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Family Fun in Des Moines: Things to do with kids

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Fun things to do with kids
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Summer/Outdoor Activities

All areas close to Des Moines
 
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Feeding the giraffe & goats was my kids favorite activity here. They recently added Dinosaurs!
Blank Park Zoo
 
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My kids ran and jumped so much. All the parents were running around and jumping with the kids, too!
FUNBOX West Des Moines
 
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Kids love the water park
Adventureland Resort
 
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Delicious food, Little Hands on the Farm, farm animals, giant slide, sky glider, people watching, carnival rides, candle making, and so much more
Iowa State Fair
 
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Kids loved the zip line swing, and the splash pad area. Everything is brand new
Bondurant City Park
 
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Kids clubs are available, lots of different games to choose from
Topgolf Des Moines
 
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Lazy River & tubes are included!
Cascade Falls Aquatic Center | Ankeny, IA
 
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Kids loved getting splashed in the creek by the Cara driving by. Kids loved hiking through the trails also
Ledges State Park
 
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Feeding the birds, and being able to touch the different animals was my kids favorite things
Blue Zoo Aquarium Des Moines
 
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Center Grove in the summer has Strawberry picking, corn pool, tractor rides, train ride, farm animals, slides, delicious shakes, and so much more!!
Center Grove Orchard