If you're one of the luckies that gets to stick around West Des Moines this summer, here's some stuff you should know about!!
#1: JUNE 6-10th - SPRING CLEANING!!!
-All week starting at 6:00am
-Basically people put stuff they want to get rid of out on their front lawns, and it is free for the taking!!
(Sounds "iffy," but last year, we came home with a BBQ, a boat-sand box, a carpet steam cleaner, a huge canvas to paint on, some childrens toys, and so much more stuff that we didn't even have room for!) You should seriously consider driving around and taking a look...
-Here is a website if you don't believe me.
-Here is the map of what areas will be doing it on specific days.
#2: THE WATER PARKS ARE OPEN!!
-Yay!!!
#3: FARMER'S MARKETS!
-The Valley Junction Farmer Markets are Thursday nights from 4-8pm. This one is pretty small, but I heard they have home-made Amish ice-cream, and I think that would be worth it.
-The West Glen Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9am-1pm and located in West Glen (by Target). P.S. They have fountains that kids can play in and it is pretty darn fun.
-The Des Moines Farmers Market is every Saturday from 7am - 1pm on Court Ave. in Downtown Des Moines. This is a must-do.
#4 ADVENTURE DAYS AT THE ZOO!
-June 11th from 10am - 5pm is Dinosaur Day! Sure to be a blast.
- August 1-5th is Safari Splash! We go every year and it is a party.
#5: JULY 19th - ALL CITY PLAY DAY!
-5:30pm on the WDM City Hall lawn
-FREE activities including canoeing, kayaking, races, delicious food, Jazz Concert, etc.
#6: HERITAGE CAROUSEL!
-Did you know Des Moines has a 50 cent carousel (that is darling!).
-Go here for hours and info.
-There is also a splash pad at the park for free.
-(Take your husband with you...)
-The movies are 50 cents each (if purchased in advance) or $1 at the door. They start at 10am and here are the movies/dates:
vJune 7 Charlotte’s Web (G)
June 14 Planet 51 (PG)
June 21 Despicable me (PG)
June 28 How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
July 5 Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything (G)
July 12 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
July 19 Megamind (PG)
July 26 Tale of Despereaux (G)
August 2 Kung Fu Panda (PG)
August 9 Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
#8: JUNE 28TH -FAMILY NIGHT AT THE VALLEY WEST MALL!!
-5:30 - 8:00. Inflatable rides crafts, balloons, temporary tattoos, star 102.5 will broadcast live and have a coloring contest for a free prizes. All activities are located on the lower level and are free to Valley West Mall customers. Each Family Night will feature a new and different theme and craft. They do this every month.
#7: MOVIE TIME!!
-Jordan Creek Town Center is doing a special kid's movie summer program!-The movies are 50 cents each (if purchased in advance) or $1 at the door. They start at 10am and here are the movies/dates:
vJune 7 Charlotte’s Web (G)
June 14 Planet 51 (PG)
June 21 Despicable me (PG)
June 28 How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
July 5 Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything (G)
July 12 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
July 19 Megamind (PG)
July 26 Tale of Despereaux (G)
August 2 Kung Fu Panda (PG)
August 9 Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
-5:30 - 8:00. Inflatable rides crafts, balloons, temporary tattoos, star 102.5 will broadcast live and have a coloring contest for a free prizes. All activities are located on the lower level and are free to Valley West Mall customers. Each Family Night will feature a new and different theme and craft. They do this every month.
#9: FREE STUFF!!!!
-This website has tons of FREE stuff to do and FREE places for kids to eat. Check.it.out. 
