Find 2021 Spring Break events and activities here. With spring in the air and spring break on the horizon, some parents may be dreaming of a far-flung destination. But if bank accounts or scheduling constraints make local family outings more doable, we’ve pulled together a gold…
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St. Patrick’s Day 2020: Your Guide to Family Friendly Events & Activities in Des Moines
Find 2021 St. Patrick’s Day events and activities here. Here comes Saint Patrick’s Day; time to brush up the Irish brogue for the one time per year (unless you’re really Irish) that you use it. The holiday is Tuesday, March 17, 2020…
Read MoreSummer Camp 2020: Outdoor and Nature Camps for Des Moines Kids
Find 2021 Summer Camp info. here. ***With the fluidity of COVID-19 pandemic, summer camp officials are cautiously making plans to welcome campers come June, while also admitting those plans could change at any time. Some camps may either alter their programming,…
Read MoreSummer Camp 2020: Academic Enrichment Camps for Des Moines Kids
Find 2021 Summer Camp info. here. ***With the fluidity of COVID-19 pandemic, summer camp officials are cautiously making plans to welcome campers come June, while also admitting those plans could change at any time. Some camps may either alter their programming, postpone…
Read MoreSummer Camp 2020: Art Camps for Des Moines Kids
Find 2021 Summer Camp info. here. ***With the fluidity of COVID-19 pandemic, summer camp officials are cautiously making plans to welcome campers come June, while also admitting those plans could change at any time. Some camps may either alter their programming,…
Read MoreSummer Camp 2020: Camps for Kids with Special Needs in the Des Moines Area
Find 2021 Summer Camp info. here. ***With the fluidity of COVID-19 pandemic, summer camp officials are cautiously making plans to welcome campers come June, while also admitting those plans could change at any time. Some camps may either alter their programming,…
Read MoreSummer Camp 2020: Des Moines Day Camp & Sleepaway Camp Guide
Find 2021 Summer Camp info. here. ***With the fluidity of COVID-19 pandemic, summer camp officials are cautiously making plans to welcome campers in June, while also admitting those plans could change at any time. Some camps may either alter their…
Read More11 Signs You’re a Grimes Kid
If you call Grimes home, you already know you’ve found a sweet spot to put down roots with its kid-friendly neighborhoods, tree-lined streets and small town feel. Read on for 11 telltale signs you’re raising a Grimes kid.
Read MoreNight Out at MB2 Raceway
Updated January 24, 2019 – MB2 Raceway is now known as Pole Position Raceway. By Dave Opfer Last week I took my son out for an evening of go carting at MB2 Raceway in Grimes. He has been asking for some…
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