Birthday parties have morphed into an entity all their own. Each year’s celebration must be bigger and better than the last, but where to start? If you’re on the hunt for a venue for your own one-of-a-kind kid, take a look at…
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Birthday party ideas for kids in Des Moines, IA
Pickleball: It’s a pretty big dill in Des Moines!
Move over tennis and golf. There’s a new game in town. It’s called pickleball. Des Moines is seeing clear evidence of this explosion, and demand for pickleball courts, as players of all ages discover the fast-paced, fun game with a…
Read MoreTake the Family Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza this Winter in Des Moines
Updated for 2023 Going ice skating at Brenton Skating Plaza is one of my family’s favorite things to do at holiday time. It’s not winter to me, until we’ve taken a couple of spins on the ice. After the holidays,…
Read MoreIt’s Lovely Weather for a Sleigh Ride Together at Jester Park Equestrian Center
Updated for 2023 Dashing through the snow…Giddy up, let’s go…there are several songs going through my head as I write this article. And no wonder! There’s something so magical about horses and snow and sleighs all mingled together. My family…
Read More“Harry Potter” Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids
It seems like Harry Potter is everywhere this year as 2018 marks 20 years since Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was first published. Coincidentally, my daughter is a fourth grader this year and recently started reading the Harry Potter books…
Read More5 Summer Birthday Party Spots 4 Des Moines Kids
I loved having a summer birthday, growing up as a kid. Several of my most memorable parties were spent at the lake swimming, boating and water skiing. But, there can be a downside to having a summer birthday. Your friends…
Read More13 Tween and Teen Birthday Ideas 4 Des Moines Kids
If you’re getting eye rolls just uttering the words “bounce house” to your tween or teenager when birthday-party talk comes up, we’ve found 13 fresh party ideas at venues new and old, in Des Moines, all of which are sure to…
Read More10 Inexpensive Kids’ Birthday Party Venues in Des Moines
Ever feel like the birthday party you’re planning for your kiddo is more expensive than your wedding?! Fear not: There are inexpensive party rooms available to rent in Des Moines; you just have to know where to look. Keep in mind, buying an…
Read MoreHosting a Birthday Party at ICU Paintball in Des Moines
Looking for a high-energy activity for a tween or teen’s birthday party? Try paintball! After attending a few of his friends’ paintball parties, my son asked to host his 12th birthday party at ICU last fall. How quickly times change! …
Read MoreNinja Warrior Birthday Parties at TGR Fitness in Des Moines
If your family is familiar with “warped walls”, your daughter worships Jessie Graff—or you simply have a kid with energy to burn—we’ve found a birthday party venue for you: TGR Fitness in Des Moines! Immediately after attending a friend’s birthday party here,…
Read MoreApple of My Eye: Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids
Are your kids the apple of your eye? Then this may just be the birthday party inspiration you’re looking for! An apple theme is perfect for a fall birthday party and can be used for a boy, girl or toddler…
Read MoreSargent Park is a Hit on Hot Summer Days
Itching to get the kids outside and partake in some sort of recreational activity? Check out Sargent Park, which is home to Des Moines’ first natural playscape. With its native vegetation and proximity to Four Mile Creek, the Park, boasts a…
Read More5 Birthday Party Themes That Work for Both Boys and Girls in Des Moines
Are you stumped for a theme for your child’s next birthday party? No worries; we’ve got a few birthday party ideas that will please both your ladies and your gents. From a vintage carousel party to food truck fun, here…
Read MoreBirthday Party Venues 4 Boys in Des Moines
We recently wrote an article on birthday parties for girlie girls. This time around we’re concentrating on the lads. Luckily for Des Moines parents, there are lots of great ways to celebrate your birthday boy. Whether your little dude likes…
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