Best Events & Community in Des Moines, Iowa — 3 verified listings

• Des Moines Con — Iowa's pop culture convention May 29-31, 2026 in downtown Des Moines. Celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, anime, games, and all things nerdy. Held in Des Moines, Iowa. Gaming conventi
• GalaxyCon Des Moines — Multi-fandom convention at the Iowa Events Center September 11-13, 2026. Features celebrities, voice actors, cosplay, gaming, and panels across comics, anime, sci-fi, and fantasy. Held in Des Moines,
• IGDA Des Moines — IGDA Des Moines is Iowa's chapter of the International Game Developers Association, serving central Iowa's small but dedicated game-dev community. The chapter runs occasional meetups and connects deve