Des Moines, IA events in November 2026

Iowa in November 2026

• Daughtry

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

  Source: Venue

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Gary Owen

  Nov 7, 2026 · Des Moines, IA · Theater & Comedy · 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 · Music · 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

• 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

• Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

  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 Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

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

  Source: Venue

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 · Music · 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

• 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

• 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

• Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

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

  Holiday parade.

  Source: Media (parade page)