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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
Des Moines Art Center — Des Moines · Polk Co. · Des Moines
Free family day of art activities plus ReelAbilities Film Festival short films (noon-2pm in Levitt Auditorium).
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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — Des Moines · Polk Co. · Des Moines
Thousands of twinkling lights in the tropical conservatory and Gardeners Show House, with interactive displays and the annual gnome hunt.
Opens Sat Nov 14; select evenings through Jan 2.
Details at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden ↗From Des Moines & West Des Moines libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.
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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Des Moines, IA has 6 kid-friendly events, 5 of them free. Top picks: Social Saturday: Friendsgiving at the Des Moines Art Center. Rainy-day options: Dome for the Holidays at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Friday Fun. Plus 4 free library programs.
6 family events across the Des Moines area this weekend: 2 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Des Moines & West Des Moines libraries. Use the filters to narrow it down.
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