The Thanksgiving holiday break is nearly here and with it comes a LONG holiday weekend! Whether you’re entertaining out-of-towners, or enjoying a family staycation, we’ve got you covered. From sports events to fun holiday happenings and a sprinkling of family-friendly…
Spring is such an exciting time in Des Moines with tons of opportunities for family fun. With summer break just around the corner, save your money this spring by attending family events that are cheap or totally FREE.
Now that it’s beginning to look (and feel) a lot like winter. And since we know the cold, dark days of winter can be challenging with little ones, we’ve put together 50 fun winter activities to keep you and your…
After the excitement of the holidays, we find ourselves faced with many LONG winter break days ahead! Luckily, we have a whole bunch of fabulous ideas to keep everyone entertained – whether you prefer to venture out around town or…
Let’s face it, having a winter birthday can sometimes stink. Holidays tend to overshadow the excitement and cold weather makes everyone want to hibernate. Luckily, there’s still plenty of indoor and outdoor fun to be had when the weather is…
Find a list of 2021/22 New Year’s Eve Events here. Break out the noisemakers and ring in 2021 with the family. Just do it a few hours earlier, so the kids can take part, too. There are a few family-friendly…
Find the 2021 Holiday Guide here. This year of all years we are encouraging central Iowa families to support our local businesses and find unique holiday gifts! The holiday season is an important one for small businesses every year and…
Find 2021 Thanksgiving events here. Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to enjoy family time and show your gratitude. Events throughout Des Moines are helping families do all that and more. Below, find a list of socially-distant, events and activities happening…
May is National Bike Month, so if it’s been a few months since that bike saw the outside of your garage, now is a great time to tune it up and welcome warmer weather with a family bike ride. We’ve…
With the holiday season winding down, it’s tempting to spend New Year’s Day horizontal on the couch. After a whirlwind month of holiday chaos (not to mention a fun New Year’s Eve party), you might want to just chill (and that’s…
Once December 1st is here, the Advent count down begins. Suddenly we have barely three weeks left to squeeze every bit of holiday fun out of this city that we possibly can. There are amazing holiday light displays to take in and photos to be…
Even though February is the shortest month, it can seem like it’s the longest! To get us out of our winter funk and have a little fun this month, we’ve gathered up some awesome family activities happening in and around…
