Check out this list of events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, November 1 -3. 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.
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Friday, November 1
Eden Spa Grand Opening
- Friday, November 1, 4 – 7 p.m.
- Eden Spa, 418 E 6th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
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First Friday at Mainframe Studios
- Friday, November 1, 5 – 8 p.m.
- Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Glow Beer Yoga at Smash Park
- Friday, November 1, 6:30 p.m.
- Smash Park, 6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
This isn’t regular yoga. This isn’t just boozy yoga. This is boozy glow yoga! Join Fit & Fierce 515 at Smash Park this Friday for a fun yoga event under black lights. Tickets are $10 and include two drink tickets.
Vitamin String Quartet at Hoyt Sherman Place
- Friday, November 1, 8 p.m.
- Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
You’ve heard the music, and now it’s time to experience it live… the Vitamin String Quartet is in Des Moines! For one night only, experience The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond! Tickets start at $30 – get them while you can!
Saturday, November 2
November Flea Market at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Varied Industries Building, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Looking for a fun Saturday or Sunday activity? Take a stroll through the November Flea Market in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! Admission and parking are free, so take your time browsing the antiques, merchandise, and more!
Totally Rad Vintage Fest at the Iowa Events Center
- Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Early Bird Starts at 8:30 a.m.
- Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
With the seasons changing (and the weather finally feeling like fall), it’s time to put away the summer clothes and pull out the fall and winter attire. Incorporate a few new totally rad vintage pieces from the Totally Rad Vintage Fest this weekend! Tickets are just $8 in advance ($12 at the door) and include access to vintage vendors, a free-play vintage arcade, a rad rewind museum, and nostalgic photo ops. Want first dibs? Snag an early bird ticket!
Flash Tattoos with Black Magic Tattoo
- Saturday, November 2, 11 a.m.
- Black Magic Tattoo, 412 E 5th St Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Learn to Home Brew at Confluence Brewing
- Saturday, November 2, Noon – 4 p.m.
- Confluence Brewing, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
“Join the Iowa Brewers Union and Confluence as we host a special Learn To Homebrew Day celebrating the recent achievements of club members Randy Daniels and KC McKinney! Randy and KC took home the top prize and named Homebrewers of the Year at this year’s AHA National Homebrew Competition in Denver, CO. The duo will be brewing up a fresh batch of their award winning Saison and will also be pouring samples of their previous batch. Stop on by to check out their brewing process, try a sample, and congratulate Randy and KC!”
Dia de los Muertos at Monarca Paletas Waukee
- Saturday, November 2, 2 – 6 p.m.
- Monarca Waukee, 2856 Grand Prairie Parkway, Suite 100. Waukee IA 50263
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Tri-State Showdown Poetry Slam at The Slow Down Coffee Co.
- Saturday, November 2, 6 p.m.
- The Slow Down Coffee Co., 3613 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Halloween Movie Night at the Outlets of Des Moines
- Saturday, November 2, 6 p.m.
- Outlets of Des Moines, 801 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
Celebrate Halloweekend (part two) at the Outlets of Des Moines! On Saturday, catch Hotel Transylvania 2 on the outdoor big screen. Bring your own chairs and blankets – it’s going to be a chilly night! All movie goers are encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to Caring Hands Outreach Center to help families in need this holiday season.
Sunday, November 3
Liverpool FC Watch Party at Big Grove
- Sunday, November 3, 11:30 a.m.
- Big Grove, 555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Liverpool FC fans! Big Grove is the official watch party location for fans in DSM! This Sunday, cheer on the Reds and enjoy the Paisley Pilsner! Named after long-time coach Bob Paisley, “this lager is malty and sweet with a crisp and citrus hop finish.”
Gallery Talk at the Des Moines Art Center
- Sunday, November 3, 1:30 p.m.
- Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312
Do you ever wish you knew more about art? Love art and want to talk about it? Whether you fall in one of these camps or are just looking for something to do this Sunday, mark your calendars for the next Gallery Talk at the Des Moines Art Center! “Join Des Moines-based Latina creatives, Goizane Esain, artist and entrepreneur, and Michaela Mullin, writer and editor, for an engaging discussion about works in the exhibition, “As You See Me: Mexican Photography 1945-2000,” in the A. H. Blank Gallery.”
Holiday Market at Uptown Bar and Grill
- Sunday, November 3, 2 – 5 p.m.
- Uptown Bar and Grill, 201 SE Main St, Grimes, IA 50111
Shop small and local this holiday season at the Uptown Holiday Market! Get a head start on your gifts by shopping from local vendors. Items to look for include clothes, jewelry, crafts, sweets, and more!
ARL Pucks n Paws with the Iowa Wild
- Sunday, November 3, 3 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
It’s bring your dog to the game day with the Iowa Wild! For just $28, get your ticket for Pucks n Paws (valid for one human and one dog entry) and watch the Iowa Wild vs. the San Jose Barracuda! The first 400 dogs to enter will receive a FREE collapsible dog bowl. Plus, a portion of all ticket sales will go to support the animals at the ARL!
Last Weekend: Special Deals at Center Grove Orchard
- Sunday, November 3, 3 p.m.
- Center Grove Orchard, 32835 610th Avenue, Cambridge, IA 50046
Tis the season! Or rather, the end of the season! Take part in the Pumpkin Crane Drop and Tractor Smash tradition at Center Grove Orchard. Don’t miss out on the last weekend of orchard activities, and take part in all of the smashing weekend activities!
