As moms, I think we can agree that all the stuff that comes with the holidays can be overwhelming! This year, create meaningful experiences for your kids and family while supporting local businesses.
Share this guide with friends and family. Enjoy and shop local!
Treat your family to two nights at The Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse with a Family Four-Pack season ticket!
You decide what shows you want to see and when: your 8-year-old can have a date with mom at Ivy + Bean The Musical and grandpa can take your 5-year-old to Dragons Love Tacos, for example.
As with all Playhouse season tickets, benefits beyond savings on tickets include early and discounted registrations on classes (never again miss out on the popular Harry Potter summer camp).
For more information visit Des Moines Playhouse or call 515-277-6261.
More Experience Gift Ideas
Looking to create more memories and have less stuff? Here are our favorite local options.
Climb Iowa
Get the adventurer on your list a gift card to Climb Iowa. They offer an amazing experience at either of their locations for first-time climbers. The professional staff will be more than happy to assist you in taking the first step into the world of climbing.
Rainbow of the Heartland
Give the gift of outdoor play this holiday season. Rainbow Play Systems are a fun way for your kids to play by allowing your kids’ imaginations to run wild. Kids can climb, swing, and slide on Rainbow Play System.
Old School Arcade
What kid wouldn’t love to spend an afternoon playing arcade games? Give them a gift card to Old School Arcade in Grimes and let them play to their heart’s content. Enjoy classics like Pacman, Frogger, and Pinball.
Real Food for Kids
Aspiring chefs will love these highly personalized cooking classes from Real Food for Kids. Learn about ingredients, follow a recipe, and learn new techniques to prepare a favorite meal. Choose from a variety of classes.
Warrior Lanes Bowling
Go bowling a gift card to Warrior Lanes in Waukee. This is a great way to spend a cold afternoon with the whole family.
Science Center of Iowa
Spark curiosity through exploration, discovery, and learning disguised as play. Explore the Science Center of Iowa’s themed experience platforms full of hands-on exhibits, live interactive demonstrations, planetarium shows, and more!
Kids Empire
The Palms Theatres & IMAX
Who doesn’t love a trip to to movie theater? Enjoy reclining, heated chairs for a family movie night at The Palms Theatres in Waukee.
Brenton Skating Plaza
Spend an afternoon ice skating in downtown Des Moines at the Brenton Skating Plaza. You can gift a one-time experience or get a 10-punch pass card.
Five Monkeys, Inc
Get creative and paint your own pottery at Five Monkeys, Inc in Valley Junction. Choose from a variety of projects and take home your very own masterpiece!
