This Weekend's Des Moines Area Events

Des Moines IA

18 November, 2021

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DES MOINES, IA — Curious about what to do in the Des Moines area this weekend? Your Des Moines Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a talent show, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 weekend throughout Des Moines: 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, and 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, and 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 Story Sprouts - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Friday, November 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Friday, November 19 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AMJoin us for this fun, interactive story time for children ages 2 to 5 that explores nature and plants. During each program participants will enjoy stories and activities based ... 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 Champagne & Chocolate - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Friday, November 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Friday, November 19 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMKick off the season at our annual holiday exhibition with champagne, chocolate, and hors d'oeuvres while taking in performances by the Des Moines Ballet, North High School Quarte... 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 Weekend Guided Tour - Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden When: Saturday, November 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden What: Event listing from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Saturday, November 20 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMExplore the Botanical Garden on a guided tour each Saturday at 11 a.m. and noon. Your guide will illuminate notable plants and key pieces of the facility's history as you tou... 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 November Quarterly Meeting - North of Grand When: Sunday, November 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: North of Grand What: Event listing from North of Grand: Sunday, November 21 at 1:00 PMDetails Save the date! The North of Grand Neighborhood Association will be holding our Quarterly Meeting on Sunday, November 21 at 1 PM. Please… More https://www.facebook.com/events/946177859580548 This event ... Learn More Bowling: Girls Varsity vs. WDM Valley (Away) When: Monday, November 22nd at 3:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Monday, November 22 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMType: Meet 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 corre... Learn More Bowling: Girls JV vs. WDM Valley (Away) When: Monday, November 22nd at 3:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Monday, November 22 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMType: Meet 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 corre... Learn More Bowling: Boys JV vs. WDM Valley (Away) When: Monday, November 22nd at 3:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Monday, November 22 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMType: Meet 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 corre... Learn More Bowling: Boys Varsity vs. WDM Valley (Away) When: Monday, November 22nd at 3:30 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Monday, November 22 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMType: Meet 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 corre... Learn More November Social Committee Meeting - Young Professionals Connection When: Monday, November 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Young Professionals Connection What: Event listing from Young Professionals Connection: Monday, November 22 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMSocial committee meetings consist primarily of event planning and strategic planning to help YPC with its goals for helping young professionals in Des Moines build personal and profes... Learn More Book Discussion Group - Pleasant Hill Public Library When: Monday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Pleasant Hill Public Library What: Event listing from Pleasant Hill Public Library: Monday, November 22 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMEach month, the group reads and discusses a book selected by library staff. Books are obtained by the library for all who want to participate. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of ... Learn More Swimming: Boys JV vs. Ames (Away) - Des Moines Public Schools When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 (all day)Type: Meet Opponent: Ames 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 Bowling: Boys JV vs. Urbandale (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 2:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 2:45 PMType: Meet Opponent: Urbandale 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 ... Learn More Bowling: Girls JV vs. Urbandale (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 2:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 2:45 PMType: Meet Opponent: Urbandale 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 ... Learn More Bowling: Girls Varsity vs. Urbandale (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 2:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 2:45 PMType: Meet Opponent: Urbandale 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 ... Learn More Bowling: Boys Varsity vs. Urbandale (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 2:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 2:45 PMType: Meet Opponent: Urbandale 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 ... Learn More Bowling: Boys JV vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 3:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 3:45 PMType: Meet 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 Bowling: Girls Varsity vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 3:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 3:45 PMType: Meet 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 Bowling: Boys Varsity vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 3:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 3:45 PMType: Meet 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 Bowling: Girls JV vs. Marshalltown (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 3:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 3:45 PMType: Meet 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 Afterschool Fun: Board Games - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:15 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, November 23 from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM Drop by Meeting Room A/B the fourth Tuesday of each month to make new friends and / or spend some quality time with family playing board games! We will provide a variety of games, some cl... Learn More Basketball: Girls JV2 vs. Waukee (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 4:45 PMType: Game Opponent: Waukee 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 Basketball: Girls JV2 vs. Ames (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: Roosevelt High School What: Event listing from Roosevelt High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 4:45 PMType: Game Opponent: Ames 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 ... Learn More Basketball: Girls JV1 vs. Ames (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 4:45 PMType: Game Opponent: Ames 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 Basketball: Girls JV1 vs. Ankeny Centennial High School (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 4:45 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. H... Learn More Basketball: Girls JV1 vs. Marshalltown (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 4:45 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 Basketball: Girls JV1 vs. Johnston (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 4:45 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? Con... Learn More Basketball: Girls JV1 vs. Waukee (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 4:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 4:45 PMType: Game Opponent: Waukee 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? Conta... Learn More Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Ames (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 5:00 PMType: Meet Opponent: Ames 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 Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Johnston Swimming (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 5:30 PMType: Meet Opponent: Johnston Swimming 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? Con... Learn More Swimming: Boys JV vs. Johnston (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: East High School What: Event listing from East High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 5:30 PMType: Meet 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 us a... Learn More Basketball: Girls JV1 vs. Woodward-Granger (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 6:00 PMType: Game Opponent: Woodward-Granger 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? Co... Learn More Adult DIY: Pop-Art Paint your Pet - Urbandale Public Library When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Urbandale Public Library What: Event listing from Urbandale Public Library: Tuesday, November 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Join us and paint a Pop-Art style portrait of your pet or favorite animal!  If you want your own, personalized painting you can email a photo of your pet or animal of your choice to s... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Ames (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:15 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 6:15 PMType: Game Opponent: Ames 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 Basketball: Girls JV2 vs. Marshalltown (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:15 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 6:15 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 Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Ankeny Centennial High School (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:15 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 6:15 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. H... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Johnston (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:15 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 6:15 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? Con... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Waukee (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:15 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 6:15 PMType: Game Opponent: Waukee 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? Conta... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Woodward-Granger (Away) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hoover High School What: Event listing from Hoover High School: Tuesday, November 23 at 7:30 PMType: Game Opponent: Woodward-Granger 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? Co... Learn More Basketball: Girls JV2 vs. Ankeny Centennial High School (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 7:45 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. H... Learn More Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Marshalltown (Home) When: Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:45 p.m. Where: Des Moines Public Schools What: Event listing from Des Moines Public Schools: Tuesday, November 23 at 7:45 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 Check out 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.