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Date Me DSM NYE Party

Wed, Dec 31 • 8:30 PM

Willow on Grand

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New Year's Eve Reservation at The Garden

Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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Retro New Years Eve Bash

Wed, Dec 31 • 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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IA Holiday Youth Convention

Thu, Jan 1 • 3:30 PM

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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2026 Book of Lists Unveiling primary image

2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Thu, Jan 8 • 4:30 PM

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event primary image

Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

Fri, Jan 23 • 6:00 PM + 1 more

West End Architectural Salvage

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Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Sat, Jan 24 • 9:00 AM

Iowa Events Center

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Black on Black 2026

Sat, Feb 21 • 6:00 PM

Drake University- Parents Hall

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Date Me DSM NYE Party primary image

Date Me DSM NYE Party

Wed, Dec 31 • 8:30 PM

Willow on Grand

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New Year's Eve Reservation at The Garden primary image

New Year's Eve Reservation at The Garden

Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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Retro New Years Eve Bash primary image

Retro New Years Eve Bash

Wed, Dec 31 • 7:00 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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IA Holiday Youth Convention primary image

IA Holiday Youth Convention

Thu, Jan 1 • 3:30 PM

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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2026 Book of Lists Unveiling primary image

2026 Book of Lists Unveiling

Thu, Jan 8 • 4:30 PM

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event primary image

Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

Fri, Jan 23 • 6:00 PM + 1 more

West End Architectural Salvage

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Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Sat, Jan 24 • 9:00 AM

Iowa Events Center

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Black on Black 2026

Sat, Feb 21 • 6:00 PM

Drake University- Parents Hall

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The Psychology of Confidence & Self-Esteem [Free Webinar] primary image

The Psychology of Confidence & Self-Esteem [Free Webinar]

Tue, Jan 6 • 12:00 PM CST

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Litríocht nua na hArdteiste: Dordán

Wed, Jan 7 • 7:00 PM GMT

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How The Right Film Development turns into Great Film Funding for $1M+ Films primary image

How The Right Film Development turns into Great Film Funding for $1M+ Films

Thu, Jan 8 • 6:00 PM PST

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SAME DC Webinar Jan. 9 - Innovative Procurement Methods: OTAs CSOs and CDMs

Fri, Jan 9 • 12:00 PM EST

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CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar-Region 4 - AL/FL/GA/KY/MS/NC/SC/TN

Wed, Jan 14 • 12:00 PM EST

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Product & Innovation Testing

Wed, Jan 14 • 12:00 PM EST

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Stockton Career Fair

Mon, Jan 19 • 9:30 AM PST

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Jan 30 • 9:00 AM PST

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The Psychology of Confidence & Self-Esteem [Free Webinar] primary image

The Psychology of Confidence & Self-Esteem [Free Webinar]

Tue, Jan 6 • 12:00 PM CST

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Litríocht nua na hArdteiste: Dordán primary image

Litríocht nua na hArdteiste: Dordán

Wed, Jan 7 • 7:00 PM GMT

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How The Right Film Development turns into Great Film Funding for $1M+ Films primary image

How The Right Film Development turns into Great Film Funding for $1M+ Films

Thu, Jan 8 • 6:00 PM PST

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SAME DC Webinar Jan. 9 - Innovative Procurement Methods: OTAs CSOs and CDMs

Fri, Jan 9 • 12:00 PM EST

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CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar-Region 4 - AL/FL/GA/KY/MS/NC/SC/TN

Wed, Jan 14 • 12:00 PM EST

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Product & Innovation Testing

Wed, Jan 14 • 12:00 PM EST

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Stockton Career Fair

Mon, Jan 19 • 9:30 AM PST

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Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event-New Tickets Available

Fri, Jan 30 • 9:00 AM PST

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Fri Dec 26 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation primary image

Fri Dec 26 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

Friday • 10:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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FREE Speakeasy Holiday Comedy Show primary image

FREE Speakeasy Holiday Comedy Show

Saturday • 7:00 PM

xBk Live

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Conflict Management Training Course in Des Moines, IA

Saturday • 9:00 AM

Regus

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4 Days PMP Exam Prep In-Person Course in Des Moines, Iowa

Saturday • 9:00 AM

Iowa Events Center

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⁠Mindful Wellness Walk in Des Moines primary image

⁠Mindful Wellness Walk in Des Moines

Saturday • 11:00 AM + 3 more

Daisy Chain Coffee

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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines

Saturday • 1:00 PM + 1 more

Recommended Parking to Begin Adventure

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Remnants of Christmas

Sunday • 6:30 PM

Saint Augustin's Catholic Church

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Job Fair Interview Prep & Resume Writing Service primary image

Job Fair Interview Prep & Resume Writing Service

Sunday • 10:00 AM + 1 more

Des Moines

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Fri Dec 26 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation primary image

Fri Dec 26 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

Friday • 10:00 PM

THE GARDEN

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FREE Speakeasy Holiday Comedy Show primary image

FREE Speakeasy Holiday Comedy Show

Saturday • 7:00 PM

xBk Live

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Conflict Management Training Course in Des Moines, IA

Saturday • 9:00 AM

Regus

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4 Days PMP Exam Prep In-Person Course in Des Moines, Iowa primary image

4 Days PMP Exam Prep In-Person Course in Des Moines, Iowa

Saturday • 9:00 AM

Iowa Events Center

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⁠Mindful Wellness Walk in Des Moines primary image

⁠Mindful Wellness Walk in Des Moines

Saturday • 11:00 AM + 3 more

Daisy Chain Coffee

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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines primary image

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines

Saturday • 1:00 PM + 1 more

Recommended Parking to Begin Adventure

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Remnants of Christmas

Sunday • 6:30 PM

Saint Augustin's Catholic Church

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Job Fair Interview Prep & Resume Writing Service

Sunday • 10:00 AM + 1 more

Des Moines

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A Very 70s New Year's Eve at Highland Underground

Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 PM

Highland Underground

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Dallahan

Sat, Jan 17 • 7:30 PM

Franklin Junior High

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February Freakshow feat. Apathy Syndrome and More!

Sat, Feb 28 • 5:30 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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Des Moines, IA

Sun, Mar 15 • 3:00 PM

Casey's Center

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A Very 70s New Year's Eve at Highland Underground primary image

A Very 70s New Year's Eve at Highland Underground

Wed, Dec 31 • 9:00 PM

Highland Underground

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Dallahan

Sat, Jan 17 • 7:30 PM

Franklin Junior High

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February Freakshow feat. Apathy Syndrome and More! primary image

February Freakshow feat. Apathy Syndrome and More!

Sat, Feb 28 • 5:30 PM

Sherwood Forest Event Center

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Des Moines, IA

Sun, Mar 15 • 3:00 PM

Casey's Center

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