Tape Des Moines at the Art Center

Last week I took the kids to the Des Moines Art Center to check out the exhibit 'Tape Des Moines' before it leaves {January 21st!}  It's made completely of clear packing tape and you {kids & adults!} can actually crawl through it.  We all had so much fun!  We're members, but it's free for anyone {always}, so I would highly recommend going!  While we were there we also checked out a couple of the other 'tape' exhibits.  There are currently 4 different pieces created by 4 different artists.  You can only crawl through one, but they were all great!  I love when art is fun for kids.  When you're done, stop by there unique gift shop--they always have the coolest things!

mismatched socks, always! Cullyn's Jeans

Some of our favorite LOCAL EVENTS

I've posted in the past about The Berry Patch, Better Homes & Garden Test Garden, Phelps Youth Pavilion, Seven Oaks, Sports Class, Science Center of Des Moines, Glitterazzi, Art Class @ the Des Moines Art Center, Elmo Live, iCubs, Shear Madness, B&B Deli, Triad Tumbling, Zoo Tots, The Ritz, Baconfest, Backyard Adventures, SkyZone, Sculpture Park, Zoo Tunes, Iowa State Fair 2012, Iowa State Fair 2013, Iowa State Fair 2014, Tubing at SevenOaks in Boone, Free Little Libraries, Jumpin Jacks, and tons of local Christmas Activities.  I've briefly mentioned the farmer's market {which is a pretty big deal here} few concert and shows, and tons of restaurants, but there are so many places we've been and things we've experienced around this city that I haven't even mentioned.

*None of these places have any clue who I am or what this little blog is.  I pay for our entrance/membership like any other customer and blog only my honest opinions.

Kaleidoscope | Kansas City

Saturday it sprinkled most of the day, so we were happy to have indoor plans.  We walked the hotel skywalk over to Crown Center and got free tickets for the Kaleidoscope later that afternoon.  If you haven't been to the Kaleidoscope in Kansas City before, it's pretty neat.  They've decorated this space with really fun, creative centers and use leftover Hallmark {greeting cards} supplies to let the kids create.  It's totally free and fun for kids of most ages.  We stayed all hour and could have used another one {tickets are only good for 1 hour at a time}.

Art Class | Jordyn

Jordyn just finished an 8 week art class through the our city {much like her cooking class}.  It was convenient being just across town instead of downtown Des Moines, but I will say, the projects were much like you do in elementary art class.  They did 2-3 quick projects a night where as the Des Moines Art Center does one nicer project each week.  I'm glad we tried it, she really enjoyed it, but we probably sign up again.