Name: Howl-oween Glow Foam Party
Start: 2026-10-30T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Paws and Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive Des Moines, IA 50321

Paws and Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive Des Moines, IA 50321

IT'S TIME TO HOWL &amp; GLOW! 👻✨
We're kicking off Halloween weekend with a Howl-oween Glow Foam Party on Friday, October 30th from 6–9PM!
Expect glowing foam in the park, DJ Brad bringing the vibes, glow drink features, tarot card readings and more spooky fun all night long. 🔮
And don't worry about the post-party cleanup, exit baths will be available for pups who want to leave the foam behind!
Costumes are encouraged but not required, so bring your pup, grab your friends and get ready to howl, glow and celebrate Halloween weekend at Paws &amp; Pints! 🎃
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations*
*Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/165072/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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IT'S TIME TO HOWL & GLOW! 👻✨
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We invite you to join the Des Moines Art Center in welcoming artist Alison Saar as the featured speaker of our annual Fingerman Lecture series. Saar’s work examines the place of the female body in the realms of politics and spirituality. She explores Black female identity, and the powerful, multifaceted roles women play — from everyday life to timeless, legendary figures.
Saar has exhibited artworks at many galleries and museums throughout the United States. Her art is represented in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Baltimore Art Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her 1997 piece, “Sweeping Beauty” was added to the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection in 2003.
The Fingerman Lecture series is made possible through generous gifts by Lois and the late Dr. Louis Fingerman. Alison Saar is the 36th installment in the series.
Free; registration required. Photo: Alison Saar

Local Event: 2026 Fingerman Lecture: Artist Alison Saar

2026 Fingerman Lecture: Artist Alison Saar

We invite you to join the Des Moines Art Center in welcoming artist Alison Saar as the featured speaker of our annual Fingerman...

Paws & Pints

Calling All Golden Retrievers, Let’s Meetup! 🐶💛
It’s time for a Golden Retriever Meetup at Paws &amp; Pints! Join us on Sunday, October 4th at 4PM for an afternoon of tail wags, new friends, and off-leash fun.
Bring your Golden Retriever or Golden mix and enjoy a FREE day pass while your pup plays with fellow Goldens from around the community. Whether they’re a purebred Golden or a Golden mix, all are welcome! Let your pup make some new furry friends while you connect with other Golden families over a drink at the dog bar. 🍻🐾
📅 Sunday, October 4 at 4PM 🐶 FREE day pass for Golden Retrievers &amp; Golden mixes
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160329/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Golden Retriever Meetup

Calling All Golden Retrievers, Let’s Meetup! 🐶💛
It’s time for a Golden Retriever Meetup at Paws & Pints! Join us on Sunday,...

Hat 🎩 Trick is sooo excited to be doing an outdoor pup up at Paws &amp; Pints! The FOOD is AMAZING! The DRINKS are exceptional! A great place for your doggy to socialize, run and play! If you haven't been to P&amp;P, now is your chance, even if you don't have a 🐕‍🦺! Once you've been there, it may just become your new favorite hangout!! 🐾 If you've not been there before, check out their website to get all the boxes checked before your pups arrival! 🐾

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Race Day Schedule
6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am National Anthem and Race Start!
Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
Every Registration Includes
Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE snacks at the finish line! Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 &amp; Under are only $17!
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
More Than a Run
Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Run your race, your way.
5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151786/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Spooky Sprint- Des Moines

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Race Day Schedule
6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the...

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s October Social Saturday event: Monster Mash! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, Fright Night with Final Act Ensemble, a scavenger hunt, a guided tour, spooky story time, treats in the Art Center Café, and so much more.
We invite you to dress for the season and come in costume! Please dress appropriately for a family friendly event. Consider safety and security when choosing your outfit. Avoid tails, wings, costume props or inflatable elements that could accidentally damage artwork as you walk through the galleries. Costume masks and replica weapons are not allowed. Our security team has the right to refuse any costume entering the museum.
<h5>Schedule of Events:</h5>
11:15 – 11:30 am | Spooky Storytime (all ages) Levitt Auditorium 1 pm | Guided Tour (all ages) Meet in the Macomber Lobby 1:30 pm | Fright Night with Final Act Ensemble The Des Moines Community Playhouse’s <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/fright-night-with-final-act-ensemble/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Final Act Ensemble</a> brings ghosts, witches, murder, and mystery to life in a Halloween performance inspired by the golden age of radio. *Please note: This program may not be suitable for young children. Levitt Auditorium
<h5>Drop-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm):</h5>
Museum Galleries
<ul><li>Find the Social Saturday interactive Art Cart in the galleries.</li><li>Complete a scavenger hunt in the galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small prize. </li></ul>
Macomber Lobby
<ul><li>Enjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station. </li></ul>
Art School Studios
<ul><li>Explore creativity and your inner artist! Free drawing available in the studio space, as well as a unique Social Saturday: Monster Mash activity with jack-o’-lanterns. </li></ul>
Art Center Café 
<ul><li>Stop by for a sit-down lunch, a delicious pastry, and a full coffee and tea menu. <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/support/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Art Center members</a> receive a&nbsp; 10% discount in the café. Package up a picnic to-go and enjoy your meal on the grounds of the Art Center or in Greenwood Park.</li></ul>
Museum Shop
<ul><li>Browse the Museum Shop to find gifts and souvenirs. <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/support/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Art Center members</a> receive a&nbsp; 10% discount in the Museum Shop.</li></ul>
See our special exhibitions!
<ul><li><a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/elle-perez/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“Elle Pérez: La Despedida”</a> (A. H. Blank Gallery)</li><li><a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/artists-on-fire/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“Artists on Fire”</a> (Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery)</li><li><a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/valentin-noujaim/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense”</a>&nbsp;(John Brady Print Gallery)</li></ul>

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Social Saturday: Monster Mash

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Calling All Pitties, Let’s Meetup! 🐶
It’s time for a Pittie Meetup at Paws &amp; Pints! Join us on Sunday, October 11th at 4PM for an afternoon of tail wags, new friends, and off-leash fun.
Bring your Pit Bull or Pit Bull mix and enjoy a FREE day pass while your pup plays with fellow Pitties from around the community. Whether they’re a purebred Pit Bull or a Pittie mix, all are welcome!
Let your pup make some new furry friends while you connect with other Pittie families over a drink at the dog bar. 🍻🐾
📅 Sunday, October 11 at 4PM 🐶 FREE day pass for Pitties &amp; Pit Bull mixes
New to Paws &amp; Pints? Prep your pup for their first visit: 🐶Bring your government issued ID for check-in 🐶Download the Paws &amp; Pints mobile app: <a href="https://pawsandpints.app.link/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pawsandpints.app.link/app</a> 🐶Create an account 🐶Build your dog’s profile Upload proof of Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo and Rabies vaccinations* *Proof of vaccines must come from a certified veterinarian and is required for all dogs to enjoy Paws &amp; Pints<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160330/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Franklin Event Center

Locker Wars is Project Iowa’s signature fall fundraiser and a playful twist on the hit TV show Storage Wars. It’s an evening of mystery lockers, friendly competition, food, drinks, Bingo, candy table, and plenty of surprises all in support of Project Iowa’s mission of helping individuals connect to purpose and pursue meaningful, stable employment.
How it Works Guests purchase chances to win mystery lockers filled with gift cards, experiences, event tickets, home goods, sports memorabilia, unique finds, and a few fun surprises. We won’t leave you completely in the dark! You’ll get a list of all the items up for grabs. The mystery is figuring out which locker holds what. Pick your lockers, test your luck, and have some fun. Whether you walk away with a treasure or simply a great story, every chance you take helps connect Iowans to purpose, opportunity, and meaningful, stable employment.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162023/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

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