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Tulip Time
Pella
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Living History Farms Opening Day
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
3 to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Farmers Market
Valley Junction
4 p.m.
Music in the Junction
Valley Junction
6 to 8 p.m.
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Tulip Time
Pella
MOMS Club Monthly Meeting
Location TBD
9:30 to 11 a.m.
Clifford Visit
West Des Moines Library
1:30 p.m.
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
3 to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Teen Game Day
West Des Moines Library
3;30 to 5:30 p.m.
(Jr. High & HS)
**Registration Required
Auto Racing
Fairgrounds, Grandstand
6 p.m.
$4 to $20
Game On!
Urbandale Library
6 to 9 p.m.
(Ages 13 to 17)
**Registration Required
Friday Family Fun Night
East Village Books
6:30 p.m.
(Under Age 7)
$5
Za Ga Zig Shrine Circus
Wells Fargo Arena
7 p.m.
$7 to $16
PBR Built Ford Tough Series
Wells Fargo Arena
8 p.m.
$6 to $76
Spring Free Flicks
Western Gateway Park
Sunset
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Tulip Time
Pella
Make It & Take It Craft
Central Library
NADAC Sanctioned Dog Agility Trials
Raccoon River Park
7 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast
West Des Moines Rotary
7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
$6/$4
BOW WOW Breakfast
Brenton Skating Plaza
8 to 10 a.m.
$10
Learnapalooza
Southwoods School, West Des Moines
9 a.m. to Noon
Za Ga Zig Shrine Circus
Wells Fargo Arena
9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
$7 to $16
Spring Wildflower Hike
Thomas Mitchell Park
10 to 11:15 a.m.
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Derby Duck Race
Jordan Creek Town Center
Noon to 3 p.m.
$5 to $100
Festival Cinco de Mayo
Valley Junction
Noon to 10 p.m.
PBR Built Ford Tough Series
Wells Fargo Arena
7:30 p.m.
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Zing Into Spring
City Hall, West Des Moines
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
Noon to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Fishing Basics
Yellow Banks Park
1 to 3 p.m.
Za Ga Zig Shrine Circus
Wells Fargo Arena
1 and 5 p.m.
$7 to $16 |
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Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
3 to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Nature Tots
Peony Park
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
(Age 3)
$5
**Registration Required
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Toddler Tuesday
State Historical Museum
10:30 to 10:50 a.m.
(Ages 3 to 5)
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
3 to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Wildlife Babies
Jester Park
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Play & Learn Healthy Habits
Central Library
10:30 to 11 a.m.
(Toodlers/Preschoolers)
Rock in Prevention
Ankeny 'Shell
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
3 to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Night of Jazz
St. Francis of Assisi
6 p.m. |
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Preschool Mother's Day
West Des Moines Library
10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
(Ages 2 to 6)
**Registration Required
Take 2 Consignment Sale
Animal Learning Center, Fairgrounds
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
3 to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Farmers Market
Valley Junction
4 p.m.
Child Book Discussion
Central Library
4 p.m.
(Grades 3 to 5)
Music in the Junction
Valley Junction
6 to 8 p.m. |
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Prairie Meadows Stable Tours
South Entrance
9 a.m.
(This is a regular event; for others check Have You Tried This?)
Toddler Mother's Day
West Des Moines Library
9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
(Ages 3 and Under)
**Registration Required
Take 2 Consignment Sale
Animal Learning Center, Fairgrounds
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Preschool Mother's Day
West Des Moines Library
10:30 a.m.
(Ages 2 to 6)
**Registration Required
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
3 to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
Auto Racing
Fairgrounds, Grandstand
6 p.m.
$4 to $20
STOMP!
Civic Center
7:30 p.m.
$27.50 to $40
Spring Free Flicks
Western Gateway Park
Sunset
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Downtown Farmer's Market Now Through Oct. 25
City-Wide Garage Sale
Windsor Heights
Saturday Special
Central Library
10 a.m.
Take 2 Consignment Sale
Animal Learning Center, Fairgrounds
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Central Iowa Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Living History Farms
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Donation
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
smART Family Second Saturday
Art Center
10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
(Ages 5 to 10)
**Registration Required
Teen Dog Wash
Polk City Library
Noon to 3 p.m.
$2/$4
STOMP!
Civic Center
5 & 9 p.m.
$27.50 to $40
Second Saturday
The Playhouse
7:30 to 10 p.m.
(Grades 6 to 12)
$8
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Mothers & Grandmothers Admitted Half Price
Living History Farms
Mother's Day Brunch
Botanical Center
10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
$10.95/$21.95
Smith Amusement Carnival
Southridge Mall
Noon to 10 p.m.
$20 to $20
STOMP!
Civic Center
1 & 6 :30 p.m.
$27.50 to $40
Cub Scout Pack 99 Mother's Day Dinner
Corner of Easton & Lay streets
4 to 7 p.m.
$5/$2 |
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Kids Week
Billy Joe's Pitcher Show
10 a.m.
$4/$6
**Registration Required
Pint-Sized Science
Science Center
1 to 2 p.m.
(Ages 3 to 5)
$10 to $12
**Registration Required
Manga Club
Waukee Public Library
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
(Grades 6 to 12)
Family Game Night
Polk City Library
7:30 p.m.
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Story Time
Reiman Gardens, Ames
9:30 a.m.
(Ages 2 to 7)
Admission
Kids Week
Billy Joe's Pitcher Show
10 a.m.
$4/$6
**Registration Required
Toddler Tuesday
State Historical Museum
10:30 to 10:50 a.m.
(Ages 3 to 5) |
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Kids Week
Billy Joe's Pitcher Show
10 a.m.
$4/$6
**Registration Required
Learning on the Go
Central Library
10:30 a.m.
(Toddlers/Preschoolers)
Munch-A-Bunch
Polk City Library
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
(Grades 3 to 5)
Teen Advisory Board
West Des Moines Library
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board
Waukee Library
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
(Grades 6 to 12)
Kids in the Kitchen
Hy-Vee, Mills Civic Parkway
4 to 5 p.m.
(All Ages)
$10
**Registration Required |
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Kids Week
Billy Joe's Pitcher Show
10 a.m.
$4/$6
**Registration Required
Farmers Market
Valley Junction
4 p.m.
National Police Week Observance
Law Enforcement Center, West Des Moines
5 to 8 p.m.
Music in the Junction
Valley Junction
6 to 8 p.m. |
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Prairie Meadows Stable Tours
South Entrance
9 a.m.
Friday Funday
The Playhouse
9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
(Ages 3 to 6)
$5
Kids Week
Billy Joe's Pitcher Show
10 a.m.
$4/$6
**Registration Required
Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music
Wells Fargo Arena
11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
$11 to $26
Discount Available
Teen Book Club
Polk City Library
4:15 p.m.
Family Fun Fair
Valley West Mall
6 p.m.
Bill Riley Talent Search
Valley West Mall
6 p.m.
(Ages 2 to 12)
7:15 p.m.
(Ages 13 to 17)
Auto Racing
Fairgrounds, Grandstand
6 p.m.
$4 to $20
Who Gives a Hoot?
Western Gateway Park
8 to 8:30 p.m.
(All Ages)
Spring Free Flicks
Western Gateway Park
Sunset
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Downtown Farmer's Market
Downtown
7 a.m. to Noon
Pancake Breakfast
Eddie Davis Community Center
8 a.m. to Noon
$5/$3
Pancake Day
Windsor Heights
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$5 to $10
Saturday Special
Central Library
10 a.m.
Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music
Wells Fargo Arena
10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
$11 to $26
Discount Available
Grass Seats Cinema
Beaverdale Park
Dusk
Blooms 'n Blues
East Village
7 to 11 p.m. |
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Spring Art Market
5th St., Valley Junction
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music
Wells Fargo Arena
1 & 4:30 p.m.
$11 to $26
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Shake, Rattle & Roll
West Des Moines Library
9:30 a.m.
(Ages 1 to 4)
10:30 a.m.
(Ages 2 to 6)
**Registration Required
Toddler Tuesday
State Historical Museum
10:30 to 10:50 a.m.
(Ages 3 to 5)
Creative Movement for Tots
Botanical Center
10 to 10:45 a.m.
(Ages 2 to 4)
$10
**Registration Required
Pint-Sized Science
Science Center
1 to 2 p.m. & 3 to 4 p.m.
(Ages 3 to 5)
$10 to $12
**Registration Required
Tom Karpan Relays
Valley High School Track
4:45 to 7 p.m.
(Ages 5 to 12) |
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Shake, Rattle & Roll
West Des Moines Library
9:30 a.m.
(Ages 1 to 4)
10:30 a.m.
(Ages 2 to 6)
**Registration Required |
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Public Works Day
5th Street, Valley Junction
Oliver's Pirate Adventure
West Des Moines Library
10:30 a.m.
(Ages 2 to 6)
**Registration Required
Farmers Market
Valley Junction
4 p.m.
Music in the Junction
Valley Junction
6 to 8 p.m.
Make & Take Tote Bag
Polk City Library
6 to 8 p.m.
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Prairie Meadows Stable Tours
South Entrance
9 a.m.
Oliver's Pirate Adventure
West Des Moines Library
10:30 a.m.
(Ages 2 to 6)
**Registration Required
Auto Racing
Fairgrounds, Grandstand
6 p.m.
$4 to $20
Spring Free Flicks
Western Gateway Park
Sunset |
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Downtown Farmer's Market
Downtown
7 a.m. to Noon
Saturday Special
Central Library
10 a.m.
Musical Event
Valley Junction
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Toddler Tuesday
State Historical Museum
10:30 to 10:50 a.m.
(Ages 3 to 5)
Pint-Sized Science
Science Center
1 to 2 p.m. & 3 to 4 p.m.
(Ages 3 to 5)
$10 to $12
**Registration Required
May Family Night
Valley West Mall
5:30 to 8 p.m. |
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Games! Games! Games!
West Des Moines Library
3:45 p.m.
(Ages 8 to 12) |
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Farmers Market
Valley Junction
4 p.m.
Music in the Junction
Valley Junction
6 to 8 p.m.
Embellish Your Flip Flops
Polk City Library
6:30 p.m.
(Ages 8 & Up)
**Registration Required
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Prairie Meadows Stable Tours
South Entrance
9 a.m.
YMCA Family Friday Night
Blank Park Zoo
5 to 8 p.m.
Free for YMCA & Zoo Members
Friday at the Fountain
West Glen
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Family Night Out
Archie Brooks Community Center
6 to 8 p.m.
Auto Racing
Fairgrounds, Grandstand
6 p.m.
$4 to $20
Spring Free Flicks
Western Gateway Park
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Valley View Aquatic Center and Holiday Park Aquatic Center Open!
Downtown Farmer's Market
Downtown
7 a.m. to Noon
Saturday Special
Central Library
10 a.m.
Dueling Pianos & Fireworks
Jordan Creek Town Center
6 p.m.
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