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dsm4kids Events Calendar

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.

Nov
14
Thu
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 14 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
15
Fri
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 15 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
16
Sat
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 16 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
17
Sun
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 17 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
18
Mon
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 18 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
19
Tue
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 19 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
20
Wed
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
21
Thu
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 21 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
22
Fri
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 22 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
23
Sat
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 23 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
24
Sun
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 24 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
25
Mon
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 25 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
26
Tue
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 26 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
27
Wed
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 27 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
28
Thu
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 28 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
29
Fri
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 29 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Nov
30
Sat
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Nov 30 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Dec
1
Sun
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Dec 1 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Dec
2
Mon
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.

Dec
3
Tue
Winter Wonder Lights @ Uptown Ankeny
Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm

start at SW Third Street and Ankeny Boulevard

During the holiday season, from November 8th through December 31st, Uptown Ankeny and the City of Ankeny put up over 50 animated light displays in and around 6 blocks of SW 3rd Street and throughout the Ankeny Market & Pavilion park. This magical holiday light experience is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed on foot, by bicycle, and by car every evening through 12/31/24.

This attraction is a partnership with the City of Ankeny.