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.

Managing life through continual changes can be a struggle for adults and children, and as school resumes – either online or in-person – our kids are once again working to establish a new normal. How can you help your child...
Des Moines Moms Blog regularly highlights local nonprofits. There are so many amazing organizations in our city dedicated to looking out for the well being of all who live here. We want to feature them and share ways you and...
Service Project: How You Can Help Us Give Back At DMMB we hold community and service close to our hearts. We encourage you to join us this year for our Third Annual Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Drive, November 17 - 24,...
Hellooooooo Summer! We are ready for sunny pool days, listening to live music at local festivals, and movies under the stars. Get ready for big family fun. This summer there is something great in store for everyone. Summer Guides for...
This post is Sponsored by Hy-Vee - making lives easier, healthier, happier. As busy moms, meals are a huge part of our days. We plan. We grocery shop. We prep. We chop. We execute. And every night, dinner must be served....
Real fitness for real people. That could be the perfect slogan for local mommy Geneva Ross, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, and her business, GroupEx with Geneva. I recently had the good fortune of working with Geneva for...
Variety – the Children’s Charity kicks off the 20th annual Polo on the Green with Family Night on Friday, July 15, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family Night is an evening of fun for the whole family, complete...
As I sit in Caribou Coffee writing this post, sipping hot coffee and soaking up the cozy warmth of the fireplace next to me, I look up from my laptop screen to the chalkboard across the room, full of...
Staying in Des Moines for Spring Break? Des Moines has plenty of options to help your kids run off all that energy or for you to connect as a family.
We are thrilled to partner with Living History Farms to bring you this guide to family-friendly event guide.  Make plans to go to Living History Farms for Applefest, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit their historic sites...

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In + Around Des Moines

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...