Des Moines is constantly growing! We like to consider our city a hidden gem in the Midwest. We love seeing all the new businesses, parks, and restaurants opening. Here's what's new in Des Moines for fall 2024.
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Make family memories this fall with our ultimate fall bucket list.
Check out more than 65 things to do in Des Moines this fall and make a list.
Our Fall Bucket List was made with Des Moines families in mind. Find...
Apple picking around Des Moines is a fun family activity, plus you go home with tons of healthy snacks!
Whether you want to fill a bushel of apples you pick yourself or prefer to buy apples someone else picked, Des...
Nothing says fall like a trip to the pumpkin patch! Head to one of many pumpkin patches around Des Moines for a great selection and fun fall activities. Enjoy one of the most beloved family fall traditions and spend...
As the temperature drops and the leaves change color, the air becomes crisp and the sky turns a brilliant shade of blue. It's the perfect time to immerse yourself in a fall festival. Don't miss out on the arts...
Going to the Iowa State Fair has become a tradition for our family to head to the fairgrounds for a full day of multi-generational family fun.
The Iowa State Fair started in 1854 and is one of the most...
Summer is wrapping up and it's time to start thinking about getting kids ready to go back to school. Learn some easy things you can do now to get your kids ready to get back into the school year...
Make the most of warm summer days (and nights!) and check out all the events around Des Moines this August. Catch an outdoor concert, grab a pizza on a farm, and don't miss some of the best annual events...
Iowa’s tax free weekend is August 2 and 3. Families can save money on clothes, shoes, and more!
It's time for back to school savings during tax free weekend!
Shop on Friday and Saturday without the state's 6% sales tax and...
The Iowa State Fair is August 8-18!
Going to the fair is one of my family’s top summer traditions, and we always have to check out our favorites (mostly food). But we also discover new things every time we go!
If...
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Five Reasons Not to Miss the YMCA’s Truck or Treat Event...
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12, from 9 AM to noon, when you can experience Truck or Treat at the Waukee Family YMCA.
