Newly Added
Lifeguard Certification Course
Mar 30 (all day)
Location
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Event For
High School
Organization
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Contact
Ann Peterson
Email
ann.peterson@dmymca.org
Phone
(515) 471-8509
Opportunity to earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Day Camps, Overnights, Ski Trips, and more with Camp Fire!
Mar 1 (all day)
Location
Drop off location: 5615 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA 50310
Event For
Grades K-12
Cost
$37/day for School Day Off programs (other prices vary)
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Arika Graybill
Phone
(515) 274-1501
Camp Fire is an all inclusive, youth development non-profit. We run programs for youth of all ages. With overnights, day camps, middle school programs, and a ski trip, we have something for everybody! Please consider the flyer to see the many programs that we are offering this winter!
New Year’s Eve Overnight
Dec 31, 4:30 pm
Location
Drop off location: 5615 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA 50310
Event For
Grades K-12
Cost
$70 per child for the overnight only OR $95 per child for day camp and the overnight
Organization
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Contact
Arika Graybill
Phone
(515) 274-1501
Come party with us this New Year's Eve! We will be bringing in 2019 in style at Camp Hantesa! Stay up late, dance, play games, and much more. (Meals and snacks provided) Drop off at our Des Moines location between 4:30 and 5:30 PM and pick up on January 1st at 10:30 AM.
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.
Courage League Sports – Merry Fit-Mas Camp
Dec 28 (all day)
Location
4405 121st Street, Urbandale, IA 50323
Event For
All Students
Cost
Members - FREE; Non-Members - $20
Organization
Courage League Sports
Contact
Porshia Perkins
Phone
(515) 421-4022
When kids are out of school for winter break, it can be a recipe for going stir crazy! CLS is here to help! Come to our 2-day holiday clinic offering a variety of large movement activities for toddlers to teenagers.