Events Calendar
Welcome to dsm4kids’ calendar of family events!
No matter where you live in the Des Moines metro, you can rely on our calendar to find nearby events and activities your kids will love!
To keep up to date on weekend events and activities be sure to sign up for our Weekend Fun Guide!
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information listed on the calendar. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location and other information before heading to an event or activity, since it may change.
Events considered for inclusion onto the dsm4kids calendar include those at local venues, including free and low-cost events, as well as special events that may require paid admission. Events are posted to the online calendar in a timely manner throughout the month.
While all submissions are considered, inclusion is based on event relevance. Events occurring outside of Central Iowa or events primarily geared toward adults will not be listed.
If you are a business or organization and would like to submit an event listing, please click on Submit Event.
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Break Time is a free program providing single parents several hours of uninterrupted time for running errands, studying, or simply having some alone time. While parents take some intentional time to recharge, their kids will enjoy a fun evening with activities, games, a meal, and crafts. All of the extraordinary volunteers who make Break Time possible undergo background checks and are well equipped and enthusiastic about engaging with the children who attend. Registration is required for this free program and happens at singleparentprovision.org.
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s education department.
Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am
No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda.
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Break Time is a free program providing single parents several hours of uninterrupted time for running errands, studying, or simply having some alone time. While parents take some intentional time to recharge, their kids will enjoy a fun evening with activities, games, a meal, and crafts. All of the extraordinary volunteers who make Break Time possible undergo background checks and are well equipped and enthusiastic about engaging with the children who attend. Registration is required for this free program and happens at singleparentprovision.org.
Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s education department.
Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am
No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda.
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s education department.
Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am
No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda.
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Break Time is a free program providing single parents several hours of uninterrupted time for running errands, studying, or simply having some alone time. While parents take some intentional time to recharge, their kids will enjoy a fun evening with activities, games, a meal, and crafts. All of the extraordinary volunteers who make Break Time possible undergo background checks and are well equipped and enthusiastic about engaging with the children who attend. Registration is required for this free program and happens at singleparentprovision.org.
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s education department.
Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am
No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda.
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Parents can enjoy a Saturday night out on the town or a relaxing evening in while your kids have a blast with us from 5-8pm. Each Parents’ Night Out will have a fun theme, arts and crafts, healthy activities, and a pizza party for only $20 per child.
5-12 year olds
Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s education department.
Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am
No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda.
Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s education department.
Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am
No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda.
Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s education department.
Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am
No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda.
Once a month, join us for storytime with Ruby at the Zoo! Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s education department.
Story Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 11 am
No registration required to attend Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda.