Category: Things to Do

Volunteering This Holiday Season at Hawthorn Hill The Christmas holiday is quickly approaching (only 57 sleeps to be exact!) and like most parents, we are already beginning to feel …

Little Learners: Invest in a great start with STEM programs Our littles today are tomorrow’s inventors and problem solvers. So how can we, as parents, help our young explorers …

50 Things To Do in Iowa This Winter After our first cold weekend of the season, it got me looking ahead to winter in Iowa. There’s no denying that …

Fire Prevention Week in Des Moines 2018 Every year in October, The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) holds Fire Prevention Week. During this week, communities all over America host different events, activities, …

Day Trip to Winterset, Iowa I am a huge fan of day trips. It is the perfect way to explore different communities around Des Moines, Iowa. I love to …

Des Moines Monarch Tagging 2018 Early fall is the time of year to tag monarchs. There are several programs and events happening in the Des Moines area so you …

Recently, I took my 2 kids to the Wells Fargo History Museum.  This small museum is the 9th museum that Wells Fargo has opened around the country.  Here are …

Iowa State Fair 2018: For the Kids August is just a few weeks away and that means the legendary, “Nothing Compares” Iowa State Fair will be in full swing. Families plan their …

National Balloon Classic 2018 It’s that time of year and you will see lots of hot air balloons being released. The National Balloon Classic begins Friday, July 27 and …

Glow Wild 2018 at Jester Park Glow Wild is back for another year! Mark your calendars for Glow Wild 2018 on Sunday, September 2 from 4 to 10 p.m.  This year …

Fourth of July in Des Moines 2018 There are tons of ways to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Each community has a ton to offer. There are parades, festivals and fireworks all …

Children’s Guide to the Des Moines Arts Festival One of our favorite central Iowa festivals, is the Des Moines Arts Festival. It is free to attend and there is a …

Disclosure: This blog post was created in sponsorship with Theisen’s, but all thoughts and opinions are my very own. Prepare for Summer with Theisen’s Our family is definitely ready for …

Discounted Summer Kids Movies in Des Moines 2018 You may have already seen the list of FREE Outdoor Movies being offered this summer through out Central Iowa. This is a …