Kids Events in Des Moines

Check out happening kids events all around Des Moines, IA

Snowball

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:30 pm Science Center of Iowa

17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:00 pm Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Dog Man - The Musical

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Dog Man - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 31 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

WinterFest Small Business Market 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 am Iowa Events Center

Des Moines Time Travelers Vintage Expo 2026

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am Iowa Events Center

Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales at Des Moines Civic Center

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

K-Winterland: K-POP Dance Party

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Circus of Bubbles - America's Favorite Bubble Show!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Franklin Event Center USD 21 to 26

Silent Disco Party Fundraiser

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm The Iowa Taproom USD 31 to 573

Kids Day of Science at Big Grove

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

Des Moines Great Strides

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Water Works Park

Family Fun Night

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:30 pm Pioneer Columbus Community Center

Member Sweetheart Dance

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:30 pm 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

DSMPC Library Relaunch & Renaming Ceremony

 Sun, 01 Feb at 02:00 pm 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Daddy Daughter Dance | Walnut Creek Church

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Walnut Creek Church - Downtown USD 0 to 25

Iowa Reptile Show

 Sun, 25 Jan at 10:00 am Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines USD 0 to 12

Family Dance

 Sat, 07 Feb at 05:30 pm 2500 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA

2026 Registration (In Person)

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 am 4381 NE 38th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317

George Washington Carver Day at the Hall of Laureates

 Tue, 03 Feb at 09:00 am World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Free

Unity Center of Des Moines Arts Fair

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 am Unity Center of Des Moines

Kids That Fly and Post Sex Nachos

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

 Thu, 22 Jan at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Community Circle

Fri, 23 Jan at 06:30 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

Des Moines Parent Summer Camp Fair

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 am Paws and Pints

Dance, Move and Connect in the East Village Featuring Intro Classes Free

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Legacy in Motion Academy Free

Adventure Clubhouse: Snow White

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:30 am 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Circus

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm Iowa State Fair

The Lowdown LaceUp

 Sat, 06 Jun at 01:00 pm 4139 George Flagg Pkwy. Des Moines Ia 50312

Adventure Clubhouse: The Three Little Pigs

 Fri, 13 Mar at 09:30 am 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Open Drum Circle @ Unity

 Sat, 24 Jan at 04:30 pm Unity Center of Des Moines

Southside Sunday Market 2026

 Sun, 07 Jun at 09:00 am 1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

Softball Tryouts

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 am Grand View Christian Elementary School Gym, 2905 NE 46th Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Des Moines Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Sat, 26 Jul at 03:00 pm 100 Locust St USD 10 to 30

Spring Fling Vendor Show

Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am United Center DSM 1202 Thomas Beck Rd Des Moines, IA 50315

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Scavenger Hunt Des Moines

 Sun, 05 Jun at 10:00 am Des Moines USD 28

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Des Moines

 Sat, 22 Feb at 11:00 am Recommended Parking to Begin Adventure USD 38

Auditions: Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

 Mon, 16 Feb at 06:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Des Moines by Operation City Quest

 Wed, 05 Mar at 09:00 am Cowles Commons USD 12