Des Moines Mom

June kicks off the summer season with more events in Des Moines than you can shake a popsicle stick at! Don't miss annual events...

We love summer in Des Moines! But it's only 3 months long and there are so many weekends to pack in all the fun....

June is Pride Month, which is an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ yourself or are an ally, taking...

Boom, it's fireworks time in Des Moines! Stay up late and enjoy the bright lights during warm nights. Make it an all-day or all-weekend...

Warmer days are here and there’s no better summer outing than a bike ride. According to Bike Iowa, we have 335 trails that span...

Is your spring calendar packed with practices and games? As a mom of three boys, we spend A LOT of time at the ballpark....

Movie nights may seem like a winter activity, but not when you can enjoy them on a grassy knoll. The City of Des...

We walked down the sidewalk toward the elementary school for open house. In just a few days, my firstborn was starting kindergarten and the...

Summer nights are perfect for an outdoor concert, so pack your snacks, drinks, and blankets or just bring yourself to say to the sounds....

It's summer, festival time! From delicious food and entertaining acts to people watching and if you're lucky a parade, summer is a great time...

Des Moines pools open on June 3!  Enjoy the warm days (and nights) at one of the many pools in and around Des Moines. Before...