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Plan your adventures!
Plan your fall adventures with all of our fun guides including Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals, and so much more to welcome the cooler season of fun!
Looking for the biggest pumpkin in the patch? Take a look at our guide to Pumpkin Patches in Des Moines.
Enjoy Indoor Play in Des Moines. Take a look at our giant guide of places to play indoors!
Download and print off our FREE Fall Bucket list. The Fall season is always filled with festivals, pumpkins, apples, Halloween events, and so much more. See how many you can cross off!
Explore the Outdoors!
Looking for a nearby park to explore? Take a look at our Interactive Park Map!
Interested in details for a specific park?
We have you covered! We have detailed reviews for many parks across the Des Moines metro. Know all the details before you go!
Things to do in Des Moines
Fun Things To Do in Des Moines This Weekend
Sharing is caring! Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn Save Email Fun Things To Do in Des Moines This Weekend: Friday, September 13th 2024 – Sunday, September 15th 2024 Every weekend there are…
Spirits in the Gardens at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa
Reiman Gardens, located just across the parking lot from Jack Trice Stadium, is a year-round attraction that families should visit. You can enjoy 1,000 different butterflies of different species in…
Make Music at Pied Piper Studios
Make Music at Pied Piper Studios With a vision for connecting families through musical experiences of shared delight, Pied Piper Studios’ year-round Kindermusik classes have been a part of hundreds…
The West Des Moines Library
The West Des Moines Library We are highlighting another local library. The West Des Moines Library has tons to offer. Take a look at events, storytime, and activities they have planned weekly….
Travel
We love the 515 but there are many great places to travel to in Iowa and throughout the Midwest. Take a look at some of our places to visit and plan your next family adventure! For all the travel reviews, check here.
Fall Fun in Clear Lake, Iowa
Fall Fun in Clear Lake, Iowa Hey, Des Moines families! As the crisp air of autumn rolls in, it’s the perfect time to plan a cozy fall getaway to Clear…
9 Family Friendly Places to Visit in Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Family Friendly Places to Visit in Green Bay, Wisconsin Looking for your next travel destination? I have a spot for you! Head to Green Bay in Northeast Wisconsin. Located…
Fall Festival at Bloomsbury Farm in Iowa
Fall Festival at Bloomsbury Farm in Iowa One of our favorite parts of fall is exploring fun seasonal festivals and farms. Whether it be swimming in a corn pool, taking…
Day Trip to Winterset, Iowa
Day Trip to Winterset, Iowa I am a huge fan of day trips. It is the perfect way to explore different communities around Des Moines, Iowa. I love to discover…