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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Dome for the Holidays at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Thousands of twinkling lights in the tropical conservatory and Gardeners Show House, with interactive displays and the annual gnome hunt.

When
Nov 14 – Jan 2 · 5pm–9pm
Where
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
Area
Des Moines · Polk Co. · Des Moines
Ages
Babies & toddlers (0–2), Preschool (3–5), Kids (6–10), Tweens & teens (11+)
Cost
Paid — Timed tickets
Indoors?
Yes (good for rainy days)
Notes
Opens Sat Nov 14; select evenings through Jan 2.

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Always confirm details with the organizer before heading out. Listed on: weekend of Nov 13–15, weekend of Nov 20–22, weekend of Nov 27–29, weekend of Dec 4–6.

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