45 Places for Family Fun this Winter

45 Places for Family Fun this Winter

Wintertime in Iowa can be hard for young kids.  How do you keep them busy, active, and having fun?  Well here are some ideas.  The next time you are thinking about what should I do with the kids today, check out our list of 45 Places for Family Fun this Winter.

Other resources for fun this winter in Des Moines, Iowa:

• Indoor Play in Des Moines
• Des Moines Parent Event Calendar

Art, Museums, and Historical Places

• Des Moines Art Center
• Des Moines Children’s Museum
• Science Center of Iowa
• State Historical Museum

Classes/Workshops

• Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics
• Home Depot Free Kids Workshops
• Michaels
• Five Monkey’s Inc.

Indoor Playgrounds & Fun Centers

• Pump It Up
• The Playground for Kids
• Sky Zone
• Backyard Adventures
• Chuck E Cheese
• Valley Community Center

Ice Skating

• Brenton Skating Plaza
• West Des Moines RecPlex
• Full list of ice skating in Des Moines

Nature Center & Zoos

• Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
• Blank Park Zoo
• Reiman Gardens (Ames)
• Jester Park Nature Center

Indoor Play Areas

• Jordan Creek Mall
• Merle Hay Mall

Sledding & Skiing

• Full list of sledding in Des Moines
• Seven Oaks Recreation

Sports & Recreation

• Climb Iowa
• Bowling at Warrior Lanes
• Skating at Skate South

Storytimes & Special Events

• Beaverdale Books
• Barnes and Noble
• Storyhouse Bookpub
• Public Libraries: Des Moines, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Ankeny, Clive, Waukee

Swimming Indoors

• Full list of places to swim indoors in the Des Moines area.