The Directory
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!
While all submissions are considered, inclusion in the Directory is based on relevance. Businesses or organizations outside of Central Iowa or primarily geared toward adults may not be listed.
Jellybeanstreet is the world’s first children’s social art business turning finger paintings into stunning pieces of fine art in support of children’s charities. Our children’s workshops provide fun and entertaining art activities for children to make a mess and be creative. At the end of each workshop, the artwork is taken back to our castle where our magic wizards turn your child’s paintings into stylish and contemporary art designs. The final designs are later sold online as high-quality canvas prints to support children's charities.
The Johnston Public Library is an essential resource that grows with our community, enhances the quality of life of our users, supports lifelong learning, and offers access in a variety of ways. We provide outstanding customer service and a welcoming environment for all.
Kirkendall Public Library supports lifelong learning and enjoyment in an inclusive, welcoming environment that is a primary community destination. The Library provides equal access to quality information services, materials, and resources to all members of our community.
Knoxville Raceway is famous for being the “Sprint Car Capital of the World.” The track has hosted races nearly every Saturday night from April through September since 1954 on what is the Marion County fairgrounds. Visit their website to find schedules and purchase tickets.
Kids ages five to 12 can join their Jr Fan Club. Club members receive a t-shirt and other fun goodies when they sign up.
The Raceway also features FREE Kids Nights: April 18th, May 2nd, May 30th and July 11th.
Here at Martial Arts America LTD, we want you to commit to learning the art of Tae Kwon Do. Our TKD program has over 100 active Black belters, and is taught in the traditional way. Classes consist of all belt levels with training by our dedicated Black belt instructors.
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Monkey Joe's is a fun-filled inflatable playcenter. Our wall-to-wall inflatable slides, jumps, and obstacle courses will keep your kids active, happy, and healthy. Our play center is suitable for kids 12 years-old and younger.
Celebrating over 40 years in Indianola, the National Balloon Museum archives more than 200 years of ballooning. You and your family can easily spend an entire afternoon exploring one of the world’s largest museums dedicated to providing a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history.
General Admission is $3.00 for Adults (12 and over). Visitors under 12 are FREE.
The Museum is open Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
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