Des Moines · Weekend edition

Things to do in Des Moines this weekend

13 events happening around Des Moines, Oct 23–25, 2026, picked from every local listing so you don't have to. Get this every Thursday, free.

Pick of the week

1964 The Tribute

Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30pm · The Ingersoll, Des Moines · See tickets

Your ticket includes our house greens salad with choice of dressing, basket of dinner rolls with butter, and a selection of entrée options, along with coffee and water. All other…

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

Kansas
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30pm · Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee · See tickets
Doors 6:30 PM Show 7:30 PM All Ages Welcome
Ryan Bingham w/ The Texas Gentlemen
Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines · See tickets
Iowa State University Collage of Choirs
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30pm · Stephens Auditorium, Ames · See tickets

Eat & Drink

Bring stretchy pants

Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market
Sat, Oct 24 · Court Ave District, Des Moines · See tickets
Chili Cookoff Presented by Hy-Vee
Sun, Oct 25 · The Iowa Taproom, Des Moines · See tickets

Arts & Nightlife

Culture, with a cocktail

Ballet Des Moines Presents Ghost Stories
Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines · See tickets
Des Moines Comic, Card, & Toy Show
Sat, Oct 24 · Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines · Free
Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl
Sat, Oct 24 · Tipsy Crow Tavern, Des Moines · From $24

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