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Events on 10/24/26
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Grimes, IA
Fall Bulb Sale Pick Up
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Thank you for buying your spring bulbs at the The Fall Bulb Sale. Your purchase beautifies your landscape AND supports the Botanical Garden. Bulb Pickup is in…
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The Haunting 2026: Beggar's Brunch
The Haunting 2026: Beggar's Brunch
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join Beggar's Brunch at The Haunting at Exile on October 24, 10 AM–2 PM. A family-friendly downtown Des Moines Halloween brunch with a costume contest.
Satellite Voting
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Altoona, IA
“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” Exhibition Tour
“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” Exhibition Tour
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Visitors are invited to learn more about the exhibition “Elle Pérez: La Despedida” during this free guided tour. The show, on view in the A. H. Blank Gallery,…
Squishy Studio: Spooky Squishies!
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Waukee, IA

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Paint N' Sip with Ashley!
Paint N' Sip with Ashley!
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Ankeny, IA
Come get creative while enjoying a pint or three!
515 Brewing Social
515 Brewing Social
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Clive, IA
Meeting new people and making new friends can be really hard. So why not try it with us? Join us for our first 515 Social (Make New Friends Night) at the…
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Succulent Cauldron Drop-In
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity this Halloween! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini succulent…
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Eerie Evenings
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
October 24 6-9 pm Each October, The Greater Des Moines BOOtanical Garden transforms the dome into one of Central Iowa’s most unforgettable destinations.…
Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose
Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Pride Night 2 for 1 Confluence beers Coca-Cola Local Concert Series Casey's Center has a clear bag policy for all events. A maximum clear bag the size of…
Dance
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Mike Conrad & Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
Events on 10/25/26
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Grimes, IA
Trick or Treat with your Pup
Trick or Treat with your Pup
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 12:00 PM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
It’s time for a spooktacular Sunday at Paws & Pints! Bring your pup in their best Halloween costume and join us for an afternoon of festive fun, including a…
“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Curator and Artist Discussion
“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way” Curator and Artist Discussion
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Join the Des Moines Art Center for an invigorating discussion about the traveling exhibition organized by the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, “Let Us Gather in a…
Pumpkin Walk
Pumpkin Walk
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · West Des Moines, IA
📅Add event to calendar Pumpkin Walk Presented by Dress up your little goblins and ghouls for an afternoon of free, family-friendly fun. Enjoy hayrides, kids’…
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Family Art Workshop: Creepy Crawlies
Family Art Workshop: Creepy Crawlies
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Grab the whole family and dive into a season of hands-on creativity! This one-day art workshop is a perfect chance to make something new together. Artists of…
Events on 10/25/26
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 2:30 PM—4:00 PM · Altoona, IA
A Very BOO-ey Costume Party!
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:30 PM · Waukee, IA
Dogs in Costume Meetup
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 4:00 PM—7:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at Paws & Pints! Join us Sunday, October 25 at 4PM for our Dogs in Costume Meetup. Dress your pup in…
Adventure Sundays
Adventure Sundays
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 5:00 PM—10:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Feel adventurous? You don’t need to roll a Nat 20 on a wisdom check to know that joining the Rook Room for Adventure Sundays is a good idea! Adventure Sundays…
Succulent Cauldron Drop-In
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Des Moines, IA
Embrace the spooky season with the Succulent Cauldron Drop-In activity this Halloween! Select a vining succulent and then pot it up in a mini succulent…

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