Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to start plotting out your Iowa vacations and road trips. The Des Moines Register has gathered dozens of 2025 vacation ideas ranging from free ...

It's the last weekend to check out this Halloween pop-up bar. In honor of "Halloweekend," the bar has a variety of activities ...

Central Iowa offers a packed weekend with haunted parks, zoo adventures, world-class music, ghost tours, and early holiday ...

Whether you want to run or sit back and watch a game, there are plenty of sports-related things to do in Iowa this summer. Here are some of our favorites to consider. Climb Iowa offers indoor climbing ...

The first weekend of May brings excitement to Iowa City, from Caitlin Clark's triumphant return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to the debut of a brand-new festival lighting up the corridor. Here are five ...

Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. June 5: See Kansas City, Missouri-based cover band The Stolen Winnebagos⁠ ...

Central Iowa celebrates Halloween with events for all ages, including a puppy pumpkin patch, wine nights, apple pressing, and ...

Looking for things to do in Iowa this summer? The state has a lot to offer. The Des Moines Register has gathered dozens of 2025 vacation ideas ranging from free activities, summer festivals, shopping ...

June 5: The Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, opens its newest exhibit, “Firelei Báez,” organized by the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. Firelei Báez, from the Dominican ...