Shake off the post-party glitter, grab some coffee and usher in 2025! dsm4kids has rounded up 25 things to do with the family on New Year’s Day in Des Moines. New Year’s Day is the perfect time to begin anew…
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Celebrating Kwanzaa with Kids in Des Moines
As the holiday season approaches in Des Moines, families are gearing up for various festive celebrations that reflect the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in our community. One such vibrant and meaningful celebration is Kwanzaa – a cultural holiday that…
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Best Holiday Shows, Including the Nutcracker, for Des Moines Families
Holiday musicals and stage shows are some of our most beloved traditions this time of year. Starting in November and continuing through New Year’s, there are family-friendly shows and live performances on stages at community and professional theaters across central Iowa. If you have a budding…
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Holiday & Christmas Events for Des Moines Families
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the magic of the 2024 holiday season in the Des Moines area is full of holiday events and seasonal, family-friendly outings to keep your crew merry and create treasured holiday memories…
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Explore Downtown Des Moines This Fall
Downtown Des Moines comes alive in the fall, offering a perfect mix of entertainment, culture, and seasonal fun. From exciting performances at the Civic Center and Iowa Events Center to the bustling energy of First Fridays in the Historic East…
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Celebrating Diwali with Your Family in Des Moines
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. This year, Diwali will be celebrated from November 1 to November 5, 2024, with the main festival day falling on November 3. Families in Des Moines can…
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Trick-or-Treat & Trunk-or-Treat Events in Des Moines
While it’s traditional to collect candy door-to-door for Halloween, consider an alternative form of trick-or-treating. Trunk or treat and trick or treat events allow costumed children to collect candy in parking lots, from businesses and other community organizations so they can enjoy…
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Halloween Themed Events, Activities & Attractions for Des Moines Kids
You don’t have to go too far to find faBOOlous Halloween happenings. The month of October is filled to the brim with events and activities to keep your little ghouls entertained! We’ve got the skinny on spooky Halloween fun in…
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Family Friendly Fall Festivals in Des Moines
As September arrives in central Iowa, fall festivals begin. The area’s community and cultural celebrations are packed with fun seasonal activities for kids and families, including pumpkin fun, apple picking, and more. Below is a list of great fall festivals…
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Oktoberfest Fun for the Whole Family in Des Moines
It’s hard to resist the fun that comes each year with Oktoberfest — German food, games, music, dancing, lederhosen, and some of the best beer around! Oktoberfest is one of the biggest annual events in Germany, celebrated from the end…
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A Family Friendly Guide to College Football in Des Moines
I don’t know about you, but the cooler weather has me ready for some football—college football, that is. College football is as much a part of fall in Iowa as raking leaves and picking out the perfect pumpkin. Des Moines…
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Labor Day Weekend Fun for Des Moines Families
It’s hard to believe Labor Day Weekend is just right around the corner (sniff, sniff). If you, too, are feeling a bit nostalgic about another summer gone by, don’t start singing the blues just yet. There are great ways for…
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2024-25 School Starting Dates in the Des Moines Area
Back to school is just around the corner—time to buy school supplies, say goodbye to summer and get back into the school routine. Here is a list of the school starting dates of many of the public and private schools…
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Read This Then Do That This Summer in Des Moines
Reading is a wonderful summer activity, and when combined with the thrill of exploring local attractions, it can create unforgettable memories. The Des Moines area offers a variety of family-friendly attractions that perfectly complement some excellent books. In this guide,…
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