Good morning, West Des Moines.

Reggie’s Sleepout, an annual fundraiser, will take place in November at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, and YSS President and CEO Andrew Allen explained the plans for the event in an interview posted yesterday.

A beer hall called The Hall in West Des Moines closed days after the city council denied new owner Maria Mendoza a liquor license on Sept.

15. Mendoza planned a family-friendly restaurant with live music and drinks—leaving its future uncertain.

Toys R Us announced plans to open a new store at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines as part of a comeback that will include seven locations nationwide and 20 seasonal shops for the holidays—this move revives the brand after all its stores closed years ago amid bankruptcy.

The Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will perform at Val Air Ballroom on Halloween, Oct.

31 in West Des Moines with special guests such as B. Well and FlySpace—doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets go on sale online starting Sept. 26 with a local presale available on Sept. 23 using the code VALSCARE.

West Des Moines residents can join a curated walking tour of historic Valley Junction that visits four stops offering crispy cheese curds at a sports bar, a savory burger with bourbon sauce at a cozy restaurant, Dutch-letter pastries at a nostalgic bakery, and classic gin cocktails at a Prohibition-style pub—showing local flavors in a vibrant neighborhood.

Trivia Night at Exile Brewing

6-8 p.m. — Exile Brewing Company — Enjoy happy hour pricing — Test your knowledge with weekly Trophy Husband Trivia.

Des Moines Oktoberfest

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park — Paid entry — Celebrate with authentic German food, craft beers, and lively entertainment at this vibrant festival.

Panda Bear Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — Tickets from $48 — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from Panda Bear in Des Moines.

Des Moines Symphony Season Debut

2:30-4:00 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — $20-80 — Experience the triumphant opening of the symphony season with Shostakovich’s Festive Overture and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.

Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad

6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with a new hands-on art activity each week, welcoming all ages and skill levels.

K-pop Meet-up

5-6 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow K-pop fans while trading photocards and enjoying snacks and music.

RC Coffee Networking

9-10 a.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — Gather for a cup of coffee and connect with fellow remodelers.

Agile + DevOpsDays Des Moines 2025

8 AM – 4 PM — Community Choice Convention Center — Pricing not specified — Explore innovative ideas and collaborate with industry professionals at this tech-focused conference.

Annual Fall Tailgate at Serve Credit Union

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — Free lunch — Enjoy a delicious meal and meet local vendors at the credit union's annual gathering.

Dog Day Guided Tour at Pappajohn Sculpture Park

11 a.m. — Pappajohn Sculpture Park — Free entry — Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week with a guided tour exploring art and sculptures in the company of your furry friend.