Community & Neighborhoods

Street Survival

Oct 13 (all day)
Location:
DMACC Parking Lot, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Event For:
High School
Cost:
$115.00
Organization:
Sports Car Club of America Foundation
Contact:
Tara Box-Walker
Email:
StreetSurvival@dmvrscca.org
Phone:
(515) 490-5833
Street Survival is a national program that teaches teens more about car control in a full day of driving their own car through exercises in a controlled environment with an in car instructor. This program is designed to give students hands on experience and the tools to become smarter, safer drivers

Street Survival

Oct 13, 8:30 am
Location:
DMACC Parking Lot, 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Event For:
High School Students
Cost:
$115.00
Organization:
Sports Car Club of America Foundation
Contact:
Tara Box-Walker
Email:
StreetSurvival@dmvrscca.org
Phone:
(525) 490-5833
Street Survival is a national program that teaches teens more about car control in a full day of driving their own car through exercises in a controlled environment with an in car instructor. This program is designed to give students hands on experience and the tools to become smarter, safer drivers

Trunk or Treat

Oct 19, 1:00 pm
Location:
1326 6th Ave, Des Moines 50314
Event For:
all grade levels
Audience Location:
Polk County
Cost:
free
Organization:
The Salvation Army
Contact:
Kristen Key
Email:
kristen.key@usc.salvationarmy.org
Phone:
(515) 782-1727
Trunk or Treat for children from age 1-18 who live in Polk County.

Fall Fest 2024

Oct 19, 3:00 pm
Location:
5 NW Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Event For:
Families with Kids 12 & Under
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Aurora Avenue Bible Church
Contact:
Mike Cornelison
Email:
info@aurorabible.com
Phone:
(515) 284-1716
Fun family event with carnival games for kids, bounce house, prizes, door prizes for parents and hot dogs, cotton candy and popcorn...you don't want to miss the 4th annual Fall Fest!

FREE Fun-Filled Family Friendly Trunk or Treat at Windsor Presbyterian Church

Oct 26, 5:30 pm
Location:
6301 University Avenue, Windsor Heights, Iowa
Event For:
Preschool through Elementary aged children
Audience Location:
Cowles Elementary and Monroe Elementary, Windsor Heights
Cost:
FREE
Organization:
Windsor Presbyterian Church
Contact:
Natalie Steenon
Email:
natalie@windsorpc.org
Phone:
(515) 401-8656
This is a FREE family friendly Trunk or Treat event with seasonal delights, games and treats for young children. We will host this event in our parking lot on the east side of our building at 6301 University Avenue. If the weather is cold or rainy, our festivities will move into our fellowship Hall

Iowa’s Child Early Learning Community 2nd Annual TRUNK or TREAT

Oct 26, 6:30 pm
Location:
135 E. Douglas Ave. Des Moines, IA 50313
Event For:
Elementary and families
Audience Location:
Des Moines Public Schools
Cost:
FREE EVENT
Organization:
Iowa's Child Early Learning Community
Contact:
Tracey
Email:
tbolin@iowaschildelc.com
Phone:
(515) 282-1729
Please come join us for a fun filled evening as Iowa's Child Early Learning Community celebrates their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event. There will be lots of candy, food, and fun!

Skate DSM Get on Board Project

Dec 31 (all day)
Location:
NA
Event For:
Grades K-8
Audience Location:
Polk, Dallas, Warren Counties
Cost:
Free
Organization:
Skate DSM
Contact:
Norm Sterzenbach
Email:
info@skatedsm.org
Phone:
(319) 431-4045
The Get on Board project seeks to reduce or eliminate existing barriers for students in the Des Moines metro area to try skateboarding. Skate DSM provides free skateboards, helmets, and lessons, to eligible students, regardless of their means.

A.I.P

Jan 12 (all day)
Event For:
Elementary students
Organization:
Association of Youth Development and Enrichment
Contact:
Preston Bell
Email:
ayde4you@gmail.com
Phone:
(515) 499-2075
The image is a flyer for the A.I.P AYDE IN SCHOOL ELEMENTARY PROGRAM. It highlights opportunities for children to grow in a safe environment, listing activities like arts, educational games, and science experiments for kids, and mentioning trained staff and nutritious meals for parents to consider.