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West Des Moines
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, West Des Moines. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snow is expected to arrive before sunrise with 2 to 4 inches of accumulation on metro roads today and flurries tapering off by noon as a winter weather advisory lasts until 3:00 p.m. Cold air will follow Sunday with wind chills reaching -25 — dress warmly. KCCI
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A Christmas Carol
2-4 p.m. — Stoner Theater — $25-$45 — Experience Iowa's beloved holiday tradition in a heartwarming tale of redemption and community.
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Make it Yourself Monday — Terre Vici
1-9 p.m. — Elevator Co-Warehousing Community — Registration required — Create your own unique jewelry for the holiday season with a variety of charms and beads.
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Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy
7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy a hilarious twist on classic princess tales with Snow White and her disenchanted friends.
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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Des Moines Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Enjoy the classic tale of the Grinch brought to life in a musical spectacle.
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Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring 'The Nutcracker' & More
6 p.m. — World Food Prize Hall of Laureates — $41.34 — Experience a magical evening filled with holiday music under the glow of candlelight.
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Iowa Pro-Am Archery Tournament
Daytime — EMC Expo Center — Registration required — Experience one of the premier archery tournaments in Central Iowa.
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A Christmas Carol
2-4 p.m. — Stoner Theater — $45 standard, $25 community-sponsored — Experience the heartwarming tale of redemption and the true spirit of Christmas with Iowa's beloved holiday show.
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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
1-2:30 p.m. — Des Moines Performing Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience the whimsical tale of the Grinch discovering the true meaning of Christmas.
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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 weekly hands-on art activities for all ages and skill levels.
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Disenchanted! The Hit Musical Comedy
7-9 p.m. — Temple Theater — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy a hilarious twist on fairy tales with Snow White and her disenchanted princesses.
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