Category: Places to Go

Small Business Saturday in Des Moines 2018 Note: This post has been updated to show details of events happening during the 2018 season. Small Business Saturday is November 24. I …

The Urbandale Public Library is located at 3520 86th Street Urbandale, Iowa near Johnston-Walker Park and the Urbandale Police Department. They offer programs for adults, teens, and kids. Take …

Saturday Story & Sketch is a free program offered by Des Moines Performing Arts as part of their Cowles Commons Community Event series. Each week there will be children’s books read aloud …

Merle Norman Cosmetics is commonly connected with makeup and skin, but Merle Norman located in Clock Tower Square offers much more. Merle Norman Clock Tower Square has been around …

When I was young our family always planned family road trips. It was a great way to experience and see new things. One of my goals for our children …

Our city is pretty amazing. One of my favorite things is the fact you can drive 20 to 30 minutes from one spot and be in a totally different …

Two great children’s shows are coming to Des Moines Performing Arts this fall. Shopkins Live! Thursday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m.  Shopkins Live! will be traveling to the Des …

It’s the middle of January in Iowa and we haven’t really had any good snow storms yet, which means my kids and I have been going thru some sledding …

‘sDisclosure: This post was sponsored by Shear Madness For Kids, but all opinions are my very own! Monte was past due for a haircut last week, so we decided …

The Holiday season is a time to see special shows and concerts. Whether it be a date night or a family affair, there is a show and/or concert for …

Looking for a fun and different date night idea? This November, the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will be coming to the Des Moines Civic Center. For one weekend only, …

DISCLOSURE: I RECEIVED FREE PRODUCT AND SERVICES FROM RADISSON BLU IN EXCHANGE FOR MY REVIEW, BUT ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE MY OWN! We spent an entire weekend in Minneapolis. …

The Des Moines Community Playhouse has a great line up scheduled for Central Iowa families this season! This is a great way to introduce theatre to your young ones …

Below is a GIANT list of Fall Festivals happening around Central Iowa. Please let me know if you have a fun festival to add! September  Jester Park Glow Wild  …