Connecting Central Iowa Families
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 …
Free Outdoor Yoga in Des Moines 2019 Yoga. As a parent, we need a little “me” time. Yoga is the perfect way to relax, meditate, stretch, meet other people, and have fun. We are very lucky to have so many opportunities to …
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 summer! Over the past few weeks, these warmer temps have given …
Discounted Summer Kids Movies in Des Moines 2019 You may have already seen the list of FREE Outdoor Movies being offered this summer throughout Des Moines. This is a list of super, discounted summer kid movies being offered at local theaters …
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 …
Camp Brainiac in Des Moines I’m a working parent and planning for summer care is one of the most stressful spring time activities I’ve experienced. Once my kids finished 2nd grade, I opted out of summer long day care programs and …
Carnivals & Festivals in Des Moines 2019 One of our favorite things to do each summer in Des Moines, Iowa is to visit all the fun carnivals and festivals. Whether you are looking for food trucks, beer gardens, carnival games, …
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 …
Summer Reading Programs in Des Moines Summer reading in Des Moines is one of many fun activities to stay busy this summer. Your local library offers great events and activities for children of all ages and challenges to keep your …
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Camp Fire Heart of Iowa. Spend your summer at Camp Fire Heart of Iowa. What is Camp Fire? It’s a way of life. For more than 100 years, Camp Fire has been providing a …
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 …
There is another great reason to attend the 2017 Iowa State Fair. STEM Day is taking over the Grand Concourse again. Join families on Sunday, August 2oth. There will be several opportunitues to learn about STEM and the way it touches …
August is just a few days away and that means the legendary, “Nothing Compares” Iowa State Fair will be in full swing. Families plan their vacations, jobs, and lives around this 11-day event. From August 10 – August 20, children and families will be …
It’s that time of year and you will see lots of hot air balloons being released. The National Balloon Classic begins Friday, July 28 and goes on every day until Saturday, August 5. Not only are balloons released every day …
Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Goddess Garden. All thoughts are my very own. #GiveChemicalsTheBird Summer is in full swing! Whether you are jumping on the trampoline, visiting your favorite animal at the zoo, going down water slides, …
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 …
Spend your summer with the Iowa Cubs! There is nothing better than enjoying a hot, summer day out at the ball field, with a hot dog, drink and peanuts. Attending an Iowa Cubs game is much more than just a …
There is still plenty of time to sign your children up for summer camp! Central Presbyterian Church located in Des Moines is gearing up for Hero Central Vacation Bible School. Hero Central Vacation Bible School will be held June 12 …
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 …
Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids is becoming more than just a fun place for a haircut this summer. Shear Madness is teaming up with Muffy’s Princesses to bring you Summer Storybook Celebrations. Summer Storybook Celebrations is a fun opportunity for …