A whole year of things to do in
Des Moines — already planned for you.
52 weeks of seasonal family adventures, rooted in your city and designed for kids ages 0–7.
★★★★★ Five-star reviewed by Midwest families · Ships now · Limited print run · $34.99
You don't need more ideas. You need a plan.
If you've ever opened your phone on a Saturday morning to Google "things to do in Des Moines with kids" — and closed it 20 minutes later feeling more overwhelmed than when you started — this was made for you.
What families are saying:
★★★★★
"This book is great! It came beautifully wrapped and the book itself is gorgeous. It has tons of ideas of what to do throughout the year. I really like how each week includes activity suggestions, recipes, and music to create a whole theme for the week. I also love the principles in the book of slowing down and noticing things around us. I can't wait to try it out with my family!"
— Alice T., Lincoln Edition reader
★★★★★
"This is a beautiful, well designed book! We love all of the attention to detail, fun activities & recipes. Also really enjoy the book & music suggestions each week too. This will be a book we'll use for years to come!"
— Krista R. H.
Wilder Seasons: Des Moines Edition gives your family a full year of simple, meaningful time together. Real Des Moines parks. Real activities your kids will actually do. Developmentally intentional, screen-light, and low on prep.
What's inside:
52 seasonal themes that follow Des Moines' natural rhythms
Local places to visit, from neighborhood parks to hidden gems around the city
3–5 hands-on activities each week, adaptable for ages 0–7 — yes, all your kids at once!
A simple, healthy recipe to make together each week
A song and book recommendation to extend the theme every week
This isn't Pinterest perfection. It's Tuesday afternoon with a toddler and a 6-year-old and 45 minutes to fill. It's designed for that.
The best weeks of the year are happening right now.
The weather is warming up. The parks are full. Summer is around the corner.
Every week you wait is a week you can't get back. The book is built to be used in the season you're in — open it, flip to this week, go.
This is a limited print run. Once it sells out, the next batch could be months away.
Don't lose another weekend Googling.
Get the Des Moines Edition — $34.99
Ships now. Limited print run. Five-star reviewed.