Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Clive

Afterschool Fun LEGO: Build an Earth Day Clean-up Contraption

Starts in 4 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 9:15 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

This month, we’re celebrating Earth Day! Your challenge is to create a new contraption that will clean up trash from the ocean or land. Let’s get to work for Mother Earth!

Teen Advisory Board

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages 10–17

Students are invited to participate on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly during the school year to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased by the Library. For students in grades...

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. Tournaments happen every Wednesday.

Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese West Des Moines

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

Urban Air Ankeny: School Day Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Ankeny

An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 8, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers. Monthly registration is required. Please register for a seat for each toddler attending. Each session in the same week is a...

Ankeny Youth Orchestra Performance (all ages welcome)

Starts in 7 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 12:00 AM–12:30 AM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Come preview a new performance from the Ankeny String Initiative.

TopGolf: Refer a Friend

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf Des Moines

Invite friends to download the Topgolf App and become a Member - and you both get $15. See terms for full details.

Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs

Starts in 6 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 11:38 PM UTC · Principal Park

MiLB Triple-A: Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park

High School Book Club

Starts in 3 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 8:15 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library

Talk books, eat snacks.

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese West Des Moines

Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.

Evening Family Storytime

Starts in 6 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 11:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each child attending. Each...

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

K-5 Pokémon Club (Drop-in)

Starts in 4 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 9:00 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Join us for K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 4:45 PM to play a game of Pokémon, trade cards, or just chat with other fans. Parents do not need to stay in the room during this event, but must stay in the library. *Must be age 5+ to attend. **The Ankeny Public Library is not liable for any...

TopGolf: Heroes Program

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf Des Moines

We are proud to offer military (active duty and veterans), police, fire and EMS personnel, healthcare workers, and teachers 10% off Topgolf game play plus additional benefits. Not valid at Swing Suite or Toptracer Range locations. Exclusions apply.

Music and Movement

Wed, Apr 8, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese West Des Moines

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

Greek Mythology Club

Starts in 6 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Johnston Public Library

Whether you're a Percy Jackson fan or just love Greek mythology, this is the club for you! Test your knowledge in a trivia competition, craft your own myth-inspired creations, and debate fellow club members about your favorite gods, heroes, and myths. For kids in 6th grade and up. Registration...

Urban Air Ankeny: Parents Night Out

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Ankeny

Let date night be fun for everyone! Parents Night Out is the perfect event for adults and kids alike. Kids get to play on...

Bingo!

Starts in 6 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library

Play bingo at the library for the chance to win a prize! BYOB, beer and wine only.

Urban Air Ankeny: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Ankeny

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

Snack Attack - Homemade Peach Rings

Starts in 5 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This month we are making Homemade Peach Rings! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12. Registration Required.

Teen Super Sundays

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 12, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages 10–17

Bring a friend or make new ones at these programs for teens. Try your hand at a different activity each month. This month, we will be doing Teen Self Defense. Attend this free workshop to learn the basics of important skills to keep teens safe in today's world. Instructors from Waukee Police...

Urban Air Ankeny: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Ankeny

For a limited time, book a birthday party and get a FREE cookie cake and (10) birthday bags with qualifying packages. Same epic celebrations - now with even more included. Offer valid at participating locations on top-tier birthday packages only. The free bundle (Birthday Cookie Cake and (10) Birthd

Baby Bounce

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...

Clive Aquatic Center

Clive, IA

Pool Open Swim in Clive, IA

Babytime

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime. For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each infant attending.

Family Storytime

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...

Urban Air Ankeny: NEW! Small Squad Party Package

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Ankeny

Celebrate big with a smaller crew! The Small Squad Party Package is pre-paid and includes: (6) Deluxe Tickets (6) Socks (6) Bottles of Water (6) Place Settings (1) Pizza (1) Reserved Table All for $149.99 - available for a limited time through 3/31 * *Small Squad Parties include 6 guests in the prom

COACH Community Service

Clive, IA

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The Burger Den

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Storytime with Janis

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library

Rio Valley Park

Clive, IA

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Touch a Truck Storytime

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

Do you have a little one who loves big trucks? Bring them to the Library to enjoy several truck themed songs and stories, followed by a chance to touch a few giant machines from Waukee Public Works. For kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

KFC

Clive, IA

Fried Chicken in Clive, IA

Bouncing Babies

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

Terrace Tot Time

Wed, Apr 8, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore. Each mini-lesson blends playful interaction with simple early-learning moments, giving toddlers a chance to.

Beaverdale Farmers Market

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Eddie Davis Community Center

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PetSmart

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Iowa Events Center

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Urban Air Ankeny: Jumperoo

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Ankeny

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the park just for the little...

100th & Hickman (Scooter's Coffee)

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Windsor Heights Community Center

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Wendy's

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Craft Club

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

*Previously called Spinning Yarns, but was reimagined for all crafters!

Subway

Clive, IA

Sandwich Shop in Clive, IA

Story Time

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

Join us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.

Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market

Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market

Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market is a farmers market in West Des Moines, IA.