Johnston and Des Moines Metro Events, When and Where: Family Movie, Night Eyes, Chicago, Kathy Griffin, Kenny Rogers

There’s plenty to do in Johnston in the days ahead, and if you want to travel into Des Moines and around the metro, there’s plenty to do there, too.

Here are some selected events, with a full list of Des Moines metro events available here.

This Weekend

Early Voting - The Johnston Public Library will be the setting for early voting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 

Family Movie - The Johnston Public Library hosts a showing of Abbot & Costello Meet Frankenstein just in time for Halloween. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Sunday. Stop in for the flick and a snack.

Fall Family Festival - Johnston Evangelical Free Church hosts the Fall Family Festival from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Children up to sixth grade are invited for fun, games, candy and baked goods. Costumes are optional but should be church-appropriate.

Metro
Night Eyes: This Halloween tradition is a merry, not scary, event for the whole family.
Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines.
5:30-8 p.m. Friday, 1-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: $5.

25th Annual Family Halloween: Horse-drawn wagon rides, marshmallow roasts, storytellers, scarecrow and jack-o-lantern displays delight all during this non-scary family event. Children aged 12 and under can trick or treat through town, and we'll have free pop and popcorn for all. Costumes are welcome and encouraged.
Living History Farms, Urbandale.
Oct 26, 2012 - Oct 28, 2012
5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday
Cost: $5/member; $6/non-member; under 2 years free.

Playhouse Halloween party: The Des Moines Community Playhouse Hollywood Halloween costume party will benefit the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre and other educational programs conducted by the Playhouse. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, hosted beer and wine and music by Final Mix.
West End Architectural Salvage, Des Moines
7:30 p.m. Friday
Tickets.  

Symphonie Fantastique -- Des Moines Symphony Masterworks 2: Benny Kim performs Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 - one of the violin repertoire’s most beautiful and beloved of all pieces. Plus, just in time for Halloween, experience Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique - a fanciful and vivid musical exploration of passion, tragedy and the supernatural.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday
Tickets.

Hullaboo: The Iowa Arboretum welcomes kids in costumes to join the parade of activities and treats, including hayrides, a hay maze, games, and pumpkin and scarecrow decorating.
Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid.
2-4 p.m. Saturday
Free

Upcoming

The Amazing Kreskin: "Even now I know what you are thinking!"
Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines.
Tickets.

STOMP: The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with rhythm.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, 2 p.m.; Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets.

Chicago: Starting in 1967, Chicago established a reputation for its powerful live show. The group has record sales of 100 million, 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One Singles and 5 Gold singles. Their hits include: “Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” “Saturday In The Park,”  and “Wishing You Were Here.”
Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State University, Ames
Tickets: Call (515) 294-3347

Annual Tree Lighting Event: Come to the Amphitheater for a live performance by Flipside, followed by Santa's arrival, tree lighting and fireworks.
Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines
Nov. 16, 6 p.m.
Free.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The smash hit Broadway musical is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film. Dazzling production numbers include "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Nov. 20 and 21, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 25, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets.

Kenny Rogers Hits and Christmas Show: Blending sets of timeless hits and Christmas favorites, the man known as "The Gambler" has sold over 120 million albums, Kenny Rogers offers a memorable, warm and fun Christmas event for the entire family.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets.

An Evening With Kathy Griffin: Two-time Emmy winner, NY Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, and 2009′s GLAAD Vanguard recipient Kathy Griffin has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders.
Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State University, Ames
Tickets: Call (515) 294-3347