Juneteenth is celebrated June 19, but do you and your family know what it is?
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the United States of America. Learn...
Black History Month started as “Negro History Week” in 1926. Historian Carter G. Woodson wanted to recognize the often overlooked contributions of Black Americans to our nation’s history. He chose a week in February to honor the birthdays of...
The Wellmark Family Series returns to the Des Moines Civic Center for another amazing season featuring four all-new productions. Each one-hour performance is designed to bring young minds on incredible adventures, while educating audiences of all ages and making...
All my favorite words start with F.
FAMILY. FUN. FESTIVAL. FREE.
Good news for me and any other families in the metro area, those things are fairly easy to come by.
You can scope out any weekend guide and find several fun,...
Come kick off your fall season at Glow Wild Saturday, September 24.
Polk County Conservation is hosting family-friendly music, games, and educational experiences for National Public Lands Day at Jester Park Nature Center. Ending in one of the biggest bonfires...
Bloom :: A Virtual 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...
With the last days of summer upon us, it is time to focus on Fall! If you are anything like me and my family, you look forward to enjoying fall fun in Des Moines and time outside before the...
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...
After taking a hiatus in 2020 because of the pandemic, Glow Wild is back at Jester Park for 2021. This one-day family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, August 28 from 4 p.m. -10 p.m. at the Jester Park...
We enjoyed a night out at Canoyer Garden Center in Grimes for a SOLD OUT DIY Planting Event
A group of women joined us for You Grow Girl, a night assembling a custom, outdoor planter, enjoying a drink from Whimsical...
In + Around Des Moines
What to Do in Des Moines this Winter
Though it might be cold outside, there is no shortage of things to do this winter in Des Moines. Make a bucket list to...
