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Event List

Daily Listings of Things to Do

Looking for something to do? Look no further! Explore free events, concerts, sports events and more in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

15th Annual Healthiest State Walk presented by Delta Dental of Iowa Celebration

October 1, 2025 5:00 PM Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, 50321

The 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk is a fall celebration taking place this October in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Fresh From the Farm Dinner: Garlic

October 1, 2025 6:00 PM Wallace House, 756 16th Street, 50314

Garlic is the flavor of the night at this Wallace Center Fresh From the Farm dinner in the Sherman Hill neighborhood.

Sips & Sweets

October 1, 2025 7:00 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

It's time to sip your way through the Botanical Garden's annual fundraiser, Sips & Sweets, in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

First Fridays in the East Village

October 3, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Historic East Village, Historic East Village, 50309

Enjoy special offers from all of our great shops, restaurants and businesses at First Friday in the East Village.

Drake Volleyball vs. Murray State

October 3, 2025 6:00 PM Knapp Center , 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Drake Volleyball hosts the Murray State Racers at the Knapp Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

October 4, 2025 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Historic Court District, N/A, 50309

Attend the Downtown Farmers' Market from May through October in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).