Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
Whether you live in Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines or beyond, find the local resources your family needs in in the dsm4kids Directory!
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Seasonally, we offer: apples, raspberries, cherries, pears, strawberries, plums, apricots, blackberries, tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, asparagus, peppers, cabbage, radishes, squash, sweet corn, and pumpkins. If we don’t grow it, we vow to get the best of seasonal fruits, such as the southern Missouri peaches and Palisades (Colorado) peaches. Iowa Orchard is very active in the Des Moines Farmer’s Market scene, attending seven markets per week throughout summer and fall. Our school tours begin September first and are run by life-long friend, JoAnn Craig. She is also co-author of the Iowa Orchard Favorites cookbook and loves to help the Etchen family every fall.
Java Joe's CoffeeHouse™ is the oldest coffee roaster in Des Moines, Iowa.
Java Joe’s serves up live music several nights a week. Local, independent and nationally touring performers can all be seen here. Most entertainment is FREE. Some concerts require tickets that can be purchased online. Check out their website for upcoming events.
Opened in downtown Des Moines in May 2014, MALO is Des Moines’ destination for Latin cuisine. From classic Havana cocktails to inventive Mexican dishes, MALO celebrates all the flavors of Latin America.
Soy MALO, soy de todo el país.
MALO is located in the historic Fire Station No. 1, a renovated art deco building owned and operated by the Des Moines Social Club, an innovative arts and entertainment non-profit.
PARKING
Metered street parking (free on weekends and after 6pm) is available directly in front of MALO as well as on adjacent streets. Free parking is also available in the Wells Fargo garage at the southeast corner of 9th and Mulberry after 5pm and on weekends.
GET YOUR GREEN ON! Mr. Mickey has been serving up the libations since 1997! Pass the time playing pool, Golden Tee 2013, Big Buck Hunter HD (with the biggest screen in town!!) or just kick back with a pint. We have a “semi-private” area that holds about 25 people that can be reserved at no cost. We like to party like it’s St. Patrick’s Day 365 days a year- WE ARE OPEN EVERY DAY! Speaking of St. Pat’s, we throw THE LARGEST TENT PARTY in Iowa every March 17th!!
