Urbandale Silver Cord

10/23/2026

Blank Children’s Hospital
What: Festival of Trees & Lights
When: Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 29
Where: Iowa Events Center
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10/22/2026

Olmsted PTO
What: 2nd Annual Urbandale Winter Shootout
When: various shifts Saturday, 11/7 and Sunday, 11/8
Where: Urbandale High School, Urbandale Middle School, and Olmsted Elementary
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10/22/2026

Living History Farms
Saturday, November 7th - Living History Farms Race
Saturday, December 5th: Family Christmas
Where: LHF 2600 111th St, Urbandale
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10/22/2026

2026 Christkindlmarket Des Moines
What: Must be 16yrs old - setup, tear down, work a booth
When: various shifts November 27-December 14
Where: Principal Park
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10/18/2026

YMCA OF GREATER DES MOINES
What: 2026 DSMY Spooktacular Swim Meet
When: October 31st 7:30 am - 12 pm or 12 pm - 4 pm, November 1st 7:30 am - 12 pm or 12 pm - 4 pm
Where: 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines
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All times are subject to change, and end times are always approximate. Please check shift times after final session timelines are posted the week of the event. PLEASE do not sign other people up for shifts. The person filling the shift must be registered through Volunteer Matters. If you are volunte...

10/15/2026

Hoyt Sherman Place
What: Usher for the following events
Where: 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines
If interested email Toni at [email protected]
When:
Ben Folds – Tuesday, October 27 – Arrive 6:15 PM, Doors 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM
Daughtry – Sunday, November 1 – Arrive 5:45 PM, Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
Justin Willman – Friday, November 6 – Arrive 5:45 PM, Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
Gary Owen – Saturday, November 7 - Arrive 6:45 PM, Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM
Micky Dolenz – Sunday, November 8 - Arrive 6:15 PM, Doors 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM
Everclear – Tuesday, November 10 - Arrive 5:45 PM, Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
Postmodern Jukebox – Thursday, November 12 - Arrive 6:45 PM, Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM
Larry Fleet – Friday, November 13 - Arrive 6:15 PM, Doors 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM
Derrick Stroup – Saturday, November 14 - Arrive 5:45 PM, Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
Derrick Stroup – Saturday, November 14 – Arrive 8:15 PM, Doors 8:30 PM, Show 9:30 PM
Motown Christmas – Monday, November 16 - Arrive 5:45 PM, Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
Andy Grammer – Tuesday, November 17 - Arrive 6:15 PM, Doors 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM
Bee Gees Tribute – Friday, November 20 - Arrive 6:15 PM, Doors 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM
Kenny G – Saturday, November 21 - Arrive 6:15 PM, Doors 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM
Shaun Cassidy – Sunday, November 22 - Arrive 6:45 PM, Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM

10/13/2026

Special Olympics Iowa
What: Bowling - Our volunteers support our athletes by writing down scores, encouraging athletes, helping with ramps and handing out awards
When: various shifts Friday & Saturday, November 20th & 21st from 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: Bowlerama Lanes in Des Moines
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10/12/2026

Opportunities for the rest of October. See individual posts below or visit our website. Adaptive Sports Iowa, Valerius Fall Festival, The Playhouse, WDM Public Library, World Food Prize Foundation, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Young Women's Resource Center, Hoyt Sherman Place, Dance Without Limits, ESL Clothing Drive, Special Olympics Iowa and Best Buddies/Special Olympics Iowa.

10/10/2026

Adaptive Sports Iowa
What: Sell raffle tickets for Split the Pot, a 50/50 raffle held at Iowa Wild home games
When: 2026-2027 Iowa Wild season starting October 9
Where: Casey's Center 233 Center St, Des Moines
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10/08/2026

Valerius Fall Festival
What: Set up - Students will help set up tables, chairs, count raffle tickets, hang signs to prepare for the Fall Festival
When: 4-6pm on Friday, October 23rd
Where: 3305 92nd St. Urbandale

What: Students will help wipe down tables during lunch, help with clean up
When: Saturday, October 24th 11am-2pm
Where: 3305 92nd St. Urbandale

*Please email [email protected] to sign up for 1 hour increments.