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…
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“Date Night” Ideas for Des Moines Families
After months of staying indoors for movie nights and bundling up to go out for dinner, spring is the perfect time to venture out with your family. Spending a date night out with your crew offers a great opportunity to…
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50+ Things to Do This Spring in Des Moines Under $5
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.
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Rainy Day Fun in Des Moines
Rainy spring days may be perfect for curling up with a book or stomping in puddles, but sometimes busy kids need more than at-home boredom-busters on stormy days. That’s where these indoor activities for kids come in. No matter the…
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Enjoy Some Unplugged Family Time this Spring in Des Moines
After our long cold winter, we’re ready to greet spring with open arms! Springtime means flowering shrubs, birds chirping and soft grass beneath our feet! The season offers us a great opportunity to enjoy some electronic free family time in…
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Blank Park Zoo Takes Visitors on an After-Dark Safari During “Wild Lights”
Blank Park Zoo’s dazzling Wild Lights festival will be returning to Des Moines this spring April 1 through May 30, 2022. The Zoo’s grounds come to life after dark this season with a series of sparkling, larger-than-life lantern safaris that…
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The Des Moines Renaissance Faire – A Family Friendly Festival
This post is sponsored by the Des Moines Renaissance Faire. Enjoy a day of family fun at The Des Moines Renaissance Faire May 14-16, 2021! About The Des Moines Renaissance Faire – The ‘Family Friendly’ Festival The DES MOINES RENAISSANCE…
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Spring 2021: Mother’s Day in Des Moines
You only get one mom, so make her feel as special as she is by spending Mother’s Day 2021 with her! The Des Moines area is full of Mother’s Day events that are sure to fit any mom’s taste. Here,…
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Spring Birthday Party Ideas for Des Moines Kids
April showers bring May flowers—and a whole new season of birthday party themes. Give your spring baby a bash worth remembering with one of these fun spring birthday party ideas. We’ve rounded up nine kid parties we think will be big this…
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5 Easy Spring Break Getaways for Families in Iowa
Spring break is coming, and while it’s tempting to escape to a warmer climate, a tropical vacation may not fit your schedule or budget. Luckily, Iowa is packed with fun family trip destinations that are easy to get to (and…
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Spring 2020: Making Mother’s Day Special at Home This Year
Find 2021 Mother’s Day Activities Here. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2020, and mothers everywhere deserve to have a great day!!! Even it is at home! Celebrations of any kind are a little tricky right now. But, we’ve pulled…
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Spring 2020: A Few Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter at Home This Year in Des Moines
Find 2021 Easter events and activities here. This year’s Easter celebration may look a little different than years past. Just because all the large public Easter egg hunts and bunny visits are cancelled, doesn’t mean you still can’t have a…
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Spring 2020: Scenic Day Trips from Des Moines
If you’re looking for an adventure to shake off the winter doldrums, multiple destinations just a couple of hours drive from Des Moines, offer both beautiful scenery and unique attractions. Having this list of spring-inspired day trips at your fingertips…
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Spring 2020: 30 Fun Things To Do with Des Moines Kids
Find 2021 Spring Activities Here. The first day of spring is just around the corner on March 19, which means the weather is about to (?) get a whole lot warmer, buds and maybe even some flowers will start to…
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