Things to Do
Trick-or-Treat & Trunk-or-Treat Events in Des Moines

Trick-or-Treat & Trunk-or-Treat Events in Des Moines

While it’s traditional to collect candy door-to-door for Halloween, consider an alternative form of trick-or-treating. Trunk or treat and trick or treat...

Halloween Themed Events, Activities & Attractions for Des Moines Kids

Halloween Themed Events, Activities & Attractions for Des Moines Kids

You don’t have to go too far to find faBOOlous Halloween happenings. The month of October is filled to the...

BIG List of Things To Do This Fall in Des Moines

BIG List of Things To Do This Fall in Des Moines

Fall foliage, cooler temperatures, and doorways decorated with cornstalks and gourds create a welcome change from summer throughout Des Moines...

Where to Pick Pumpkins With Your Kids Near Des Moines

Where to Pick Pumpkins With Your Kids Near Des Moines

The leaves will turn colors soon, and there’s a crispness in the air, which can only mean one thing: It’s...

11 Things to Do With Preschoolers in Des Moines

11 Things to Do With Preschoolers in Des Moines

The preschool years fly by, and while the days can feel long, this stage offers a great opportunity to explore...

7 Things To Do With Tweens & Teens In DSM This Fall

7 Things To Do With Tweens & Teens In DSM This Fall

When it comes to spending quality family time with teens and tweens, it can be more challenging to find fun...

Best of the Season
Family-Friendly Places to Watch Football in Des Moines

Family-Friendly Places to Watch Football in Des Moines

Sure, as autumn leaves change color, baseball season quickly becomes football season. Armchair quarterbacks eager to watch the big game...

25 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

25 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Omaha

With Omaha just a couple of hours away from Des Moines, it’s the perfect destination for a quick weekend getaway....

Best Fall Foliage Spots with Kids in Central Iowa

Best Fall Foliage Spots with Kids in Central Iowa

The leaves are almost ready to show off their stunning fall colors! Kids love jumping into piles of leaves, and...

Family Friendly Fall Festivals in Des Moines

Family Friendly Fall Festivals in Des Moines

As September arrives in central Iowa, fall festivals begin. The area’s community and cultural celebrations are packed with fun seasonal...

Family Friendly Theater Performances Coming to Des Moines Stages’ this Fall

Family Friendly Theater Performances Coming to Des Moines Stages’ this Fall

The curtain may be coming down on summer, but it’s going up on great shows around Des Moines!  There are...

Where to Go Apple Picking with Kids at Farms and Orchards Near Des Moines

Where to Go Apple Picking with Kids at Farms and Orchards Near Des Moines

With the kids heading back to school and fall on the horizon, it’s time to go apple picking. No matter...

Arts & Culture
Five Ways to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Des Moines

Five Ways to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Des Moines

Originally observed by the indigenous Aztec people of Central America, whose customs eventually merged with Catholic traditions, Día de los...

Celebrating Diwali with Your Family in Des Moines

Celebrating Diwali with Your Family in Des Moines

Haunted Houses in the Des Moines Area

Haunted Houses in the Des Moines Area

BIG List of Things To Do This Fall in Des Moines

BIG List of Things To Do This Fall in Des Moines

Sports & Recreation
Family-Friendly Places to Watch Football in Des Moines

Family-Friendly Places to Watch Football in Des Moines

Sure, as autumn leaves change color, baseball season quickly becomes football season. Armchair quarterbacks eager to watch the big game...

A Family Friendly Guide to College Football in Des Moines

A Family Friendly Guide to College Football in Des Moines

Labor Day Weekend Fun for Des Moines Families

Labor Day Weekend Fun for Des Moines Families

After-School Activities for Kids in Des Moines

After-School Activities for Kids in Des Moines