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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.
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Des Moines Art Center Downtown


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Location: 800 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA
Operating in conjunction with the Des Moines Art Center on Grand Avenue, th...

Iowa Events Center


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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...

Iowa State Center


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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...

Central Library


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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.

East Side Library


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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.

Forest Avenue Library


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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...

Franklin Avenue Library


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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.

South Side Library


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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.

Home Depot


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Location: 4900 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
Home Depot has all the supplies needed for any home improvement project in its cavernous big-box stores, and provides some design, construction, and installation services. There's plenty to en...

Pleasant Hill Public Library


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Location: 5151 Maple, Des Moines, IA
Local children acted as models for the large, colorful mural that greets visitors at the entrance to the Book Tower, the children's section of the Pleasant Hill Public Library, a facilit...

Clive Public Library


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Location: 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive, IA
The Clive Public Library is open daily, and offers storytimes and programming for youth and families.

People's Court


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Location: 216 Court Avenue, 3rd Floor, Des Moines, IA
People's Court, a venue for live music that can accommodate over 900 people, is located in the

Living History Farms


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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...

Mars Cafe


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Location: 2318 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA
Mars Cafe offers tasty healthful treats, live entertainment, and events for children.

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft


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Location: 5034 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
There's plenty to keep any crafty family occupied at Jo-Ann, where the supplies for just about any project - crafts, scrapbooking, calligraphy, framing, sewing, knitting, woodwork, and m...
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