Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, November 4-6. We’ve curated the ones that we found most interesting and listed them here for you. Looking for live music this weekend? We’ve got a separate guide for that. Click here to check it out.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change or sell out. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm availability via the links below.
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Friday, November 4
Opening Day: Divine Times Vintage
- Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. // Sunday, 12-4 p.m.
- 521 Euclid Ave Des Moines, Iowa 50313
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Mainframe Studios’ “First Friday” Open House
- Friday, November 4, 5-8 p.m.
- Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309
Ya know that colorful building downtown? That’s Mainframe! “Weave your way through our open studios at this fiber-focused event. We’re celebrating everything SOFT at Mainframe Studios. Quilting, tufting, fabric design, sock puppets, and more! Enjoy food and beverages provided by Tangerine Food Co plus live music in our contemporary window-lined event space. Make a night of it at Mainframe Studios, where every First Friday of the month they present a new themed art experience that is free and open to the public.”
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Friday, November 4, 7 p.m.
- Raygun’s Mezzanine, 505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Newbery medalist Kelly Barnhill and debut novelist Antonia Angress team up to take Des Moines by a storm of feminist prowess with their new releases When Women Were Dragons and Sirens & Muses. Plan to mingle with the authors in Daisy Chain while savoring treats from local baker, Bay Laurel Baking Co. Then, both authors will read from and discuss their novels and chat with us about their work and process before signing books. A perfect bookish evening!
Des Moines Holiday Boutique 2022
- All weekend!
- Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Catch a Stand Up Show at Teehee’s Comedy Club
- Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
- Teehee’s Comedy Club, 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Saturday, November 5
Fleet Feet Des Moines Free Social Run
- Fleet Feet, 521 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Are you a runner or a track star? Join this free 3 mile route every Saturday morning with Fleet Feet for a social jog. All levels welcome and a great way to get into the running community if you’re into that sort of thing.
Puppy Yoga at Smash Park
- Saturday, November 5, 3 Different Sessions: 9:15 a.m.
- Smash Park, 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
You have three opportunities to do some puppy yoga on Saturday. You can choose a 30 minute flow at 9:15, 9:45, or 10: 15 a.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to AHeinz57!
- Saturday, November 5, 2:30 p.m. kickoff
- Big Grove Brewery, Des Moines Taproom, 555 17th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Not only is Big Grove one of our favorite places to eat and drink lately, but they’re hosting a game watch party this weekend for ISU’s homecoming. “If you’re not in the stands for Homecoming at Jack Trice, then you gotta be at Big Grove for the Cyclones and West Virginia Mountaineers! The Cardinal & Gold will be kicking off on our huge projector and nearby TVs—with the sound on at 2:30pm for this game on Saturday, November 5.”
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Winnie The Pooh: The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center
- Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. showtimes
- Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Disney’s iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don’t forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.
- Saturday, November 5, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, November 6, 2 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines IA 50309
Did you know that Des Moines hosts a minor league basketball team? The Iowa Wolves are back in season at Wells Fargo and Saturday is opening night, which means a t-shirt giveaway and lots to eat and drink!
- Sunday, November 6, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 3619 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Preservation’s annual Fall Garage Sale is taking place this Sunday! Use this as your opportunity to check out tons of deeply discounted goods including vintage denim, past season styles and more.
Skee-Ball and Ping Pong Tournament at Ricochet
- Sunday, November 6, 1 -5 p.m.
- 400 Locust Street Sute #105 Des Moines, IA 50309
Have you been to Ricochet yet? They’re hosting a Skee-Ball and Ping Pong tournament on Sunday afternoon if your competitive side wants a little challenge. $10 to participate.
