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Des Moines, IA weekend events for babies & toddlers (0–2)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Library storytimes & programs (3, free)

From Des Moines & West Des Moines libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amFriday Fun · Main Branch, West Des Moines 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Jolly Holiday Lights

Iowa State Fairgrounds — Des Moines · Polk Co. · Des Moines

Drive-through holiday light show; $1 per ticket goes to Make-A-Wish Iowa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required; buy in advance

Fri–Sat 5:30–10pm; Sun–Thu 5:30–9pm. Open Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Details at Iowa State Fairgrounds ↗

Library storytimes & programs (7, free)

From Des Moines & West Des Moines libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10amFriday Fun · Main Branch, West Des Moines 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Jolly Holiday Lights

Iowa State Fairgrounds — Des Moines · Polk Co. · Des Moines

Drive-through holiday light show; $1 per ticket goes to Make-A-Wish Iowa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required; buy in advance

Fri–Sat 5:30–10pm; Sun–Thu 5:30–9pm. Open Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Details at Iowa State Fairgrounds ↗

Library storytimes & programs (2, free)

From Des Moines & West Des Moines libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

Jolly Holiday Lights

Iowa State Fairgrounds — Des Moines · Polk Co. · Des Moines

Drive-through holiday light show; $1 per ticket goes to Make-A-Wish Iowa.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required; buy in advance

Fri–Sat 5:30–10pm; Sun–Thu 5:30–9pm. Open Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Details at Iowa State Fairgrounds ↗

Library storytimes & programs (4, free)

From Des Moines & West Des Moines libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Saturday, Dec 5

10:30amAnnie Sneak Preview · Franklin Avenue Library, Des Moines 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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19 events tagged for babies & toddlers (0–2) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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