Dome for the Holidays

Enjoy all the glow, without the snow, at Dome for the Holidays. Step into the warmth of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for a dazzling holiday tradition filled with thousands of twinkling lights. Explore artful displays throughout the transformed tropical conservatory and Gardeners Show House, discover playful interactive elements, join the annual gnome hunt, and enjoy seasonal concessions from Flora.

Also this week in Des Moines

• Des Moines Symphony: Beautiful Monsters – John Williams & Symphonie Fantastique Sat, Oct 31
• Day of the Dead 2026: ¡Sí Se Puede! Sun, Nov 1
• Iowa Wild vs. Charlotte Sun, Nov 1

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