Des Moines: New Year's Eve 2022 guide

🧪 You don't have to wait until midnight for a ball drop. The Science Center of Iowa is holding its annual "noon year's eve" from 9am to 2pm with a ball drop at 12pm. Tickets are $11.

🎻 Enjoy some of your favorites like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald at the Des Moines Symphony. Frank & The Great Ladies of Song are performing starting at 8pm. Tickets start at $40.

The glitz and the glam :

🔔 The Silver Bell Soiree features live music by The Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, cocktails, dancing and a balloon drop. Proceeds benefit Dorothy's House. ($100)

🥂 The Republic on Grand is offering multiple NYE options, including a buffet dinner, champagne and a hotel room. Price starts at $20.

Dance into 2023

🏳️‍🌈 The Garden is holding a 90's party with no cover. Drag show at 10pm and tables are available to reserve.

🎹 Party at Wooly's with Pianopalooza starts at 9pm. Tickets are $17+.

🎸 The Rewind Hotel in West Des Moines is offering party packages and live music by The Nadas. Starts at 8pm.