Come learn about the fall equinox as we enjoy a walk around the pond and through the woodland at historic Fort Des Moines Park. No registration required.

The yoga class will be a one hour beginner’s class. The focus on creating a mind and body nature connection as the sunsets. Items to bring: Yoga mat and blocks, hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, water bottle. In case of inclement weather, the class will be held in the Nature Center.

Youth will be placed in groups of two with an experienced waterfowl hunter and conservation officer for a guided waterfowl hunt at Chichaqua. Participants must have completed a Hunter Safety Course before event. Ages 12-15.

Learn about the kinds of fish in Iowa, fishing safety, casting, and regulations. We will head over to Discovery Pond to go fishing. Bait and poles will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Learn how to build a fire using various techniques, materials, and tools. Once we’ve made our own small fires, we will enjoy a larger fire on the patio, where we can roast marshmallows, share stories, and play a game or two. We encourage close parental supervision of young children.

Come out to Jester Park and learn how to turn your waste into creative, useful, and beautiful products. A naturalist will show you how that single use plastic item can be transformed into a beautiful flower pot, or how toilet paper and paper towel rolls can be made into a creative art piece.

Learn why Iowa State’s College of Design is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. Explore our programs, tour of facilities, and meet current students and faculty in your major. Event is free and open to the public. (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Have Iowa schools changed over the years? See for yourself by investigating artifacts that your parents or grandparents might have used when they were in school. Bonus: no homework! Recommended for children ages 8-12 who are accompanied by an adult. Free, but advance registration at iowaculture.gov (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Girls grade 2-5 are invited to a fun, late-night adventure at SCI! This evening event features hands-on activities, team challenges, a pizza party and the chance to meet local women from STEM fields. By the time they go home to bed, they'll be dreaming about how science can be a part of their future. (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Math Camp-​Solidify math foundation skills, improve opinion about math, and reduce fear about math. Y.E.S(Young Emerging Scientists)-STEM workshops are learned by doing where each session is design to complete a project and links to a STEM career. (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Explore Building and Biology with your favorite princesses! Learn about your bones, why we get hiccups, how your heart pumps, and design buildings for earthquakes and floods.

6-8 grade girls are invited to a fun, late-night adventure at SCI! This evening event features hands-on activities, team challenges, a pizza party and the chance to meet local women from STEM fields. By the time they go home to bed, they'll be dreaming about how science can be a part of their future. (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Hair-raising experiments, bubbling potions and visual illusions abound during Spooky Science at the Science Center of Iowa! Grab your costume and join us on October 26 to trick-or-treat your way throughout the building and experience themed programming! Wear your costume and get $1 off admission! (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Tire Rack Street Survival is a national program that teaches teens about car control during a full day driving their own car through exercises on a parking lot surface in a controlled environment. Demonstrations include semi truck visibility constraints.

From Arithmetic to the Zoology, we've got A-Z STEM covered! Your invited to the DMACC-Ankeny/SC Hub STEM Festival. Exhibits feature hands-on activities and demonstrations. This family-friendly event is free, open to the public. Pre-register to be guaranteed a draw-string bag; walk-ins welcome.

Teen Talk is an annual, FREE youth health education conference for middle and high school-aged students presented by Primary Health Care. Attendees will enjoy with fun activities like yoga, informative workshops on topics like mental health, self-esteem and more! Lunch is provided. (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

Girls in grades 7–12 can apply for this unique event where they will meet female undergraduates studying for a degree in a STEM field as well as working female scientists. The dinner will feature a keynote speaker as well as group challenges that allow the girls to interact with STEM professionals. (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)

The Playhouse education department encourages self-development through the dramatic arts, explores the skills of the theatre, fosters an appreciation of the theatre, and acquaints students with technical theatre knowledge.

The lifeguard course will allow participants to earn the required certification to work at Iowa pools. The course also includes CPR which meets the state graduation requirement.

The second Friday of each month from 5:00–8:00 pm, explore SCI with your family. Admission is just $5 per person! No need to grab dinner first... our Food Chain Cafe is open until 7:30 pm. (NOTE: This is not a Des Moines Public Schools activity. The district shares this information as a courtesy to create awareness of community opportunities available to our students and their families.)