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.

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Chick-fil-A Paradise Pointe and Chick-fil-A at Jordan Creek Mall are providing food at our Bloom event on April 26th. We hope you can make it to this wonderful event for new and...
This past Saturday, March 29, 2014, the Dallas Children's Theater presented E.B. White's classic, Stuart Little, as a part of the Family Series presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The Show As a former fourth grade teacher, I jumped...
 Please Join Us for Bloom: An Event for New and Expecting Moms Saturday, April 26th 10 a.m. to noon Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Rd. WDM) Who's Invited: This community event is for expecting moms, new moms, and any moms needing a fun morning out!  Maybe you...
My girls and I visited Stitch in the East Village last month, and when we walked in it was like we entered a fairy tale. I literally could have stayed there all day long... and I don't even sew!! It...
As a lot of women know, hormones tend to change after pregnancy. Symptoms can include anxiety/depression, fatigue, abnormal menstrual cycles, change in weight, and loss of libido - just to name a few. Sometimes these changes can even inhibit a...
We're honored to share this post from Ingrid Williams with Re/Max.  Many of our readers have worked directly with Ingrid when buying/selling a home and we are honored to have such a community-minded professional partner with DMMB! We love working wit...
We are honored to partner with Merle Hay Mall here at DMMB! We love to feature them on the blog and update our readers on all the fun things they have going on. Merle Hay Mall is excited to announce...
We are honored to highlight Timber Ridge Cattle Company - offering all natural, Flax-Fed Beef from their renowned farm in Osceola, Iowa. A Perfect Solution for Any Situation As a mom, our life revolves around hungry kids. Our lives are busy from wake...
Back in November, we had the honor of working with the talented Kristy Hall Photography. If you don't remember the amazing photography, allow the images below to share a thousand words. Kristy was generous to offer a giveaway to our...
While St. Patrick's Day makes nary a blip on most calendars, it's my favorite holiday. I spend the week before planning, baking, and cooking a fabulous feast - in between driving my daughters across the metro to Irish dance...

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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...