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.

Those of you that were at our Moms Night Out event in April likely remember the stunning party decor provided by The Reception Room. We are honored to be working with them again as they are donating linens for...
There are few things that hold the same weight, pain, and confusion as losing someone to suicide. Much like mental illness in general, when someone we know suffers with suicidal thoughts, we can feel helpless to know how to...
We all have those days (or weeks). Life is busy, Mom is tired, Dad is working late. Whatever the reason, there are times you just don't want to - or don't have time to - cook. Dining out with...
Last Fall, we started Des Moines Moms Blog to connect moms to each other and to their community. Less than a year later, we're doing just that. On a daily basis, we hear stories of new moms in town...
Come join us for some good old fashioned outdoor fun at Wills Family Orchard located just 20 minutes west of Des Moines! This orchard is Iowa’s first and central Iowa’s ONLY certified organic apple orchard!  We are so excited and...
 Please Join Us for a New Moms Event 10.5.13 10am to noon Valley Community Center (4444 Fuller Rd. WDM) We are so excited to offer this community event exclusively for moms in their first year of motherhood. Join us along with other NEW MOMS to...
If you've been with DMMB for awhile, you may remember the chilly morning last winter our team bundled up and headed to the East Village for our team photos with Megan Schaap Photography. We've had the chance to work with Megan...
A remarkable Ames mama named Angie DeWaard reached out to us recently. She is part of a group of women organizing a fundraiser for Charlie Cole, a 10 month-old Seattle infant battling a rare form of leukemia called juvenile myelomonocyctic...
Today's Featured Business Highlight is brought to you by Julie Chappell, a local mama and business owner of Clever Container.  With school just around the corner, do you dread the PILES of homework, craft items, and other papers that the...
Consignment Season is OPEN! Today's post is sponsored by Just Between Friends - the nation's leading children's and maternity consignment event being held at Events Center West September 27-29 in West Des Moines.  You may remember our interview with Sally Messinger, the founder of...

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In + Around Des Moines

Shop the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale March 22-24

Iowa’s largest children’s consignment sale is happening this week at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! Whether you’re looking to save money on...