Welcome to our weekly Thursday morning post about what's going on in the Des Moines, Iowa area. We'll share what we'll be doing, great finds, restaurants to eat at, shops to drop some cash at, and just all the great things Des Moines has to offer families.
What We're Doing:
- Apple Fest at Living History Farms
- A friend's birthday party at the park
- Iowa Outdoor Expo at Water Works Park
- If there's time: Center Grover Orchard
Other Happenings:
- Children & Families of Iowa's Princess Party at Jordan Creek Town Center
- Latino Heritage Festival
- Fun and simple breakfast spots: La Mie Bakery or Capes Kafe in the Des Moines Social Club (great donuts and tons of coffee)
- Looking for a pumpkin patch? Try out Geisler Farms. We were there last weekend for our first stop on our Tour of Pumpkin Patches and we loved it
- Ledges State Park is gorgeous this time of year