5 Can’t-Miss Downtown Events This Week: Fall Fun & Spooky Activities

This week brings a unique mix of spooky activities and fall fun, both indoors and outdoors! Here’s a look at five can’t-miss events taking place soon in Downtown Des Moines (DSM):

Jekyll & Hyde by Ballet Des Moines

Friday, Oct. 27 – Sunday, Oct. 29 | Des Moines Temple Theater
Ballet Des Moines dancers will captivate the audience with a tale of good and evil, inspired by the classic novel from author Robert Louis Stevenson. This is a perfect pick for a night-on-the-town during the spookiest time of the year! (Header image: Costume fitting for a Ballet Des Moines dancer with Wardrobe Director Sarah Dornink of Dornink Couture.)
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Spider-Man Live in Concert

Saturday, Oct. 28 | Des Moines Civic Center
Spidey fans won’t want to miss this unique showing! Featuring music from the soundtrack, a blend of symphonic orchestra music combines with a live DJ scratching hip-hop on stage. The show includes a screening of the film playing in tandem with live music on stage.
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Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturdays, Oct. 28 | Historic Court District
The final weekend of the regular Farmers’ Market season is here, and you won’t want to miss it! Stroll the streets of Downtown DSM from 8 a.m. to Noon in your Halloween costume and pick up your fave seasonal items like pumpkins, farm-fresh apples, cozy clothing, fall and winter décor and lots more. Visit The Market like a pro by perusing the list of vendors on-deck this week. And be sure to mark your calendar for the Winter Farmers’ Market in a few weeks, Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19 at Hy-Vee Hall in Downtown DSM.
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Beggar’s Night

Monday. Oct. 30 | Sherman Hill & Other Downtown Neighborhoods
The unique tradition continues! With a mixture of traditional trick-or-treating — including kiddos and families wearing their pick of costumes — beggars should have a joke ready to share for this sweet occasion, as well! New to DSM? Learn about what Beggar’s Night means to locals around the region, plus freshen up on several trick-or-treat safety tips as well.
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Iowa Wild vs. Milwaukee

Thursday, Nov. 2 | Wells Fargo Arena
Things are heating up on the ice in Downtown DSM! The Iowa Wild is gearing up for match-play against the Milwaukee Admirals this Thursday. And don’t miss additional home games coming up on Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5 against the Texas Stars as the hockey season is in full swing.
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Looking for even more Downtown events and happenings? Here’s a look at 5 free things to do in Downtown Des Moines during October!

For these upcoming events and more, find tips on Downtown Des Moines (DSM) parking and navigation. For additional upcoming events, visit the Downtown DSM events calendar. Plus, follow @downtownDSMUSA on Instagram for more epic, things-you-just-can’t-miss happening around Downtown.