This post is sponsored by Brenton Skating Plaza. Each year, we kickoff the holiday season with celebratory events around Greater Des Moines (DSM). This year, there’s the Holiday Promenade, Jingle in the Junction and even Virtual Visits with Santa, just…
Updated for 2023 Going ice skating at Brenton Skating Plaza is one of my family’s favorite things to do at holiday time. It’s not winter to me, until we’ve taken a couple of spins on the ice. After the holidays,…
Don’t let winter’s chill scare you away from outdoor recreation. Des Moines area outdoor ice-skating rinks are ready to welcome visitors for some wintertime fun. We’ve put together a list of 14 outdoor ice skating rinks and two indoor rinks…
Sports are a great way to get the kids off the couch and involved in something. But, signing up for sports is just another task, on a long to do list, for today’s parents. Wading through the seemingly limitless options…
Spring is here and family fun is blooming in Des Moines and beyond! This guide is full of information about things to do with your family outdoors when the weather is nice, but we’ve also snuck in some indoor fun…
Each holiday brings the opportunity to participate in unique celebrations with your kids. St. Patrick’s Day has no shortage of fun festivities. Whether you’re lucky enough to be Irish or just love celebrating the holiday, there are plenty of kid-friendly…
Even though it’s cold outside there are several sweet events that will warm up your heart and bring you closer to your family, friends and others around you. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Des Moines,…
Ring in the new year with your kids in Des Moines! Many of these events do not require that they stay up until midnight. Whether you do or not is up to you. Let’s celebrate the end of 2023! If…
