Iowa really has many things to offer and there are so many fun things you can do as a family. Here are some of my favs in the des moines area as well as some others. Let me know if you have been to any of these places!
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This was such a fun date night BUT to top it off the food was seriously incredible. Can be a tad bit pricey but honestly such a fun spot!
Putts & Pins
Parents this is such a fun spot if you’re trying to spend just a few hours somewhere fun with the kids ! They have pirate activities , mermaid book readings and a whole entire water play area!
Blue Zoo Aquarium Des Moines
I was so thrilled when they built this here ! I’m such a kid at heart so we come here often to spend quality time as a family !
Dave & Buster's Des Moines
Parents night out or date night ! The funny bone has amazing acts and even sometimes we get some really big names here !
Funny Bone Comedy Club
We have a whole theme park…. Need I say more !
Adventureland Resort
This is the absolute perfect place to take your kids. Yes , our zoo is smaller than the average but my daughter has the best time every single time we go
Blank Park Zoo
I absolutely love a good wine tasting and I love coming here to do it . Such good wine flavors amongst other things!
Jasper Winery. Des Moines, IA.
Restaurant meets movie? Count me in! We absolutely love coming here to see new movies!
Des Moines Dine In Movie Theater & Brewery — Flix Brewhouse
This has become such a fun place to go with friends and family . They have events every so often as well as some trivia nights!
Smash Park West Des Moines - Smash Park Entertainment Group
Such an amazing place for a date night
Des Moines Art Center | Museum, Art School, Sculpture Park
An all in one place. Movie theatre / Arcade / bowling alley!
Ankeny 12 Movie Theatre & Bowling | Showtimes & Tickets — B & B Theatres
Aside from the casino there are also horse races and events every so often!
