Looking for things to do in Des Moines this weekend? Check out this list of all the events happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, February 25-27.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change or sell out. Please contact the businesses directly to confirm availability via the links below.
Friday, February 25
- Friday, February 25, 5-9 p.m.
- West Glen Town Center, 5465 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
“CITYVIEW and West Glen Town Center are pleased to once again bring the Chocolate Walk to West Glen Town Center on Friday, Feb. 25 from 5-9 p.m. For a ticket price of $20 ($30 at the door), attendees will receive 10 drink tickets that can be redeemed for sample cocktails at participating venues. Attendees will also be provided tickets for chocolate dessert samples at participating retail stores. Make it a date night or a girls’ night out!”
- Friday, February 25, 5-7 p.m.
- Fox Brewing, 103 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
The Dealth Hand will be at Fox Brewing every Friday from 5-7 p.m. with a mix of their favorite card games for you to play with co-workers, friends, or even a fun family night!
- Friday, February 25, 7 p.m.
- Raygun’s Mezzanine, 505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
5 Friday evenings of authors, book talk, and dessert in Raygun’s @raygunshirts mezzanine. This reading series features one fierce Iowa author every month between January – May, blending big book club energy with an author reading and signing. Readers are encouraged (though not required) to read the book ahead of time and come ready to chat with the author and mingle over drinks and desserts from local DSM bakers.
- Friday, February 25, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.
- Stoner Theater, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Comedy XPeriment, Des Moines’s longest-lasting improv troupe returns to the Stoner Theater. Celebrating 17 years of bringing laughs to audiences of all sizes, CXP is excited to be able to perform again. Comedy XPeriment specializes in improv-based on suggestions from the audience. No two shows are the same.
Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Friday, February 25, 6-9 p.m.
Hockey: Iowa Wild vs. San Rockford IceHogs
- Friday, February 25, 7:00 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Iowa Wild is the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. It’s like the Iowa Cubs of hockey. They’re playing at home in Wells Fargo arena on Friday and Saturday this week.
Saturday, February 26
Egg Day at the Hall with Egg King
- Saturday, February 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or sell out!)
- The Hall, 111 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Regardless of if you haven’t gotten your hands on an Egg King sandwich or if you go every week, its fun to be at The Hall on Saturday mornings. Find yourself a table, order on the app, grab yourself some drinks and enjoy the large TV screens. Pretty chill and delicious. If you went last weekend and loved the Korean Fire Chicken meal, it’s back this week! Spice level 4 out of 10, or you can request no spice! Just ask.
- All weekend!
- Seven Oaks Recreation, 1086 222nd Dr, Boone, IA 50036
Ok, maybe you’re a pro skier and snowboarder and this is ridiculous to you. But to us, complete novices in our late twenties? This is actually doable…and kind of fun! Drive north to Seven Oaks for a fun day of skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing. Snow tubing tickets must be purchased online. Ski/snowboard tickets are first come, first serve. They serve food and some beer in the lodge! Hit up Whatcha Smokin’ for amazing BBQ on the way back to Des Moines.
The Good Co.’s “Roxy” Pop-Up at Kinship
- All weekend!
- Kinship Brewing Company, 255 NW Sunrise Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Each weekend in February, “Roxy”, this little Italian Truck, will feature products from a different local businesses at Kinship Brewing Company. The February line up includes four amazing woman-owned businesses. If you’re in the area, pop into Kinship this weekend and support these companies + drink some great beer while you’re at it! This weekend features @jessdessertsdsm!HINT: you can rent “Roxy” for your own event too!
- Saturday, February 26, 11:00 a.m.
- Storyhouse Bookpub, 505 E Grand Ave Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309
Here’s the description from Storyhouse: “Our friends at @sparkfndn February book of the month is Nikole Hannah Jones’ 1619 children’s book, Born on the Water and we’re honored to welcome DSM community leader & city council member, @indira4dsm as a guest reader at storytime. On behalf of the Spark Foundation, Storyhouse will be distributing free copies of Born on the Water to storytime attendees (first come first serve). Masks required.”
Sanaa Ya Sanaa Celebrating Black History presented by Gateway Dance Theatre
- Saturday, February 26, Workshop begins at 11:30 a.m., Showcase from 2-4 p.m.
- Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert E Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Sanaa ya Sanaa (Saa-Nee-ah ya Saa-Nee ah) celebrates Black History and the Black Cultural Arts and includes family activity workshops from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Refreshments from 1:30 PM – 2 PM; and An Art Showcase from 2 PM – 4 PM at the Des Moines Botanical Garden this Saturday. Simon Estes is the guest of honor as the day celebrates aspects of African culture including fashion, visual arts, dance, and poetry. The event is free!
Bacon Gras! A Ragin Cajun Bacon Festival
- Saturday, February 26, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Horizon Events Center, 2100 NW 100th St, Clive, IA
After one year off, the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival returns for its 14th year featuring a Bacon Bourbon Street. $50 general admission ticket includes live entertainment, 12 bacon-inspired dishes, one beverage and all the bacon you can eat. Must be 21+.
50’s Dad Brunch at Confluence Brewing Company
- Saturday, February 26, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
Channel your inner 50’s Dad at Confluence this Saturday as they release their “50”s Dad” brew. Your $80 ticket includes the following: Full Brunch (eggs, sausage, bacon, breakfast potatoes, fruit, pastries, and all-you-can eat pancakes), 50’s Dad Mug, 10oz pour of 50’s Dad, 10oz pour of Rad Dad, 1 bottle of 50’s Dad (to-go), and 1 4-pack of Rad Dad (to-go).
Josh Alton Comedy Show at Surety Hotel
- Saturday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.
- Surety Hotel, 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
After playing his final collegiate football game, Alton hung up his cleats and shoulder pads for a microphone and a note pad and began doing stand up comedy. He moved from Des Moines, Iowa to Chicago where he studied improv at the famous Second City Theater and continued doing stand up. Eventually Alton became a regular performer at several Chicago comedy clubs including, the Improv, the Laugh Factory, and Riddles Comedy Club.
Sunday, February 27
Gatsby Brunch at Republic on Grand
- Sunday, February 27, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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The Republic on Grand, 401 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Retro Game Day with The Rook Room at Iowa Distilling Company
- Sunday, February 27, 12 – 3 p.m.
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Iowa Distilling Company, 4349 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061
Remember playing Candy Land, Sorry and Monopoly?? Who didn’t love those games? Come on in and play while enjoying cocktails. Bring a few friends and have a great Sunday. We love anything that the Rook Room hosts. Free to play!
- Harbinger, 2724 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
- Sunday, February 27, 4-8 p.m.
One night only! Get incredible Korean friend chicken, kimchi fried rice, sticky ribs and more inside Harbinger on Sunday nights from 4-8 p.m. It makes for the perfect Sunday dinner. Dine in only!
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