Halloween Boo Baskets I love to be a little extra when it comes to holidays and what is wrong with spreading a little extra spooky or Halloween cheer?! It has...
Favorite Fall Books For Children to Embrace the Season Change Each season I pull out books that tell stories about the seasons, holidays, and traditions that are coming up. Books...
The Best Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Do not just buy a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch this year. Make your family’s time there so much more fun with a scavenger hunt....
Center Grove Orchard: Discovery Barn Center Grove Orchard is an annual tradition in our house. Every year we love to spend hours and hours playing, feeding animals, eating all the...
There are many important days in November with lots of reasons to celebrate! Thanksgiving is always at the top of everyone’s mind, but check out this list of November special...




There are tons to see and during Fall in Des Moines. Take a look at some reviews, guides and more to help you plan your fall itinerary. You will find a guide to Fall Festivals, pumpkin patches and apple orchards to visit, Halloween events and activities, Beggars’ night times and dates and much more.