Des Moines weekend plans, Nov. 6-8

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Illustration of seven periods moving from right to left in a row, and two of them turning into exclamation points. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

Friday

🛍️ Des Moines Holiday Boutique | Kick off holiday shopping with seasonal gifts, plus an appearance by Hallmark star Tyler Hynes. | 10am–9pm, also open Saturday and Sunday | EMC Expo Center | $15

🖼️ First Friday | Explore five floors of open studios and an exhibition celebrating Black artists. | 5–8pm | Mainframe Studios | Free!

Saturday

🎨 Santa's North Pole Village Craft Sale | Shop nearly 200 booths of handmade crafts, holiday decorations and unique gifts at Ankeny Art Center's annual holiday market. | 9am–3pm | Prairie Trail Sports Complex | $10

🎁 Edgewater Holiday Mart | Holiday shop for handmade gifts and creations from local artisans at this indoor market. | 9am–3pm | Edgewater Senior Living Community | Free!

Sunday

🏀 Drake Men's Basketball vs. Southern | Cheer on the Bulldogs as they take on Southern University. | 2pm | Knapp Center | Tickets: $18

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