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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 thrilled to announce our next Moms Night Out event! We just wrapped up a big event, but we are ready for another one! DMMB turns a year old this month and we hope you can join us to...
Fall Play Date Wednesday, October 16th     Come meet other moms and their kiddos and have a day filled with pumpkin patch fun at Center Grove Orchard. Spend a few hours or spend the whole day! The DMMB team will be there...
Saturday, October 26, 2014 is our New Mom's Event at Valley Community Center. Have we mentioned we are super excited for our upcoming New Mom's Event?! For those who have already purchased your tickets, we wanted to take the opportunity...
This post was originally published on October 5, 2012. Fall is here. With it comes a crispness in the air, gorgeous displays of color, and the excuse to spend a whole morning baking something with pumpkin. Fall lends itself to so...
 Please Join Us for a New Moms Event Saturday, October 5th, 2013 10am to noon Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Rd. WDM) Who's Invited: This community event is for all moms in the first years of motherhood.   Maybe you aren't a  new mama yourself but you...
Those of you that were at our Moms Night Out event in April likely remember the stunning party decor provided by The Reception Room. We are honored to be working with them again as they are donating linens for...
There are few things that hold the same weight, pain, and confusion as losing someone to suicide. Much like mental illness in general, when someone we know suffers with suicidal thoughts, we can feel helpless to know how to...
We all have those days (or weeks). Life is busy, Mom is tired, Dad is working late. Whatever the reason, there are times you just don't want to - or don't have time to - cook. Dining out with...
Last Fall, we started Des Moines Moms Blog to connect moms to each other and to their community. Less than a year later, we're doing just that. On a daily basis, we hear stories of new moms in town...
Come join us for some good old fashioned outdoor fun at Wills Family Orchard located just 20 minutes west of Des Moines! This orchard is Iowa’s first and central Iowa’s ONLY certified organic apple orchard!  We are so excited and...

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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...