“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.
Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party
Urbandale Public Library
December 30
11 a.m. to Noon
Not sure you can make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve? Celebrate the day before at the library!
They will have crafts, dancing, balloons, bubbles, and glow sticks to make this a-rockin’ good time for the whole family! At noon they will have the fire department drop a disco ball so you can sharpen our count-down skills! Registration is appreciated but not required. All children under 10 must be supervised by an adult.
It’s Not A New Year’s Eve Party!
Franklin Avenue Library
December 29
10 a.m. to 5 p.m
It’s not a New Year’s Eve Party but come and join us in the children’s area for some crafts and activities to get ready for that special night. All ages are welcome!
