Connecting Central Iowa Families
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 …
Des Moines Parent Spotlight: Jenn Riggs I first met Jenn Riggs years ago through a Facebook parenting group. One thing that drew me towards her were her outdoor family adventures on social media. Her family was always out hiking and …
Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2018 Though we never know how frightful the weather outside this time of year might be, spending time at Christkindlemarket Des Moines is utterly delightful. This free, three-day event runs from November 30th – December 2nd at Cowles Commons …
Brenton Skating Plaza 2018 It is that time of the year! Brenton Skating Plaza will be open for the season in Downtown Des Moines. Help Brenton Skating Plaza “break the ice” on Friday, November 16. You will not want to …
Des Moines Monarch Tagging 2019 Early fall is the time of year to tag monarchs. There are several programs and events happening in the Des Moines area so you and your family can learn why people tag monarchs, how to …
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 the Glow Wild event will be held at the new Jester …
Outdoor Activities in Central Iowa Iowa comes alive during the summer months. County fairs, outdoor concerts, hiking, water activities, festivals, fun patios, yearly events, and so, so much more! Most of our favorite things to do in Iowa are right …
Outdoor Movies in Des Moines 2019 Enjoy your favorite movie outdoors in Des Moines, Iowa. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks, and drinks. All movies begin at dusk which is around 8:45 p.m. (unless noted). Dress the kids up in their comfy …
Outdoor Live Music in Des Moines 2019 Listening to music outdoors is one of our family’s favorite thing to do. It is a great time for the entire family. Listen to music, play games, meet friends and have fun. There …
Des Moines Bike Safety and Fun 2019 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 …
Outdoor Things to do in Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa is a great place to visit all year round, but summer may be the perfect time to visit with your family. If you are coming from out of town …
Colder temperatures and shorter days tend to keep families indoors during this time of year. While it’s tempting to hibernate and stay inside all winter we all know how stir-crazy we become even after one day stuck indoors with kids! …
This Friday (November 17) kicks-off the 2017 season for Brenton Skating Plaza! You will not want to miss opening day at Brenton Skating Plaza. It will be held in conjunction with another Des Moines holiday favorite, the East Village Holiday Promenade.This …
Fall is just around the corner and before you know it football season will be in full swing. There are several football programs offered in central Iowa depending on your location and if you want your child to participate in …
The Great Outdoors Foundation and Polk County Conservation are teaming up for another year of Glow Wild. Glow Wild will take place on Sunday, September 3 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Jester Park! Enjoy a family day full of …
Summer may be almost over, but I wanted to make sure to share our fun experience we had with Living History Farms Summer Camp. Central Iowa has a ton of great options for Summer Camp. The Living History Farms Summer …
Summers for our kids today look so much different than I remember from my childhood. I recall being shoo-ed out the back door right after breakfast and with the exception of a quick lunch on the back patio, we were …
Our city is pretty amazing. One of my favorite things is the fact you can drive 20 to 30 minutes from one spot and be in a totally different area, experiencing and exploring new things. Have you spent time in …
One of our favorite central Iowa festivals, is the Des Moines Arts Festival. It is free to attend and there is a ton offered for everyone! Dates Friday, June 23; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 24; 11 a.m. to …
Listening to live, outdoor music is the perfect way to enjoy the Summer in central Iowa. There are several locations to take advantage of outdoor music, but our family’s favorite is the Summer Concert Series at Jasper Winery. Ade & The …