Join in still on the Circle of Smiles Parent & Child Group provided by EveryStep’s Healthy Start team!
“A safe place for families who live in the Healthy Start zip code areas to participate in parent child activities in a group setting, learn of resources, connect with others in the community, and get support on health and parenting topics”.
This group is centered on those who have children ages 0-4 and live in the zip codes on the flyer! The group will meet on Friday’s from Feb 14th-Mar 7th at 10:30am-11:30am at the Eddie Davis Center. Register using the QR!
The second set of group will meet on Wednesday’s from Mar 5th-April 2nd at 12:30pm-2:00pm at the Calvary Chapel! Register using the QR!
Join in still on the Circle of Smiles Parent & Child Group provided by EveryStep’s Healthy Start team!
“A safe place for families who live in the Healthy Start zip code areas to participate in parent child activities in a group setting, learn of resources, connect with others in the community, and get support on health and parenting topics”.
This group is centered on those who have children ages 0-4 and live in the zip codes on the flyer! The group will meet on Friday’s from Feb 14th-Mar 7th at 10:30am-11:30am at the Eddie Davis Center. Register using the QR!
The second set of group will meet on Wednesday’s from Mar 5th-April 2nd at 12:30pm-2:00pm at the Calvary Chapel! Register using the QR!
“Autism Advocacy Day at the Iowa Wild!
Sunday, March 23, 3:00 PM
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
Gather your friends and family and join us for a day at the Iowa Wild! For each $20 ticket sold, $5 will go directly to the Autism Society and TravelingWiki Foundation to support our continued efforts to advocate for Autism families. Sensory rooms will be available on-site throughout the game!
Click here to get your tickets today!”
“Sensory Friendly Valentine’s Dance!
Saturday, February 22, 3:00-5:00 PM
Prairie Ridge Church, Ankeny
We had so much fun at last year’s Valentine’s dance, we’re doing it again! Join us Saturday, February 22, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Prairie Ridge Church in Ankeny for a live DJ, refreshments, and photo ops! The lights will be turned up, the sound turned down, and sensory spaces available. $10/participant OR $40/family rate (families of 4 or more). A family member or caregiver must accompany each participant.
Click Here to register today!”
“Join us for the 15th Annual Autism Advocacy & Acceptance “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol on Thursday, January 16, 2025, on the First Floor West Wing.
8:00 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – Rally
Remarks from Family Members, Legislators, Autism Society of Iowa,
Iowa Autism Council Members, Agencies, and those with Autism.
10:00 a.m. – Advocacy Training
10:00 a.m. – Visit with your Legislators
Click Here for more information and to register!
Autism Society of Iowa hosts this event with partners:
AXIS Therapy Centers, Balance Autism, ChildServe,
Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP), and Iowa ABA.”
New Year’s at Noon
Des Moines Children’s Museum
December 31
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Celebrate New Year’s at noon instead of midnight! Create a noise maker, have a cotton candy treat, and take part in an apple juice toast when we count down to noon. All regular exhibits will be open. Admission: $10 for ages 1 – 10, free for infants, adults, and members.
Kid’s Noon Year’s Eve Party
Pathway Church – Johnston
December 31
10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Bring the kids to celebrate and count down the new year! Come at 10:30 AM to enjoy carnival games, play LASER TAG, make fun crafts, eat yummy snacks, and join the dance party as we bring in the new year (12 hours early)!
Noon Year’s at Noon
The Playground for Kids
December 30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Playground for Kids invites you to join them during open play on Saturday, December 30th for our New Year’s balloon drop celebration. They will be extending open play to 12:30 as they will drop over 1,500 balloons in both of their playrooms at NOON! You won’t want to miss it!! *Included with regular admission prices.*
NYE Toddler Prom
East Side Public Library
December 30
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Get your fancy clothes out and join the East Side Public Library to celebrate the New Year with a Toddler Prom! Join them for a noon balloon drop, take pictures at our selfie station, and dance to music! Registration is required.
