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Free Events and Things to do in Des Moines, IA

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Mon, Nov 16, 9:00 AM
Ankeny · FFA Enrichment Center
Selling fast
All Sites 2026
Mon, Nov 16, 9:00 AM
Ankeny · FFA Enrichment Center
U.S. Secret Service Preventing Targeted Violence in Public Spaces
Thu, Dec 3, 9:00 AM
West Des Moines · Ron Pearson Conference Center
U.S. Secret Service Preventing Targeted Violence in Public Spaces
Thu, Dec 3, 9:00 AM
West Des Moines · Ron Pearson Conference Center
Ebenezer
Thu, Dec 10, 7:00 PM + 3 more
Urbandale · New Hope Assembly of God
Ebenezer
Thu, Dec 10, 7:00 PM + 3 more
Urbandale · New Hope Assembly of God
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Des Moines Career Fair
Tuesday at 9:30 AM
Des Moines · Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
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Des Moines Career Fair
Tuesday at 9:30 AM
Des Moines · Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
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Fall Open House
Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 PM
Johnston · Central Iowa Dermatology
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Fall Open House
Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 PM
Johnston · Central Iowa Dermatology
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Change Course Night of Hope: Lives Rewritten
Tuesday at 6:30 PM
West Des Moines · Valley Church
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Change Course Night of Hope: Lives Rewritten
Tuesday at 6:30 PM
West Des Moines · Valley Church
Iowa Housing Partnership’s 2nd Annual Housing Forum
Thu, Nov 19, 9:00 AM
Des Moines · Greater Des Moines Habitat For Humanity - Office
Iowa Housing Partnership’s 2nd Annual Housing Forum
Thu, Nov 19, 9:00 AM
Des Moines · Greater Des Moines Habitat For Humanity - Office
JETSET Pilates at lululemon Jordan Creek
Tomorrow at 8:30 AM
West Des Moines · lululemon
JETSET Pilates at lululemon Jordan Creek
Tomorrow at 8:30 AM
West Des Moines · lululemon
Made in Iowa: Season of Support
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00 PM
Des Moines · 909 Robert D. Ray Dr
Made in Iowa: Season of Support
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00 PM
Des Moines · 909 Robert D. Ray Dr
PILATES & Pickleball
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AM
Ankeny · Polk County Pickleball
PILATES & Pickleball
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AM
Ankeny · Polk County Pickleball
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FemCity Des Moines December Coffee Connection
Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 AM
Johnston · Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
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FemCity Des Moines December Coffee Connection
Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 AM
Johnston · Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
HYBRID Financing Basics (1 CEU, 256-7099-E)
Fri, Dec 11, 10:30 AM
Windsor Heights · Concepts Real Estate School
HYBRID Financing Basics (1 CEU, 256-7099-E)
Fri, Dec 11, 10:30 AM
Windsor Heights · Concepts Real Estate School
November ACOTAR Book Club - Book 6!!!!!
Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM
Des Moines · Shelf Love DSM
November ACOTAR Book Club - Book 6!!!!!
Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM
Des Moines · Shelf Love DSM
Social Backgammon: Beginners Welcome
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00 PM + 1 more
Urbandale · Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery
Social Backgammon: Beginners Welcome
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00 PM + 1 more
Urbandale · Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery
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OPEN HOUSE! Plus Free Coffee & Wi-Fi!
Tuesday at 2:00 PM + 11 more
West Des Moines · 1601 W Lakes Pkwy
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OPEN HOUSE! Plus Free Coffee & Wi-Fi!
Tuesday at 2:00 PM + 11 more
West Des Moines · 1601 W Lakes Pkwy
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OPEN HOUSE! Plus Free Coffee & Wi-Fi!
Thursday at 2:00 PM + 49 more
West Des Moines · 5550 Wild Rose Ln
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OPEN HOUSE! Plus Free Coffee & Wi-Fi!
Thursday at 2:00 PM + 49 more
West Des Moines · 5550 Wild Rose Ln
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Expanding Opportunity and Unlocking Access to Capital
Tuesday at 3:00 PM
Des Moines · Iowa Center for Economic Success
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Expanding Opportunity and Unlocking Access to Capital
Tuesday at 3:00 PM
Des Moines · Iowa Center for Economic Success
Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Des Moines
Wed, Dec 2, 10:00 AM + 3 more
Des Moines · Des Moines, IA, USA
Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Des Moines
Wed, Dec 2, 10:00 AM + 3 more
Des Moines · Des Moines, IA, USA
HOLA HELLO | Business Seminar & Speed Networking – Iowa
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 AM
Ankeny · FFA Enrichment Center
HOLA HELLO | Business Seminar & Speed Networking – Iowa
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 AM
Ankeny · FFA Enrichment Center
HYBRID Why was My Closing Delayed? (1 CEU 256-7814-E)
Tue, Dec 8, 3:00 PM
Windsor Heights · Concepts Real Estate School
HYBRID Why was My Closing Delayed? (1 CEU 256-7814-E)
Tue, Dec 8, 3:00 PM
Windsor Heights · Concepts Real Estate School

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OPEN HOUSE! Plus Free Coffee & Wi-Fi!

Expanding Opportunity and Unlocking Access to Capital