Find 2020 Summer Events and Activities in Des Moines here.
There’s a lot of days to fill between now and the start of school. So, stretching the family budget while making the most of summer break is a must. Here are 25 FREE things to do this summer in Des Moines (and surrounding cities) with kids:
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- Take a tour of the John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny.
- Go on a picnic at a local Central Iowa garden.
- Look for constellations at a local stargazing event.
- Participate in a summer reading program at a local library.
- Go on a high tech treasure hunt by geocaching.
- Cheer on players at a Miracle League game.
- Go to an outdoor movie in the park.
- Head to Valley West Mall for Family Night.
- Go fishing at a Central Iowa lake.
- Take a tour of the Omstead House and Barn, a historical home in Urbandale.
- Splash and play at a Des Moines area spray ground.
- Explore the State Historical Museum.
- Get your groove on at an outdoor concert.
- Play “I Spy” at the Polk County Heritage Gallery.
- Attend a county fair in Dallas, Polk or Warren County.
- Take a stroll along the Principal Riverwalk.
- Learn how to paddle board on Lester Pond.
- Attend a cooking class at the Machine Shed.
- Enjoy Story Hour at the Park in West Des Moines.
- Go for a swim at an area lake.
- Attend a Des Moines area festival.
- Build a project at Lowe’s or Home Depot.
- Explore the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates on Saturdays.
- Play on the playground at a Des Moines area park.
- Try a FREE class at Pied Piper Studios.
What are your suggestions for FREE summer activities with kids in Des Moines?
