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Sunday, November 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of November.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Valley Junction stores saw record crowds on Friday as busy shoppers filled parking lots before a winter storm on Saturday threatened small business sales—shop owners said the snowfall may have hurt revenue and urged customers to shop safely online to support their community.  KCCI

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

    This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!

    Fri, 1/10/25

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  • Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad

    6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with hands-on art activities for all ages and skill levels.

    Mon, 12/1/25

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  • Monthly Writing Night at Smokey Row

    7-9 p.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — A relaxed evening for writers to create together or explore new ideas with prompts.

    Tue, 12/2/25

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  • Christmas With The Celts

    7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — $29.50-$69.50 — Experience a lively blend of Irish traditions and contemporary Christmas music with humor and dance.

    Wed, 12/3/25

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  • Central College Dance Team Championship

    6:00 PM — Casey's Center — Free entry — Witness the Central College Dance team compete against ISTDA State in an exciting showcase of talent.

    Thu, 12/4/25

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  • Freedom in Freeform Poetry Showcase

    4-5:30 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — A vibrant space for poets to share their original works and celebrate the art of poetry.

    Fri, 12/5/25

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  • Holiday Movie Night

    5:30-8:00 p.m. — Science Center of Iowa — $2 for kids, $3 for adults — Enjoy a festive screening of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' with free snacks and goody bags.

    Sat, 12/6/25

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  • Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy

    7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Tickets available — Experience a hilarious twist on classic fairy tales with Snow White and her disenchanted princesses.

    Sun, 12/7/25

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  • Python for Scientists Training/Class

    N/A — Mon, Dec 8 – Fri, Dec 12 — Health Tech Associates — $2250 — Enhance your Python skills in a specialized training designed for scientists.

    Mon, 12/8/25

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  • DNA Holiday Party

    5:30-7 p.m. — The Royal Mile — Free entry — Cozy up with neighbors for a festive evening celebration.

    Tue, 12/9/25

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  • Jolly Holiday Lights Celebration

    11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Iowa State Fair — Ticket availability limited — Experience the holiday magic with vibrant lights and festive cheer in Des Moines.

    Wed, 12/10/25

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