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Show reviews, theaters, dance companies, orchestras, fairs, sports teams we've got the inside scoop on them all, and we'll tell you what's best for kids of all ages!Boone & Scenic Valley RailroadParent rating: ![]() Location: 225 - 10th Street, Boone, IA The Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad offers tours of the Des Moines River valley by train, along with special holiday and Thomas & Friends excursions. Advance reservations are strongly rec...
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Water Works ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA Water Works Park, named for its proximity to the Des Moines water treatment facility, is home to several annual events, including Jolly Holiday Lights. |
Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome TheaterParent rating: ![]() Location: 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA The Science Center of Iowa offers exhibits that range from the inner workings of the human body to the outer reaches of the solar system, with dynamic live programs and hands-on interactive exh...
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Des Moines PlayhouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA Founded in 1919, the Des Moines Playhouse - and its Kate Goldman Children's Theatre - offers a full Mainstage season of up to six musicals, dramas, and comedies based on books. Performin...
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Des Moines Botanical CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA The Des Moines Botanical Center offers families plenty of opportunities to explore and discover beauty in nature. Kids can also pick up a scavenger hunt and activity pamphlet at t...
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Des Moines Art Center DowntownParent rating: ![]() Location: 800 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA Operating in conjunction with the Des Moines Art Center on Grand Avenue, th...
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Iowa Events CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 730 Third Street, Des Moines, IA The Iowa Events Center is a four-venue sports, entertainment, and convention arena consisting of the Polk County Convention Complex, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Hy-Vee Hall, and the We...
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Iowa State CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: Iowa State University, Scheman Building, Suite 4, Ames, IA This enormous performing arts and sports arena complex hosts indoor and outdoor events and comprises the Hilton Coliseum, the Scheman Building, Stephens Auditorium, and Fisher The...
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Historic Valley JunctionParent rating: ![]() Location: 217 Fifth Street, West Des Moines, IA Historic Valley Junction - a six-block historic district along Fifth Street that was first settled in 1846 - now boasts about 150 shops, galleries, and eateries, and hosts a farmers market a...
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