Des Moines Insider - Events

Your Event and Restaurant guide to Des Moines — plan the perfect day, discover tonight's events, find top restaurants. Iowa's capital, in your pocket

Des Moines Insider is your go-to guide for everything happening in the Greater Des Moines area. Whether you're a local looking for tonight's plans or a visitor exploring Iowa's capital city, we've got you covered.

DISCOVER EVENTS Browse hundreds of upcoming events across Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, and the surrounding metro. Filter by date, category, or location to find exactly what you're looking for — from live music and food festivals to art shows, family activities, and community gatherings.

FIND GREAT RESTAURANTS Explore the Des Moines dining scene with our curated restaurant directory. Sort by cuisine, price range, rating, or popularity. Whether you want a quick bite, a date night spot, or the newest opening in town, Des Moines Insider helps you decide where to eat.

EXPLORE THE MAP See events, restaurants, and attractions plotted on an interactive map. Find what's happening near you or discover new neighborhoods to explore. Perfect for planning a night out or a weekend adventure.

SEARCH EVERYTHING Use our unified search to find events, restaurants, and attractions all in one place. Search by name, category, or keyword to quickly find what you need.

SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Heart the events and restaurants you love to build your personal list. Keep track of upcoming plans and revisit your favorite spots anytime.

YOUR PROFILE Sign in with email or Apple to sync your favorites across devices. Manage your profile, preferences, and saved content — all in one place.

ALWAYS UP TO DATE Our events are updated daily so you never miss what's happening. Restaurant information is refreshed weekly to keep hours, menus, and details accurate.

BUILT FOR DES MOINES Des Moines Insider is made by locals, for locals. We cover the entire Greater Des Moines metro including Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Waukee, Windsor Heights, and surrounding communities.