Beat the crowds this holiday season and pick up some unique, hand-crafted and vintage holiday gifts while you are at it! The Des Moines area is alive with dozens of local vintage and craft markets ready to do the stocking…
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Fairs & Festivals for kids in Des Moines, IA
Family Friendly Fall Festivals in Des Moines
As September arrives in central Iowa, fall festivals begin. The area’s community and cultural celebrations are packed with fun seasonal activities for kids and families, including pumpkin fun, apple picking, and more. Below is a list of great fall festivals…
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Oktoberfest Fun for the Whole Family in Des Moines
It’s hard to resist the fun that comes each year with Oktoberfest — German food, games, music, dancing, lederhosen, and some of the best beer around! Oktoberfest is one of the biggest annual events in Germany, celebrated from the end…
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Guide to a Family Fun Day at the Iowa State Fair
Get ready for the ultimate experience at the Iowa State Fair, the granddaddy of all fairs! In just a few days, this remarkable event will come to life. Gather your family and embark on a thrilling adventure filled with captivating…
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Summer Festivals in the Des Moines area that Are Fun for Kids and Families
A guide to some of the best summer festival fun in Des Moines. Mark your calendars…It’s time for summer festivals in Des Moines! From festival food to fair rides to celebrating the amazing heritages that make Des Moines all that…
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Celebrating Holi with Kids in Des Moines
Holi, the vibrant Hindu festival of colors, is not just a celebration of the arrival of spring but also a time for togetherness, joy, and spreading love. It’s a festival eagerly awaited by both children and adults alike. If you’re…
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Des Moines Fall Festival Guide – 2019 Edition
Find an updated list 2021 Fall Festivals here. The air is crisp, the apples are almost ripe, and the fall festival season is about to get underway! We’ve rounded up 22 great harvest fests in the Des Moines area, all…
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5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss the Iowa State Fair
Animals! Concerts! Thrill rides! Funnel cakes! Corn dogs! You know what that means!? It’s almost time for the Iowa State Fair! The very first Iowa State Fair was held in 1854 and it remains THE best state fair to this…
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2019: Des Moines Area Summer Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
Find a list of 2021 summer festivals happening in the Des Moines area here. Summer always seems to fly by here in central Iowa, but it sure is jammin’ with festivals from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Whether you’re planning…
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Celebrate the End of Summer at Glow Wild
Updated April 23, 2019 Late August ushers in the return of one of our favorite end-of-summer events, Glow Wild. The annual outdoor extravaganza, hosted by Polk County Conservation in picturesque Jester Park, is filled with all manner of nature-loving fun. …
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Family-Friendly Entertainment at the Iowa State Fair
Updated July 7, 2019 Looking for fun, family-friendly entertainment during your visit to the Iowa State Fair (August 8-18, 2019)? With loads of family-friendly activities and exhibits included in the price of admission, it’s not hard to find. There can…
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Summer 2018: Can’t Miss County Fairs in Central Iowa
Fair season in Iowa allows the perfect opportunity for FREE family fun. Whether you choose to attend the iconic Iowa State Fair or you opt for one of the smaller county fairs in the area, here are some of our top…
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An A to Z Guide to Iowa State Fair Foods
It’s that time of year again! The Iowa State Fair has unveiled the new foods for this year’s fair. In addition to these newbies, you can also enjoy old favs. There’s always so much great food to eat at the…
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A Local’s Guide to the Iowa State Fair
Updated July 7, 2019 Giant turkey legs, sticky cotton candy fingers and screams of delight emanating from the Midway. These experiences come only once a year and that time is almost upon us. August 8-18, 2019 is officially Iowa State Fair…
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