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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Pole Position Raceway provides the only indoor karting facilities in Des Moines. We provide a high speed race simulation with a challenging road course that is fun for all skill levels. Our high-performance electric European karts are capable of speeds of up to 45 mph. We also have junior karts for kids, and you only need to be 48" tall to race.
We welcome everyone, from walk-in racers who want to race family, friends and other customers, to private groups both small and large. MB2 Raceway caters to corporate events, team building programs, birthday and bachelor parties, new product launches, training seminars, meetings and other special occasions.
Pump It Up is the pioneer in birthday party entertainment. Founded in Pleasanton, California in 2000, it was an immediate success, allowing parents to host children’s parties in a private, safe, and clean environment. Due to its popularity, Pump It Up began franchising in 2002. Today, Pump It Up is Kids' Favorite Place with centers across the country. It has set the industry standard for indoor inflatable safety, while providing your community with a fun and healthy family activity.
Rainbow has been helping families raise Happy, Healthy kids for over 20 years. We are famous for our swingsets but also offer basketball hoops, trampolines, and athletic surfaces. Pay 2 Play is also offered as well as birthday parties. Stop by our brand new store in Grimes. Unplug N Play with Rainbow today!
Fantastic traveling pony ride, pony carousel and petting zoo. Featuring beautiful friendly animals for all ages. We can provide ponies for most events. Ponies also availablle for sale
Sapphire Gymnastics Academy offer gymnastics instruction to girls and boys in pre-school and up. They also offer Mom's Morning Out, Open Gym, Family Fun Nights, Birthday Party Packages and more.
Children's hair salon - kids can sit in cars for styling chairs and watching a movie while getting their haircut. Two locations-West Des Moines & Ankeny.
