Are you ready for some football? Iowa’s “Super Bowl” when the ISU Cyclones take on the IA Hawkeyes is set for September 10, 2022 in Iowa City. No matter who’s playing, attending a college football game can be an exciting…
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Events for kids in Des Moines, IA
Tips 4 Family Fun at a Des Moines Menace Match
By Danny Kotula Have you ever wanted to treat your kids to the most popular sport in the world, but didn’t want to travel out of state for great soccer to watch? Great news: the Beautiful Game is in our…
Read MoreBlank Park Zoo Takes Visitors on an After-Dark Safari During “Wild Lights”
Blank Park Zoo’s dazzling Wild Lights festival will be returning to Des Moines this spring April 1 through May 30, 2022. The Zoo’s grounds come to life after dark this season with a series of sparkling, larger-than-life lantern safaris that…
Read MoreCelebrate Reading with Your Kids at the DSM Book Festival!
This post is sponsored by the DSM Book Festival. What better time is there to attend a book festival than during National Reading Month? The 2022 DSM Book Festival will take place at Capital Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines…
Read MoreCelebrate the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics with Your Kids
My daughter is so excited for the summer Olympics! She’s already started asking how we’re going to celebrate them and figuring out when her favorite sports will be on TV. While they’re still officially called the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic…
Read MoreThe Des Moines Renaissance Faire – A Family Friendly Festival
This post is sponsored by the Des Moines Renaissance Faire. Enjoy a day of family fun at The Des Moines Renaissance Faire May 14-16, 2021! About The Des Moines Renaissance Faire – The ‘Family Friendly’ Festival The DES MOINES RENAISSANCE…
Read More2020 Guide to Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands in the Des Moines Area
Find the 2021 Farmers’ Market Guide Here. Farmers’ Markets have always been significant summer events in the Des Moines area. They provide fresh produce and entertainment for city dwellers while supporting local farmers and small businesses. But now, during the…
Read MoreHow to Extend Your Holiday Fun Past Beggar’s Night to Halloween
Beggar’s Night tends to take a bit of the wind out of Halloween’s sail here in Central Iowa. Once the neighborhood trick-or-treating is done, it can seem like the holiday is over. But, for true Halloween lovers, it doesn’t have…
Read MoreCentral Iowa School Starting Dates for the 2019-20 School Year
Find 2021-22 school start dates here. If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, you live by the school calendar. Wondering where your district fits in, and how much time you have left for these 33 FREE things to do…
Read MoreExploring the Des Moines Art Center with Kids
Updated 2023. If you’re lucky enough to have a world-class art museum right in your hometown…why shouldn’t your whole family take advantage, and explore it together? The Des Moines Art Center was started in 1916 and opened at its current…
Read MoreSummer 2019: Des Moines Area Races and Fun Runs 4 Families
Find 2021 Fun Runs & Walks here. Grab the kids and lace up your running shoes! These Des Moines area runs for families are a ton of fun and support good causes, too. See which run matches up best with…
Read More2019: Des Moines Area Summer Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
Find a list of 2021 summer festivals happening in the Des Moines area here. Summer always seems to fly by here in central Iowa, but it sure is jammin’ with festivals from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Whether you’re planning…
Read MoreHigh Flying Family Fun at Kites on the Green in Johnston
Updated for 2024 Since 2014, Kites on the Green has been bringing Johnstonians of all ages – and their kites – together to enjoy a day of kite flying, live entertainment, and tons of FREE activities for families and children. Organized…
Read MoreStargazing in Central Iowa: Best Views, Observatories, Astronomy Club
If you have a budding astronomist on your hands, you’re in luck: Des Moines is home to a myriad of scenic outdoor stargazing locations, as well as a couple of public observatories and an astronomy club for the truly dedicated. With the proper…
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