Whether you’re searching for imaginative adventures for your little ones, meaningful time with kids, or the perfect intro to live theatre, the 2025-26 Wellmark Family Series has something truly special in store.
Season tickets start at $24 for the 3-show package, with fantastic add-ons available too.
Featured Shows: 3-Show Family Package
Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11 AM — Des Moines Civic Center
What to Expect: A bilingual, bicultural musical featuring Vita Flores and her living sugar-skull companion. Traditional Mexican music, dance, and storytelling bring Día de Muertos to life on stage.
Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 4 PM — Des Moines Civic Center
What to Expect: A New Orleans jazz celebration tailored for families. Using traditional songs and rhythms rooted in African-American traditions, Jazzy Ash invites sing-a-longs, storytelling, and spirited participation.
Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 6PM (sensory-friendly) — Des Moines Civic Center
What to Expect: A clever mashup of Goldilocks, The Three Little Pigs, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff—woven into one heartwarming, sensory-friendly adventure about courage, teamwork, and friendship.
Add-On Productions
Doodle Pop
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11 AM and 2 PM* (*sensory-friendly) — Temple Theater
What to Expect: A playful duo doodles a watery world and befriends a little turtle. Imaginative visuals and storytelling make art come alive for all ages.
Aesop Bops! (David Gonzalez & Daniel Kelly)
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11 AM — Temple Theater
What to Expect: A high-energy musical fable experience—featuring legends like The Lion and the Mouse, The Fisherman and His Wife, and The Turtle’s Shell. Audience members help bring these timeless tales to life.
Why Families Love It
- All shows are one hour—perfect for young attention spans and keeping visits upbeat.
- Sensory-friendly performances offer calm, inclusive environments for children who benefit from lower energy.
- Free Discovery Parties begin one hour before each Civic Center show—including hands-on art-making, music, and demonstrations that add to the excitement before the performance.
- Affordable and flexible: Season tickets starting at $24, offer payment plans, easy show substitutions, and priority seating.
