If you are staying in town for the 4th of July, don’t fret, you don’t need a big backyard or lake house to have a lot of fun…there are festive, patriotic events going on all around Des Moines. Check out…
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Summer 2021: 4th of July Weekend Fun for Des Moines Kids
Celebrate our Independence with Family Fun! dsm4kids’ round up of Independence Day Fun includes a list of fireworks displays, festivals, parades and other family-friendly celebrations taking place across the Des Moines metro and beyond. So, put on your red, white…
Read MoreA Festive Feast for July 4th
Make your July 4th menu extra fun and festive this year. We’ve searched from sea to shining sea for the best red, white and blue recipes—from a wowza watermelon pizza to a refreshing corn salsa and American pride pork chops. You’ll…
Read MoreFireworks Safety Tips 4 Kids in Des Moines
The sale and consumption of consumer fireworks was recently approved in the state of Iowa. Whatever side of the new law you’re on, firework sales are now allowed between June 1 and July 8 each year, and from December 10…
Read MoreTips 4 Family Fun at Yankee Doodle Pops
Updated for 2019.It’s a music symphony like no other! The Des Moines Symphony kicks off the 4th of July holiday weekend in Des Moines with their annual Yankee Doddle Pops concert. Enjoy this music spectacular at the State Capitol grounds,…
Read MoreWhere to See Fireworks this Summer in Des Moines
Find 2019 4th of July events here. Turn your eyes to the skies and check out some dazzling fireworks displays this summer in Des Moines. With kids’ activities, parades and more, the fireworks are only part of the fun in…
Read More10 Firework Alternatives 4 Kids
After writing about firework safety yesterday, I got to thinking about firework alternatives and ways to keep the fun in the Fourth of July holiday for kids. We can all keep our kids entertained and safe this 4th of July by…
Read MoreTips to Keep Kids Safe Around Fireworks
Before heading out to celebrate the 4th of July, take a moment to set some ground rules to ensure your kids will be safe around fireworks. Thousands of adults, teens and children are treated for firework-related injuries in emergency rooms…
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