Traditions help families strengthen bonds and make treasured memories. While we often associate annual customs with the winter holiday season, there’s no reason to wait until next December for family fun. Below, you’ll find suggestions for twelve different traditions to…
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Fun Places to Visit in Greater Des Moines with Kids Over the Holiday Break
This post is sponsored by Greater Des Moines Partnership. The Greater Des Moines region is packed with pockets to explore and enjoy! The truly great thing about living here is that whenever we need an excuse to get away, there…
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Shop, Dine, Play & Stay in Downtown Des Moines this Holiday Season
This post is sponsored by Greater Des Moines Partnership. When someone asks, “What do you love about living in Des Moines?” I bet one of the first things you do is run through a mental list of local businesses: the…
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Experience Gift Ideas for Des Moines Kids
Does it feel like your kids already have more toys and stuff than they know what to do with? Experience gifts can be a great gift option not only for kids, but parents and other gift-givers too. With an experience…
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Let’s Go to the Movies, Des Moines!
From a morning matinee to a classic movie night out, going to the theater any time of day never goes out of style. Take some time one weekend or weekday to unwind with your family, a group of friends or for a date night –…
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Extracurriculars Your Kids May Not Have Tried Yet in Des Moines
Looking for an extra-curricular activity for your budding artist, fencer or fly kid? Check out these five classes that go beyond ballet and basketball to offer Des Moines youth unique opportunities. From toddlers to teenagers this list of extraordinary activities…
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Drive Ins & Outdoor Movies in the Des Moines Area
And… action! As summer approaches, a familiar annual scene is playing out at locations throughout the Des Moines area, the season of FREE or nearly free, outdoor summer movie series has started rolling. And, due to the pandemic we’ve seen the…
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Where to Enjoy High Tea in Des Moines
Perhaps it’s due to the cooler spring weather, but we’ve recently found ourselves longing to sip some tea in a most elegant setting. Several places serve high tea in the Des Moines area, with varying degrees of appropriateness for children….
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Sensory-Friendly and Inclusive Events & Activities for Kids with Special Needs in Des Moines
More and more places around central Iowa understand the importance of making everyone feel welcome, and that includes people with autism and special needs. Whether you’re looking for an event that the whole family can attend together or you’re looking…
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Blank Park Zoo Takes Visitors on an After-Dark Safari During “Wild Lights”
Blank Park Zoo’s dazzling Wild Lights festival will be returning to Des Moines this spring April 1 through May 30, 2022. The Zoo’s grounds come to life after dark this season with a series of sparkling, larger-than-life lantern safaris that…
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Celebrate Reading with Your Kids at the DSM Book Festival!
This post is sponsored by the DSM Book Festival. What better time is there to attend a book festival than during National Reading Month? The 2022 DSM Book Festival will take place at Capital Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines…
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Fun Groundhog Day Activities for Des Moines Kids
Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2nd in both the United States and Canada. The folklore states that on February 2nd if a groundhog emerges from his hole and fails to see his shadow, he will leave his…
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Best Kids Art Studios & Classes in Des Moines: Drawing, Painting, Pottery, & More
When you want to get hands-on with your own art projects, of course you can start at home, but there’s no shortage of places to go create in a studio setting. From classes to camps, workshops, and drop-in art-making sessions,…
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2021: 25 FREE Things to Do with Your Kids Over Winter Holiday Break in Des Moines
From December 23, 2021 through January 2, 2022, Des Moines students are officially on holiday break. As your family gears up for days of gleeful abandon (or mass chaos;), we’ve pulled together some fun ideas for things to do with…
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