24 upcoming listings — live music, theater, markets, drag, comedy and more, each with a time, a venue and a street address.
What's coming up
Valley Junction Farmers Market Thu 6 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM — Market Historic Valley Junction, 5th Street · 137 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free to attend
Black Veil Brides with Caskets, Archers & Holy Wars Tue 8 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM — Live music Val Air Ballroom · 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
WDM Writer's Group Sat 12 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
Minus The Bear with Keep Sat 12 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM — Live music Val Air Ballroom · 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Kids Markets joins Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & Handmade Sun 13 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — Festival 137 5th St · 137 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Kids Markets at Valley Junction Vintage, Thrifted, & Handmade Sun 13 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — Market 301 5th St · 301 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Adult Craft Night - Paper Scrolls Thu 17 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
Adult Craft Day - Paper Scrolls Fri 18 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
Bowling For Soup Tue 22 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM — Live music Val Air Ballroom · 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
CITYVIEW Martini Fest 2026 Fri 25 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM — Festival West Glen Town Center · 5465 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Coheed and Cambria with The Home Team Sat 26 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM — Live music Val Air Ballroom · 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg with Crowbar, Left to Suffer & Deterioration Mon 28 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM — Live music Val Air Ballroom · 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Adult Craft: Mini Banned Books Display Wed 30 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
22nd Annual Works of Growth & Recovery Art Exhibition Thu 1 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM — Art show Olson-Larsen Galleries · 542 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2026 Sat 3 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM — Festival The Meridian - Events & Catering · 7001 Westown Parkway #Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Beginner’s Crochet: Make Your Own Bookmark Sat 10 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
Tassel Master: A Fan-Based Burlesque Show Sat 10 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM — Burlesque Cirque Wonderland · 105 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 18+
Cradle of Filth with Moonspell, Worm & Black Satellite Sun 11 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM — Live music Val Air Ballroom · 301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Adult Craft Night - Mini Accordion Folder Thu 15 Oct 2026, 6:30 PM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
Adult Craft Day - Mini Accordion Folder Fri 16 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
Tunnel of Terror Fri 23 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM — Spooky Tommy's Express® Car Wash · 645 South 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Crafting Unleashed: Paper Cat creations Thu 29 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
The Action Plan Workshop Mon 16 Nov 2026, 6:30 PM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
Watercolor Holiday Card Workshop Thu 19 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — class West Des Moines Public Library · 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · Free
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