DES MOINES, Iowa — It's officially October, and fall is in full swing in central Iowa.
If you're not feeling the autumn energy yet, Local 5 has rounded up five events to help you get in the spooky spirit.
- When: Friday, Oct. 4, 6:15 p.m.
- Where: Colby Park (6900 School St., Windsor Heights)
- Price: Free
'Tis the season for spooky movies! Enjoy this family-friendly fall film at Colby Park. The movie will begin at sunset, but arrive early to grab refreshments. Make sure to bring chairs or a blanket to enjoy the movie under the stars.
- When: Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
- Where: MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex (6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines)
- Price: Tickets start at $11
Des Moines' hometown hockey team is kicking off their season at a new location. The Buccaneers will face the Waterloo Black Hawks Friday. Cheer on the team and, as an added bonus, bring in a Fareway receipt to the box office to receive a "buy one, get one" free adult arena level ticket.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Where: Middlebrook Farm (4300 Cumming Ave., Cumming)
- Price: Free to attend
Enjoy fall at the farm this weekend! Middlebrook's Fall Fest will feature free face painting, live music, a farmers' market with local vendors and plenty of food trucks.
- When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut St., Des Moines)
- Price: Tickets start at $36
Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will perform with the Des Moines Symphony as part of 2024 Willis Broadway Series. Fontana recently starred in "Tootsie" on Broadway and is also known for voicing Prince Hans in "Frozen". During his first appearance in Des Moines, Fontana will share showbiz tales in between performances of his favorite songs.
- When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 12-6 p.m.
- Where: Agora Events Center (7692 Hickman Road, Des Moines)
- Price: Free with donation to local food bank
If you loved the Scholastic Book Fair as a kid, this event is for you. The third annual Windsor Heights Book Fair will feature more than three dozen local Iowa authors, ensuring bookworms can find the perfect fall read.