Des Moines weekend plans: Oct. 9-11

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Friday

🪦 Jordan Cemetery Tour | Explore local history with costumed reenactments, a headstone restoration demonstration and a presentation on cemetery symbolism. | 9am–12pm | 2001 Fuller Rd., West Des Moines | Admission: $25

🎀 Eleven 101 Collective Grand Opening | Support former Painted Tree Boutique vendors as they reopen at this new space. | 10am-8pm Friday and Saturday; 10am-6pm Sunday | 11101 University Ave., Clive | Free!

Saturday

👗 Totally Rad Vintage Fest | A traveling vintage festival featuring retro clothing, accessories, toys and home goods. | 10am-5pm | Iowa Events Center | Tickets: $12

🕹️ Y2K Countdown Party | Travel through the decades with '80s, '90s and 2000s music, themed cocktails, photo ops and an 11pm Y2K countdown. Ages 21+. | 6pm | Up-Down | Event details

🏒 The Iowa Wild | Watch our hometown team play against the Rockford IceHogs. | Casey's Center | 6pm | Tickets: $31

Sunday

🐶 Wag-o-Ween | Bring your dressed-up dog to Big Grove, where they can enjoy a pup cup. AHeinz57 will bring adoptable pets. | 1-3pm | Free!

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