Pop-in to one of the many Holiday Pop-Ups in Des Moines! From kid-friendly to a festive date night, get cheery this season.
Holiday Pop-Ups in Des Moines
Thru Jan. 5 | ShowGlobe DSM, Exile Brewing
The entire brewpub is transformed by lights...
Hockey season is underway, and the Iowa Wild has some great December promotions the whole family can enjoy.
To kick things off, bring the family out to enjoy a winter getaway for Margaritaville Night on December 7 at 6 p.m....
Get ready for the YMCA’s Holiday Whobilation: A Family Celebration of the Season on Saturday December 14.
The Walnut Creek YMCA in West Des Moines is celebrating all things Grinch this year with their first Holiday Whobilation, a family event...
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The Canadian Pacific holiday train (CPKC) is back in the Midwest for its 26th year!
The 2024 CPKC schedule includes several stops throughout Iowa, with Ottumwa being the closest to Des Moines. Performers include Alana Springsteen and American Authors.
Holiday Train...
I love Halloween! When we moved into our first home we had no kids yet, but I dressed as Columbia from Rocky Horror Picture Show and anxiously awaited the arrival of hundreds of princesses and ghosts. The reality was...
This November, I invite you to reflect each day on what you are grateful for.
According to a Harvard Health Study, being grateful is strongly associated with greater happiness. From the study: “Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish...
Des Moines and Central Iowa communities trick or treat on several different nights, based on location. Here's a comprehensive list of trick-or-treating aka beggars' night aka Halloween, by date, by the area for 2024!
This year, more communities are choosing...
The 2024-25 Kate Goldman Family Series at The Playhouse includes shows adapted from classic and contemporary children’s literature. The season will delight audiences of all ages with Last Stop on Market Street, a collaboration with Pyramid Theatre Company and...
“I can really tell you made an impact on your community.”
That’s what my daughter heard from a judge at her first county fair after she talked about her very first 4-H project. She returned to me beaming and with...
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