Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this chilly weekend, February 21-23. We’ve curated the ones that we found most interesting and listed them here for you.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change or sell out. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm availability via the links below.
Featured Image: Adam Davis, used with permission
Friday, February 21
Lachele’s Fine Foods Birthday Weekend
- Thursday, February 20 – Saturday, February 22
- Lachele’s Fine Foods, 2716 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312
Happy birthday, Lachele’s Fine Foods! We are all about celebrating four years in business just one week before they open their doors to a sister location in Highland Park. Kudos to you if you are reading this right when we release it because you’ll have time to get $4 Lachele’s and $4 Uncle Denny’s (all day). For our Friday readers, you can take advantage of the all day duck raffle for a chance to win free merch, stickers, buttons, and gift cards. And on Saturday, get a SNEAK PEAK of the new location (3619 Sixth Ave) with a very limited menu from 5 – 9 p.m.!
2025 CITYVIEW Chocolate Walk at West Glen
- Friday, February 21, 5 – 9 p.m.
- West Glen Town Center, 5465 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
If you didn’t have enough chocolate on Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or shopping the post-holiday sales, we’ve got the event for you! Get 10 tickets to redeem for sample cocktails and chocolate treats at participating locations. Tickets are $25 in advance (a steal!) or $35 at the door.
Cocoa and Crafts at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Friday, February 21 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
*TICKETS REQUIRED* The Cycle Book Party at Eden
- Friday, February 21, 6 – 8 p.m.
- Eden, 418 East 6th Street Des Moines, IA 50309
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Emo Nite at Wooly’s
- Friday, February 21, 9 p.m.
- Wooly’s, 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Embrace your inner and outer emo at Emo Nite! Pull together your best emo fit and get your tickets for a night full of your favorite emo hits. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the 9 p.m. event.
Saturday, February 22
Coffee at the (Vinyl) Cup
- Saturday, February 22 at 9 a.m.
- Vinyl Cup Records, 2815 Beaver Ave 2nd floor, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Community Yoga with HiFi BrewLounge
- Saturday, February 22 at 9.m.
- Cirque Wonderland, 105 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Start off a relaxing Saturday in West Des Moines with a donation-based community yoga class! This week, Laura Todd will lead an all-levels yoga class to rejuvenate your mind and body. Make a donation to enjoy a complimentary beer draft at the Brew Lounge. Plus, brunch begins right when class ends!
50s Dad Brunch at Confluence Brewing
- Saturday, February 22, 9 – 11 a.m.
- Confluence Brewing Co., 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
Brunch, booze, AND supporting a local brewery? Your Saturday morning can’t get much better than this! Get your ticket for Confluence Brewing Company’s 50s Dad Brunch. Tickets include brunch, a much, and two pours of beer (and for a little extra, a 4-pack to-go!). Channel your inner 50s dad and dress accordingly.
Creatives’ Breakfast Club at Mainframe
- Saturday, February 22, 9 p.m.
- Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way #211, Des Moines, IA 50309
“The Creatives’ Breakfast Club (CBC) in central Iowa is a valuable platform for creative entrepreneurs to connect, network, and advance their careers. Join us for business and career development tips for artists of all disciplines; plus, you’ll get to know your artist neighbors and we’ll be sharing artist opportunities in our community! Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided.” This month, get marketing tips and tricks with Chip Albright – marketing professional turned full time singer/songwriter. Cost of attendance is free, but registration is encouraged!
DIY in the Junction
- Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m.
- Historic Valley Junction
Make that Pinterest board come to life and DIY (discover-it-yourself) with all-day classes offered at a variety of local businesses in the Valley Junction. Pick a class, or two or three… and register directly with the business. Classes include word burning, tea steeping, chocolate treat making, an earring bar, and more!
7th Annual Smasharitaville at Smash Park
- Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. – Close
- Smash Park, 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and at Smash Park, it is 5:00 all day! Celebrate National Margarita Day with $2 margaritas all day. Ignore the bitter cold and transport yourself to an all day paradise. Stick around for live music by Some Friends at 6:30 p.m.!
National Margarita Day at Paws and Pints
- Saturday, February 22, 11 a.m. – Close
- Paws and Pints, 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Don’t let your pups miss out on paradise during this cold Iowa winter! Celebrate National Margarita Day at Paws & Pints with your furry friend, $3 house margaritas, and $4 flavored margaritas. Plus, get special discounts on margarita features!
Wicked Night at Five Monkeys
- Saturday, February 22, 7 p.m.
- Five Monkeys, 131 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Still can’t get enough of the Wicked soundtrack? Seen the movie too many times to count? We’re right there with you, so catch us at Wicked night at Five Monkeys! Paint Wicked-themed pottery and enjoy the talents of Muuvi Premiere, Komplete Moon LaReese, and special guest Lieza Diamond. Get your tickets now because it is sure to be a Popular event!
Swiftie Sunday Skating
- Sunday, February 23, 2 – 5 p.m.
- Brenton Skating Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
CALLING ALL SWIFTIES! Weather permitting, Brenton Skating Plaza will be filled to the brim with Taylor Swift fans jamming out to Taylor’s Version all afternoon. Need a break from skating? Check out the friendship bracelet making station or sip on some Enchanted cotton candy cocoa!
The Loop Secondhand Market
- Sunday, February 23, Noon – 3 p.m.
- East Fifth Studio, 315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Loop Secondhand Market is back and better than ever! Head to East Fifth Studio for a one-day special event that combines modern luxury, slow fashion, and sustainable secondhand clothing to Des Moines.
