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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).

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

November 15, 2025 6:00 PM Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown, 101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Solve the crime during The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Botany Book Club

November 17, 2025 5:30 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

Attend the November Botany Book Club at the Botanical Garden in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Downtown Winter Farmers' Market

November 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Iowa Events Center, Hall C of EMC Expo Center, 730 3rd St., 50309

Don't miss the premiere shopping event for holiday food and gifts — the Downtown Farmers' Market!

Downtown Winter Farmers' Market

November 22, 2025 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Iowa Events Center, Hall C of EMC Expo Center, 730 3rd St., 50309

Don't miss the premiere shopping event for holiday food and gifts — the Downtown Farmers' Market!

DIY Simmer Pot

November 22, 2025 10:00 AM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

Create a fall-scented simmer pot mix at this DIY workshop in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

Drake University Football vs. Morehead State

November 22, 2025 12:00 PM Drake Stadium , 2719 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA , 50311

Drake University takes on Morehead State at Drake University in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).