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Children's silhouettes against the backdrop of the seating at the Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Performing Arts

February 8, 2021 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa

Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has undergone many transformations over the years since first opening the doors of the Des[…]

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Children get a tour of the basement with dirt floors at the Jordan House in West Des Moines

Historical Field Trips in Des Moines

May 13, 2019 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa, Free, History, Subjects & Locations

With over ten educational historical experiences in the Des Moines Metro, it’s easy to plan your next class field trip or family excursion.

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State of Iowa map showing locations of the Underground Railroad at the Jordan House in West Des Moines

Jordan House – West Des Moines

November 4, 2018 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa, History

Place/Event: Jordan House   Location: 2001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Cost: Adults $5, Youth 6-17 $3.  Grade/age[…]

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A school tour in the gardens at Terrace Hill

Terrace Hill Governor’s Residence – Des Moines Iowa

April 8, 2018 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa, History

Place/Event: Terrace Hill Governor’s Residence  Location: 82300 Grand Avenue in Des Moines, lA 50312 Cost: Free for students on a[…]

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Seven Fun Things To Do With Kids In Cedar Falls & Waterloo

Seven Fun Things To Do With Kids In Cedar Falls & Waterloo

March 25, 2018 Field Trip Iowa Art, Eastern Iowa, Free, History, Science

Seven Fun Things To Do With Kids In Cedar Falls & Waterloo  During an exciting spring break trip, we found Seven[…]

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The Costume Shop sign at Des Moines Community Playhouse tour in Iowa.

Des Moines Community Playhouse Tour

November 6, 2017 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa, Free, Uncategorized

Place/Event: Des Moines Community Playhouse Tour  Location: 831 42nd Street, Des Moines lA 50312 Cost: Free Grade/age range: All ages are[…]

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Five pictures of field trips in Marshalltown Iowa

Five Unique Field Trips in Marshalltown

July 31, 2017 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa, Free, History, Science

A day trip to Marshalltown offers your family lots of learning with lots of fun! Here are FIVE unique field[…]

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Des Moines Art Center and Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Art Center and Pappajohn Sculpture Park – Des Moines

August 29, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa, Free

In the company of friends, we spent an afternoon in downtown Des Moines for a “cultural day”. Our chronological history[…]

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Cowles Commons

Cowles Commons Fountain – Des Moines

July 10, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa, Free

After a very hot and humid field trip to the Blank Park Zoo (using our free children’s passes from the library[…]

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Enabling Garden Altoona Iowa

Enabling Garden and Village Park – Altoona

May 11, 2016 Field Trip Iowa Art, Central Iowa, Free, Science

Today I was driving through Altoona and saw this surprise garden! How have I lived in the metro area for[…]

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