In + Around Des Moines

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 your...

Growing up in Iowa, my family would take a yearly trip to visit Adventureland. Now, that I'm older and live in the Des Moines metro, we are lucky enough to be able to go more than once a year.  The...

Looking for a pediatrician in Des Moines? Here's a guide to Des Moines pediatricians and family medicine physicians to help you choose.

Every kid watches Sesame Street, right? Believe it or not, my daughter has rarely watched Sesame Street! However, this Elmo obsession surfaced a few years ago. One video borrowed for a road trip was all it took and she was...

We're so honored to introduce you to Courage League Sports of Iowa. This amazing organization opened last fall in Urbandale and offers year-round adaptive and recreational opportunities to our community families. About Courage League Sports Courage League Sports is a recreational adaptive...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Super Circus HeroesSM, showcasing wonders from the marvelous to the magnificent, every day is extraordinary in this action-packed super circus, filled with superhuman athleticism, power and pageantry that will have Children...

Thursday, September 3, 2015 10:00--Noon Crème Cupcake + Dessert 543 28th Street, Des Moines $5/person <<Buy Tickets Here>> A coffee a day helps mama to play! Or is that a cupcake a day? Or apple? Either way... come join us for a fun back-to-school play date! We know your...

  UPDATE: TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! Subscribe to learn about more upcoming events with Des Moines Moms Blog! Join us Tuesday November 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Crème Cupcake for a Mom's Night Out of  Drinks & Desserts! Come...

Wondering what to do in Des Moines this December? Des Moines is brimming with Christmas cheer this month! Central Iowa has plenty of magical events to offer families this time of the year, so check out (and share!) this...

We are thrilled to partner with the City of Johnston to promote their Kites on the Green event Saturday, May 4. Join in on the fun during the family-friendly festival featuring giant show kite displays, celebrity bol races, free kite...