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Des Moines, IA family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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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 (5, 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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7 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 5 free and 6 indoors.

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