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Things to do in Baxter, IA this weekend

233 things to do in Baxter, IA this weekend, Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. On the first page: 9 talks + ideas, 8 art, 7 community, 7 food & drink. Among them: Creative EyE Art Studios • Fall class • 3rd-5th grade at Urban Couture Photography (at Mainframe) (Wednesday 3:30 p.m.); Drinks with Friends | November Three-Week Meetups at Aura Restaurant & Lounge (Tuesday 7 p.m.); Pie & Paint at Collaborate DSM (Friday 5:30 p.m.); Operation Christmas Child Box Collection at Valley Church & Valley Community Center (Sunday 8 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.

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Runs across the dates shown. Art class for 3rd through 5th graders focused on the creative process, working with varied materials and bringing original designs to life.

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Urban Couture Photography (at Mainframe), 900 Keosauqua Way Studio 307, Des Moines, IA 50309

Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. A three-week run of drinks meetups where you can make new friends in a fun, welcoming setting.

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Aura Restaurant & Lounge, 12851 University Avenue, #400, Clive, IA 50325

Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time

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IHSAA State Football Playoffs

UNI-DomeCedar Falls, IA59 mi

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Runs across the dates shown. IHSAA State Football Playoffs at UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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UNI-Dome, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time

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Something Rotten JR

CAP TheatreAltoona, IA20 mi

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Something Rotten! JR is an hour of musical comedy in the Renaissance, adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York called the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.

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CAP Theatre, 201 1st Avenue South, Altoona, IA 50009

Friday, November 13, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time

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Pie & Paint

Collaborate DSMDes Moines, IA31 mi

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Runs across the dates shown. Pie & Paint: a slice of pie, a cozy warm drink, and the basics of watercolor as you paint a wreath together.

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Collaborate DSM, 3106 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Central Time

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Holy Trinity Catholic Church & School, 2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time

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A live tribute to Whitney Houston starring Trina Johnson Finn, with a full band, dancers and her best-known hits in a 90-minute show.

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The Ingersoll, 3711 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. A shoebox drive for Operation Christmas Child, where people fill a box with toys, school supplies and personal care items for children around the world. Many of those children get their first gift this way.

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Valley Church & Valley Community Center, 4343 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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  • $2550

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Runs across the dates shown. Gilbarco Dispenser Factory Certification, covering safety, FlexPay, dispenser programming, electronic and hydraulic components and troubleshooting. $2550.

  • $2550

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Des Moines, IA, 5527 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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Weekly open mahjong mornings at the Rook Room where players bring their own tiles and play any style.

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Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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Yoga

Activity CenterIndianola, IA40 mi

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Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Friday, November 13, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. A free five-day event where an on-site expert evaluates precious metals, coins, collectibles and antiques.

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Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321

Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time

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Free Dental Clinic - Iowa State Fair Grounds in Des Moines.

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Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 a.m. Central Time

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Coffee with the College: From Grinnell to Iowa's Food and Farm System, on connecting students, land and community.

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Grinnell College

Renfrow Hall, Katherine Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion: 1033 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112, Grinnell College, 1121 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time

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Back 2 Work Class at St. Vincent de Paul Education Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

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St. Vincent de Paul Education Center, 1426 6th Avenue (Second Level), Des Moines, IA 50314

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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Activity Center, 2204 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time

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  • $10–15

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Coffee, pastries and a history talk at the Ames History Museum, where Peter Hallock traces the earliest settlers who came to Ames from Canada. Afterward you can browse the current exhibits.

  • $10–15

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Ames History Museum, 416 Douglas Ave., Ames, IA 50010

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Central Time

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A support group for breastfeeding mothers led by Susan Wirtjes, who has helped women with breastfeeding for more than 50 years.

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Guiding Star Cedar Valley, 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA 50702

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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Plant and nature stories with a themed activity at the botanical garden for children ages two to five. Included with general admission, and free for members.

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309

Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time

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A fresh look at the work of U.S. women painters in the Abstract Expressionist movement, curated by Ellen G. Landau.

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Grinnell College

Grinnell College Museum of Art (FINE* 131): 1108 Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112, 1121 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. BEER RELEASE: Roasted Pecan Apple Pie Drips & Peach & Chong at Barn Town Brewing in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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Barn Town Brewing, 9500 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. The Iowa Culinary Institute's Bistro at DMACC in Ankeny, open for the fall semester.

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Iowa Culinary Institute, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023

Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Central Time

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A malt-forward Scottish ale brewed with cold-brewed hazelnut coffee from Friedrichs and hazelnut extract. It can be had in the taproom or taken home as a four-pack.

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Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd., Des Moines, IA

Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time

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A gingerbread-inspired brown ale with warming ginger, vanilla and baking spices, sold by the four-pack or poured in the taproom.

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Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd., Des Moines, IA

Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time

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Free monthly program for older adults: health and nutrition talks, simple recipe tastings, and ways to stay active and independent. No registration required.

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Dorothy's Senior Center, 1306 17th Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627

Friday, November 13, 2026, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time

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Mahjong

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A weekly mahjong meetup for beginners learning the game, with players welcome to bring their own tiles and mats.

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Sixty Forward Center, 205 S Walnut Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time

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Jumu'ah Muslim prayer service in Grinnell College's Muslim Cultural Suite.

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Grinnell College

CRSSJ 104 - Muslim Cultural Suite, Grinnell College, 1121 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time

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Learning from Alumni/ae meets in a case study classroom in Grinnell College's Humanities and Social Studies Center, the building the college formally dedicated in October 2022 to support teaching, learning and collaboration.

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Grinnell College

HSSC*N3118 (Case Study Classroom): 1226 Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112, Grinnell College, 1121 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time

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Board games

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Uptown Gaming - Pleasant Hill, 4830 Maple Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. Central Time

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Art

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Varied Industries Building, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. Central Time

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The Callahan Holiday Arts & Crafts Show.

  • $8

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Varied Industries Building, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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Cowles Library Crafternoon: Macramé Keychains in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Cowles Library, 2725 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Friday, November 13, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time

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Photo Finish Lounge – Festive Fridays at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa.

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Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time

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Des Moines musician Taylor King plays live at Prairie Meadows, covering classic rock, Americana, country, indie and original songs.

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Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009

Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time

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A free 21+ sampling of spirits, beer and other specialties poured by distributors and supplier reps.

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Wall to Wall Wine & Spirits, 375 S Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time

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Game night

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Players gather at TCG Planet to play Magic: The Gathering, the collectible card game created by Richard Garfield.

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TCG Planet, 1120 2nd St, Perry, IA 50220

Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time

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A bowling fundraiser for youth homelessness where teams form and spectators cheer, with all proceeds going to YSS, which assists youth experiencing homelessness.

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Venue at 1101 South 6th Street, 1101 South 6th Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time

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Thanksgiving Cocktail Party at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona, Iowa.

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Brightside Aleworks, 480 Center Place, Altoona, IA 50009

Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. An Alice in Wonderland and Disney holiday art expo with free admission, a free print and a free visit with Santa.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. An art and cosplay expo in Des Moines themed on Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, with free admission and a free print.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Runs across the dates shown. An art and cosplay expo in Des Moines. Admission is free, as are a print and a chance to meet Santa.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

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A night out to meet new friends, pour your own candle and get permanent jewelry.

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Candle Bar DSM, 130 5th Street, #Suite A, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time

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Friday Night Magic !

Golem TradingGrand Junction, IA58 mi

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Magic: The Gathering's Friday Night Magic, in Commander: four-player games where each deck is built around one legendary card and everyone starts at 40 life. Players of every level are welcome. Casual play for up to 8 players; entry is $5.

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Golem Trading, 224 Main St E, Grand Junction, IA 50107

Friday, November 13, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time

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Friday Night Magic at The Kraken's Crate, a community game store for board games, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon.

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The Kraken's Crate, 309 W 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time

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  • ArrivingFor regular open play, tables are first-come, first-served.From krakenscrate.com, Oct 24, 2026

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Intro to Foraging ID in Altoona.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Polk County, 1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A, Altoona, IA 50009

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time

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A blind draw dart tournament with a $15 buy-in. Games are 501 or cricket, and prize money grows with the number of entries.

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Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

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Magic: The Gathering's Friday Night Magic as a draft: players open booster packs around tables of up to eight, keep one card at a time and pass the rest, then build 40-card decks and play one-on-one. Players of every level are welcome.

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Main Street Magic, Miniatures and More, 330 Main St, Ames, IA 50010

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time

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A fundraising dinner for Friends of Des Moines Parks, with a four-course farm-to-table meal by chefs Grant Gillon and Aaron Holt, set among poinsettias in the city greenhouse.

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City of Des Moines Greenhouse, 1553 Maury Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central Time

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An annual fundraising gala at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, held among its tropical collections. Proceeds support the Garden's plants, education and community access.

  • $200

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

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A Drake men's basketball game against South Dakota, watched from the new Buresh Balcony at the Knapp Center at an alumni rate. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are included, and a private cash bar is available.

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Buresh Balcony - Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time

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The Great Hut Heist

Cheba HutJohnston, IA31 mi

Other

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The Great Hut Heist at Cheba Hut in Johnston, Iowa.

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Cheba Hut, 5260 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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A hands-on cooking class covering French cuisine, cooking skills and recipes.

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Culinary Annex, 304 5th St unit 102, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

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Live music

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Live music with Out of the Box featuring Dennis Kain and Sean Sullivan Sr., with wine and snacks.

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Middlebrook Mercantile, 4125 Cumming Avenue, Cumming, IA 50061

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

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“Music With A Mission” – AFIL in Cedar Falls.

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Bien VenU Events Center, 7400 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time

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Triskaideka Dinners

Living History FarmsUrbandale, IA35 mi

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Runs across the dates shown. A dinner for thirteen at the Tangen Home, recalling 1880s clubs where thirteen guests ate thirteen dishes and mocked superstition, followed by a tour of the home on old folklore.

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Limited run.

Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central Time

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Fall Night Hike

Thomas Mitchell ParkMitchellville, IA17 mi

Fitness class

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A hike with a naturalist after dark, looking for signs of nocturnal animals and learning what the forest does once night falls. Free, and open to all ages.

  • All ages

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Thomas Mitchell Park, 4590 NE 108th St., Mitchellville, IA 50169

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time

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Wild Soul Book Club

Mainframe StudiosDes Moines, IA30 mi

Community

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A book circle reading Communion by bell hooks, her look at how women search for love, self-acceptance and wholeness.

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Mainframe Studios, 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time

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Sports + fitness

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A men's basketball game where Drake hosts South Dakota. Drake is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, offering more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Drake University campus, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Central Time

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Meet the Author A. Rose, whose Nothing but a Speck of Light Left in the Dark is a gripping psychological thriller full of twists and deception.

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Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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Friday Night Magic Never Bored Games - FNM!!

Never Bored GamesNorwalk, IA36 mi

Board games

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Never Bored Games, 1039 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Central Time

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