Things To Do With Kids in Des Moines

One or Two Adult or Children's Tickets to Wildlife Safari (Up to 52% Off)

160-Point Card for Rides and Attractions at Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle's Restaurant (Up to 46% Off)

$119 for Six-Hour Salmon Fishing Trip with Tackle and Bait for One with All Season Charters ($149 Value)

Ceramic Painting and Glazing for One, Two, or Four at Creative Hands Art School (Up to 66% Off)

$24.29 for Two 20-Lap Go-Kart Races at Grand Prix Raceway in Lakewood (Up to $44 Value)

All-Day Paintball Package with Gun and Mask for Up to 1, 4, 6, or 12 at Paintball International (Up to 90% Off)

$36.24 for Three-Hour Guided Kayak Tour of Point Doughty for One from Outer Island Expeditions ($79 Value)

One or Two Two-Hour Standup-Paddleboard Rentals at Surf Ballard (Up to 51% Off)

Four Gymnastics Classes for Children at Auburn Gymnastics Center Dupont (Up to 72% Off)

$55.09 for 3.5-Hour Whale-Watching Trip for One at Outer Island Expeditions ($109 Value)

Nerf Wars Game at Brainy Actz (Up to 73% Off). Three Options Available.

90-Minute Jump Pass at DEFY Olympia (Up to 51% Off)

One Mobile Drum Lesson with Optional Drum Method Book from Interact and Learn (Up to 54% Off)

Two-Hour Kayak Rental for One or Two from Surf Ballard (Up to 52% Off)

1, 2, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun Rental from Paintball USA Tickets (Up to 90% Off)

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90-Minute Jump Pass at DEFY Olympia (Up to 51% Off)

Admission for One Child with Coffee-Shop Credit, or Coffee or Baked Goods at ROMP (Up to 55% Off). 3 Options.

Childcare at Adventure Kids Playcare (Up to 53% Off). Three Options Available.

Horseback Ride or Horseback Ride with Intro Lesson for One or Two (Up to 38% Off)

Two Hours of Bowling and Shoe Rentals for Two, Four, or Six Guests at Bowlero (Up to 67% Off)

Two Drop-in or One Month of Beginner Gymnastics Classes at Morrison Gymnastics Academy (Up to 65% Off)

Medieval Times: A Day in the Life of a Knight

Stephanie McDaniel

We spoke with a Medieval Times knight to get a better idea of what it's like to be a bonafide protector of the realm.

One, Two, or Four Movie Tickets with Popcorn and Soda at Ark Lodge Cinemas (Up to 40% Off)

Tickets, Popcorn, and Soda

Ark Lodge Cinemas Rainier Valley $24.00 $15.26

One or Two Movie Tickets with Small Popcorn and Small Fountain Drinks at Pickford Film Center (Up to 47% Off)

Movie Tickets

Pickford Film Center Multiple Locations $22.00 $11.49

Bring Magic Home—A Personal Live Virtual Magic Show for Grownups (Through September 30)

Online Show: Bring Magic Home

Bring Magic Home—A Personal Live Virtual Magic Show for Grownups $280.00 $98.00

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Horseback Ride or Horseback Ride with Intro Lesson for One or Two (Up to 38% Off)

Ceramic Painting and Glazing for One, Two, or Four at Creative Hands Art School (Up to 66% Off)

One One-On-One Fencing Private Lessons for One at Emerald City Fencing (79% Off)

90-Minute Pottery and Wheel Throw Class for One, Two, or Four at Creative Hands Art School (Up to 60% Off)

Open Glaze Class for One, Two, or Four at FEELartistic Studio (Up to 64% Off)

One 90-Minute Mug On a Pottery Wheel Class for One or Two at FEELartistic (Up to 59% Off)

Cheap Fun Things to Do With Kids This Winter

Groupon Editors

Avoid going stir crazy! Here are some of our favorite cheap, fun things to do with kids in winter.

One or Two Adult or Children's Tickets to Wildlife Safari (Up to 52% Off)

Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari Winston $15.95 $10.00

160-Point Card for Rides and Attractions at Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle's Restaurant (Up to 46% Off)

Fun-Center Rides and Attractions

Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle's Restaurant Multiple Locations $37.50 $19.99

$55.09 for 3.5-Hour Whale-Watching Trip for One at Outer Island Expeditions ($109 Value)

Whale-Watching Tour

Outer Island Expeditions Multiple Locations $109.00 $55.09

$119 for Six-Hour Salmon Fishing Trip with Tackle and Bait for One with All Season Charters ($149 Value)

6-Hour Salmon Fishing Trip for 1

All Season Charters Downtown Edmonds $149.00 $119.00

Nerf Wars Game at Brainy Actz (Up to 73% Off). Three Options Available.

Nerf Wars Game

Brainy Actz Downtown Tacoma $120.00 $31.59

$24.29 for Two 20-Lap Go-Kart Races at Grand Prix Raceway in Lakewood (Up to $44 Value)

Go-Karting

Grand Prix Raceway Pacific $44.00 $24.29

90-Minute Jump Pass at DEFY Olympia (Up to 51% Off)

Jump Pass

DEFY. Olympia Tumwater $24.59 $12.00

$55.09 for 3.5-Hour Orca Whale-Watching Tour for One Adult from Orcas Island Eclipse Charters ($109 Value)

Whale-Watching Tour

Orcas Island Eclipse Charters Smugglers Villa Resort $109.00 $55.09

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$69.99 for 2020 Season Pass for One at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park ($79.99 Value)

160-Point Card for Rides and Attractions at Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle's Restaurant (Up to 46% Off)

Universal Studios Hollywood - Admission Tickets (Save up to $90)

Which After-School Activities Are Best For Your Kids?

Editors

Narrowing down the pool of after-school activities is a challenge. Learn the benefits of each, then take our quiz to find the right fit.

Horseback Ride or Horseback Ride with Intro Lesson for One or Two (Up to 38% Off)

Horseback Riding

Morris's Shadow Mountain Stables Lea Hill $75.00 $52.00

One One-On-One Fencing Private Lessons for One at Emerald City Fencing (79% Off)

Fencing Lessons

Emerald City Fencing Northgate $39.99 $8.10

Ceramic Painting and Glazing for One, Two, or Four at Creative Hands Art School (Up to 66% Off)

Ceramic Glazing and Painting

Creative Hands Art School North Creek $33.00 $12.00

One Mobile Drum Lesson with Optional Drum Method Book from Interact and Learn (Up to 54% Off)

Mobile Drum Lesson

Interact and Learn $85.00 $40.00

Open Glaze Class for One, Two, or Four at FEELartistic Studio (Up to 64% Off)

Open Glaze Class

FEELartistic Studio SilverLake Pavilion Building: Across Costco $29.00 $16.00

90-Minute Pottery and Wheel Throw Class for One, Two, or Four at Creative Hands Art School (Up to 60% Off)

Pottery Wheel Throw Class

Creative Hands Art School North Creek $72.00 $29.25

One 90-Minute Mug On a Pottery Wheel Class for One or Two at FEELartistic (Up to 59% Off)

Pottery Class

FEELartistic SilverLake Pavilion Building: Across Costco $70.00 $29.25

$55 for $110 Worth of Services — Bliss Dressage

Horseback-Riding Lessons

Hillside Stables Lake Morton-Berrydale $110.00 $55.00

More Kids Activities

One or Two Adult or Children's Tickets to Wildlife Safari (Up to 52% Off)

160-Point Card for Rides and Attractions at Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle's Restaurant (Up to 46% Off)

$119 for Six-Hour Salmon Fishing Trip with Tackle and Bait for One with All Season Charters ($149 Value)

90-Minute Jump Pass at DEFY Olympia (Up to 51% Off)

$24.29 for Two 20-Lap Go-Kart Races at Grand Prix Raceway in Lakewood (Up to $44 Value)

$55.09 for 3.5-Hour Whale-Watching Trip for One at Outer Island Expeditions ($109 Value)

$55.09 for 3.5-Hour Orca Whale-Watching Tour for One Adult from Orcas Island Eclipse Charters ($109 Value)

All-Day Paintball Package with Gun and Mask for Up to 1, 4, 6, or 12 at Paintball International (Up to 90% Off)

One or Two Two-Hour Standup-Paddleboard Rentals at Surf Ballard (Up to 51% Off)

$36.24 for Three-Hour Guided Kayak Tour of Point Doughty for One from Outer Island Expeditions ($79 Value)

Four Gymnastics Classes for Children at Auburn Gymnastics Center Dupont (Up to 72% Off)

1, 2, 4, 6, or 12 Paintball Passes with Safety Gear and Gun Rental from Paintball USA Tickets (Up to 90% Off)

Sunrise or Sunset Balloon Ride for One or Two at Snohomish Balloon Rides; Valid 5/16/20–9/15/20 (Up to 27% Off)

Two-Hour Kayak Rental for One or Two from Surf Ballard (Up to 52% Off)

Two Drinks and $5 or $10 in Tokens at Reset Games Arcade Edition (Up to 45% Off)

Horseback Ride or Horseback Ride with Intro Lesson for One or Two (Up to 38% Off)

LeMay Family Collection at Marymount Admission or Special Occasion Package (56% Off). Four Options Available.

Two Hours of Bowling and Shoe Rentals for Two, Four, or Six Guests at Bowlero (Up to 67% Off)

30 Minutes of Laser Tag for Two or Laser Tag/Bowling Package for Up to Six at Ocean5 (Up to 56% Off)

Tubing and Mini Golf for One, Two, Three, or Four at Adventure Rentals (Up to 62% Off)

Self-Guided Seattle or Tacoma Scavenger Hunt for Two, Four, or Six from ScavengerHunt.com (Up to 62% Off)

One, Two, or Four Movie Tickets with Popcorn and Soda at Ark Lodge Cinemas (Up to 40% Off)

Two-Hour Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental for One, Two, or Four at Northwest Paddle Surfers (Up to 54% Off)

$99 for Guaranteed Whale Watching Tour for One at Island Adventures ($109 Value)