The best places to go out in Johnston
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See it on a mapVenues at a glance5 must-visit spots for in Johnston.
The spots to know: Iowa PBS, Backpocket Pin and Pixel and 4301 NW 66th Ave.
Venues in Johnston
Events in Johnston
Sun18
Tomorrow
Mon19
Monday 19 October
Wed21
Wednesday 21 October
Thu22
Thursday 22 October
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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 · 12 PMFree
🤝Volunteering♿Disability
OCD Iowa Walk
Terra Park
Sat 24 · 2 PM$0
🎨Creative workshop🌳Outdoors0–15 yrs
Greenway Wild Walks: Fungus Among Us
15 Goldsmith St
Sun 25 · 2 PM$7–25
🎨Creative workshop🎊Socials0–15 yrs
Dance Vision Halloween Bash
Dance Vision
Sat 31 · 11 AM$0–117.79
🏃Running🌳Outdoors
5k Beer Run x Backpocket Pin & Pixel | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
Backpocket Pin and Pixel
Sat 7 · 9 AM$42.80
🎨Creative workshop📖Story time5–11 yrs
Storytime Studio
St Paul Presbyterian (Located in the Fellowship Hall)
Sat 7 · 5 PM$81.88
Unity Fall Gala
315 Calhoun St
Wed 11$39
Holiday Paint & Sip at Doc's Lounge in Johnston!
Doc's Lounge
Sat 14
Studio 3 LIVE: A Celtic Christmas With On The Lash
Iowa PBS Studios
Sat 14 · 3 PM$40–100
Studio 3 LIVE: A Celtic Christmas With On The Lash
Iowa PBS
Sat 14 · 7 PM$40–100
Studio 3 LIVE: A Celtic Christmas With On The Lash
Iowa PBS
Wed 18 Nov · 5 PMFree
Fall Open House
Central Iowa Dermatology
Wed 18 Nov · 7:30 PM$15
Speakeasy Comedy w/ Brent Reed
Doc's Lounge
Thu 26 Nov · 4:30 PM
🏃Running
62nd Annual Turkey Trot Iowa's Oldest Road Race. A beloved family tradition.
7105 NW 70th Ave
Sat 28 Nov · 10:30 AM$30
💿DJ set🔢Bingo
Not Your Grandma's Comedy Bingo Brunch
Maria Ss Della Difesa Society
Sat 28 Nov · 2 PM$0
Greenway Wild Walks: Likeable Lichens
15 Goldsmith St
Sat 5 Dec · 9 AM$40–60
🏃Running⛰️Trail & ultra
Sycamore 8
4301 NW 66th Ave
Sat 12 Dec · 5 PM$25–325
🔢Bingo
Not Your Grandmas Comedy Bingo Show
15 Lafayette St
Sat 19 Dec · 2 PM$0
🌳Outdoors🌱Ecology
Greenway Wild Walks: Winter Wreaths
15 Goldsmith St
Sat 9 Jan · 9 AM$42.80
Animation Lab (Hosted by The Creatatorium)
St Paul Presbyterian (Located in the Fellowship Hall)
Sun 7 Mar · 8 AM$114.68–238.18
StrongFirst Kettlebell 101, Barbell 101, COMBO Workshops—Johnston, IA
The BAR Performance Gym
Sat 15 May · 10 AM$65.87–135.23
The Vines Music Festival
172 Holmes Pond Rd
See also in Johnston
At 5:30 PM$138
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎙️Small gig
Ducharme-Jones Band
The Ingersoll, Des Moines
At 7:30 PM
🎸Rock🎫Concert
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Bon Jovi's 'Slippery When Wet'
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
Thu 22 · 5 PMFree
🎫Concert
Beer Choir at Big Grove Brewery
Big Grove Brewery, Des Moines
Thu 22 · 7 PM
🎸Rock🪕Folk / Acoustic
BoDeans: 40th Anniversary Tour
Temple Theater, Des Moines
Thu 22 · 7:30 PM$43–981
🎫Concert
Thomas Rhett
Wells Fargo Arena - IA, 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
Thu 29 · 7 PM
✨Pop🎫Concert
Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour
Casey's Center, Des Moines
Fri 30$38.52–56.714.9(61)
🎻Classical🎶Singer-songwriter
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Scottish Rite Consistory, Des Moines
At 6 PM
🎪Street party
Ghoulish Gala
Salisbury House & Gardens, Des Moines
Tomorrow · 1 PMFree
🎪Street party
Heartland Harvest by HYC
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Des Moines
Tomorrow · 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 · 10 PM$13.39
👑Drag show
Vibes Halloween party
1303 Walnut St, Des Moines
Sat 31 · 10 AM
🎪Street party
The Haunting 2026: Polaroid Costume Contest
Exile Brewing Company, Des Moines
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
At 7:30 PM$17.50–52.50
🌹Tango🎊Socials
Furia Tanguera
Temple Theater, Des Moines
Tomorrow · 11 AM$15
👑Drag show
Halloween Drag Brunch | Big Grove Des Moines
Big Grove Brewery, Des Moines
Tue 27 · 6 PM$35.36–41
🍽️Food
Uncorked Wine Education: Home Entertaining
WineStyles Tasting Station - Ankeny
At 9 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Finding the Voice of Lent
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, West Des Moines
At 1 PM
🗺️Guided tour
Museum Highlights Tour
Des Moines Art Center
At 12 PM
🖼️Exhibition🥂Opening
(Not) At Home
Anderson Gallery, Drake University, Des Moines
Tomorrow · 2 PM
📚Literature
Meet the Author - D.M. Pulley - Stone Mad
Beaverdale Books, Des Moines
Tomorrow$59–65
🏰Heritage🍽️Food
Flynn Mansion Teas
Living History Farms, Urbandale
Tomorrow · 4 PMFree
📚Literature
October WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club
Shelf Love DSM, Des Moines
Tue 20
🗣️Talk🏛️Politics & Economy
2026 Borlaug International Dialogue/World Food Prize Foundation
Community Choice Convention Center @ Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
Thu 22 · 6 PM$75
🍽️Food
The Shed's Supper Club: Autumn Feast
Machine Shed Restaurant Urbandale
Fri 23 · 6 PM$137.77
🍽️Food
Between the Stacks presented by People Inc. and Dentons
Des Moines Public Library
Fri 23 · 6 PM$11–14
🌳Outdoors
Eerie Evenings
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Fri 23 · 6:30 PM
🍽️Food🔬Science
An Evening with the Science Center/SOLD OUT
Oak Park Restaurant, Des Moines
Thu 29 · 9:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk🏛️Politics & Economy
Addressing Energy Insecurity in Iowa
1055 Southwest Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best venues in Johnston?
Our favourite spots in Johnston: Iowa PBS, Backpocket Pin and Pixel and 4301 NW 66th Ave.