Prime Events & Fall Fun in Greater Des Moines: Oct. 10-16

Ready or not, spooky season is right here in full pressure, and Greater Des Moines (DSM) is filled with methods to have a good time! Whether you’re a fan of inventive costumes, crisp fall runs, cozy cocktails or neighborhood giveback vibes, there’s no scarcity of festive enjoyable to take pleasure in. From neighborhood trick-or-treating and haunted sips to epic whiskey tastings and small-town Halloween enjoyable, you’ll discover loads of causes to get out and about. Keep studying for 5 can’t-miss occasions occurring throughout the area Oct. 24-30, and don’t neglect your costume (or your urge for food)!

Wine, Witches & Brews

Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 | Indianola Town Square, Indianola

This one’s mainly Halloween for grown-ups, and also you don’t need to miss it! Wine, Witches & Brews is again on the Indianola Town Square with wine samples, brews, boutique procuring and native meals from 5–9 p.m. Think glowing jack-o’-lanterns, witch hats, drink samples and the proper excuse for a Friday night time out. Costumes are completely inspired, and the VIP wristbands (howdy, pre-party and swag bag) promote out quick. If you’re 21+ and love a fall vibe along with your wine glass, that is your sort of Friday.

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Giver’s Night

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | Highland Park/Oak Park Neighborhood, Des Moines

Think trick-or-treating, however with somewhat further coronary heart. Giver’s Night within the Historic Highland Park Business District is an element Beggar’s Night, half neighborhood giveback and every kind of enjoyable. Dress up in your greatest costume, seize the kiddos (or your favourite grown-ups) and stroll by the native outlets alongside sixth & Euclid Avenues gathering treats whereas additionally giving again. Bring donations like hygiene merchandise, planners or family paper items for The Beacon. Donations should not required, simply good vibes and Halloween spirit.

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RUNorwalk

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | McAninch Sports Complex, Norwalk

Get your steps in and help an amazing trigger with this festive fall run in Norwalk! RUNorwalk kicks off at 8 a.m. with chip-timed 5K and 10K choices (good for aggressive runners or informal walkers), and the always-adorable Kids Fun Run follows round 9 a.m. No have to signal the little ones up upfront, simply meet at first space. Bonus: a part of the proceeds help the Norwalk Easter Public Library, so you may really feel further good about lacing up your sneakers.

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Des Moines Whiskey Festival

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | Horizon Events Center, Clive

Calling all whiskey lovers! The Des Moines Whiskey Festival is again and able to heat you up from the within out. This eighth annual occasion at Horizon Events Center options tastings galore, reside music, axe throwing, cigar lounges, meals, demos and extra from midday to five p.m. (or 11 a.m. in the event you snag VIP early entry). Whether you’re a bourbon buff or simply alongside for the autumn vibes, this is likely one of the area’s most spirited occasions — pun very a lot supposed.

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Trick-or-Treat and Beggars’ Nights

Saturday, Oct. 25, Thursday, Oct. 30 & Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 | Various DSM Locations

Get these costumes prepared! Beggars’ Night and Trick-or-Treat nights are popping up throughout DSM. Check your native instances, bundle up and prepare for buckets of sweet and neighborly enjoyable. Here’s a fast rundown of some native nights:

• Bondurant – Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 from 6–8 p.m.
• Granger – Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 from 5–7 p.m.
• Windsor Heights – Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 from 6–8 p.m.
• Pella – Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 from 6–8 p.m.
• Adel – Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 from 6–8 p.m.
• Carlisle – Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 from 6–8 p.m.

Whether you’re chasing sweet or simply tagging alongside along with your youngsters, it’s a candy solution to make some reminiscences.

 

Free enjoyable is within the air this October! Across DSM, you’ll discover a energetic mixture of occasions to discover, all with out opening your pockets.

For further occasions and seasonal festivities developing in Greater Des Moines (DSM), go to the calendar of events. You can even discover reside music occurring every week due to the “Live Music This Week in DSM” weblog sequence. Plus, comply with @DSMpartnership on Instagram for much more things-you-just-can’t-miss occurring round DSM.