Connecting Central Iowa Families
There are tons to see and do in the Summer in Des Moines. Take a look at some reviews, guides and more to help you plan your summer itinerary. You will find a guide to Discounted Kids Movies, Outdoor Live Music, movies under the stars, carnivals, and festivals and much more!
You will also find personal reviews of pumpkin patches and events attended during the past fall seasons in Des Moines. If you have an event or activity you would like to add please contact us.
The Des Moines Parent event calendar includes all spring events and activities and much more.
Outdoor Family Fun at Glow Wild 2019 Glow Wild, put on by Polk County Conservation and Cumulus Media, is back for its fourth year! Each year Glow Wild is attended by families all over central Iowa to celebrate the end …
A Bucket List Experience at the Valle Drive-In Drive-in movie theaters are few and far between. In Iowa, there are only five including the Valle Drive-In located in Newton, Iowa. My parents remember clearly going to the drive-in theater. Myself …
Celebrate Apollo 11 Moon Landing in Des Moines Did you know that July 20 is the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing? This was the very first time someone walked on the moon. As a child, I was always …
Factory Outlet Fireworks in Winterset | Supporting Community America’s birthday is just around the corner! There are many options to celebrate the Fourth of July in Des Moines. Some may want to purchase their own fireworks and put on a …
Iowa Adventure Passes | Each Library Broken Down School is out and several libraries are helping you explore Iowa with a fun opportunity. Your local library offers so much more than just books, summer reading challenges and story time. Now, …