Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day off from school, when families can explore the life, legacy, and lessons of the iconic civil rights leader (and take a break from schedules a bit). But Monday is also a day on: when kids and adults are…
Find the 2021 Holiday Fun Guide here. The presents have been ripped open, plastic packaging dismantled and the batteries installed. Dinner won’t be ready for hours and the kids are stir crazy. What else can you do on Christmas Day…
Find 2021 Christmas & Holiday events and activities here. Waiting and preparing for Christmas can be almost as magical and fun as the holiday itself. Counting down the days builds suspense for the big holiday and rewards your kids with…
Find 2019 MLK Jr Day celebrations and events here. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Des Moines will host a few…
Winter can be tough in Iowa. The landscape is gray, it’s freezing, snow and sleet threaten the area and we eagerly await the arrival of spring. Luckily, this year there’s a bright spot on the horizon, the 2018 Winter Olympics! Best…
Find 2019 MLK Jr Day celebrations and events here. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave us many reasons to celebrate. There are several events in Des Moines that honor the inspirational civil rights champion. Below, find a list of special celebrations…
Des Moines. The “Big Kahuna” of Central Iowa. With its accolades, tree-lined streets and urban vibe, residents wouldn’t dream of moving to the suburbs. But none of that matters to kids who just know that it’s chock full of parks,…
There’s something about this time of year that makes parents’ start to twitch a bit. Even though trips to the park aren’t as easy this time of year, resist the urge to hunker down! Here are a few ideas to…
