Des Moines Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Des Moines IA

04 November, 2021

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DES MOINES, IA — Want for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Des Moines. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Des Moines: Teen Volunteer Orientation - Urbandale Public Library When: Thursday, November 4th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, November 4 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Want to have fun while helping the library? Want to gain valuable work experience while you earn volunteer hours for the Silver Cord Program?   All teens ages 12-17 who want to volun... Learn More Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. TBA (Away) When: Thursday, November 4th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Thursday and November 4 at 5:00 PMType: Regional Tournament Opponent: TBA 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 Terrariums - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Thursday, November 4th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Thursday, November 4 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMCombine plants, science and design to create miniature worlds. Learn how to design and care for terrariums, and then build your own. All materials except containers are provided. Te... Learn More Shrek The Musical When: Thursday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Knoxville Performing Arts Center What: Invite friends and family to this incredible presentation of Shrek the Musical. Fun for all ages. Tickets available for performances Nov. 4-7. Choose from evening performances Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Night at 7pm. Matinee performances are available at 2pm. Tickets are $... Learn More Storytime Explorers - Urbandale Public Library When: Friday, November 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, November 5 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM At this longer storytime we'll dive into a topic and explore the fascinating world around us using a combination of nonfiction and fiction books. Each storytime will include reading, disc... Learn More Friday Flicks: Genius - Urbandale Public Library When: Friday, November 5th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, November 5 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Stop by the Library for a free movie for adults. November is National Novel Writing Month; join us for films featuring writers! Registration encouraged.  Genius  (PG-13, 2016,104 minu... Learn More ARL TheraPets: Things to Think About Before Adopting a Pet When: Friday, November 5th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, November 5 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Cat McAuliffe and her TheraPet Dottie will give a 30-minute presentation on the "Things to Think About Before Adopting a Pet." Following the presentation, additional certified TheraPets wil... Learn More Shrek The Musical When: Friday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Knoxville Performing Arts Center What: Invite friends and family to this incredible presentation of Shrek the Musical. Fun for all ages. Tickets available for performances Nov. 4-7. Choose from evening performances Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Night at 7pm. Matinee performances are available at 2pm. Tickets are $... Learn More Featured Event: Lovesick Comedy When: Saturday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Teehee's Comedy Club What: On Saturday November 6, Teehee's Comedy Club presents Lovesick Comedy, a comedy show all about love and relationships. This fast paced show features incredible stand up and improv comedy. The entire night will be about love and relationships. The show is about the lovesick... Learn More Featured Event: Lovesick Comedy (Matt Still) Free Dental Care For Local Military Veterans On Saturday, November 6 When: Saturday, November 6th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Aspen Dental What: FREE DENTAL CARE FOR MILITARY VETERANS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED: CALL 844-277-3646 TO SCHEDULE In recognition of Veterans Day, Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its... Learn More Fossil Fun with the Polk County Conservation Department When: Saturday, November 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Public Library What: Event listing from Pleasant Hill Public Library: Saturday, November 6 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMJoin the Polk County Conservation Department and learn about the fun of fossils! http://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2249 This event was originally posted on a public ca... Learn More Shrek The Musical When: Saturday, November 6th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Knoxville Performing Arts Center What: Invite friends and family to this incredible presentation of Shrek the Musical. Fun for all ages. Tickets available for performances Nov. 4-7. Choose from evening performances Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Night at 7pm. Matinee performances are available at 2pm. Tickets are $... Learn More ALI's Paws & Claws benefit auction - Animal Lifeline of Iowa When: Saturday, November 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Animal Lifeline of Iowa What: Event listing from Animal Lifeline of Iowa: Saturday, November 6 at 5:30 PMDetails You won't want to miss the BEST event of the year, featuring a silent, live & dessert auction with dinner, cash bar & lots of fun! Stay tuned for more information. https://www.facebook.c... Learn More Shrek The Musical When: Saturday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Knoxville Performing Arts Center What: Invite friends and family to this incredible presentation of Shrek the Musical. Fun for all ages. Tickets available for performances Nov. 4-7. Choose from evening performances Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Night at 7pm. Matinee performances are available at 2pm. Tickets are $... Learn More Lovesick Comedy When: Saturday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Teehee's Comedy Club What: On Saturday November 6, Teehee's Comedy Club presents Lovesick Comedy, a comedy show all about love and relationships. This fast paced show features incredible stand up and improv comedy. The entire night will be about love and relationships. The show is about the lovesick, pe... Learn More Lovesick Comedy When: Saturday, November 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Teehee's Comedy Club What: On Saturday November 6, Teehee's Comedy Club presents Lovesick Comedy, a comedy show all about love and relationships. This fast paced show features incredible stand up and improv comedy. The entire night will be about love and relationships. The show is about the lovesick... Learn More Shrek The Musical When: Sunday, November 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Knoxville Performing Arts Center What: Invite friends and family to this incredible presentation of Shrek the Musical. Fun for all ages. Tickets available for performances Nov. 4-7. Choose from evening performances Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Night at 7pm. Matinee performances are available at 2pm. Tickets are $... Learn More Shrek The Musical When: Sunday, November 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Knoxville Performing Arts Center What: Invite friends and family to this incredible presentation of Shrek the Musical. Fun for all ages. Tickets available for performances Nov. 4-7. Choose from evening performances Thursday, Friday, or Saturday Night at 7pm. Matinee performances are available at 2pm. Tickets are $... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Webinar When: Monday, November 8th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes (including the new changes) impact your retirement ... Learn More Featured Event: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Iowa Online Concealed Carry Class When: Monday, November 8th at 6:00 p.m. What: This online class fulfills the training required to qualify for an Iowa Permit to Carry. This is a great class for beginners, as it provides an introduction to the fundamentals of firearm safety. Class length: 2 hoursRange time: none(not required for permit)NRA-certified instr... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Tuesday, November 9th at 9:00 p.m. What: Self-care should be a daily priority. But for most of us, life gets busy and we don't always find the time to recharge. If you are looking for a reason to slow down and shift your priorities, National Spa Week is Nov. 4-9! In honor of this week that's focused on self-care, FTD... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) City Council Lunch & Learn - City of Urbandale - City Hall When: Tuesday, November 9th at 11:45 a.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Tuesday, November 9 from 11:45 AM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3086 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host befo... Learn More Afterschool Fun: Get Crafty - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, November 9th at 4:15 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Join us for a new craft in the youth area of the library every second Tuesday of the month. Drop in between 4:15 and 5:15 to get crafty. This month, make a terrific turkey headband complet... Learn More Girls Cross Country Team Banquet - Roosevelt High School When: Tuesday, November 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Tuesday, November 9 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMhttp://roosevelt.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... Learn More Booked for Dinner Book Club - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, November 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, November 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMBooked for Dinner Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. This month's discussion title is Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian. This event was originally posted on a pub... Learn More See more local events, 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.