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Category: Family

Posted inDes Moines

Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

A free community event celebrating “Emery the Emergency Penguin” will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MaST Aquarium at Redondo in Des […]

Posted inDes Moines

Family & Friendship Fun Day set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church

by EditorMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines invites families to join New Year’s Eve Burning Boat Festival as hosted guests

by EditorDecember 27, 2025December 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Halloween magic returns to Marine View Drive with Des Moines’ Trick-or-Treat Path this Friday, Oct. 31

by EditorOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025
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Cajun and Creole Fest will bring the soul of Louisiana to Downtown Kent on Saturday, Aug. 16

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