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.

Last Friday, we offered a giveaway featuring two tickets to Sesame Street Live. We had a remarkable number of entries, so we're happy to do another giveaway today - this time, with the winner receiving (4) - FOUR tickets...
  We hope you can join us for our July play date at Merle Hay Mall. What: Family Movie Night featuring The LEGO Movie When: Monday, July 14 at 6 p.m. Where: Food Court in Merle Hay Mall Cost: Free Make it a memorable family...
It’s time for summer fun! Here are family-friendly events you can enjoy from home and a few in-person events too. Guidelines are changing weekly, so be sure to confirm with the host organization that their in-person events are still happening...
This sponsored post is brought to you courtesy of Flooring America Clive.  My happy place is when my house is picked up and my floors are vacuumed or mopped (so, basically kid-free). I feel like I'm always chasing my kids around saying,...
A few of us from DMMB got spoiled at The Funky Zebras with some amazing clothes, killer prices, and a wonderful staff to help us out. Below are the adorable outfits we picked out and some MUST KNOW things...
Today's Giveaway is from 4 Blessings Boutique - a local business featuring hand-made items for baby and beyond. Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your little one? Or maybe for your girlfriend? Or maybe you need a special...
Today's post is sponsored by Ingrid Williams, a local mom and Realtor for Re/Max. Spring and summer are the best seasons to buy or sell a home and the Des Moines metro market is really moving. If you have been...
1.  Small student to teacher ratio 7:1 preschool, 9:1 Pre-Kindergarten and 16:1 Kindergarten-8th grade 2.  Individualized guided instruction 3.  Project-based learning 4.  Foreign language instruction starting at age 3 5. Located in the heart of oldest city park in Des Moines, Greenwood Park. With 80...
The air is crisp, the skies are blue, and the days are bright. It's time for fall festivals! We love all things fall. Check out these fall festivals for live entertainment, delicious treats, yummy drinks, and more.  Fall Festivals in...
Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other - everyone's favorite friends making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame...

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In + Around Des Moines

15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines

Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...