Bike Safety + Fun in Central Iowa
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 …
Category: Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Story Hour in Central Iowa
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 …
Soccer For Kids in Des Moines
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 …
Downtown Earth Day 2017
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 …
Date Night: Commons Off The Clock
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, …
Earth Day Events in Central Iowa 2017
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 …
Top 5 Parks to Visit this Spring
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 …
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park: No Snow, No Problem!
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 …
Brenton Skating Plaza: Upcoming Events!
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 …
Brenton Skating Plaza: Winter Season 2016
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 …
Beggars’ Night in Central Iowa 2016
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 …
31 Parks in One Weekend
“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 …
Iowa State Fair 2016: For the Kids
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 …
Des Moines Symphony Opening the Iowa State Fair!
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 …
Get Carried Away: National Balloon Classic 2016
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 …
Curious George Exhibit at the Blank Park Zoo!
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 …
Energizer®: #PoweringSummer + Giveaway!
It is summer! Our family loves spending time outdoors playing, exploring and using our imaginations. One of our favorite accessories for outdoor play is Energizer’s lights and batteries. Whether …
Outdoor Birthday in Des Moines
Outdoor Birthday in Des Moines Celebrate your outdoor birthday in Des Moines. Here is a great list of outdoor birthday party ideas. Please contact me to get your businesses …
Tour Des Moines Parks!
Join Des Moines Parks and Recreation to celebrate National Parks and Recreation month! Des Moines Parks and Recreation has designated 31 different locations including parks, trails, and facilities as …
Yankee Doodle Pops 2016
A Des Moines classic event is celebrating its 23rd year! Yankee Doodle Pops will be back providing great music and an amazing firework display afterwards over the Des Moines skyline! …