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Things to do in West Des Moines
49 upcoming events. West Des Moines, IA, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings
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49 upcoming events
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Sports
Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Youngstown Phantoms
Oct 30 and 31, 2026
The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
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Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Nov 13, 2026 and Feb 13, 2027
The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
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Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
Nov 20, 21, 2026 and Mar 10, 2027
The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
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Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Chicago Steel
Nov 27 and 28, 2026
The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
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Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Cedar Rapids Roughriders
Dec 4 and 15, 2026
The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
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Artists & shows in West Des Moines
Des Moines Buccaneers 13Damon Darling 2James Johann 1La Zenda Nortena 1Willie Farrell 1Mickey Bell 1Pet Rock 1The Nadas 1John Dacosse 1Danny Gokey 1Vince Morris 1Jimbo as Joan 1The Prince Experience 1The Wood Brothers 1Jake Iannarino 1AJ Wilkerson 1
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West Des Moines at a glance
Right now 49 events are coming up in West Des Moines (3 this weekend).
The venues with the most dates are Funny Bone - Des Moines, Val Air Ballroom and The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex.
The busiest category is comedy, with 18 dates; after that come concerts (16) and sports (13).
Soon on the list: The Story So Far w/ The Starting Line, on October 31.
About West Des Moines
West Des Moines is a city in Iowa, United States. Most of the city is in Polk County, some of it is in Dallas County, and small portions extend into Warren and Madison Counties.
West Des Moines events: FAQ
What's happening in West Des Moines this weekend?
There are 3 events in West Des Moines this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is comedy. See the full weekend line-up on our West Des Moines this weekend page.
Which venues in West Des Moines have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Funny Bone - Des Moines (19), Val Air Ballroom (17) and The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex (13).
What kind of events are on in West Des Moines?
Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (18), Concerts (16), Sports (13) and Plays & Musicals (2).
Where can I buy tickets for events in West Des Moines?
Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.