- TripBuzz found 61 things to do with kids in or near Des Moines, Iowa, including 40 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Urbandale, West Des Moines, Altoona and Ankeny.
- From Blank Park Zoo to Plaza Lanes Family Fun Center, the Des Moines area offers 50 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- As Iowa's capital city, the city of Des Moines offers a blend of urban cityscape, family-friendly suburbs and exciting attractions. Aside from the city's many museums, historical structures and art centers, tourists frequent the area for its many festivals, including the annual World, Food and Music Festival, Des Moines Renaissance Faire and many, many more.
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Visitors over 21 enjoy access to the zoo during weekly Zoo Brew evenings that combine drinks with live music
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221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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A cultural center for the city of Des Moines, the Des Moines Performing Arts â€' Civic Center hosts an array of arts productions, including dance, theater, and others. The Civic Center also hosts educational events.
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Des Moines' Val Air Ballroom is a popular concert venue for rock, pop, dance and jazz music. The venue is wheelchair accessible and contains two ATMs. Limited concessions are available.
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100 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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As a 36-lane bowling center, Val Lanes Recreation Center provides visitors with amenities like bumpers and automatic scoring for recreational bowling. During the summer, kids up to age 15 may bowl free.
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Offering hockey and figure skate rentals, Metro Ice Sports Arena hosts public skate sessions in its 87,000 square foot facility. The arena offers party packages that include pizza, skate rentals, and two hours of skating.
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Urbandale's Buccaneer Arena is the home rink of the Des Moines Buccanneers hockey team. It is also used for figure skating lessons, competitions and public skating lessons. This venue seats 3,400 comfortably.
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Showcasing the newest films, Cobblestone 9 Theatre offers visitors refillable popcorn buckets that can be used for any showing for the year. Ticket discounts are offered on Tuesdays and weekdays from 4-5:30 pm.
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See the most recent film releases at the Carmike Cobblestone 9 Theater. Along with nine screens, the facility is equipped with 3D projection and concessions. They further offer discounted pricing on designated nights.
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Along with public skating, lessons are offered at the Metro Ice Sports Facility. This includes basic lessons as well as lessons in figure skating technique. Other activities include hockey leagues and training camps.
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Featuring hardwood floors, Skate West has a skating rink open to public skating sessions and private birthday events. The rink has a pro shop where visitors can purchase inline skates or roller skates.
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Guests at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa enjoy a host of gaming options. This casino features rows of slot machines, card tables, roulette, craps and other favorites. There is also a bar and a restaurant.