Lighted basepath at Principal Park
During the holiday season, they light the base path at Principal Park. Principal Park is home to the minor league iCubs. Of course, seeing the…
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Lights of Hope at Lutheran Church of Hope (2022)
One of the best drive-thru holiday light displays in Central Iowa is “Lights of Hope”, which is held at the Lutheran Church of Hope in…
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A Christmas explosion at Exile Brewery (2025)
It’s called SnowGlobe Des Moines, and it’s a literal explosion of Christmas. With over 100,000 lights and endless decorations, it’s meant to make you feel…
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Iowa’s largest outdoor skating plaza
It’s considered to be Iowa’s premier outdoor ice skating rink. It’s located along the banks of the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines, Iowa….
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Holiday shopping at Jingle in the Junction (2025)
It’s an annual holiday event where stores in Valley Junction in West Des Moines are open late for shoppers along with several holiday activities. For…
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Christkindlmarket Des Moines (2025)
It’s time for Gluhwein! along with brats, strudel, and more German food! For 2025, Christkindlmarket Des Moines is expanding to cover two weekends instead of…
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How to photograph sunflowers with light painting
Although I mostly cover road trips and various places to visit in Iowa, I occasionally get asked for tips on recreating specific photos, such as…
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Monarca Paletas: Personalize your ice cream experience
What is a paleta (pah. – leh. – tah)?It’s basically an ice cream popsicle that is either fruit-based or cream-based. They are made daily in…
