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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).

Toast to Terrariums

January 8, 2026 5:30 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

Design a terrarium at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden at this hands-on workshop.

Cocoa & Crafts

January 9, 2026 6:30 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

Work at your own pace while sipping hot cocoa and creating botanical crafts during Dome After Dark.

Tropical Needle Felting

January 16, 2026 5:30 PM Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 50309

This Botanical Garden workshop lets participants work with felted woold to create beautiful artwork.

Drake Women's Basketball vs Bradley

January 16, 2026 6:00 PM Knapp Center , 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, Iowa , 50311

Drake Women's Basketball takes on Bradley at the Knapp Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).

2026 Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner

January 22, 2026 5:00 PM Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, 833 5th Ave., Des Moines, 50309

Attend the Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

Drake Women's Basketball vs Evansville

January 23, 2026 6:00 PM Knapp Center , 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, Iowa , 50311

Drake Women's Basketball takes on Evansville at the Knapp Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).