04/22/2026
🌱📚 Story Sprouts Story Time is the perfect little adventure for your tiny nature lovers!
Join the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for a fun, interactive story time where kiddos can enjoy delightful stories and hands-on activities all centered around plants and nature 🌼✨. Each session features a unique theme—this week’s is “Puddles” 💧—making every visit fresh and exciting!
📅 Date: April 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA
💲 Fees: Included with general admission
Designed especially for children ages 2–5, this engaging program is a sweet way to spark curiosity, imagination, and a love for the outdoors 🌿👧🧒.
To purchase tickets, visit their website:
https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/event/story-sprouts-story-time-4-24/
🌳🏃♀️ Run for the Trees & NEW Kids Fun Run is a fun-filled spring event the whole family will love! Bring the kids out to the beautiful Iowa Arboretum & Gardens for an active morning surrounded by blooming flowers, scenic trails, and fresh air 🌸🌿.
Little runners can take part in the NEW Kids Fun Run, a short and accessible loop through the Treehouse Village—perfect for children of all abilities (up to age 12) 👧🧒. There’s also a 5K and 1K option for older participants, making it a great event for everyone!
📅 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ Time: • Kids Fun Run: 8:15 AM
• 5K & 1K Run/Walk: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Iowa Arboretum & Gardens, 1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA
💲 Fees: • Kids Fun Run: $10 (ages 4–12), FREE for ages 3 & under
• 5K/1K: ~$30 adults, ~$15 kids (prices may vary by registration timing)
This cheerful event supports the arboretum and even includes fun extras like nature-filled routes and family-friendly activities 🌼💚. It’s the perfect way to get outside, get moving, and celebrate spring together!
To register, visit their website:
https://iowaarboretum.org/event/run-for-the-trees-new-kids-fun-run/