45 Places for Family Fun this Winter

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45 Places for Family Fun this Winter

Wintertime in Iowa can be hard for young kids.  How do you keep them busy, active, and having fun?  Well here are some ideas.  The next time you are thinking about what should I do with the kids today, check out our list of 45 Places for Family Fun this Winter.

Other resources for fun this winter in Des Moines, Iowa:

Art, Museums, and Historical Places

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Classes/Workshops

Indoor Playgrounds & Fun Centers

Valley Community Center, indoor play, Des Moines, Iowa, West Des Moines, ice skating, Eric's Place, things to do in Des Moines

Ice Skating

Nature Center & Zoos

Indoor Play Areas

Sledding & Skiing

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Sports & Recreation

Storytimes & Special Events

toy stores, toy stores in Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa, Children's stores, local, shop local

Swimming Indoors

Erin Huiatt

Erin Huiatt has owned and run Des Moines Parent since 2015, covering family events, parks and things to do across central Iowa for more than a decade. She is the author of 100 Things To Do in Des Moines Before You Die (Reedy Press, 2023) and Where To Take the Kids: Des Moines (Reedy Press, coming spring 2027). A mom of two, Erin serves on the board of the Des Moines Children's Museum.

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