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Shimmie Shake
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 • 10:00 AM · Altoona, IA
Sip & Stroll Behind-the-Scenes Dome for the Holidays
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Did you know our own team designs and installs our light show? Take a guided behind the scenes tour with the Dome for the Holidays design committee! Learn more…
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Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Gather all of your smartest friends and get ready to show off your collective brain power with Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night at the Rook Room Game…
Concerts
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Events on 11/17/26
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Altoona, IA
Connecting Through Art (Adults Impacted by Parkinson’s)
Connecting Through Art (Adults Impacted by Parkinson’s)
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
The Des Moines Art Center is partnering with the American Parkinson Disease Association to offer classes specifically for adults of any age impacted by…
TCG Tuesdays Ft. Casual Commander
TCG Tuesdays Ft. Casual Commander
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 4:00 PM—10:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Gather up and head to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe for your weekly dose of Magic, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, or more every Tuesday night.…
SnowGlobe 2026: FREE Holiday Portraits!
SnowGlobe 2026: FREE Holiday Portraits!
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join us for our second round of FREE holiday portraits on Tuesday November 17th from 5PM - 7PM! Our in-house photographer will be here snapping shots in front…
Holiday Cactus
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Holiday Cactus include: Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, and Easter cactus. Learn how to correctly identify these different holiday cacti, then learn how…
Concerts
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 • 7:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 • 10:00 AM—10:30 AM · Altoona, IA
Blood on the Clocktower Immersive Experience
Blood on the Clocktower Immersive Experience
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 • 5:30 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
When the clock strikes midnight at our upcoming Blood on the Clocktower event, there’s a very good chance the person sitting next to you may not make it out…
Board Game League: Season 2
Board Game League: Season 2
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Looking for a way to play more games with friends, family, or formidable opponents? Ready to find your inner board game competitor, sharpen your skills, or…
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Don’t miss Des Moines’ most exciting and most fun jigsaw puzzle competition! Test your ‘saw skills against the best in Puzzlepalooza. The Rook Room’s extremely…
Events on 11/19/26
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM · Altoona, IA
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) – SOLD OUT
Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+) – SOLD OUT
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering…
Meet & Play Social Game Night
Meet & Play Social Game Night
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Looking to broaden your gaming group or just interested in meeting some new people? Join us for Meet & Play Social Game Night every Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM…
Jingle in the Junction
Jingle in the Junction
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · West Des Moines, IA
The holiday season is in Valley Junction as Jingle in the Junction presented by Veridian Credit Union returns for four Thursday evenings in 2025. Many…
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Savor Moxie - November - The One with the Dinner
Savor Moxie - November - The One with the Dinner
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
"Friends" Giving: Could This BE Any More Delicious? A Sophisticated Evening of Friendship, Nostalgia, and Great Food. Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026…
Seasonal Simmer Pot
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Fill your home with the warm scents of the season by creating your own simmer pot blend. Participants will learn how to combine herbs, spices, fruits, and…
THIRD DAY, CHRIS TOMLIN, TOBYMAC
THIRD DAY, CHRIS TOMLIN, TOBYMAC
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 • 7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Three names. One tour. And a fall lineup that’s almost too impressive to believe. When THIRD DAY, CHRIS TOMLIN, and TOBYMAC tour together, it’s a night big…
Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles
Mahjong Mornings: Open Play, All Styles
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 8:00 AM—12:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Follow the winds to the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe every Friday morning from 8 AM – 12 PM, This traditional yet modern game is bringing in new players every…
Business Over Board Games
Business Over Board Games
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 8:00 AM—9:00 AM · Des Moines, IA
Looking for a new way to expand your network by building long lasting connections? We want to create a space for you to get business, share news, and build…
Pipsqueak Playdate
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM · Altoona, IA

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