Here’s your go-to guide for bingo around the Des Moines metro!
Last updated: February 2025
Remember playing bingo in grade school? Or, maybe you’ve only played with your grandma at your local community center. Well, luckily the Des Moines area is home to all sorts of fun and unique bingo nights that’ll spice up your week! Switch out your average date night dinner, for a bingo-filled evening at one of your fav breweries. Gather your co-workers or gal pals for an evening they won’t want to miss.
Our guide to bingo nights around DSM has something for everyone!
Our Guide to Bingo Nights Around Des Moines
Sundays
Brunch Bingo at Smash Park
- Sundays, 11 – 1 p.m.
- Smash Park, 6625 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Looking for cheap mimosas or screwdrivers? Head to Smash Park for free bingo from 11 – 1 p.m. Play along casually while you eat, drink, or catch up with friends while having tons of opportunities to win free drinks or Smash Park gift cards. Either way, it’s a good chill way to get lit on a Sunday.
Mondays
- Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- The Hall, 111 South 11th Street, Suite 200 West Des Moines, IA 50265
Come one, come all to Bingo & Mules at The Hall! Hosted every Monday, this bingo night is open for all ages. For only $1 a card, you can play till your heart’s content. With local craft beer, cocktails, food (and did we mention $5 mules?) – The Hall is one of the best places to get your bingo on. Win drinks, gift cards, merch & more!
Tuesdays
Beer & Bingo at Uptown Garage
- Tuesdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
- Uptown Garage, 305 SW Walnut St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Ankeny friends! If you’re looking for a place where you can pop in at any time, bingo night at Uptown Garage is where you want to go. Bingo is free to play every Tuesday at the Garage and starts at 6:00 PM. There are five total rounds, lots of beer, and plenty of prizes!
Wednesdays
Music Bingo at Wellman’s Pub
- Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m.
- Wellman’s Pub, 2920 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50312
Looking for something a little different than regular bingo? Test your music expertise with bingo at Wellman’s Pub! Much like “name that tune”, a snippet of a song is played and it’s up to YOU to figure out what it is! Instead of numbers and letters, mark your bingo card with your chip over your guessed song title. With genres from country and rock, to pop and alternative- there’s new music every week. (FYI keep an eye on their FB events page for THEMED music bingo nights!)
- Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m.
- Sully’s Irish Pub, 860 First St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Think you’ve got what it takes to test your musical knowledge? Or, perhaps you have lots of musically-inclined friends (who wouldn’t mind if you mooched off of their genius)? Rock out at Sully’s Irish Pub with Rock ‘n’ Roll music bingo. There’s no entry fee to play and prizes for the winners! Want a lil’ more? Enjoy the night with their $4 tall boys and $14 wings special.
Boppin’ Bingo at Firetrucker Brewery
- Wednesdays, 7 – 9 p.m.
- Firetrucker Brewery, 716 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
If you’re out in burbs, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered too. Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny hosts a bingo night every Wednesday–the perfect way to get over the midweek blues! All ages are welcome and this event is free to play. (Pro tip: if you’re not a loyalty member at Firetrucker, sign up! Loyalty members get $2 off their first drink on Wednesday nights.)
Thursdays
- Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Backpocket Pin & Pixel, 6205 Merle Hay Rd Suite 100, Johnston, IA 50131
Win beer, apps, glassware, bowling and more when you play bingo at Backpocket Pin & Axel! Even if bingo isn’t your thing, there are so many other fun ways to spend an evening at Backpocket—duckpin is also half off on Thursdays and there are plenty of arcade games to keep you busy.
DJ Bingo Brunch at Blue Shark Ale House
- Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
- Blue Shark Ale, 2301 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
A newer spot on Ingersoll is bring music bingo to you every Thursday starting February 13! Enjoy $15.99 burgers with wings and $3 domestic pints while you test your music knowledge.
