Dates & Hours
February 12-15, 2026
THU 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SAT 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUN 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Admission
Adults 13+ (single day at door) : $14.00
Adults 13+ (single day online): $12.00
Children Ages 7-12: $4.00
Children Ages 6 & Under: Free
Show Location
Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-564-8000
www.iowaeventscenter.com
**Advance Adult Admission will be at the $12 discounted rate through 2/11/2026. Starting opening day of the show the price will increase to $14 online, same as box office pricing.
4-PACK ONLINE: Get 4 tickets for the price of 3!
- Discounted rate: $42 per 4 pack.
- Tickets valid for one admission each. Valid for one day only.

Hero Appreciation
All Weekend
As a thank you to all our heroes, all active military personnel, veterans, firefighters, medical professionals, police officers, & other first responders receive FREE ADMISSION all weekend. Simply bring a valid ID, and come enjoy the Des Moines Home + Garden Show!
THIS OFFER DOES NOT EXTEND TO FAMILY MEMBERS. ONE COMPLIMENTARY TICKET PER ID.
Teacher Day
Sunday, February 15, 2026
We celebrate teachers and school staff for their dedication and service to our children. All educators and school staff will receive FREE ADMISSION with a valid ID on Sunday, February 15th.
*Offer valid Sunday only* THIS OFFER DOES NOT EXTEND TO FAMILY MEMBERS. ONE COMPLIMENTARY TICKET PER ID.
DIRECTIONS
From the West:
If you are traveling from the west you may exit I-235 at the 7th Street or 3rd Street exits and enter the Iowa Events Center parking lot at the 5th Avenue entrance or the 3rd Street entrance.
From the East:
If you are traveling from the east you may exit 1-235 at 3rd Street and go south to enter the Iowa Events Center parking lot.
PARKING
Parking is available north of the Iowa Events Center with entrances off of the following streets:
3rd Street
5th Street
Crocker Street
The Iowa Events Center surface parking lots offer the closest and most convenient access to the facility. ADA Accessible parking is available at the Iowa Events Center by entering the lot south of Crocker Street, next to Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Credit Cards Are Now Accepted
City parking garages are located throughout downtown with convenient skywalk access to the Iowa Events Center.
Street parking is available throughout downtown with the convenience of parking meters.