This Week's Des Moines Area Events

Des Moines IA

15 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 around the Des Moines area. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Have an event you would like to see it 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 a few events happening this week in and near Des Moines: Featured Event: Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores When: Monday, November 15th at 11:00 p.m. What: 'Tis the season for stocking up on warm-weather gear and trusted gifts! And whether you're looking to score some cozy finds for yourself or get a head start on your holiday shopping, you're in luck: L.L.Bean is offering 10% off your order — online or in stores — from Nov. 12 t... Learn More City Council Meeting - Des Moines City Hall When: Monday, November 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Monday and November 15 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 b... Learn More November New Member Meet-Up - Young Professionals Connection When: Monday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Young Professionals Connection What: Event listing from Young Professionals Connection: Monday, November 15 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, and or just interested in meeting new people! This is a space where all can enjo... Learn More 2021 Adult "All Iowa Reads" Author Visit: Nickolas Butler When: Monday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Monday, November 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM The Iowa Center for the Book is excited to sponsor virtual visits in 2021 from each of the All Iowa Reads authors!  Join Nickolas Butler, author of the 2021 Adult "All Iowa Reads" titl... Learn More Show me the Money: A Sampling of Fundraising Methods When: Tuesday, November 16th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Young Nonprofit Professionals Network What: Event listing from Young Nonprofit Professionals Network: Tuesday, November 16 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AMDetails Show me the Money: A Sampling of Fundraising Methods Join us from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, for an Afraid-to-Ask at… More https://www.facebook.co... Learn More Afterschool Fun: STEM - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, November 16th at 4:15 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, November 16 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 School Board Meeting - Des Moines Public Schools When: Tuesday, November 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 16 at 5:30 PMhttps://www.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?... Learn More Access Advisory Board - Des Moines City Hall When: Wednesday, November 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Wednesday, November 17 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 h... Learn More Zoning Board of Adjustment - Des Moines City Hall When: Wednesday, November 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Wednesday, November 17 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM The Zoning Board of Adjustment has the power to hear and decide requests for Variances and Exceptions from the regulations contained in the City's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 134 of City Cod... Learn More November Impact Downtown Committee Meeting When: Wednesday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Young Professionals Connection What: Event listing from Young Professionals Connection: Wednesday, November 17 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 member... Learn More Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting When: Wednesday, November 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Urbandale - City Hall What: Event listing from City of Urbandale - City Hall: Wednesday, November 17 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMhttp://www.urbandale.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3034 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host bef... Learn More Brown Bag Book Club - Urbandale Public Library When: Thursday, November 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, November 18 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMBrown Bag Book Club meets on the last Tuesday and Thursday of each month at Noon. This month's discussion title is Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano. This event was originally posted on ... Learn More Pop-Art Paint your Pet - Urbandale Public Library When: Thursday, November 18th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, November 18 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Youth library assistant, Carisa, will help you learn how to paint a Pop Art style portrait of your pet or favorite animal!  If you want your own, personalized painting you can email ... Learn More Thursday Night Movie: Little Women (2019) When: Thursday, November 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, November 18 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMMovie Night is held the 4th Thursday (moved to the 3rd in November due to Thanksgiving closure) evening each month. Limited space, register to reserve your spot.  Little Women (PG, 20... Learn More 3rd Thursday at Hoover's: A Tale of Two Famines When: Thursday, November 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Thursday, November 18 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM TO REGISTER FOR THIS ONLINE EVENT, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9216347617122/WN_PJ0wGAOsRhqoYXVYn8Z37Q "A Tale of two Famines" explores the r... Learn More Storytime Explorers - Urbandale Public Library When: Friday, November 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, November 19 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, dis... Learn More Friday Flicks: Iris - Urbandale Public Library When: Friday, November 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, November 19 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.  Iris  (R, 2001,91 minutes)  ... Learn More ARL TheraPets: Meet Real-Life Therapy Pets and Learn About Their Jobs! When: Friday, November 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Friday, November 19 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Come from 3:30 – 4:00 PM for an informational session plus Q & A about The ARL's TheraPets and how they help improve physical and mental health!  Then, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM, you an... Learn More Basketball: Girls JV1 vs. Perry (Home) When: Friday, November 19th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Friday, November 19 at 4:45 PMType: Game Opponent: Perry 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 us at ... Learn More Brenton Skating Plaza Opens for the Season When: Friday, November 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Friday, November 19 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Contact Name:Tim Smith Contact Email:[email protected] Contact Phone:515-283-4233 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm e... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Perry (Home) When: Friday, November 19th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Friday, November 19 at 6:15 PMType: Game Opponent: Perry 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 us at ... Learn More SCRUB Event - Des Moines City Hall When: Saturday, November 20th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines City Hall What: Event listing from Des Moines City Hall: Saturday, November 20 from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocations: MWA Transfer Station 4198 Delaware Ave. MWA Compost Center 1601 Harriet St. SCRUB stands for Spring Cleanup to Reduce Urban Blight. It's the City's mission to enhance the City's... Learn More The Kids Café Angel Tree at Outlets of Des Moines When: Saturday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines, Alt What: Make a child's holiday wish come true with The Kids Café Angel Tree. From Saturday, November 20 through Friday, December 17, 2021, the Angel Tree (located in the Food Pavilion) will be decorated with ornaments listed with a child's holiday wishes. Select an ornament from the t... Learn More Outlets of Des Moines Annual Tree Lighting When: Saturday, November 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Outlets of Des Moines, Alt What: Get into the holiday spirit at Outlets of Des Moines on Saturday, November 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and meet Santa's Reindeer! Enjoy holiday music, cookies, and hot chocolate. The Christmas Tree lights up at 5 p.m. to celebrate the season! Complimentary and open to the public.... Learn More See more 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.