2024 Des Moines area holiday markets, craft shows, and markets featuring local and handmade Christmas gifts
Holiday markets and craft shows are a great way to shop for holiday gifts or something new for yourself all while supporting local businesses....
Looking for a fun-filled Saturday morning that the whole family can enjoy? Des Moines Performing Arts is excited to present Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster on November 2nd at 11 AM.
Now is the time to start thinking about holiday giving. Whether you have extra time or resources to give or need a little help, here are some of the programs you can partner with. Give back and volunteer in...
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12, from 9 AM to noon, when you can experience Truck or Treat at the Waukee Family YMCA.
Des Moines and Central Iowa communities trick or treat on several different nights, based on location. Here's a comprehensive list of trick-or-treating aka beggars' night aka Halloween, by date, by the area for 2024!
This year, more communities are choosing...
Trick-or-treat in historic Walnut Hill, October 18-20 and October 25-27, at Living History Farms.
Collect treats and trinkets at storefronts in the 1876 town, but that’s not all! Hear storytellers in the gothic Church of the Land, have a silly...
Have a spooky good time celebrating Halloween with events all month long around Des Moines.
Whether you are looking for an adult-only event or something for the whole family, make the most of those costumes around town. You can never...
The 2024-25 Kate Goldman Family Series at The Playhouse includes shows adapted from classic and contemporary children’s literature. The season will delight audiences of all ages with Last Stop on Market Street, a collaboration with Pyramid Theatre Company and...
What better way to celebrate fall than with a corn maze! Let the kids take the lead and burn off some energy while enjoying a beautiful fall day in the corn. We've put together a list of farms, patches,...
Central Iowa is beautiful this time of year! If checking out fall color is on your bucket list, check out one of these spots. Take a drive and enjoy the fall leaves.
Where to See Fall Leaves
Clark Tower, Winterset City...
In + Around Des Moines
Holiday Catering in Des Moines
Love holiday food but not all the prep and cooking? Many places in Des Moines offer holiday catering, so take it easy this year...