Name: Drinksgiving
Start: 2026-11-25T11:00:00-06:00
Location: Smash Park Des Moines

Smash Park Des Moines

Registration Fee: FREE
Wed, Nov 25, 11:00 am to 11:59 pm
Everyone’s in town and nobody’s going to bed early. Bring the crew out for our annual Drinksgiving party on Wednesday, Nov 25th to kick off the long weekend right.
🍹 BOGO Domestic Pints &amp; Well Cocktails 🎿 $5 Apple Pie Shotskis 🛋️ Friends Trivia at 4 PM - Click to sign up! 🛋️ Friends Trivia at 7 PM - Click to sign up! 🕹️ 1/2 Price Arcade
No registration required! See you at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 25th!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/171931/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Drinksgiving

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Drinksgiving

Registration Fee: FREE
Wed, Nov 25, 11:00 am to 11:59 pm
Everyone’s in town and nobody’s going to bed early. Bring the crew out...

Chef Jacob will serve a five-course dinner, with each course paired with a 5 oz. pour of beer from Barn Town Brewing. Guests will enjoy a selection of familiar favorites alongside an exclusive beer making its debut at the dinner.

Local Event: Barn Town Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner with Rollins Mansion 

Barn Town Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner with...

Chef Jacob will serve a five-course dinner, with each course paired with a 5 oz. pour of beer from Barn Town Brewing. Guests...

Barn Town Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner with Rollins Mansion 

Registration Fee: $5.00
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Everyone thinks they’re unstoppable until the Skips and Draw 4s start flying. Grab a partner, sign your team up, and see if you’ve actually got what it takes to be crowned UNO champions.
📅 Date: Friday, Nov 13th | 7 PM 🎟️ Admission: $5 a team (2 people, 21+) 🏆 Prizes: 1st: $50 Gift Card + UNO Champ Belt 2nd: $35 Gift Card 3rd: $15 Gift Card<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/171679/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: UNO Tournament

UNO Tournament

Registration Fee: $5.00
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Everyone thinks they’re unstoppable until the Skips and Draw 4s start...

Des Moines Art Center

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s November Social Saturday event: Friendsgiving! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger hunt, a guided tour, storytime, treats in the Art Center Café, and so much more.
<h5>Schedule of Events:</h5>
11:15 – 11:30 am | Storytime (all ages) Levitt Auditorium 12 – 2 pm | A Taste of ReelAbilities film screening The ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. The 2026 Des Moines festival, “A Taste of ReelAbilities,” is a screening of recent short films. <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/reelabilities-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more. </a>*Films later in the program are intended for adult audiences. Levitt Auditorium 1 pm | Guided Tour (all ages) Meet in the Macomber Lobby
<h5>Drop-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm):</h5>
Museum Galleries
<ul><li>Show your art appreciation! Grab paper leaves in the lobby and place one in front of a work of art or something in the museum you are grateful for.</li><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>Teaching artists and students from the Art Center’s <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/classes/community-access-program/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community Access Program</a> will have artwork on display and showcasing CAP programs and offerings.</li><li>Enjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station. </li></ul>
Art School Studios
<ul><li>Explore creativity and your inner artist! Enjoy unique Social Saturday: Friendsgiving art activities in the Art School, organized this month by the Art Center’s <a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/classes/community-access-program/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community Access Program</a>.&nbsp; </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.</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. Be sure to check out the clearance section and the $10 and under table!</li></ul>
See our special exhibitions!
<ul><li><a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/let-us-gather-in-a-flourishing-way/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way: Contemporary Latinx Painting”</a> (Anna K. Meredith Gallery)</li><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> (John Brady Print Gallery)</li><li><a href="https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/valentin-noujaim/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense”</a>&nbsp;(Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery)</li></ul>

Local Event: Social Saturday: Friendsgiving

Social Saturday: Friendsgiving

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s November Social Saturday event: Friendsgiving! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a...

Paws & Pints

It’s kind of a big dill! Join us Saturday, November 14, from 12–3 PM at Paws &amp; Pints to celebrate National Pickle Day with your favorite four-legged friend. We’re serving up pickle-inspired drinks, delicious treats, and plenty of dill-ightful fun!
Here’s what’s in store:
🥒 FREE DAY PASSES: Bring your pup and enjoy free entry to the dog park from 12–3 PM!
🍸 Pickle-Inspired Drinks: Sip on specialty drinks like pickle martinis, pickle shots, pickle bloody marys, and more.
🍔 Pickle-Themed Eats: Enjoy pickle-inspired food features
🐶 Pickle Pup Merch: Shop pickle-themed dog toys and cookies in our retail store. Your pup deserves a little dill-light, too!
📸 Pickle Photo Ops: Snap a photo at our pickle-themed backdrop and capture the perfect National Pickle Day memory.
🎄 Holiday Pop-Up Bar: While you’re here, check out our holiday decor and festive touches throughout the bar and lobby!
Grab your pup, bring your pickle-loving friends, and get ready to relish every moment. 🐾
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<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/169393/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Pups & Pickles

Pups & Pickles

It’s kind of a big dill! Join us Saturday, November 14, from 12–3 PM at Paws & Pints to celebrate National Pickle Day with your...

Smash Park Des Moines 6625 Coachlight Dr West Des Moines, IA 50266

Registration Fee: FREE
Sun, Nov 15, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
A full brunch spread, $2 brunch cocktails, and a room full of people singing along to the biggest hits of the 2000s. We're trading regular bingo for a free-to-play sing along brunch &amp; music bingo loaded with Y2K nostalgia and throwback prizes.
Think Tamagotchis, Bop Its, Slinkys, Candy Land, Lip Smackers, and more. We're bringing back the toys, games, and accessories that defined the decade for a brunch that's just as fun for the kids as it is for the adults.
No registration required! See you at 10:00 am on Sunday, November 15th!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/171680/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: 2000s Sing Along Brunch & Music Bingo

2000s Sing Along Brunch & Music Bingo

Registration Fee: FREE
Sun, Nov 15, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
A full brunch spread, $2 brunch cocktails, and a room full of people...

Paws and Pints 6218 Willowmere Drive Des Moines, IA 50321

Calling All Schnauzers, Let’s Meetup! 🐶
Join us at Paws &amp; Pints on Sunday, November 15th at 4PM for an afternoon of big personalities, new friends, and off-leash fun!
Bring your Schnauzer or Schnauzer mix and enjoy a FREE day pass while your pup plays with fellow Schnauzers from around the community.
Let your pup make new friends while you enjoy a drink with fellow Schnauzer lovers at the dog bar! 🍻🐾
📅 Sunday, November 15 at 4PM 🐶 FREE day pass for Schnauzers &amp; Schnauzer 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/170691/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Schnauzer Meetup

Calling All Schnauzers, Let’s Meetup! 🐶
Join us at Paws & Pints on Sunday, November 15th at 4PM for an afternoon of big...

Scottish Rite Consistory

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/166657/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

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