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.

Whether you practice yoga regularly or are wanting to try it out, from late spring to early fall you can take an outdoor yoga class. Be amongst the trees while in tree pose! There are a variety of outdoor yoga...
Summer nights are perfect for an outdoor concert, so pack your snacks, drinks, and blankets or just bring yourself to say to the sounds. From nights at a local winery or the big names of the fair grandstand, enjoy...
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 you head out, check out our tips for going to the pool with kids. Or...
Looking for a pediatrician in Des Moines? Here's a guide to Des Moines pediatricians and family medicine physicians to help you choose.
    National Donut Day is June 2, 2023. Where will YOU celebrate? Donuts are always a win! Loved by kids and adults alike, good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or dessert. Birthdays, showers, and other celebrations can be donut-themed and even...
Spraygrounds and wading pools are the perfect places to cool off without having to go to a full-blown pool and luckily there are dozens of options in and around Des Moines. Spraygrounds in Des Moines are open 9 a.m. to...
May means it's time to get outside and enjoy annual events like CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, or Wild Lights at Blank Park Zoo. Or, check out floral events for Mother's Day at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens or Reiman...
Arrow Academy of Music offers piano lessons for kids of all ages, providing a fun atmosphere derived from both traditional skill-building techniques and interactive games to keep kids engaged in music and develop a passion for it! Piano Lessons Choosing a...
Moms, it's time to celebrate YOU and all you do for your families. Mother's Day is May 14 this year.  We asked our team what they want for Mother's Day, because let's be honest, moms have the best ideas! If...
Mediation in family law cases is now required in most Iowa counties. It occurs in many different types of matters and the style of mediation often varies based upon the type of situation, individual mediator, regional norms, and other...

In + Around Des Moines