Arts & Entertainment
Harry Potter Triva
Dec 15, 2:00 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
all ages
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Test your Harry Potter knowledge. All ages are welcome! Come in a team (6 players max) or join one at the the event. Butterbeer, magical hot chocolate and other Honeydukes inspired snacks will be served. Fabulous prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Teen Scene
Dec 19, 2:30 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
6th - 8th graders
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Early out Wednesday program for kids in grade 6 & up. Play video games on the big screen (usually Smash Bros. or Mario Kart), participate in other fun activities and eat snacks! No registration required. Note: This program only meets on early out days and days that school is in session.
Teen Scene
Dec 19, 2:30 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
6th grade and up
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Early out Wednesday program for kids in grade 6 & up. Play video games on the big screen (usually Smash Bros. or Mario Kart), participate in other fun activities and eat snacks! No registration required. Note: This program only meets on early out days and days that school is in session.
Light the Night
Dec 21, 1:00 pm
RSVP By
December 19th
Location
Jester Park Nature Center
Event For
Intended for all ages
Cost
$5
Organization
Polk County Conservation
Contact
Patrice Petersen-Keys
Phone
(515) 323-5359
Celebrate winter’s official arrival and the longest night of the year! We will take a short hike along the Discovery Trail lit with luminaries, enjoy a fire under the stars and share a cup of hot cocoa.
Johnston Library Video Game Tournament
Dec 27, 3:00 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
6th grade and up
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
We'll be playing the new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U and Mario Kart! Compete in one tournament or all three! There will be fabulous prizes for the winners and yummy snacks for everyone. For students in 6th grade and up. Call or register online.
Matinees at the Museum
Dec 28, 1:30 pm
Location
State Historical Museum of Iowa
Event For
Grades k-12
Cost
Free
Organization
State Historical Museum of Iowa
Contact
Jeff Morgan
Email
jeff.morgan@iowa.gov
Phone
(515) 281-5111
Warm up this winter break at the State Historical Museum of Iowa with free films from two Iowa directors and tours of the "Hollywood in the Heartland" exhibition. The fun begins Dec. 27 with a screening of Big Hero 6 (PG) and continues Dec. 28 with Avengers: Infinity Wars.
Noon Year’s Eve
Dec 31, 9:00 am
RSVP By
December 27th
Location
Jester Park Nature Center
Event For
Intended for all ages
Cost
$5
Organization
Polk County Conservation
Contact
Patrice Petersen-Keys
Phone
(515) 323-5359
Come celebrate the New Year with Mother Nature. Activities will include a short nature hike, noisemaker craft, animal themed snack and a countdown to midnight.
Courage Leauge Sports – Paint Pals
Jan 8 (all day)
Location
4405 121st Street, Urbandale, IA 50323
Event For
Ages 8 and above
Cost
$5 per person
Organization
Courage League Sports
Contact
Porshia Perkins
Phone
(515) 421-4022
CLS is once again offering a special art class, Paint Pals! Join Miss Anna as she instructs you one step at a time to create a beautiful masterpiece!
Kidsfest 2019
Jan 19 (all day)
Location
Iowa State Fairgrounds Varied Industries Building
Event For
All ages
Cost
$7.50
Organization
Children and Families of iowa
Contact
Heather Lee
Email
events@cfiowa.org
Children and Families of Iowa's Kidsfest, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is about families, fun and abuilding bright futures for Iowa kids. Enjoy super heroes, kid-friendly exhibitors, free entertainment and activities.
Heartland Youth Choir Open Rehearsals
Jan 22 (all day)
Location
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church - 1240 66th St, Windsor Heights, Iowa
Event For
Kindergarten-12th grade
Organization
Heartland Youth Choir
Contact
Kim Novy
Email
office@joinhyc.org
Phone
(515) 221-3922
Heartland Youth Choir is holding Open Rehearsals for singers in Grades K-12. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring their love of music beyond the school setting. Please see the attached flyer for dates and times!
Courage League Sports – Paint Pals
Mar 5, 5:30 pm
RSVP By
1 week before event
Location
4405 121st Street, Urbandale, IA 50323
Event For
3rd grade and older
Cost
$5 per person per session
Organization
Courage League Sports
Contact
Porshia Perkins
Phone
(515) 421-4022
Do you love to paint? Not sure where to start? Then join us to create a masterpiece that you will be happy to display!
Des Moines Community Playhouse School Year Classes and Camps
May 1 (all day)
Location
Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312
Event For
Preschool, elementary, and middle school students
Cost
Variable
Organization
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Contact
Robin Heldt Spahr
Email
rspahr@dmplayhouse.com
Phone
(515) 974-5365
The Playhouse offers theatre classes year round for students of all ages. Fall, winter and spring class registration is now open!