From December 21, 2024 through January 5, 2025, 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 FREE ideas for things to do…
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Winter Holiday Break Survival Guide for Des Moines Families
Winter break is just around the corner, and while the season might bring chilly temperatures, Des Moines offers a plethora of exciting camps and activities to keep your kids engaged and entertained. Don’t let the winter blues set in—explore 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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BIG List of Things To Do This Fall in Des Moines
Fall foliage, cooler temperatures, and doorways decorated with cornstalks and gourds create a welcome change from summer throughout Des Moines and central Iowa. Des Moines families anticipate traditions they know and love as autumn settles in, like football season, apple…
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After-School Activities for Kids in Des Moines
Are you looking for fun after-school activities for your kids in the Des Moines area? Whether you live in Ankeny, West Des Moines, Altoona, Urbandale or beyond, you’re sure to find some extracurricular fun. Browse through our list below for a few…
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100+ Things to Do with Your Kids this Summer in Des Moines
Summer means…warm weather, the promise of longer days and plenty of opportunities to explore your hometown! To get your family’s summer started on the right foot, here is the official dsm4kids 2024 list of 100+ Things to Do This Summer…
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Outdoor Yoga Classes for Des Moines Families
Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at an outdoor yoga class in the Des Moines area. Practicing yoga in the outdoors has the added benefit of connecting you with nature and is a perfect backdrop for tranquility to help…
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Outdoor Story Times for Des Moines Kids
Summer in the city is all about FREE outdoor entertainment. There are complimentary concerts, no-cost movies, and lots of FREE festivals. But don’t forget about outdoor story times! We’ve rounded up a dozen storytelling series for families to enjoy all…
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Indoor & Outdoor Swimming Lessons for Des Moines Kids
There’s no better place to make a splash than at an aquatic center or swimming pool in the Des Moines area. But while a day in the chlorine can be fun for the whole family, it’s also a great reminder…
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Summer Camp 2024: FREE & Budget Friendly Summer Camps for Des Moines Kids
Summer camps are a great way to keep kids active and learning while school is out of session, but they can be expensive. Fortunately, Des Moines has some organizations with missions to assist families and give kids an unforgettable and…
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Summer Camp 2024: Special Needs Summer Camps for Des Moines Kids
Summer camp is an enriching experience that every child deserves to enjoy! We’ve compiled a list of summer camps in and around Des Moines where children of all abilities can participate in a wide range of activities. These camps offer…
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Summer Camp 2024: Summer STEM Camps for Des Moines Kids
Des Moines kids who are itching for the school year to end so they can devote more time to their extracurricular educational passions are in luck. Local businesses and organizations offer STEM related summer camps, most of which offer hands-on building,…
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Spring Break Guide: Ideas for Family Fun Around Des Moines
Yes, you read that right… SPRING! Even though we recently experienced a “fake spring,” real spring will hopefully be here in no time. If you’re worried about keeping your kids entertained over spring break, worry no more, we’ve got you…
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Summer Camp 2024: Summer Art Camps for Des Moines Kids
Choosing a summer camp is no easy task, especially with the many options for day camps. While some central Iowa summer camps include an art project as part of the day, several specialize in sparking creativity. Below, we’ve rounded up 14 summer art…
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