Find 2019 MLK Jr Day celebrations and events here. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Des Moines will host a few…
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11 Tips to Keep Kids Healthy all Winter Long
The lack of sunshine and bitter temps makes Des Moines winters a tough pill to swallow. But throw in a sick kid (or two, or three), and the exhaustion, frustration and, quite frankly, the grossness, can leave you waving the…
Read MoreKid n’ Play in Des Moines: January 2018
January in Des Moines is the time for sledding, snow skiing, ice skating, and wonderful indoor family outings. This year, kids can take a cooking class, catch a family friendly show at the Civic Center and celebrate the Chinese New…
Read More2018 Ultimate Guide to Winter Story Times in Des Moines
Find a list of winter 2020 story times here. The benefits of story time for babies, toddlers and preschoolers are abundant. We’re lucky that here in Des Moines there are story times each and every day of the week at…
Read MoreStay Active this Winter with Fun Indoor Activities
Sponsored by Blank Children’s Hospital Going outside to play or exercise, even when it’s cold, is good for us. However, sometimes that isn’t possible. Extreme cold, rain and snow may convince us to stay inside. Here are some ideas from…
Read MorePlay Date: Tot Lot in Waukee
Updated December 2019 During the winter months, Des Moines’ weather rarely cooperates with what you may have planned for the day. Lucky for Des Moines parents, this area is bursting with a variety of indoor spots where kids can play…
Read MoreOutdoor Winter Fun in Des Moines
Find the 2020 winter sports guide here. Who says winter is for hibernating? Sure, it’s cold but this is Iowa and that’s how we roll, and we all know cold weather builds character, right? But, I’ll admit I’ve been putting…
Read MoreEnjoy a Little Summer Fun this Winter in Des Moines
Des Moines is in the middle of a chilly winter but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little “summer fun”. If you or your kiddos long for swimming, baseball, golfing, ice cream or playing outside….don’t sweat it! Turn up…
Read MoreWhere to Ski, Snowboard and Tube Within a Short Drive of Des Moines
Updated 2020/2021 Winter Season Even when there’s not a lot of snow in Des Moines, you don’t have to drive to Colorado to enjoy a decent day of downhill skiing, snowboarding or tubing. Whether you’re looking for a day-trip to enjoy a little winter fun…
Read More7 Places to Shake Up Winter in Des Moines
Updated December 2019 Winter weather means something entirely different when you have children. The dream of cuddling up to a fire with a mug of hot cocoa is dashed when your kids are exploding with energy because of blustery winds…
Read MoreSoup’s On! 4 Kids in Des Moines
January is National Soup Month, which seems to be a bit of a no brainer, since winter and soup go hand-in-hand. And, since Des Moines seems to be so good at delivering us nice cold winters, of course it’s going…
Read MoreCure Cabin Fever: Outdoor Winter Fun 4 Kids in Des Moines
There’s something about this time of year that makes parents’ start to twitch a bit. Even though trips to the park aren’t as easy this time of year, resist the urge to hunker down! Here are a few ideas to…
Read MoreBeat the Winter Blahs: Indoor Winter Fun 4 Kids in Des Moines
Wintertime with kids usually falls into one of two categories: fantastic time outside sledding and building snowmen OR contracting a case of cabin fever. Fear not. We’ve rounded up a list of awesome indoor adventures for kids in Des Moines, so…
Read More6 Winter Birthday Party Venues for Kids in Des Moines
Do you celebrate a December or winter birthday in your family? Are you finding it a challenge to celebrate a birthday in the midst of the holidays or when it’s freezing cold outside? Des Moines venues offer birthday party packages…
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