Social Saturday: Friendsgiving

Join the Des Moines Art Center’s November Social Saturday event: Friendsgiving! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios, a scavenger hunt, a guided tour, storytime, treats in the Art Center Café, and so much more. Schedule of Events: 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Storytime (all ages) Levitt Auditorium 12 – 2 p.m. | A Taste of ReelAbilities film screening The ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the US dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. The 2026 Des Moines festival, “A Taste of ReelAbilities,” is a screening of recent short films. Learn more. *Films later in the program are intended for adult audiences. Levitt Auditorium 1 pm | Guided Tour (all ages) Meet in the Macomber Lobby Drop-in Activities (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.): Museum Galleries Show your art appreciation! Grab paper leaves in the lobby and place one in front of a work of art or something in the museum you are grateful for. Find the Social Saturday interactive Art Cart in the galleries. Complete a scavenger hunt in the galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small prize. Macomber Lobby Teaching artists and students from the Art Center’s Community Access Program will have artwork on display and showcasing CAP programs and offerings. Enjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station. Art School Studios Enjoy unique Social Saturday art activities in the Art School, organized by the Community Access Program.