Good morning, West Des Moines.

Toys “R” Us will open a new 9,000 square foot flagship store at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines on Saturday with a ribbon cutting set for 9:30 a.m. and doors opening at 10 a.m. with grand opening festivities until 4 p.m. — the store is operated by Go!

Retail Group and is next to the food court.

Today, Spare Time Entertainment hosts Scare Time After Dark from 10 PM—12 AM with two hours of bowling, including shoe rental and a costume contest for $14.99 per person.

Hoyt Sherman Art Classes

2-4 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Space limited — Explore creativity through various art classes designed for Bigs and Littles.

Iowa Reptile Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines — VIP & General Admission tickets available at the door — Discover thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and supplies while engaging with local breeders.

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.

Holiday Social 2025

5-9 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $30 per person — Enjoy appetizers and drinks at this festive community gathering.

Judges DSM Dining Experience

5:45-7:45 p.m. — Judges — Price varies — Enjoy elevated dining with creative dishes and house-made cocktails at this new Des Moines restaurant.

Russian Conversation Club

1-2 p.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Lighthearted conversations for both native speakers and those eager to learn Russian.

Des Moines Holiday Boutique

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — EMC Expo Center — $12 online; $14 at the door — Explore an array of unique gifts from over 130 local and national vendors this holiday season.

Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad

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

28th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference

1:45-10:30 p.m. — Blank Children's Hospital Education & Research Center — Registration required — Gain insights into pediatric care with expert-led discussions and networking opportunities.

SCORE Lunch & Learn: Financial Foundations for Small Businesses

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Elevator Co-Warehousing Community — Free entry — Learn essential accounting skills and loan preparation strategies to empower your small business success.