Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Des Moines

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in Des Moines. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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Iowa Events Center

730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Convention center hosting GalaxyCon pop culture conventions in Des Moines, IA.

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Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 7, 11:38 PM UTC · Principal Park

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

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Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

The Iowa State Fair is the largest event in Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Learn more.

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Southridge Mall Farmers Market

1111 E Army Post Rd

Southridge Mall Farmers Market is a farmers market in Des Moines, IA.

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Peace Tree Brewing Company - Des Moines Branch

317 E Court Ave

Microbrewery in Des Moines, IA.

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Southeast Polk Jr high Stadium

Pleasant Hill, IA

Stadium in Pleasant Hill, IA

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Third Space Community Center and Art Space

Des Moines, IA

Community Meetup in Des Moines, IA

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Flix Brewhouse

3800 Merle Hay Rd

Brewpub in Des Moines, IA.

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Carlisle Family Aquatic Center

Carlisle, IA

Pool Open Swim in Carlisle, IA

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Franklin Avenue Library

5000 Franklin Ave

Franklin Avenue Library is a public branch library in Des Moines, IA. Open 2,956 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 28,590 square feet.

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Escape Chambers

338 SW 6th St Des Moines, IA 50309

Escape room The Party Room by Escape Chambers in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-12 players.

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Stadium View

Carlisle, IA

Restaurant in Carlisle, IA

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K1 Speed Des Moines

4701 NE 22nd St

K1 Speed indoor electric go-kart racing with arrive-and-drive racing, leagues, corporate events, and birthday parties.

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Lauridsen Skatepark

1345 Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50309

88,000 sq ft world-class public skatepark, one of the largest in the US.

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Townsend Community Center

Altoona, IA

Community Meetup in Altoona, IA

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Thomas Farmhouse Kitchen & Pie Pantry

Runnells, IA

Bakery in Runnells, IA

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Fareway Meat and Grocery (Fareway Stores)

Carlisle, IA

Grocery in Carlisle, IA

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Strikers Bowling and Laser Tag

Pleasant Hill, IA

Bowling in Pleasant Hill, IA

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Avondale Pet Resort - D D Woodruff DVM

Des Moines, IA

Pets Animals in Des Moines, IA

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Runnells Community Center

Runnells, IA

Community Meetup in Runnells, IA

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Morning Glory Coffee

Carlisle, IA

Coffee Cafe in Carlisle, IA

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Confluence Brewing Co

1235 Thomas Beck Rd Ste A

Microbrewery in Des Moines, IA.

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Eastside Farmers Market

3200 Delaware Ave

Eastside Farmers Market is a farmers market in Des Moines, IA.

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Yellow Banks Park (Discover the Forest)

Pleasant Hill, IA

Outdoor Space in Pleasant Hill, IA

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The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow

Des Moines, IA

General in Des Moines, IA

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East Side Library

259 Hubbell Ave

East Side Library is a public branch library in Des Moines, IA. Open 2,760 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 15,134 square feet.

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Fourmile Community Center

Des Moines, IA

Community Meetup in Des Moines, IA

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Breakout Games

3763 86th Street Urbandale, IA 50322

Escape room The Kidnapping by Breakout Games - Des Moines in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-7 players.

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Rising Ridge Apartments

Pleasant Hill, IA

General in Pleasant Hill, IA

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Hartford City Park

Hartford, IA

Outdoor Space in Hartford, IA

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Parks Neighborhood Farmers Market

147 E Euclid Ave

Parks Neighborhood Farmers Market is a farmers market in Des Moines, IA.

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Exile Brewing

1514 Walnut St

Microbrewery in Des Moines, IA.

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Taste of Comfort- Homemade Baked Goods

Pleasant Hill, IA

Bakery in Pleasant Hill, IA

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Subway

Carlisle, IA

Sandwich Shop in Carlisle, IA

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South Side Library

1111 SW Porter Ave

South Side Library is a public branch library in Des Moines, IA. Open 2,760 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 14,800 square feet.

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Principal Park

1 Line Dr

Principal Park — 11,500-seat venue in Des Moines, IL

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Brenda Smith Concessions

Des Moines, IA

Restaurant in Des Moines, IA

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Spare Time

340 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266

Escape room Cryosleep by Spare Time Des Moines in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.

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