Find 2019 Fun Run & 5K events here. A 5K race can be fun for the entire family, but not all 5Ks are geared toward little legs. Here are some family-friendly options well-suited for competitive – and not-so-competitive – runners,…
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Events for kids in Des Moines, IA
Summer 2018: Family Friendly Events Hosted by Des Moines Area Pools and Aquatic Centers
Find 2019 events hosted by Des Moines area pools and aquatic centers here. There’s always something fun happening at Des Moines area pools and aquatic centers! Of course, they’re great for a fun family outing on a hot summer’s day…
Read MoreWays to get in on the Hamilton Fun in and Around Des Moines
“Hamilton: An American Musical” comes to the Civic Center stage this summer, June 27 – July 15, 2018 and Hamilton mania will sweep in with it. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical has fans of all ages. Although Hamilton isn’t aimed at families…
Read More2018 Best Summer Theater and Shows 4 Des Moines Families
Find 2019 summer theater shows here. Des Moines’ theater scene is heating up this summer. Can you say, “Hamilton”?!? There are plays, musicals and stage performances for all ages, interests, and budgets happening throughout the season. Read on and get tickets…
Read MoreCelebrate the 2018 Winter Olympics Family Style
Winter can be tough in Iowa. The landscape is gray, it’s freezing, snow and sleet threaten the area and we eagerly await the arrival of spring. Luckily, this year there’s a bright spot on the horizon, the 2018 Winter Olympics! Best…
Read MoreDay Trip to Beaverdale
Tree lined streets, the famous Beaverdale brick homes, a great shopping district and a host of fun community events…can you think of a better way to spend a fall day than in Beaverdale? As one of Des Moines’ most vibrant…
Read MoreEnjoy the Last Warm Days to the Fullest in Des Moines
Even though school is back in session, it’s technically summer until September 22, 2017. You’ll want to get out and enjoy the last warm days of the season to the fullest in Des Moines. So, grab your kids and get…
Read More7 Tips 4 Tailgating With Kids
With football teams getting geared up, tailgating season is upon us. With kids in tow, tailgating looks a bit different than it did in our college days. But, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a fun family outing! You can…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreDay Out With Thomas Ticket Giveaway
Enjoy a Day of Family Fun with Thomas the Tank Engine™ at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad on September 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 2017
Read More2017 Monarch Tagging Events in Des Moines
Families can help catch and tag Monarch Butterflies preparing for their 2,000-mile journey to Mexico at educational events in the Des Moines area. The peak season for migration in Iowa is September 6th through September 20th. Tagging the Monarch is…
Read More5 Ways to Hold on to Summer in Des Moines
Is anyone else in denial that it’s August, back-to-school time, and summer is almost over? Just because we’re picking out school supplies and wrapping up summer camps, it doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye to summer, right? There’s still…
Read MoreBack-To-School Survival Guide
Transitions are never easy. As a mom of two, I know firsthand that the new school year brings a mixed bag of excitement and anxiety. Part of me is ready to get back on a schedule and not hear kids…
Read More2017 FREE Back-To-School Supplies and Fun Events in Des Moines
As we prepare for the 2017-18 school year, it would be awesome if every child in the Des Moines area was fully prepared when they return to school in the fall!!! If you need assistance gathering your child’s school supplies or…
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