Place/Event: State Historical Museum of Iowa Location: 600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319 Cost: Free Grade/age range: All ages Group[…]
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Category: Central Iowa
Iowa Public Television Station – Johnston
Place/Event: Iowa Public Television Studio Tour Location: 6450 Corporate Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131 Cost: Free Grade/age range: All ages Group size: max 30[…]
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Salisbury House & Gardens – Des Moines
Place/Event: Salisbury House & Gardens Location: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312 Cost: $2-12 (see website) Grade/age range: All ages are welcome,[…]
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7 educational experiences at the Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow – Des Moines
The local Renaissance Faire was the perfect way to kick start our study of the Renaissance period in history using The[…]
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Family Guide to the Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow – Des Moines
The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow is a fabulous event to interact with history for three weekends every September. Here’s everything[…]
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Des Moines Art Center and Pappajohn Sculpture Park – Des Moines
In the company of friends, we spent an afternoon in downtown Des Moines for a “cultural day”. Our chronological history[…]
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Six Survival Tips for visiting the Iowa State Fair with Kids
Yes the Iowa State Fair is hot, crowded, and crazy …but you can have a blast with your kids[…]
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Six Educational Activities for Kids at the Iowa State Fair
SHHH! Don’t tell the kids! Hidden in all the entertainment, fun, and food at the Iowa State Fair are learning[…]
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Nursing Home Visit
When planning field trips, you and your students are missing out if a nursing home or residential care center isn’t on[…]
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Jester Park – Granger
Jester Park is a local favorite of ours and it’s easy to see why! With the most unique natural playscape[…]
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