14 listings in and around Waukee, IA, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. Soonest: Pub Trivia at The Red Monk (Thursday 8 p.m.); Trivia Monday Nights at The False 9 Social Club (Monday 7 p.m.); Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz Trivia Night at Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe (Monday 7 p.m.); DJ Trivia at Hawk Heaven Tavern (Monday 7 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Waukee, IA · Central Time
8 p.m. Central Time
The Red MonkDes Moines, IA14 mi
General-knowledge trivia
Geeks Who Drink's free two-hour pub quiz for teams of up to six: audio, video and general-knowledge rounds, with questions rated PG-13. You play for prizes or bragging rights.
The Red Monk, 210 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
The False 9 Social ClubWest Des Moines, IA9.1 mi
Trivia
Free trivia at The False 9, with $10 British pies with rotating ingredients and $3 Hazy Little Thing on draft.
Weekly, Mondays
The False 9 Social Club, 206 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Rook Room Game Lounge and CafeDes Moines, IA14 mi
Trivia
Geeks Who Drink pub quiz trivia at Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe.
Rook Room Game Lounge and Cafe, 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
Hawk Heaven TavernAltoona, IA21 mi
Trivia
DJ
Trivia run by a DJ at Hawk Heaven Tavern.
Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Barrel HouseDes Moines, IA14 mi
Trivia
Trivia at Barrel House, a restaurant and bar serving burgers, wings, pizza and craft beer.
Barrel House, 401 E Court Ave Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
Food: wings · tacos · quesadillas · burgers · pizza · bbqFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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7 p.m. Central Time
The Ducktail LoungeClive, IA7.7 mi
Trivia
Weekly trivia with fun questions, friendly competition and bragging rights, played as two games a night.
The Ducktail Lounge, 1809 NW 86th Street, Clive, IA 50325
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
Food: tacos · burgers · pizza · flatbreads · pretzels · desserts · Vegan options · Gluten-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Pub Quiz Trivia hosted by Sporcle at Truman's Tavern: form a team and play two rounds for Truman's gift cards, $25 for first, $15 for second and $10 for third. Free to play.
Weekly, Tuesdays
Truman's Pizza Tavern, 400 SE 6th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
Sam’s Bar & GrillAltoona, IA20 mi
General-knowledge trivia
DJ trivia night at Sam's Bar & Grill, which also hosts karaoke and DJ bingo during the week.
Sam’s Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona, IA 50009
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time
Sam’s Bar & GrillAltoona, IA20 mi
Trivia
DJ
Weekly DJ trivia at Sam's Bar & Grill.
Sam’s Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona, IA 50009
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Central Time
Benola’s Pub & PatioBaxter, IA41 mi
Trivia
Bar trivia at Benola's Pub, where you can have a beer and some food while competing for prizes. Playing is free.
Weekly, Tuesdays
Benola’s Pub & Patio, 108 North Main Street, Baxter, IA 50028
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Central Time
Lucky Horse Beer & BurgersDes Moines, IA12 mi
Trivia
A Geeks Who Drink pub quiz at Lucky Horse Beer and Burgers in the Dogtown neighborhood, where teams compete for gift cards. First place takes a $25 card and second place a $15 card.
Weekly, Tuesdays
Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers, 2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
Uptown Garage Brewing CoAnkeny, IA17 mi
Trivia
King Trivia at Uptown Garage Brewing Co, a night of general knowledge trivia.
Uptown Garage Brewing Co, 305 SW Walnut St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Fireside GrilleAltoona, IA22 mi
Trivia
Pub trivia at Fireside Grille. Cancellations are posted on the Facebook page.
Fireside Grille, 523 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing CompanyDes Moines, IA14 mi
Trivia
Weekly trivia at Court Avenue Brewing Company, with prizes that include free appetizers and gift cards.
Weekly, Wednesdays
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company, 309 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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