Outdoor activities in Des Moines. Reviews, ideas, lists and more for your family. Des Moines, Iowa, and the Midwest offers so many fun things to see and do outdoors, do not miss out!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Stonyfield through my partnership with the YoGetters program. #StonyfieldBlogger A couple of weeks ago we took advantage of a beautiful Sunday and took a road trip to the Omaha Zoo. We absolutely love the …
Listening to music outdoors, in the Summer time is THE best! Isn’t it? There are some great opportunities to get out and listen to music, in central Iowa. If you have any other outdoor music events to add, make sure …
Your local library is a great place to visit during the Summer. Not only do they offer great events and activities for children of all ages, many of them offer Summer Reading Challenges. Participating in these challenges, as a family, …
One of our favorite summer activities is to go watch outdoor summer movies! Bring blankets, chairs, snacks and drinks! All movies begin at dusk which is around 8:45 p.m. or later, so dress the kiddos up in some comfy PJ’s …
May is National Bike Month. Summer is the perfect time to get out as a family and go on a bike ride. Central Iowa offers many family bike rides, adult rides, and tons of trails. There are also several bike shops in the area where …
Summer time is the perfect time to enjoy stories and nature at the same time. There are several chances, in the central Iowa area, to listen to a good book. Bring a blanket, grab a lunch, and enjoy story time outdoors. All of …
It’s spring! Time for some soccer. There are soccer programs in Des Moines, Iowa offered all year-round for your little ones. I have pulled together an ultimate guide of soccer programs for your children of all ages. Am I missing your …
A favorite Des Moines Earth Day celebration! Downtown Earth Day is a great way to experience Downtown Des Moines and celebrate Earth Day all at the same time. This year, the Science Center of Iowa, Iowa Rivers Revival at The …
Looking for a fun and different date night this summer? Des Moines Performing Arts and the Des Moines Radio Group will be presenting Commons Off The Clock. Starting May, 19th, you will be able to enjoy bands, brews and food at …
There are a lot of opportunities for kids and families to get involved in Earth Day this year!Check out the list below for some fun ideas. A couple events require pre-registration, so make sure to register! If I am missing …
Central Iowa is blessed with some amazing parks! If you are like me and have been cooped up all Winter, you are ready to do some exploring. Check out these fun and unique parks in Central Iowa. 1. Colby …
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 withdrawal. To get our sledding fix we decided to stop waiting …
Yes, it’s chilly, but you can easily warm-up by skating at Brenton Skating Plaza this Winter. Do you have cabin fever already? Burn off some of that energy! Have you made New Year’s Resolutions to stay active? Grab the family …
Ice skating is a wonderful way to get outdoors, and be active this Winter season in Des Moines. Brenton Skating Plaza is the only outdoor ice skating rink in Des Moines and will be opening for its 11th season on …
This is a list of some communities and their scheduled Beggars’ Night. Please feel free to contact me if I am missing your city or I have an incorrect date/time! I will also be adding other store locations, as they …
“Every day is an adventure.” No truer words have been spoken about our lives. I treat every day as if it were an adventure and because of that every day IS an adventure. Every day is a new day. Every …
August is just a few days aways and you know what that means … The legendary, “Nothing Compares” Iowa State Fair! If you live in Iowa, families plan their vacations, jobs, and lives around this 11-day event. From August 11th …
You will not want to miss this special presentation from the Des Moines Symphony with Music Director and Conductor Joseph Giunta presenting “Symphony on a Stick”. Photo credit The Des Moines Register This special family-friendly, patriotic performance will kick-off the Iowa …
It’s that time of year and you will see lots of hot air balloons being released! The National Balloon Classic begins Friday, July 29th and goes on every day until Saturday, August 6th. Not only are balloons released every day …
It had been awhile since we were able to make it out to the Blank Park Zoo, but we finally did! I had been wanting to visit for awhile because I had been hearing great things about the Curious George …
