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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.Birthdays by MandyParent rating: ![]() Location: Des Moines, IA Fully customized children's party entertainment. Birthdays by Mandy comes to you with dozens of entertainment ideas to make your child's birthday party a one-of-a-kind experience! |
East Side LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 2559 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA The East Side Library - one of six branches of the Des Moines Public Library - hosts storytimes and special events throughout the year. |
North Side LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 3516 - 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA The recently-renovated North Side Library - one of six branches of the Des Moines Public Library - hosts storytimes and special events throughout the year. |
South Side LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1111 Porter Avenue, Des Moines, IA The recently-renovated South Side Library - one of six branches of the Des Moines Public Library - hosts storytimes and special events throughout the year. |
Franklin Avenue LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 5000 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA The Franklin Avenue Library - one of six branches of the Des Moines Public Library - hosts storytimes and special events throughout the year. |
Forest Avenue LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1326 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA The recently-renovated and expanded Forest Avenue Library - one of six branches of the Des Moines Public Library - boasts improved amenities, and hosts storytimes and special events thro...
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Central LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA The downtown Central Library - one of six branches of the Des Moines Public Library - hosts storytimes and special events throughout the year. |
Iowa State CapitolParent rating: ![]() Location: East 9th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA Tours of the Iowa State Capitol building can be scheduled between 8am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Saturday tours are offered every hour starting at 9:30am and ending at 2:30pm. |
Society of Italian-Americans Cultural CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1801 SW McKinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA |
Jester Park LodgeParent rating: ![]() Location: 11407 NW Jester Park Drive, Granger, IA Often booked for wedding ceremonies and receptions, Jester Park Lodge also hosts several park programs for families each year. |
West Des Moines Chamber of CommerceParent rating: ![]() Location: 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA |
Living History FarmsParent rating: ![]() Location: 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA The Living History Farms has recreated the town of Walnut Hill, representing a post-Civil War community on the Iowa frontier. Businesses in town include Matthias's Blacksmith Shop, Bee... |







