Events

Weekly Recurring Events

Every month there are different activities in the mess zone. No registration required. Weekly programming is included with museum admission! It's drop in style while supplies last and usually they last.

Crafty Labs Fridays

Crafty Labs is a place where you can get a lot craftier without all the hassle! Sometimes it's painting some times its all the glue. Something new, messy, and crafty every time.

S.T.E.A.M Tuesdays and Thursdays

STEAM stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics. Tuesdays will be more geared towards music and art while Thursday will be STEM activities! No registration required, this class is included with museum admission!

Museum Babies Wednesday 8:45AM-9:45AM

A free inclusive, community rich program for parents, caregivers, and infants under one. Socialization for both caregivers and babies. Enjoy the benefits of occasional guest speakers and workshops. Babies and their adults can continue their fun at the museum after the program. Older children are welcome with caregiver and infant present. This is free to attend.

Little Learners Wednesday 10AM-10:45

A special time for 0-3 year olds to share an activity and story.

Monday Messy Play

Messy play is all about sensory play with messy things. Think slime, play-doh all the things a person might not want to do in their house, but is so important and fun for developing brains.

Monthly Events

Sensory Friendly Playdate

The 4th Friday of the month from 5 PM-6:30PM the museum has special hours for children on the autism spectrum or sensory sensitivities. This is a free event. There will be sensory bins, communication boards, and a low light calming space.

Out and About

We love bringing a little magic of the museum to children and families at local community events and other special places. We started as a Museum Without Walls and enjoy revisiting those origins.

Here are some upcoming places you'll see us:

May 10th Baby Bloom (Weather dependent) DMACC Urban Campus

May 30th Touch a Truck with Windsor Heights 5-7:30 PM

May 30th-June 1st Principal Charity Classic

June 7th Capital City Pride 11-4

June 10th and 12th Love You Des Moines Days 9:30-11:30 Valley Community Center, West Des Moines

June 14th Big Grove 11-2

HBA Fall Event (more information coming)

Yearly Events

Touch a Truck

2025 co-hosting with Windsor Heights May 30th 5PM-7:30PM at Colby Park. Usually near the begining of September we host a huge event with all sorts of vehicles and outdoor fun. This event is free.

Witches Ride

Make a difference and have fun doing it. Ride through the streets of Windsor Heights on your brooms….or rather bikes, in witch or themed costumes. You can ride as an individual or form a coven as you create magic and have a flying good time tossing candy! The parade ends near Colby Park which leads into Windsor Heights Fall Fest.

Giggle Gala

Our yearly not too fancy adult only party to raise funds to help support the museum. It is full of laughs and fun. It usually happens late February early March.

Summer Camps

2025 we are not offering summer camps. They should return in 2026.1/2 day summer camps are amazing for children who love the museum. Check out the Summer Camp page for all the details on the different types and weeks they are offered for the current year.