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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Black's Heritage Farm has pick your own pumpkins in our pumpkin patch. Nothing beats a family outing like taking everyone to the pumpkin patch. Come get a hay rack ride, see the animals, pick your own pumpkin. So much to do and see on the farm. Make a day of it!
Don’t just watch a film. Experience the big picture!
The six-story dome-shaped screen wraps you in larger than life images that surround your field of view, front-to-back and top-to-bottom. The 12,000-watt digital surround sound system lets you hear everything from a tiny drop of rain to a huge clap of thunder with crystal clarity. From sight to sound, this 216-seat theater is designed to challenge your natural sensory perception with a uniquely immersive movie experience!
Bring your group of 10 or more to receive discounted IMAX tickets or give your guests the ultimate movie experience with a theater buyout!
Read fun facts about IMAX and check films and showtimes
The Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad is a heritage railroad in Boone County, Iowa.The line runs just north of Boone and makes a round trip to the old coal mining town of Fraser. Choose your own adventure by selecting a 20’s era coach, an open-air car or experience what it was like to ride the rails in a caboose. The Railway hosts special excursions and events such as a Picnic Train, A Day out With Thomas and a Santa Express. Before or after your train ride, be sure to check out the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum and History Center.
Boone Speedway is a dirt track that races Modified, Stock, Hobby Stock, Sport Mod and Mod Lite classes. Races run Saturday nights and holiday weekends April through September. Visit theirwebsite to find schedules. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Kids 12 and under can join Racing Rascals the track’s kids club. Racing Rascals activities include bicycle races and giveaways, candy tosses, race car rides, school bus rides and the Junior Track Official program.
The Brenton Arboretum 141 acres is an arboretum, outdoor museum of trees a and public garden.
The Arboretum features 4 miles of walking trails that beckon visitors to an adventure over streams, through prairie grasses, and to the edge of Homestead Lake and Overlook Pond. Visitors can also enjoy a Nature Explore Classroom.
The Arboretum provides many family friendly learning oppotunities throughout the year.
Buxton Park Arboretum 5.4 acres is an arboretum and botanical garden located at the intersection of North Buxton Street and West Girard Avenue, Indianola, Iowa. It is open to the public without charge.
