In + Around Des Moines

Find family-friendly activities in and around Des Moines. We love raising our family in Des Moines–here’s why! Find events happening in downtown Des Moines and the Des Moines Metro for the whole family. Learn more about Des Moines Family Fun.

Don't let the winter chill stop you from feeling the love in February! Get together with friends at Galentine's events or take the family to a dance, there are events for the whole family all month long. February is also...
2, 4, 6, 8 who thinks pizza is so great!? I sure do! Here are a few pizza places around Des Moines that are crowd favorites. Find them below and let me know which one is your favorite! Best Pizza...
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 Of...
Ah, fall… the crispness of the leaves, the smell of pumpkin spice, Halloween costumes, and football. Fall brings back so many fond memories for me and hopefully for you, too. It’s important to give our kiddos those fun memories...
Last week Des Moines moms and their families descended on Costco for the second annual #costcomomhour. Costco opened an hour early to give moms an extra hour of shopping. We appreciate everyone who braved the long lines. With close to...
Our most popular event is back... Mom's Night Out at Jasper Winery! EVENT IS SOLD OUT - NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR Grab a girlfriend and join Des Moines Moms Blog for a fun evening Thursday, March 1 from...
Headed to the Iowa State Fair but not sure where to park? Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has an easy and inexpensive solution! Fair-goers can park their car and ride DART for a convenient, air-conditioned trip to...
Bloom :: An Event for New and Expecting Moms Disclosure :: Our Bloom Event for New and Expecting Moms is sponsored by Blank Children’s Hospital, and supported by MercyOne, University of Iowa Hospitals, Great Western Bank, Iowa Food and Family...

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