Des Moines farmers markets are so much more than a place to buy locally grown and produced foods. They are a destination, often with entertainment, meals, crafts, and more. Support local and entertain the family, all while stocking up...
We Love summer in Des Moines! We've got you covered from pools, outdoor movies, and farmers markets to berry picking, road races, and parades.
Pack up the family and go berry picking! Starting as early as May, you can head out to the strawberry fields and head back out all summer long to pick blueberries, cherries, currants, aronia berries, and more.
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For more than 100 years The Des Moines Playhouse has presented shows for families. The Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre at The Playhouse is a great way for kids to see the books they’re reading come to life on stage.
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I consider myself a thrift store junkie. Maybe even a connoisseur, with the ability to sniff out a hidden treasure.
I love it so much that I’ve made a side hustle out of it, and buy over half of everything...
It's finally spring! The birds are singing and the flowers are blooming! Maybe it's because we've survived another Iowa winter, but spring is lovely in Des Moines and we have some of the prettiest flowers. You know you want...
Who doesn’t love a good local bookstore? The scent of a bookstore alone is heaven. Seriously, the smell of books in one space can cure all sorts of anxiety. You don’t even need to read a book to get...
Join the city of Johnston for the tenth annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons, 6700 Merle Hay Road. The event is Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy giant show kite...
Have you or your family taken up pickleball? If not, pickleball, a combo of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong was invented by three dads trying to curb boredom among their children. A game that all skill levels and ages can...
Spring brings a new season and new businesses! There are always new restaurants to try and we have another new grocery store. A new indoor play place with activities for the whole family has opened and a unique play...
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Things to do in Des Moines in June 2023
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...
