Think cool, fresh air against your cheeks, hot cocoa around the fire, and quality outdoor time with your kids! Participating in or trying out a new winter sport is the perfect cure for cabin fever and the winter doldrums. For…
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Sports and recreation activities and events for kids in Des Moines, IA
The Best Sledding Hills in the Des Moines Area
The best thing about a snow day is, of course, sledding! dsm4kids rounded up where to sled in Des Moines. When it snows, hit one of these neighborhood hills across the Des Moines metro for some wintertime fun with the kids.
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Best Indoor Playgrounds in Des Moines
There is an affliction that strikes homes across the Midwest every winter. It’s not COVID or the flu. Not the common cold. It’s cabin fever – that point when it’s too cold to go outside and the thought of playing…
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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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Family-Friendly Places to Watch Football in Des Moines
Sure, as autumn leaves change color, baseball season quickly becomes football season. Armchair quarterbacks eager to watch the big game with their kids are in luck. Plenty of local sports bars and restaurants in Des Moines offer up a fun atmosphere…
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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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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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Fun Walks, Runs & Races Perfect for Des Moines Families
Summer is race season and it’s not just grownups that can sprint to the finish line. From downtown to the ‘burbs, you’ll find a whole host of fun runs that welcome the entire family. We laced up our sneaks and…
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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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Go Jump in a Lake, Des Moines!
There’s no better way to beat the summer heat and cool off than by taking a refreshing dip in a nearby lake. Des Moines is fortunate enough to be surrounded by beautiful lakes, ponds, and rivers, offering plenty of opportunities…
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“FREE Fishing Days” Events for Des Moines Families
Hoping to try your hand at fishing before spending money on a license? The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to “get hooked on fishing” through its Free Fishing Days June 7-9, 2024. During Free Fishing Days,…
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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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