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.
Children of all ages will appreciate the life-size mural of Mother Goose characters decorating the walls of the children’s area. Come see the mural that was painted by former Grandview student, Saulaman Schlegel.
The North Side Library also features the Heritage Collection, which is filled with local history artifacts from the Highland Park and surrounding neighborhoods. The vintage photographs and memorabilia encased in the meeting room tell the story of the Park’s past.
Social painting classes and private parties for kids and adults.
The Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation manages the city's public parks and open spaces. A variety of recreational opportunities are available throughout the year. Open shelters, baseball fields, and the Doanes Park Youth Center are available to reserve by calling 262-9368.
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.
Retailer featuring high-end, stylish furniture, bedding, toys & more for babies & kids.They also offer story times and special events for kids.
Precision Submission Grappling is a No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu academy in Des Moines. It offers classes for kids (ages 4+) and adults in a safe and welcoming environment.
All classes are led by well-known and respected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Jordan Peitzman.
Peitzman is also the founder of the Midwest's leading Jiu-Jitsu tournament, Sub Spectrum, which holds all of it's events right here in Des Moines!
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!
Competitive Olympic fencing club located in Des Moines' East Village.
We offer introductory classes, lessons, and training for all ages.
Rhea Lana’s is an upscale semi-annual children’s consignment sale. We hold sales twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. Families in the community are invited to consign their gently used children’s items into the event. Shoppers love loading up at our one-stop-shopping extravaganza’s as they can find everything they need for their child under one roof! You can expect to find items priced at 25-35% of retail.
Want to consign, don't have the time? Email us at kelly@rhealana.com for information or visit our signup page at VIP Program!
You can also follow us on Facebook or on Instagram
We take our mission seriously: To serve with love and integrity, families everywhere with inviting, excellent and valuable children's consignment events.
Kelly Weis, Owner
Chris Weis, Owner