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.

Today's post is a guest contribution from Dr. Zachary Watkins of The Livewell Clinic. Thyroid health is a very hot topic. In my experience, today's health-conscious women are more educated and seeking ways to support their thyroid health from a...
We have SOLD OUT of tickets to this event. We are thrilled about our September Frozen play date selling out in 25 minutes, but sad a bunch of you missed out on the fun. So... we are doing ANOTHER ONE for...
We are honored that you all were head over heels for last Saturday's Frozen event. So exciting that 125 tickets were sold in less than an hour! We knew you'd love it, and we're humbled that you told your friends about it...
If you haven't heard of Little Padded Seats before, we are excited to share this amazing local resource and storefront with you! If you have heard of them, you know they are THE place to go for all things...
My favorite season of all time is fall! The air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, fall sports are in full swing, and, of course, the pumpkin patches and apple orchards are open! We have compiled a list...
To me, summer screams fresh produce. LOUDLY! Farmers' markets, gardens, plants in pots on my deck. We love eating fresh as much as possible – it tastes better, and as hard as it can be to get our kids...
Ladies and Gentleman, the mother of all events is about to hit Des Moines, and we hope you can join us. You will not want to miss it! Have you heard of a little film titled Frozen? If not, you’ve obviously...
Today's Local Business Feature is Queen Bee Face Painting, owned by local mom Erika Hotchkin. Erika offers creative, temporary creations for any event! Many of you got to meet her at our Heritage Carousel event in June, and we are...
Do you have everything ready for school to begin? Pencils, Paper, Lunch Box, Tissues, Dance Classes. Wait, what was that last one? Dance Classes? That's right: Dance class is an essential for back-to-school. There is something for everyone at Grace Ballet and...
It’s not too many years ago that I would have told you I’d never been to a State Fair in my life. In the last several years since being introduced to the “amazingly amusing” Iowa State Fair, I’ve experienced...

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