You do not have to travel far to enjoy a hotel pool! Des Moines is home to several hotels with fabulous pools and even water parks. Skip the sunscreen, escape the cold, or even make a splash to celebrate...
Friday Funday has been delighting young theatre-goers for more than 40 years! The shows are often a first theatre experience for 4- to 6-year-olds, with audiences filled with kids and their parents or grandparents, daycare classes, and kindergarten classes.
The...
The fun and excitement from the holidays has dwindled and now you have many, many days to entertain your children. Having the kids home for winter break is fun, but also a little stressful. I am used to dropping...
My girls love to bake. They shriek with excitement when I whip out the aprons and ask them to help me out in the kitchen. My son has also picked up on this excitement and drags a chair from...
As told by a super cute two-and-a-quarter-year-old girl.
Lately, Mommy and Daddy have been talking to these people in suits about pricing, staging, and showings. I’m not sure what those things mean, but the people seem nice enough. At first,...
Don't worry Mom, we've got you covered! Keep your kids busy (and preserve your sanity!) all summer long with these fun summer activities.
Hey Summer! Good to see you!
If you’re like me, you love a good book that you can get lost in. Add in the sun, outdoor setting (pool, beach, back porch), a cool drink, AND a good read- and you’re...
We cut the cord from our satellite provider shortly before our second kiddo was born. We were worried we’d miss the shows and channels our satellite provider had, but we decided to give it a try to save some...
Des Moines Mom regularly highlights local nonprofits. There are so many amazing organizations in our community dedicated to looking out for the well being of all who live here. We want to feature them and share ways you and...
Here at Des Moines Mom, we are all about making sure that you and your family take advantage of summer fun in Des Moines! This is especially true for the summer months. When the kids are out of school...
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Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024
May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...
