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Des Moines with kids

Where to eat, what to do, and where to go when it rains, picked for families in Des Moines, IA.

Last updated July 2026

Kid-friendly restaurants in Des Moines

12 places

  1. 1. Big Grove Brewery & TaproomA well-rated restaurant in Des Moines.
  2. 2. Greater Des Moines Botanical GardenA well-rated botanical_garden in Des Moines.
  3. 3. Zombie Burger + BirdA well-rated hamburger_restaurant in Des Moines.
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Rainy-day activities for kids in Des Moines

12 places

  1. 1. Outlets of Des MoinesA well-rated shopping mall in Des Moines.
  2. 2. Merle Hay MallA well-rated shopping mall in Des Moines.
  3. 3. Science Center of IowaA well-rated museum in Des Moines.
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Things to do with kids in Des Moines

15 places

  1. 1. Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & HotelA well-rated casino in Des Moines.
  2. 2. Adventureland ParkA well-rated amusement park in Des Moines.
  3. 3. Blank Park ZooA well-rated zoo in Des Moines.
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