Family-friendly events in Iowa
Upcoming community events for families in Iowa.
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Wed, Dec 9
· 3:30 PM CST
Polk County Conservation: Nocturnal Animals
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Wed, Dec 9
· 4:00 PM CST
Art Cart
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Thu, Dec 10
· 10:00 AM CST
Preschool Storytime
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4), Kids (5–12)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Thu, Dec 10
· 10:15 AM CST
Wiggles and Giggles
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: Infants (0–1), Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Thu, Dec 10
· 5:00 PM CST
Cricut Training
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Teens (13–17), Adults (26+)
- Community Event
- Craft Fair & Market
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Fri, Dec 11
· 10:00 AM CST
StoryLab 2026
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Fri, Dec 11
· 10:00 AM CST
Play and Learn Group
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: Infants (0–1), Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
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Fri, Dec 11
· 11:00 AM CST
CMA Presents: Telling a Story Through Song with Cantus
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Performance
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Sat, Dec 12
· 9:30 AM CST
Saturday Story Time
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4), Kids (5–12)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Sat, Dec 12
· 1:00 PM CST
Russian Conversation Club
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Sat, Dec 12
· 1:00 PM CST
Mend and Restore
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Craft Fair & Market
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Sat, Dec 12
· 2:00 PM CST
Trinket Trade
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
- Craft Fair & Market
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Mon, Dec 14
· 12:00 AM CST
Library Scavenger Hunt
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Mon, Dec 14
· 10:00 AM CST
Preschool Storytime
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: Toddlers (2–4), Kids (5–12)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Mon, Dec 14
· 10:00 AM CST
Toddler Storytime
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
- Performance
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Mon, Dec 14
· 2:00 PM CST
Book Discussion
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Mon, Dec 14
· 3:30 PM CST
Park-N-Play
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Free Ages: All Ages
- Community Event
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Mon, Dec 14
· 5:00 PM CST
Glowforge Training
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Teens (13–17), Young Adults (18–25)
- Community Event
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Mon, Dec 14
· 6:30 PM CST
Family Storytime
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Infants (0–1), Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
- Performance
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Tue, Dec 15
· 9:30 AM CST
Early Learning Story Time
Cedar Rapids, IA · via Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ages: Toddlers (2–4), Kids (5–12)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Tue, Dec 15
· 10:00 AM CST
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Infants (0–1), Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
- Performance
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Tue, Dec 15
· 10:00 AM CST
Baby Rhyme Time
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Infants (0–1)
- Community Event
- School Event
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Tue, Dec 15
· 10:00 AM CST
Play, Grow, Learn!
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Infants (0–1), Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
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Tue, Dec 15
· 10:15 AM CST
Baby Rhyme Time
Des Moines, IA · via Des Moines Public Library
Ages: Infants (0–1), Toddlers (2–4)
- Community Event
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