Best Events & Community in Iowa — 4 verified listings
- Anime Iowa — Coralville. Iowa's first anime convention, founded in 1997. The 2026 edition runs July 31 - August 2 in Coralville with cosplay, gaming, dealer's hall, and panels. Held in Coralville, Iowa. Anime conventions comb
- Des Moines Con — Des Moines. 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 — 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 — 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
Frequently asked
How many events & community are in Iowa?
GamerGrid tracks 4 verified events & community located in Iowa.
Which cities in Iowa have events & community?
Listed cities include Coralville, Des Moines.
What types of events & community are listed in Iowa?
The most common categories are Gaming Convention (2), Anime Convention (1), Local Meetup (1).
What are some examples of events & community in Iowa?
Featured entries include Anime Iowa, Des Moines Con, GalaxyCon Des Moines, IGDA Des Moines.