweater Party

Saturday at 21:00

Ta'Chido Cantina

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Date Me DSM NYE Party

Wed, Dec 31, 8:30 PM

Willow on Grand

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New Year's Eve Reservation at The Garden

Wed, Dec 31, 9:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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A Very 70s New Year's Eve at Highland Underground

Wed, Dec 31, 9:00 PM

Highland Underground

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Comedy Penthouse

Tomorrow at 19:00

Bash Events & Catering

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Christmas Singles Mixer

Tomorrow at 18:00

Vibes Kitchen & Bar

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

Saturday at 09:00

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Saturday at 10:00

THE GARDEN

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IA Holiday Youth Convention

Thu, Jan 1, 3:30 PM

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Thu, Jan 8, 4:30 PM

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

Fri, Jan 23, 6:00 PM + 1 more

West End Architectural Salvage

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Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Sat, Jan 24, 9:00 AM

Iowa Events Center

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Comedy Penthouse

Tomorrow at 19:00

Bash Events & Catering

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Christmas Singles Mixer

Tomorrow at 18:00

Vibes Kitchen & Bar

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

Saturday at 09:00

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Saturday at 10:00

THE GARDEN

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IA Holiday Youth Convention

Thu, Jan 1, 3:30 PM

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Thu, Jan 8, 4:30 PM

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

Fri, Jan 23, 6:00 PM + 1 more

West End Architectural Salvage

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Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Sat, Jan 24, 9:00 AM

Iowa Events Center

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Online Events

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Unlock The Power of AI For Your Business

Tomorrow at 18:00 EST

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HHS & CMS Online Happy Hour Sponsored by J29

Tomorrow at 17:05 EST

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Exploring Your Autistic Identity: December Meet-Up for Autistic Adults

Today at 19:00 GMT

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The Other Side of the Bed

Tuesday at 10:00 PST

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Sustainable Salon Master Program

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Communicating in Emotionally-Charged Discussions

Fri, Jan 2, 7:00 PM EST

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CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar-Region 4 - AL/FL/GA/KY/MS/NC/SC/TN

Wed, Jan 14, 12:00 PM EST

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Jan 30, 9:00 AM PST

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Unlock The Power of AI For Your Business

Tomorrow at 18:00 EST

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HHS & CMS Online Happy Hour Sponsored by J29

Tomorrow at 17:05 EST

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Exploring Your Autistic Identity: December Meet-Up for Autistic Adults

Today at 19:00 GMT

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The Other Side of the Bed

Tuesday at 10:00 PST

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Sustainable Salon Master Program

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Communicating in Emotionally-Charged Discussions

Fri, Jan 2, 7:00 PM EST

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CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar-Region 4 - AL/FL/GA/KY/MS/NC/SC/TN

Wed, Jan 14, 12:00 PM EST

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Jan 30, 9:00 AM PST

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A Very Vintage Christmas Craft Event

Friday at 17:00

4119 University Ave

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

Saturday at 09:00

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Saturday at 10:00

THE GARDEN

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Is Love a Virtue?

Saturday at 10:00

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Marys Meals Christmas Kitchen Trivia Night

Saturday at 18:30

Saint Augustin's Catholic Church

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Movin' with Madi

Saturday at 13:30

Ballet Des Moines

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Vinyl Market

Sunday at 13:00

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Monsterama's Krampus Cookie Chaos

Sunday at 14:00

Monsterama Pubcade

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A Very Vintage Christmas Craft Event

Friday at 17:00

4119 University Ave

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

Saturday at 09:00

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Saturday at 10:00

THE GARDEN

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Is Love a Virtue?

Saturday at 10:00

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Marys Meals Christmas Kitchen Trivia Night

Saturday at 18:30

Saint Augustin's Catholic Church

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Movin' with Madi

Saturday at 13:30

Ballet Des Moines

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Vinyl Market

Sunday at 13:00

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Monsterama's Krampus Cookie Chaos

Sunday at 14:00

Monsterama Pubcade

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After 8pm

Ta'Chido Saturdays - Ugly Xmas Sweater Party

Date Me DSM NYE Party

New Year's Eve Reservation at The Garden

A Very 70s New Year's Eve at Highland Underground

Ta'Chido Saturdays - Ugly Xmas Sweater Party

Date Me DSM NYE Party

New Year's Eve Reservation at The Garden

A Very 70s New Year's Eve at Highland Underground

Popular in Des Moines

Comedy Penthouse

Christmas Singles Mixer

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

IA Holiday Youth Convention

2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Comedy Penthouse

Christmas Singles Mixer

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

IA Holiday Youth Convention

2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Online Events

Unlock The Power of AI For Your Business

HHS & CMS Online Happy Hour Sponsored by J29

Exploring Your Autistic Identity: December Meet-Up for Autistic Adults

The Other Side of the Bed

Sustainable Salon Master Program

Communicating in Emotionally-Charged Discussions

CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar-Region 4 - AL/FL/GA/KY/MS/NC/SC/TN

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Unlock The Power of AI For Your Business

HHS & CMS Online Happy Hour Sponsored by J29

Exploring Your Autistic Identity: December Meet-Up for Autistic Adults

The Other Side of the Bed

Sustainable Salon Master Program

Communicating in Emotionally-Charged Discussions

CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar-Region 4 - AL/FL/GA/KY/MS/NC/SC/TN

Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

This Weekend

A Very Vintage Christmas Craft Event

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Is Love a Virtue?

Marys Meals Christmas Kitchen Trivia Night

Movin' with Madi

Vinyl Market

Monsterama's Krampus Cookie Chaos

A Very Vintage Christmas Craft Event

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Holiday Open House

A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Is Love a Virtue?

Marys Meals Christmas Kitchen Trivia Night

Movin' with Madi

Vinyl Market

Monsterama's Krampus Cookie Chaos

Points of Interest near Des Moines