This Week's Des Moines Area Events

Des Moines IA

18 October, 2021

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DES MOINES, IA — Wondering what there is to do this week? Your Des Moines Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Des Moines: City Council Meeting - Des Moines City Hall When: Monday, October 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Monday, October 18 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Regularly scheduled City Council meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall (400 Robert D. Ray Drive). View the agenda This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines HooverDes Moines NorthOttumwaDes Moines Roosevelt' > Multi... When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Monday and October 18 at 5:30 PMType: Central Conf Meet Opponent: Des Moines HooverDes Moines NorthOttumwaDes Moines Roosevelt' >Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distr... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines Hoover Des Moines North Ottumwa Des Moines Roosevelt" > Mu... When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Monday and October 18 at 5:30 PMType: Central Conf Meet Opponent: Des Moines Hoover Des Moines North Ottumwa Des Moines Roosevelt" >Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and di... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines East Des Moines North Ottumwa Des Moines Roosevelt" > Mult... When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Monday, October 18 at 5:30 PMType: Central Conf Meet Opponent: Des Moines East Des Moines North Ottumwa Des Moines Roosevelt" >Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and dist... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines East Des Moines Hoover Des Moines North Ottumwa" > Multipl... When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Monday, October 18 at 5:30 PMType: Central Conf Meet Opponent: Des Moines East Des Moines Hoover Des Moines North Ottumwa" >Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distrib... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines East Des Moines Hoover Ottumwa Des Moines Roosevelt" > Mul... When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Monday, October 18 at 5:30 PMType: Central Conf Meet Opponent: Des Moines East Des Moines Hoover Ottumwa Des Moines Roosevelt" >Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and dis... Learn More October New Member Meet-Up - Young Professionals Connection When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Young Professionals Connection What: Event listing from Young Professionals Connection: Monday, October 18 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMYPC New Member Meet-Ups are social spaces for young professionals new to YPC, the Des Moines metro region, or just interested in meeting new people! This is a space where all can enjoy... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines East Des Moines North Des Moines Hoover Ottumwa" > Multipl... When: Monday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Monday, October 18 at 5:30 PMType: Meet Opponent: Des Moines East Des Moines North Des Moines Hoover Ottumwa" > Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. ... Learn More Football: 10/JV vs. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln (Home) When: Monday, October 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Monday, October 18 at 6:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Ha... Learn More Public Policy Issue Forum on Justice Reform When: Tuesday, October 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Young Professionals Connection What: Event listing from Young Professionals Connection: Tuesday, October 19 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMThe Greater Des Moines Partnership, along with Capital Crossroads and the Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will hold a series of public policy forums throughout 2021 to explore i... Learn More Afterschool Fun: STEM - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, October 19th at 4:15 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Join us for fun in the youth area of the library. Drop in on the third Tuesday of the month between 4:15 and 5:15 to enjoy a science, technology, engineering or math activity. This month, ... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines East Des Moines Hoover Des Moines North" > Multiple School... When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Tuesday, October 19 at 5:30 PMType: Central Conf Meet Opponent: Des Moines East Des Moines Hoover Des Moines North" > Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Bu... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines Hoover Des Moines North Des Moines Roosevelt" > Multiple S... When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, October 19 at 5:30 PMType: Central Conf Meet Opponent: Des Moines Hoover Des Moines North Des Moines Roosevelt" > Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Bu... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Des Moines East Des Moines North Des Moines Roosevelt" > Multiple Sch... When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Tuesday, October 19 at 5:30 PMType: Central Conf Meet Opponent: Des Moines East Des Moines North Des Moines Roosevelt" > Multiple Schools Comments: Diving Only This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Bu... Learn More School Board Meeting - Hoover High School When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Tuesday, October 19 at 5:30 PMhttps://hoover.dmschools.org/events/ This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Cont... Learn More African Violets 101 - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Tuesday, October 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMSaintpaulia, otherwise known as the African violet, is one of the most popular houseplants for good reason. Learn about the history and care requirements of these beautiful bloom... Learn More Volleyball: Varsity vs. Newton (Away) When: Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00 PMType: Regional Tournament Opponent: Newton This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction... Learn More Cross Country: Girls Varsity vs. TBD" > Multiple Schools (Away) When: Wednesday, October 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Wednesday, October 20 (all day)Type: District Tournament Opponent: TBD" > Multiple Schools This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before atte... Learn More Amnesty Day! - Pleasant Hill Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Public Library What: Event listing from Pleasant Hill Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 (all day)Return or renew overdue items today with fine forgiveness! *hotspots excluded http://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2141 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distri... Learn More 2021 International Borlaug Dialogue When: Wednesday, October 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: World Food Prize Hall of Laureates What: The theme of the 2021 Borlaug Dialogue is Gaining Momentum: Food Systems Transformation in the Decade of Action. The event offers participants the unparalleled opportunity to engage in conversations with scientific experts, policy leaders, business executives and farmers in th... Learn More Pre-School Storytime - Pleasant Hill Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Public Library What: Event listing from Pleasant Hill Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMJoin Ms. Marjorie for stories and a fun activity! http://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2033 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Bur... Learn More Access Advisory Board - Des Moines City Hall When: Wednesday, October 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Wednesday, October 20 at 11:00 AMAccess Advisory Board Web Page Access Advisory Board Schedule & Agendas This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the ho... Learn More Creative Kids Craft - Pleasant Hill Public Library When: Wednesday, October 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Public Library What: Event listing from Pleasant Hill Public Library: Wednesday, October 20 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us for a craft! Kids in grades kindergarten-5th http://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2193 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Bu... Learn More Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting When: Wednesday, October 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Wednesday, October 20 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3033 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host befo... Learn More Cross Country: Boys Varsity vs. TBD (Away) When: Thursday, October 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Thursday, October 21 at 4:00 PMType: District Tournament Opponent: TBD This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correctio... Learn More 2021 Kids "All Iowa Reads" Author Visit: Remy Lai When: Thursday, October 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, October 21 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7q1ibp82SUekc0mHcxwY8w  The Iowa Center for the Book is excited to sponsor virtual visits in 2021 from each of the... Learn More Tween Painting Party: Haunted House or Hogwarts When: Thursday, October 21st at 4:30 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, October 21 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Our library assistant Carisa, will guide you step-by-step on how to paint your own masterpiece of a Starry Night scene featuring Hogwarts or a haunted house. Come socialize, paint, and cr... Learn More October Impact Downtown Committee Meeting When: Thursday, October 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Young Professionals Connection What: Event listing from Young Professionals Connection: Thursday, October 21 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMImpact Downtown committee meetings consist primarily of event planning and strategic planning to help YPC with its goals for impact downtown. All YPC members and prospective members ... Learn More Football: 9th vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Marshalltown This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction?... Learn More Football: 10/JV vs. Johnston (Away) - Roosevelt High School When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Johnston This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact... Learn More Football: 9th vs. Ankeny Centennial High School (Away) When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Ankeny Centennial High School This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attendin... Learn More Football: 9th vs. Ankeny High School (Home) When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Ankeny High School This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending.... Learn More Teen Painting Party: Haunted House or Hogwarts When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Our library assistant Carisa, will guide you step-by-step on how to paint your own masterpiece of a Starry Night scene featuring Hogwarts or a haunted house. Come socialize, paint, and cr... Learn More Football: 9th vs. WDM Valley (Away) - Roosevelt High School When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PMType: Game Opponent: WDM Valley This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a corr... Learn More 3rd Thursday at Hoover's: Hoover's Last Trip Home When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, October 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2616318893786/WN_FcH5QIctQG6nzyHqIsWi9w  We'll take a look back 57 years to Oct.... Learn More MHNA Fall Meeting - Merle Hay Neighborhood Association When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Merle Hay Neighborhood Association What: Event listing from Merle Hay Neighborhood Association: Thursday, October 21 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMDetails Merle Hay Neighborhood Association's 4th quarter Membership Meeting. Dues-paying members will receive sign-on credentials for the Zoom call… More https://www.facebook.com... Learn More Friday Flicks: The Wolf Man - Urbandale Public Library When: Friday, October 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, October 22 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Stop by the Library for a free movie for adults, ages 18+ only. This October, please join us for Classic Monster Movies!  Registration encouraged.  The Wolf Man  (PG/1941/ 70 minut... Learn More Closing Early - Urbandale Public Library When: Friday, October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, October 22 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMThe Urbandale Public Library is closing early to clear the parking lot for a community event.  This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please c... Learn More Fall Fish and Chicken Dinners When: Friday, October 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 210 S Wesley St, Indianola, Iowa, 50125, United States What: The dinners will be held at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Hall. Serving hours are 5:30 to 7:00 PM each evening. We offer a relaxing sit-down dining experience or a speedy take-out service. Menu: Fried or Baked Alaskan Pollock, Chicken Tenders, Baked Potato, French Fries, Cole ... Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson (Home) When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Friday, October 22 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a c... Learn More Football: Varsity vs. WDM Valley (Away) When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Friday, October 22 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: WDM Valley This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact... Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Ankeny High School (Away) When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Friday, October 22 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Ankeny High School Comments: SENIOR NIGHT This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before at... Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Ankeny Centennial High School (Home) When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Friday, October 22 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Ankeny Centennial High School This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a corre... Learn More Football: Varsity vs. Marshalltown (Home) When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Friday, October 22 at 7:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Marshalltown This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? C... Learn More No-Contact Drop-off: Shed Sale Donations When: Saturday, October 23rd at 8:00 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Saturday, October 23 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMThe Friends of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden need your help stocking up for the next Shed Sale! Donate new and gently used items such as yard tools, botanically inspi... Learn More October 2021 Altoona Vendor Market When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: JnM Marketplace 801 Bass Pro Drive NW - Suite 120 Altoona, Iowa 50313 What: Come out and see our brand new spot in the outlet mall! Enter through JnM Marketplace's front doors and head through the barn doors to your left and enjoy shopping from your favorite vendors! Learn More Outlets of Des Moines Hosts October LifeServe Blood Donation Drive When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines, Alt What: Help save lives through the gift of giving blood. Please consider donating at Outlets of Des Moines' LifeServe Blood Donation Drive on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive will take place in space 315/325 near Lee Wrangler Outlet and is by appointment on... Learn More October Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines, Alt What: Visit the Midwest Local Vendor Market at Outlets of Des Moines in their new location on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pop by space 120 to shop a wide selection of goods from local artisans including jewelry, home décor, wellness and spa products, baked goods, fas... Learn More DEA National Take Back Day at Outlets of Des Moines When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines, Alt What: Outlets of Des Moines will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Des Moines Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.