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Upcoming Events

Feb 3 2023 | 4:30 pm

Outrageous Overnights

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036

Age Range Middle school students.

Cost $115

Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa

Contact Drew Demery

Email drew@campfireiowa.org

Phone (515) 432-1417

Information Outrageous Overnight Camps offers new experiences and challenges for older campers by making the most of their weekend with exciting activities and action-packed days. Possible activities include climbing, hiking, completing ropes courses, and performing team-building activities.

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Feb 6 2023 | 3:30 pm

Lego Club at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range K-5th grades

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Janis

Email jcomer@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Build all the stuff, and enjoy snacks! For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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Feb 8 2023 | 2:30 pm

Teen Hangout at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St.

Age Range 6th-12th grades

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Alison

Email abrown@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.

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Feb 10 2023 | 5:30 pm

Anti-Valentine’s NERF Attack! (Teens) at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St.

Age Range 6th-12th grades

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Alison

Email abrown@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Our annual anti-celebratory NERF is back! All supplies provided. Personal Nerf guns/darts will not be allowed.

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Feb 13 2023 | 3:30 pm

Pokemon Club at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range 3rd-5th grades

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Janis

Email jcomer@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Gotta Catch 'Em All! Looking to fill your Pokédex? Games, trading, activities, snacks, and WAY more! It is optional to bring in your own handheld device that has a Pokémon game on it. For 3rd-5th graders.

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Feb 14 2023 | 4:30 pm

Parents Night Out

Location Camp Fire Service Center 5615 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50310

Age Range Students aged 5 - 12.

Cost $35

Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa

Contact Lauren Slinker

Email lauren@campfireiowa.org

Phone (515) 274-1501

Information Let our counselors provide a fun-filled evening of activities while you treat yourself to a night out! Pair with one of our School Day Off camps for a full day and evening of Camp Fire fun for your child!

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Feb 15 2023 (all day)

Heartland Youth Choir – Open Rehearsals

Location Windsor Heights Lutheran Church

Age Range We have choirs for singers PreK through 12th Grade

Cost The price range varies, there are scholarships available.

Organization Heartland Youth Choir

Contact Kelli Stoermer

Email office@joinhyc.org

Phone (515) 221-3922

Information Heartland Youth Choir is holding Open Rehearsals for singers in Grades Pre-K-12. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring their love of music beyond the school setting. Please see the attached flyer for dates and times!

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Feb 15 2023 | 2:30 pm

Teen Hangout at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range 6th-12th grades

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Alison

Email abrown@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.

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Feb 17 2023 (all day)

Parks & Recreation Youth Coed Basketball Leagues

Age Range 3rd - 6th grade boys and girls

Cost $67 nonresidents, $62 Indianola residents (inside city limits)

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Brandon DeCook

Email bdecook@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9420

Information Parks & Recreation youth basketball leagues are a six week program with two weeks of practices and four weeks of games that are played on weeknights in Indianola (no travel!). Our low fee includes a team t-shirt.

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Feb 17 2023 | 6:00 pm

Family Glow Bingo at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range Families

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Janis

Email jcomer@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information It’s Bingo for the whole family, with a twist – we’ll be playing in the dark! Pizza and prizes provided. Registration requested, for a pizza count. Please register each person who will be attending.

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Feb 17 2023 | 7:00 pm

Singin’ in the Rain Jr

Location CAP Theatre 201 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009

Age Range All Ages / Families

Cost $10-16

Organization CAP Theatre

Information Singin’ in the Rain JR. has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline — the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers! In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item, but behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear!

Feb 19 2023 | 12:00 pm

Drawing Robots!

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA

Age Range 8-12 year olds

Cost $35.00

Organization Hoyt Sherman Place

Contact Janet Mootz

Email mootz@hoytsherman.org

Phone (515) 452-0610

Information Create a robot! Add all the features you think a robot should have. Gears, lasers... Justin Young will provide techniques and inspiration. 2 hours class. Materials supplied.

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Feb 22 2023 | 2:30 pm

Teen Hangout at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range 6th-12th grades

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Alison

Email abrown@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Play board games, video games (Nintendo Switch & Wii-U), do crafts, watch movies, eat, hang out! Every Wednesday after school. Teens grades 6-12 ONLY.

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Feb 25 2023 | 10:00 am

Seed Swap & Giveaway at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range Everyone

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Jacy

Email jwest@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Nine Square Feet is providing seeds for a seed swap and giveaway at the library! Come early starting at 10am if you have seeds to swap, or start at 10:30am if you would like to receive up to 5 free seed packets for adults or 2 for children. There will be a small activity for kids.

Feb 25 2023 | 10:00 am

Library Playdate at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range Families

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Janis

Email jcomer@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-6418

Information Meet friends at the Library on Saturday or Sunday to play with the EXCLUSIVE Library Playdate toys, only available on the 4th weekend of the month! Plus, enjoy free coffee from 10am-12pm on Saturday.

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Feb 26 2023 | 1:00 pm

Library Playdate at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range Families

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Janis

Email jcomer@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Meet friends at the Library on Saturday or Sunday to play with the EXCLUSIVE Library Playdate toys, only available on the 4th weekend of the month! Plus, enjoy free coffee from 10am-12pm on Saturday.

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Feb 27 2023 | 3:30 pm

Minecraft Club at Indianola Public Library

Location Indianola Public Library, 207 North B St

Age Range K-5th grades

Cost FREE!

Organization Indianola Public Library

Contact Janis

Email jcomer@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9418

Information Minecraft games, including worlds you might not have explored yet! Plus, Minecraft-y activities and snacks, for kids in kindergarten through 5th grades. It is optional to bring in your own handheld device that has Minecraft on it.

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Mar 3 2023 (all day)

Indianola Little League 2023

Location Indianola Little League

Age Range All Students

Cost varies

Organization Indianola Little League

Contact Indianola Little League

Email indianolalittleleague@gmail.com

Phone (515) 442-0560

Information Indianola Little League Spring 2023 Season registration is now open! Visit http://indianolalittleleague.org for registration information!

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Mar 4 2023 | 9:00 am

Kids Go STEM!

Location Medical Education Research Facility. 375 Newton Road Iowa City, Iowa 52242

Age Range Middle School students and their caretakers

Cost Free

Organization University of Iowa Health Care

Contact Hanna Stone

Email stem-education@uiowa.edu

Phone (319) 467-0239

Information This free educational program is targeted to students in grades 6 through 8, but anyone is welcome to participate. Space is limited; advanced registration is required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. This event will take place at the University of Iowa.

Mar 15 2023 | 7:00 am

Spring Mini Overnight Camp

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036

Age Range Students aged 6 - 12.

Cost $300

Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa

Contact Drew Demery

Email drew@campfireiowa.org

Phone (515) 432-1417

Information Join us for a mini week session that is sure to entertain! This action-packed mini week will include some of our favorite camp games and activities. This session is perfect for both veteran campers and campers ready to try overnight camp for the first time.

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Mar 31 2023 (all day)

Parks & Recreation Fun Times – Winter Edition

Age Range Elementary students and their families

Cost Varies

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Indianola Parks & Recreation

Email parkrec@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (515) 961-9420

Information From outdoor winter activities to special events for families like a glow dance and family fun night, plus registration for softball and t-ball leagues, this 3-page newsletter is filled with family fun!

Mar 31 2023 | 5:30 pm

Spring Teen Retreat

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036

Age Range Middle School and High School students.

Cost $125

Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa

Contact Drew Demery

Email drew@campfireiowa.org

Phone (515) 432-1417

Information Join us at Camp Hantesa for a weekend of service, fun, and catching up with camp friends. Enjoy the beautiful spring air at Hantesa while we hike, climb at the high ropes course, and stargaze!

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Apr 2 2023 | 2:00 pm

Grant Wood Inspired Landscapes – Collage

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA

Age Range Kids ages 8-12 years old

Cost $35.00

Organization Hoyt Sherman Place

Contact Janet Mootz

Email mootz@hoytsherman.org

Phone (515) 452-0610

Information Betty will help kids explore the fun technique of collage. You are welcome to bring your own photos, textiles, string...that you would like to incorporate into your design along with the materials we will provide.

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Apr 10 2023 | 5:30 am

Spring Junior Menace (Updated Flyer)

Location Des Moines Metro Area

Age Range Pre-School/Elementary School

Cost $60-$110

Organization Des Moines Menace

Contact Sydney Tatam

Email Sydney.Tatam@MenaceSoccer.com

Phone (515) 457-6367

Information Join the fun this spring with the Menace! Junior Menace is for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9, and is a program designed for all ability levels and we encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn and practice soccer skills through engaging activities and games. We accept day of walk-ups.

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Apr 14 2023 | 4:30 pm

Outrageous Overnight

Location Camp Hantesa 1450 Oriole Road Boone, IA 50036

Age Range Middle school students.

Cost $115

Organization Camp Fire Heart of Iowa

Contact Drew Demery

Email drew@campfireiowa.org

Phone (515) 432-1417

Information Outrageous Overnight Camps offers new experiences and challenges for older campers by making the most of their weekend with exciting activities and action-packed days. Possible activities include climbing, hiking, completing ropes courses, and performing team-building activities.

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May 14 2023 (all day)

Heartland Youth Choir – Open Rehearsals

Location Windsor Heights Lutheran Church

Age Range We have choirs for singers PreK through 12th Grade

Cost The price ranges, there are scholarships available.

Organization Heartland Youth Choir

Contact Kelli Stoermer

Email office@joinhyc.org

Phone (515) 221-3922

Information Heartland Youth Choir is holding Open Rehearsals for singers in Grades Pre-K-12. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring their love of music beyond the school setting. Please see the attached flyer for dates and times!

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Jun 1 2023 (all day)

2023 Aquatic Center Season Passes on Sale

Location 2204 W. 2nd Avenue

Age Range All ages

Cost varies

Organization Indianola Parks & Recreation

Contact Indianola Parks & Recreation

Email parkrec@indianolaiowa.gov

Phone (516) 961-9420

Information 2023 Season passes to Indianola Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center are on sale now with a 20% savings thru April 24, 2023. Passes may be purchased by calling Indianola Parks & Recreation at 515 961-9420 or visiting the office at 2204 W. 2nd Avenue. Passes are not sold online. See flyer for pricing.

Jun 15 2023 (all day)

Indianola Volleyball Camp for grades 2-8 : grades are for the 23-24 school year

Location Indianola High School North Gym

Age Range all

Cost $55

Organization Volleyball

Contact Kent E Halstead

Email kenthalstead@gmail.com

Phone (712) 887-0593

Information Vball camp

Jun 15 2023 (all day)

Indianola Volleyball Camp

Location Indianola High School North Gym

Cost $55

Organization Indianola 🏐

Contact Kent E Halstead

Email kenthalstead@gmail.com

Phone (712) 887-0593

Jun 19 2023 (all day)

Drake University Summer Voice Intensive

Location Harmon Fine Arts Center 1310 25th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Age Range Middle/High School Students

Cost $375

Organization Drake University

Contact Alyssa Becker

Email alyssa.becker@drake.edu

Phone (515) 473-0564

Information Drake University Community School of Music invites students ages 14 and older to participate in a Summer Voice Intensive for Young Singers, June 19-23, 2023. This week-long daytime camp provides students with voice lessons, coachings, classes, full choir experiences and performance opportunities.

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Jul 28 2023 | 8:00 am

SummerSongs and SummerTunes

Location Windsor Heights Lutheran Church

Age Range Kindergarten through 8th graders

Cost 150-350. Scholarships are available.

Organization Heartland Youth Choir

Contact Kelli Stoermer

Email office@joinhyc.org

Phone (515) 221-3922

Information Singers who have finished grade K through 8 will enjoy five days of singing and fun that ends with a musical performance! Participants will experience choir rehearsals, musicianship, sectional rehearsals, and movement activities.

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Dec 29 2023 (all day)

Traditional Taekwondo for Children and Adults

Location 107 West Salem Avenue, Indianola, IA

Age Range Ages 6 through Adult

Cost $30 per month for the first family member

Organization Two Rivers Martial Arts

Contact Roger Netsch

Email indianola@tworiversmartialarts.com

Phone (515) 249-1947

Information Traditional taekwondo classes for ages 6 through adult taught in a family friendly atmosphere. Students can start anytime. Beginner classes offered Monday and Thursday at 6pm.

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