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.

The Food You Eat Nourishes The Thoughts You Think…And Thoughts Nourish Your Life! Food 4 Thought’s mission is to empower, educate, and support moms and families in attaining/maintaining optimum health and well being along with life balance through holistic health,...
To some the words HAPPIEST and 5K should never be allowed to be in the same sentence. To others, crazy people like me, we think they go hand in hand. When the coordinators of The Color Run pursued us...
This week we celebrate Independence Day. The 4th of July is usually a family holiday for us: Grilling, snappers, sparklers, the little parachute men, and as soon as the sun goes down, the fireworks light up the sky. This...
Next Tuesdsay is the Magic Show at Noodle Zoo Ankeny. We're so excited to meet new families and enjoy dinner and a show together! Here's what you need to know: Date: Tuesday, July 9th Time: 4:30 pm - 5:15 magic show, 5:15...
I had the pleasure of enjoying a facial at Massage Heights in Clive earlier this month. I had never had a facial before in my life, but I was excited for something new and refreshing. As I age, and...
Remember the giveaway we did from Chick-fil-A back at the end of April? We're excited to share more with you today! Check out all the amazing events happening at the Mills Civic location in West Des Moines. Chick-fil-A has so many fun events...
A couple of weeks ago we loaded up the van and drove 2.5 hours up to Storm Lake to enjoy our first vacation as a family of four at King's Pointe Waterpark Resort. This was our second time staying at...
Do you have a family who loved and supported you through your pregnancy? If so, be thankful because not all women share that same experience. Today, we want to tell you a bit about Ruth Harbor, an amazing home...
Join us for our July Family Event at Noodle Zoo - A Magic Show for the whole Family to enjoy featuring Jonathan May - A Comedy Magician We love meeting new moms and their kiddos at our monthly playdates, but...
Today's GIVEAWAY is from IF Only Pretty - A local business offering one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces made with leather, metals, vintage and antique finds. We had the honor of featuring IF Only Pretty during our Launch Week festivities last fall, and we're so...

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