Event Venue · Des Moines
Des Moines Civic Center
Why Scout picked it
The Des Moines Civic Center is ideal for an evening out to see a show, often paired with dinner beforehand. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and tickets typically range from $50 to $150 per person.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsMacRae Park
Green space on a bluff with dramatic downtown views, tennis courts, a pond & a playground.
- OutdoorsGray's Lake Park
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals.
- Nightlife300 Craft & Rooftop
- Food & DrinkThe High Life Lounge
Offbeat homage to the Midwestern beer halls of the 1960s dishing up old-school comfort food.
Scout verified August 2026