Iowa events in November 2026

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• Beautiful Monsters – John Williams & Symphonie Fantastique

  Nov 1, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Daughtry

  Nov 1, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Waterloo Black Hawks

  Nov 1, 2026 · Dubuque, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  USHL junior hockey home game, Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Waterloo Black Hawks, 5:05 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: Team (USHL)

• Iowa Wild vs. Charlotte Checkers

  Nov 1, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Drake vs. Eastern Illinois (women's basketball)

  Nov 3, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Drake vs. Eastern Illinois, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Drake vs. Central (men's basketball)

  Nov 4, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Drake vs. Central.

  Source: University athletics

• WILD WOLVES OF YELLOWSTONE

  Nov 4, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Iowa Wild vs. Rockford Ice Hogs

  Nov 5, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Des Moines Holiday Boutique

  Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Craft Fair · Admission: unknown

  Holiday boutique shopping show.

  Source: Organizer

• Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks

  Nov 6, 2026 · Dubuque, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  USHL junior hockey home game, Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks, 7:05 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: Team (USHL)

• Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE

  Nov 6, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Iowa Wolves vs. Wisconsin Herd

  Nov 6, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Justin Willman

  Nov 6, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Drake vs. San Diego (football)

  Nov 7, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, Drake vs. San Diego.

  Source: University athletics

• Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks

  Nov 7, 2026 · Dubuque, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  USHL junior hockey home game, Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks, 7:05 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: Team (USHL)

• Gary Owen

  Nov 7, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• NOLA Jazz Band Quartet

  Nov 7, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Drake vs. Southern (men's basketball)

  Nov 8, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Drake vs. Southern.

  Source: University athletics

• Iowa Wolves vs. Wisconsin Herd

  Nov 8, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Micky Dolenz

  Nov 8, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Monday Game Night at Confluence Brewing

  Nov 9, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Community · Free admission

  Trivia/game night 6:30-8:30 p.m.

  Source: Venue

• Drake vs. Cleveland State (women's basketball)

  Nov 10, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Drake vs. Cleveland State, 11 a.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Everclear

  Nov 10, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nxt 515

  Nov 10, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

  Nov 12, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

  Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Craft Fair · Admission: unknown

  School-hosted holiday boutique.

  Source: Organizer

• Drake vs. South Dakota (men's basketball)

  Nov 13, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Drake vs. South Dakota.

  Source: University athletics

• Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

  Nov 13, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Larry Fleet

  Nov 13, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Lily DeTaeye

  Nov 13, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Old Tavern Speakeasy Night: Behind the Tavern Door

  Nov 13, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Paid / ticketed

  Speakeasy-themed night with live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; tickets $130.

  Source: Venue

• The Gazette's Festival of Trees

  Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Decorated trees, Santa, vendor market, live entertainment; Senior & Sensory Day Nov 13.

  Source: Organizer

• Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

  Nov 14, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Des Moines Buccaneers

  Nov 14, 2026 · Dubuque, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  USHL junior hockey home game, Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Des Moines Buccaneers, 7:05 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: Team (USHL)

• GreenTTea & the Tempos

  Nov 14, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Hilary Duff

  Nov 14, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Iowa City Holiday Market

  Nov 14, 2026 · Iowa City, IA · Market · Free admission

  8 a.m.-1 p.m., free.

  Source: City government

• Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

  Nov 14, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Iowa vs. Purdue (football)

  Nov 14, 2026 · Iowa City, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, Iowa vs. Purdue.

  Source: University athletics

• SnowGlobe 2026: 'Come to Jesus' Release Party

  Nov 14, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Beer release party with music.

  Source: Venue

• Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Creighton Bluejays

  Nov 15, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• A Motown Christmas

  Nov 16, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Drake vs. Tarleton State (men's basketball)

  Nov 16, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Drake vs. Tarleton State.

  Source: University athletics

• Andy Grammer – Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show

  Nov 17, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Drake vs. St. Thomas (women's basketball)

  Nov 17, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Drake vs. St. Thomas, 6 a.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Drake vs. Charleston (men's basketball)

  Nov 19, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Drake vs. Charleston.

  Source: University athletics

• Third Day, Chris Tomlin, Tobymac

  Nov 19, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• 'Tis the Season: Festive Fridays

  Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · Iowa City, IA · Holiday · Free admission

  Fridays 5-8 p.m. with free Holly Trolley rides and special events.

  Source: City government

• Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

  Nov 20, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Zac Brown Band Love & Fear

  Nov 20, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Festival of Trees (Davenport)

  Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · Davenport, IA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  150+ designer displays and the Midwest's largest helium balloon parade.

  Source: Tourism board

• Iowa Wolves vs. Motor City Cruise

  Nov 21, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Kenny G

  Nov 21, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Mama Said String Band

  Nov 21, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Shaun Cassidy – Unwrapped

  Nov 22, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• SnowGlobe Maker's Market at Exile Brewing

  Nov 22, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Market · Admission: unknown

  Maker's market during SnowGlobe.

  Source: Venue

• Monday Game Night at Confluence Brewing

  Nov 23, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Community · Free admission

  Trivia/game night 6:30-8:30 p.m.

  Source: Venue

• Festival of Trees & Lights

  Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero

  Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Clarinda Christmas Parade

  Nov 27, 2026 · Clarinda, IA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  34th annual.

  Source: State tourism

• Drake vs. Saint Louis (women's basketball)

  Nov 27, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Drake vs. Saint Louis, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Youngstown Phantoms

  Nov 27, 2026 · Dubuque, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  USHL junior hockey home game, Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: Team (USHL)

• Iowa vs. Nebraska (football)

  Nov 27, 2026 · Iowa City, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, Iowa vs. Nebraska, 11 a.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Anthony Gomes

  Nov 28, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Downtown Holiday Pop-Up Market

  Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 · Iowa City, IA · Market · Admission: unknown

  Rotating small-business pop-up shops in Black Hawk Mini Park.

  Source: City government

• Drake vs. Detroit Mercy (women's basketball)

  Nov 28, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Drake vs. Detroit Mercy, 2 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Youngstown Phantoms

  Nov 28, 2026 · Dubuque, IA · Sports · Admission: unknown

  USHL junior hockey home game, Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: Team (USHL)

• Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

  Nov 28, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Holiday parade.

  Source: Media (parade page)

• Made in Iowa Holiday Market

  Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Market · Admission: unknown

  Holiday market of Iowa-made goods.

  Source: Organizer