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- Des Moines Things to do
Mar 6, 2024 · Updated: 1:53 PM CST March 6, 2024 DES MOINES, Iowa — Spring break is almost here for students across the Des Moines metro. But even if you're not escaping to a tropical vacation destination or taking time off of work, you can still make the most of this weekend.
Mar 8, 2010 · Check out this list of events happening and things to do in the Des Moines area this weekend from March 8-10.
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- Top 8 Things to Do in Des Moines in March
- Giggle Gala
- Iowa Home Expo
- Family Fun Night with Des Moines Parks and Recreation
- All Iowa Auto Show
- Des Moines St. Paddy’s Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 5K
- Entirely Kids Day at The Des Moines Art Center
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Family Easter at Living History Farms
March holds the promise of spring with longer daylight, warmer days, and plenty to do around Des Moines. This month support the Des Moines Children’s Museum, check out new cars, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and close out the month with all the Easter festivities planned all over the Des Moines metro area. So much exciting fun happening in our city. ...
Address: Decades Event Center, 1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265 When: Friday, March 1st, 5:30 PM-11:00 PM Cost:$50 per person Jump into March by supporting the Des Moines Children’s Museum at their annual Giggle Gala. Laugh the night away with Local comedian Josh Alton. Indulge in heavy appetizers and a drink that are included with each ti...
Address: Iowa State Fairgrounds, Jacobson Building, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 When: 1. Friday, March 8th, 12:00 PM-6:00 PM 2. Saturday, March 9th, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 3. Sunday, March 10th, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Cost: Free admission Get home inspiration at the Iowa Home Expo. At the expo, meet with local and national vendors for your home impr...
Address: Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center, 2100 S1E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 When: Saturday, March 2nd, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Cost: $10 per person. Register here. Join Des Moines Parks & Recreation for Family Fun Night. Meet live animals from the Blank Park Zoo, jump through the inflatable obstacle course, see a magician, make a special p...
Address: Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 When: 1. Friday, March 15th, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM 2. Saturday, March 16th, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM 3. Sunday, March 17th, 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Cost: Free admission Check out all the newest cars at the All Iowa Auto Show. Each day will have a variety of activities. The Iowa Clean Cities Coalition will p...
Address: Start/Finish Line, Iowa State Capitol, E Locust St. & Pennsylvania Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309 When: Saturday, March 16th 1. 7:45 AM start for Marathon and ½ Marathon 2. 8:30 AM start for 5K Cost: Register here 1. 5K-$39.99 per person 2. ½ Marathon-$94.99 3. Marathon-$119.99 Lace up your running shoes, put on your green, and run the Des Moi...
Address: Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 When: Saturday, March 16th, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Cost: Free Come explore the Des Moines Art Center at Entirely Kids Day. Learn all about the center’s current exhibition, States of Becoming, which showcases the work of 17 US-based African artists. There will be hands-on activities, dan...
Address: Grand Ave, Downtown Des Moines, IA 50309 When: Saturday, March 16th, 12:00 PM Cost: Free The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a Des Moines Area Tradition, hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Central Iowa. This year there is a new route. They will stage on Robert D. Ray Drive next to the Brenton Skating Plaza. They will turn on Grand A...
Address: Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 When: Saturday, March 30th, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Cost: $9 for ages 2 and up ($8 for members) Hop over to Living History Farms for Family Easter. Celebrate Easter with traditional holiday activities with an old-fashioned flair. The egg hunts will be for toddlers to 12-year-olds and div...
Mar 27, 2024 · 13 things to do for March 28-31 in Des Moines, including Deerhoof, trans festivals
Our Downtown Farmers' Market is ranked #2 in the country and we have more than 800 miles of biking trails. Kids? Adventureland Park, the Science Center of Iowa, and Blank Park Zoo bring out the kid in all of us. Retail therapy? Hit up one of the Midwest's premier shopping malls, Jordan Creek Town Center, or take a stroll through the hip ...
