Time to send the kids to grandmas! What better excuse than Grandparents’ Day (Sunday, September 8, 2024) to send the kids out for some fun with their grands (and get some time to yourself)? We’ve rounded up some fantastic events perfect for multi-generational enjoyment. Keep reading to discover all the ways to show Mimi and Papa how much you love them this Grandparents’ Day in Des Moines.
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Fun Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day in Des Moines:
Pick Apples at a Local Orchard
Send the crew off to a local apple orchard for some harvest fun. Most will be opening for the season in early September. Local farms and orchards offer kids a chance to play, pick apples, shop, and participate in a host of other activities. And, with any luck, they’ll use their purchases to bake something tasty to bring home to you!
Attend the Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
Bid farewell to your favorite lords and ladies and let them enjoy the Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow on September 7-8, 2024. The group will revel in the eclectic atmosphere of the Faire. It’s a craft fair, a time warp, a performing arts showcase, a celebration of geek and “olde world” culture, a costume party, and an all-around fun time.
Ride the Heritage Carousel in Union Park
Grandparents can feel like kids again with a spin on the Heritage Carousel in Union Park. It’s open on weekends through the end of September. In addition to a carousel ride, grandparents can let their charges burn off some energy in the park itself. Pack a picnic and make an afternoon of it.
Go Vintage Shopping in Valley Junction with Upcycled DSM
This nostalgic event is one the entire family will enjoy. The Vintage in the Valley Market, on September 8 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, features over 75 vintage and handmade vendors. Grandparents can reminisce over the articles for sale and the grands can shop and have fun.
Knock Down Some Pins at a Local Bowling Alley
Grandparents and grandkids can enjoy some friendly competition at the bowling alley this Grandparents Day. Check out local alleys for special deals and events designed for families.
Stroll Through Reiman Gardens and Play in Their Summer Playhouses
Reiman Gardens is the perfect spot for both grandparents and kids. They will be hosting the Summer Playhouses exhibit, a collection of whimsical and creative structures designed by local and national artists and architects, through September 30th.
