Archive for ‘Des Moines Events’

A learning adventure

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Adventure Days at Blank Park ZooAdventure Days at the Blank Park Zoo are back and better than ever! Each weekend will feature a different theme (shown below) with activities throughout the day that relate to children, families and animals. There will be crafts, games and learning activities for families, as well as photo opportunities and much more. Adventure Days will be held every other Saturday May – August. All activities will take place during Zoo hours, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adventure Days are free with regular zoo admission and free for zoo members.

Wordless Wednesday: Save the date

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Mission-Active

Neighborhood gem

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We are extremely lucky here at Des Moines University to be located in such a great neighborhood. Of course we all have our favorite local spots, but one of my all-time faves is the Des Moines Art Center located just up the street from us.

This free art museum contains an impressive permanent collection as well as ever-changing traveling exhibitions. Currently, it has Jackson Pollock’s Mural on loan from the University of Iowa Museum of Art. This is definitely something you won’t want to miss!

Jackson Pollock, Mural

Mural, Jackson Pollock (April 5 - July 15)

Nothing compares

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Nothing Compares

In my mind it is never too early to start thinking about the Iowa State Fair, so it is fitting that the 2012 Grandstand act tickets go on sale this Saturday, April 14.

 

Grandstand line-up:

Egg-cellent

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Easter EggsOn Saturday, 9-12, there’s a free Easter egg hunt downtown in Gateway Park with inflatables, face painting and more fun activities!

From 9 AM–12 PM, there will be a Family Easter Party at Living History Farms with toy hunts, preschool Bunnyland, live rabbit exhibits, barnyard animal walks, horse and wagon rides, traditional games and egg decorating. Townsfolk will open their doors for spring visitors in the town of Walnut Hill. Price: $6/person, $5 for LHF members.

Eggstravaganza returns to the Blank Park Zoo this Saturday beginning at 10 AM. Admission is free with the price of admission or free to zoo members. Crafts for kids of all ages and a visit from the Easter bunny.

Hit the ground running

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Spring officially started last week even though we’ve been feeling it for a while now with this unseasonable weather! With it has come another slew of walks and runs to take part in this season. Here are just a few for the month of April…