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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.YMCA of Greater Des MoinesParent rating: ![]() Location: 101 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA YMCA of Greater Des Moines has it all: day care, summer camp, fitness classes, youth sports, teen programs, a preschool, and - of course - swimming lessons. For more information, visit the faci...
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Air Lanes BowlingParent rating: ![]() Location: 4200 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA Air Lanes Bowling offers kids' birthday bowling parties ($99.95-$119.95), a game room, a snack bar & lounge, and professional bowling equipment. Bumpers are available for smaller... |
The Art StoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 801 - 73rd Street, Des Moines, IA The Art Store sells a wide variety of art suppies and offers classes for kids, adults, and families. |
Pump It UpParent rating: ![]() Location: 4069 121st Street, Urbandale, IA Kids can jump, bounce, climb, and slide at Pump It Up, the award-winning "inflatable party zone." The climate-controlled arenas are filled with huge inflatable structures and provide a g...
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Urbandale''s Incredible Pizza CompanyParent rating: ![]() Location: 3799 NW 86th Street, Urbandale, IA America's Incredible Pizza Company is a 50s-themed family entertainment center that features large, freshly-made pizza, pasta, salad, soup, home-style food and dessert buffets, plus attractions...
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Mars CafeParent rating: ![]() Location: 2318 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA Mars Cafe offers tasty healthful treats, live entertainment, and events for children. |
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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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 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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Plaza Lanes Family Sports ComplexParent rating: ![]() Location: 2701 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA In addition to state-of-the-art bowling and tavern-style dining options, Plaza Lanes also now offers an outdoor volleyball arena. Parties: Plaza Lanes offers basic ($9.95/child) ... |
Fort Des Moines Museum & Educational CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 75 East Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA |










