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.

April showers bring May’s favorite event: Kites on the Green in Johnston. Save the date for the ninth annual Kites on the Green event at Johnston Commons on Saturday, May 7. This family-fun event will be held in the green...
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...
A remarkable Ames mama named Angie DeWaard reached out to us recently. She is part of a group of women organizing a fundraiser for Charlie Cole, a 10 month-old Seattle infant battling a rare form of leukemia called juvenile myelomonocyctic...
We're honored to have Des Moines Children's Dentistry as a Gold Title Sponsor for our upcoming Bloom event to be held Saturday, April 26. We are so fortunate to partner with such amazing local businesses who are making a...
Meetup Details When: Friday, February 27 Where: First Family Church, 317 SE Magazine Road, Ankeny Time: 10 a.m. to noon What to Bring: Balls and indoor games, snacks/lunch Free Admission!!! First Family Church is now taking up residence in the building previously occupied by Sports University,...
Hang with Heroes Family Event Last year we had our first ever Hang with Heroes event and it SOLD OUT in minutes! This year will be just as amazing, and our focus is on Military Appreciation. Hope you can join us! Limited...
Mama, you deserve to be pampered! Mark your calendars for a relaxing evening with Des Moines Moms Blog and Coachlight Clinic & Spa. Join us on Thursday, April 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a night of pampering...
What's there to do in Des Moines in August? Spoiler alert: Tons! The theme of the month seems to be FREE summer parties! Our August 2018 Event Guide for Moms will help you make the last month of summer...
Our most popular event is back: Mom's Night Out at Sherwood Forest Event Center! Grab a girlfriend and join Des Moines Moms Blog for a fun evening Thursday, March 5th from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Don't wait to get your ticket—they...

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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...