Central Iowa has lots of fun things for you and your kids to do. Here you will find some ideas.
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, …
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa’s Camp Fest allows families to experience camp for free! Camp Hantesa is hosting an open house event Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Boone, Iowa. This gives families a chance to …
How to Encourage Inclusive Play In Your Neighborhood Playing is an integral part of childhood. It is something that is intuitive for young children — you don’t have to tell them how to play, though many parents and teachers do. …
Farmers Market Fun for the Whole Family Farmers markets are cropping up all over. From town greens to city parks and rest stops on highways, farmers are gathering with their wares. Farmers markets are a great way to stock up …
Des Moines Arcades & Pinball Machines You do not have to a kid to enjoy old school pinball machines, arcade games and larger than life games! Des Moines has a few great options to play. Make it a date night, …
Harry Potter Yoga Experience in Des Moines Enter the wizardry world of Harry Potter with Yoga with Jayla in Des Moines, Iowa. If you are a Harry Potter fan, you will want to add this fun Harry Potter Yoga Experience …
Earth Day in Des Moines 2019 There are a lot of opportunities for kids and families to get involved in Earth Day in Des Moines this year. Check out the list below for some fun ideas. A couple of events require …
Des Moines Moines Easter Egg Hunts 2019 Eggs, bunnies, and eggs everywhere. There are a ton of opportunities to hunt for eggs in Des Moines this Spring. Check out our list of Des Moines Easter Egg Hunts for 2019. If …
Check Out the DSM Book Festival! Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Capital Square, Downtown Des Moines (DSM) If you’re like most people, spring fever is in full effect and you’re ready for warmer weather …
MyDMPL Con 2019 The Des Moines Central Library will transform into an interactive hub of a family-friendly festival for all fandoms on Sunday, May 5 at the second annual MyDMPL Con. And it’s all FREE. More than 1,000 people – …
The Best Ways to Spend the Day Off With Your Family in Des Moines Whether your family tribe enjoys outdoor adventures or prefers quiet creative activities, the city of Des Moines offers a host of inexpensive and free ways to …
Kids Read in Grimes, Iowa It’s incredible the amount of research that has gone into supporting the benefits of reading to children. Study after study shows that early reading with children helps them learn to speak, interact, and bond with …
The In’s and Out’s of Banishing The Winter Blah’s Winter can be cozy, but at some point, we’re left with cold, colds, and cabin fever. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can banish the winter blahs this season …
4 Ways a Botanical Garden Membership Keeps the Whole Family Happy Year-Round With family workshops, hands-on activities, story time, a tropical conservatory, unique outdoor gardens and more, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden provides an engaging environment for kids (and …
Get Crafty with Kids Create in Des Moines “Every Child is an Artist”. Every time I see this saying stretched across the wall in a home or a school hallway, I smile. What little Picasso doesn’t feel a sense of …
Discounted Movies at Des Moines Movie Theaters Where can you find discounted movies at Des Moines movie theaters? Our family loves to attend movies at the theaters. It can get pricey pretty quickly that is why we love to ask …
