Ecology around Johnston
11 upcoming events
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See it on a mapVenues at a glanceWant to take action, get clued up, or just meet people who are giving it a go? Eco events around Johnston are climate talks, zero-waste workshops, screening-and-discussion nights, climate fresks, food-waste feasts and a hand lent to local groups.
No greenwashing here: just the concrete ways to learn and get involved, sorted and updated every day. Handy too if you're putting on this kind of event and looking for somewhere to get the word out.
Events — ecology around Johnston
Tue20
Tuesday 20 October
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Wednesday 21 October
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Thursday 22 October
Sat24
Saturday 24 October
Sat 24 · 10 AMFree
🌱Ecology
Johnston Goldsmith St. Friends Group
15 Goldsmith St
Sat 24 · 10 AMFree
🌱Ecology🌳Outdoors
Johnston Goldsmith St. Friends Group
Goldsmith Street, Johnston
Sat 24 · 10 AMFree
🤝Volunteering🌱Ecology
Community Trash Pick Up at Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park - Playground
Sat 24 · 2 PM$0
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors0–15 yrs
Greenway Wild Walks: Fungus Among Us
15 Goldsmith St
See also around Johnston
At 12 PMFree
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Live Music - Petunia N' Earl
Cheba Hut, Johnston
Thu 22 · 5 PMFree
🎫Concert
Beer Choir at Big Grove Brewery
Big Grove Brewery, Des Moines
Thu 22 · 7:30 PM$43–981
🎫Concert
Thomas Rhett
Wells Fargo Arena - IA, Des Moines
Thu 22 · 7:30 PM
🎫Concert
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour
Casey's Center, Des Moines
Fri 23 · 5:30 PM$138
🎶Singer-songwriter🎙️Small gig
1964 The Tribute
The Ingersoll, Des Moines
Fri 23 · 7 PMFree
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Central College A Cappella Choir Free Fall Concert
St. John's Lutheran Church, Des Moines
Sun 25 · 2 PM
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Fanfares and New Beginnings
Sheslow Auditorium, Des Moines
Sun 25 · 2 PM
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Fanfare & New Beginnings
Sheslow Auditorium @ Drake University, Des Moines
Mon 26
🎷Jazz⚡Electro
Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour (TiaCorine)
Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines
Tue 27 · 7:30 PM$50.50–100
✨Pop🎶Singer-songwriter
Ben Folds
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
Fri 30$38.52–56.714.9(61)
🎻Classical🎶Singer-songwriter
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Scottish Rite Consistory, Des Moines
At 1 PMFree
🎪Street party
Heartland Harvest by HYC
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines
At 4:30 PMFree
🎪Street party
Thrive Family Chiropractic Dye Free Trunk or Treat
3935 NW Urbandale Dr
Wed 21 · 6 PMFree
🎪Street party
5th Annual Kick or Treat Halloween Party
Shadow Fist Kung Fu and Tai Chi, LLC, Windsor Heights
Sun 25
🎉Club💿DJ set
Des Moines Valley Solo Event #9 @ Merle Hay Mall
Merle Hay Mall
Wed 28 · 7 PMFree
🎪Street party
3 Floyds Zombie Crawl
Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers, Des Moines
Fri 30 · 6:30 PM
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
Halloween on the Hill
Historic Sherman Hill, West Des Moines
Fri 30 · 7 PM$22–25
🍽️Food🪄Magic
Boos & Brews
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Sat 31 · 8 PM$59.06–344.50
🎉Club
Thriller
5Star Event Studio, Grimes
Mon 2 · 4:30 PMFree
🎪Street party🩰Classical
Dia de los Muertos 2026 - Day of the Dead 2026
Des Moines Public Library
Fri 23 · 7 PM$10
🎤Stand-up🎲Improv
Comedy for Charity
Ankeny Community Theatre
Sat 24
🎭Theatre
Tunnel of Terror @ Oasis Car Wash - Ankeny
Oasis Car Wash - Ankeny
Sat 24 · 3 PM
🩰Classical🎭Shows
Dracula: The Ballet
The Franklin Auditiorium (4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines)
Tue 27
🎭Theatre
Final Act Ensemble
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Mon 2 · 8 PM
🎲Improv
The Big Silly Improv Comedy Jam
xBk Annex, Des Moines
At 11 AM$15
👑Drag show
Halloween Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines
Big Grove Brewery, Des Moines
At 2 PM
📚Literature
Meet the Author - D.M. Pulley - Stone Mad
Beaverdale Books, Des Moines
Today$59–65
🏰Heritage🍽️Food
Flynn Mansion Teas
Living History Farms, Urbandale
At 4 PMFree
📚Literature
October WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club
Shelf Love DSM, Des Moines
At 12 PM
🖼️Exhibition🥂Opening
(Not) At Home
Anderson Gallery, Drake University, Des Moines
Tue 20 · 12 PM
🖼️Art & Culture
Creative Aging: Gallery Series (Ages 55+)
Des Moines Art Center
Thu 22 · 6 PM$75
🍽️Food
The Shed's Supper Club: Autumn Feast
Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale
Fri 23 · 6:30 PM
🍽️Food🔬Science
An Evening with the Science Center/SOLD OUT
Oak Park Restaurant, Des Moines
Tue 27 · 6 PM$35.36–41
🍽️Food
Uncorked Wine Education: Home Entertaining
WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny
Thu 29 · 9:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk🏛️Politics & Economy
Addressing Energy Insecurity in Iowa
1055 Southwest Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023
Sat 31 · 11 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Bats
Jester Park Nature Center, Granger
Mon 2 · 11:30 AM$40–100
🗣️Talk♀️Feminism
2026 Chrysalis Inspired Event featuring Lynsey Addario
Community Choice Convention Center @ Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
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Venues — ecology around Johnston
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of eco events can I find around Johnston?
Climate talks and debates, hands-on workshops (repair, zero waste, permaculture), documentary screenings, climate fresks and grassroots action.