Choosing a summer camp is no easy task, especially with the many options for day camps. While some central Iowa summer camps include an art project as part of the day, several specialize in sparking creativity. Below, we’ve rounded up 14 summer art…
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Family Friendly Theater Performances Coming to Des Moines Stages’ this Winter
With winter weather upon us, parents may be scrambling to find some fun indoor activities to keep little ones entertained and engaged. From museums to trampoline parks, Des Moines offers lots of fun ways to spend a chilly day! The…
Read MoreBest Holiday Shows, Including the Nutcracker, for Des Moines Families
Holiday musicals and stage shows are some of our most beloved traditions this time of year. Starting in November and continuing through New Year’s, there are family-friendly shows and live performances on stages at community and professional theaters across central Iowa. If you have a budding…
Read MoreFamily Friendly Theater Performances Coming to Des Moines Stages’ this Fall
The curtain may be coming down on summer, but it’s going up on great shows around Des Moines! There are shows for kids of all ages, interests, and budgets throughout the fall season, including a few FREE options. Here are…
Read More“The House At Pooh Corner” at CAP Theatre
Christopher Robin has decided to run away with his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and the rest. Probably they’ll go to the North Pole or to the South Pole. For there is a dark, mysterious threat that he’s to be…
Read MoreSpring 2020: Theater Guide for Des Moines Kids and Families
The spring is always a great time for family theater, but the next few months look particularly exciting. There are classic musicals; favorite tv and book characters come to life and a few thought-provoking choices for young teens. Read on to find…
Read MoreWinter 2020: Must-See Stage Performances in Des Moines for Tweens and Teens
Find a list of 2022 winter theater productions here. If you’re looking for a show to take your tween or teen to this season, there is a wide variety of options in Des Moines. From a classic musical to an…
Read MoreBest Family Theater in Des Moines This Fall – 2019 Edition
Fall marks the start of a new season at local theatres in Des Moines and it’s a great time to introduce children to the magic of the stage. With so many great performances this fall, there is no better opportunity…
Read MoreBest Shows for DSM Kids and Families for Summer 2019
Summer is always a great time for family-friendly theater performances. There are options for all ages, interests, and budgets, including a page-to-stage adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank, family-friendly outdoor Shakespeare and Star Wars fans can experience a A New Hope…
Read MoreBest DSM Kids’ Theater for Spring 2019
Find theater shows for spring 2020 here. Our spring event coverage continues with a look at the most promising family shows opening this season on Des Moines stages. There are lots of fantastic family shows with options for all age groups, including…
Read MoreWays to get in on the Hamilton Fun in and Around Des Moines
“Hamilton: An American Musical” comes to the Civic Center stage this summer, June 27 – July 15, 2018 and Hamilton mania will sweep in with it. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical has fans of all ages. Although Hamilton isn’t aimed at families…
Read More2018 Best Summer Theater and Shows 4 Des Moines Families
Find 2019 summer theater shows here. Des Moines’ theater scene is heating up this summer. Can you say, “Hamilton”?!? There are plays, musicals and stage performances for all ages, interests, and budgets happening throughout the season. Read on and get tickets…
Read MoreGo on a Journey with Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre’s “The Hobbit”
My 5th grade son recently read the book The Hobbit, so he and I were both thrilled to be invited to Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre’s stage production! The Hobbit, a children’s play by Patricia Gray adapted from the book…
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