Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Des Moines!

Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

When Is Santa Claus Coming To Des Moines?

St. Nick is headed our way! Find out when and where to see Santa this holiday season.

Giving Back In Des Moines: Local Causes To Support This Season

Celebrate Giving Tuesday all season long by donating, volunteering and spreading the word about these amazing local organizations.

2024 Pumpkin Patches In The Des Moines Area

Find out where you can pick pumpkins and celebrate the season in our area.

6 Kid-Friendly Summer Activities In The Des Moines Area

If you're looking to beat the heat indoors or get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, we've got you covered.

When Is Santa Claus Coming To Des Moines?

Find out when and where to see Jolly Old St. Nick this holiday season.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Des Moines

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Des Moines Mom 'Is Awesome' & 'Shares Herself With The Less Fortunate'

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Des Moines area. Meet Clarice M. Vincent!

Des Moines Area Pumpkin Availability 2021

Pumpkin patches in the Des Moines area are gearing up for the peak season.

2021 Fall Foliage Peak Predictions In Des Moines Area

The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Iowa and other U.S. states.

Surprise Dad This Father’s Day By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Des Moines Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Mother’s Day 2021: Surprise Mom By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Des Moines Patch.

Where To Find Christmas Trees In 2020 Near Des Moines

Despite the pandemic, it may still be possible to safely find your perfect Christmas tree this year near Des Moines.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Des Moines

Looking for a Des Moines-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Best Des Moines-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Des Moines-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Watch: Des Moines Family Receives Special Gift From DMFD

Hedy and Tom Woolwine learned their home would need to be bought out by the city in order to make vital storm sewer improvements.

St. Patrick’s Day: Des Moines 30th Best City To Celebrate

Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a lot more exuberance than those observing the holiday in Ireland.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.

Popcorn, Penguins, Peculiar People And Pie: January Holidays

New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day aren't the only things we'll have to celebrate in the first month of the year.

Iowa Health Department Tip: Fewer Resolutions Equal More Success

Whether your resolution is to lose weight, improve your diet or stop a bad habit, there are tips to help keep you on track.

New Year's Eve For Kids: 5 Fun Metro-Area Events

Balloon and confetti drops, inflatables and fireworks are among the ways kids can celebrate New Year's Eve in the Des Moines area.

Recycling Trees, Gift Wrap And More: Metro Guidelines

Not all gift wrap and live greenery is the same: Know where it goes when it's time to toss trees, wreaths and packaging.

Holiday Closings 2017: Schedules For Des Moines Metro Area

Schools are out, Christmas and New Year's are quickly approaching and everything from bus schedules to bank hours will change.

5 Unique Ways Iowans Can Give Back this Holiday Season

American Lung Association offers different ways for locals to spread holiday cheer

White Christmas In Iowa? Weather Forecasters Say Don't Bet On It

Winter begins today. Tonight, expect light drizzle after 7 p.m., turning to icy conditions later in the evening.

Christmas 2017: Finding Last-Minute Groceries And Gifts In Iowa

Wondering where to buy groceries, a last-minute present or gas on the holidays? Here's a list of hours for national chains in Iowa.

Hanukkah History And Holiday Highlights For The Des Moines Area

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, continues through Dec. 20.

Live Nativities: Weekend Photos, Where To See Them Next

A steady stream of onlookers drove by and walked up to the live nativity at First Church of God on Sunday night.

Live Nativities: Mangers and More In Des Moines

Animals and babies — what could be cuter? Check out the places to find live nativities in the metro area.

White Christmas 2017 Chances In Iowa Depend On Where You Live

Some areas of the country are virtually assured of a white Christmas. In others, there’s a 100 percent chance of a green or brown holiday.

Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open And Closed In The Des Moines Area

Whether you spend Thursday eating and Friday recovering or you shop nonstop over the holiday, here's what will be open and closed.

Des Moines: Getting Ready For The Holidays? Send A Photo

Whether preparations involve decorating, baking goodies or assembling packages for charity, snap a photo and share your story with Patch.

Des Moines Thanksgiving: Free Meals For Those In Need

A number of sites throughout the metro area will be hosting or delivering a free Thanksgiving meal.

Hey, Des Moines: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!

Get those wish lists ready: Santa is here and will meet with kids (and pets) all over the metro area.

Des Moines New Year's Eve: Where To Ring In 2018 (UPDATED)

From comedy to symphony to bowling to themed parties, there will be plenty of New Year's Eve fun in the metro.

Trick Or Treaters Brave Cold, Wind In Des Moines

The childhood tradition of trick-or-treating is over for another year in Des Moines, but a few Halloween events remain.

Halloween Highlights: Iowa's Favorite Candy, Trunk Or Treat Spots, Beggars' Night Hours And More

Experience Halloween overload — before the candy is even passed out — with Des Moines-area events and activities.

Trunk Or Treat: Where To Take The Little Ones For A Safe Beggars' Night Experience In The Des Moines Area

Once mainly held in rural areas where homes are far apart, Trunk or Treats have gained in popularity with churches, schools and businesses.

All Things Halloween: Two Dozen Ways to Enjoy The Spooky Holiday In The Des Moines Area (Updated Listings)

Updated list: From Zoo Brew for adults to Night Eyes for kids, there's something for everyone — and a lot for families — this Halloween.

Iowa Retailers Closed On Thanksgiving: Update

Doors will be open at several stores on Nov. 23, despite a survey that found a growing number of people dislike Thanksgiving shopping hours.

Oh, Deer: Four-Legged Foes Put Iowa Drivers Fourth In Nation For Likelihood Of Large-Animal Collisions

October through December are the likeliest times to hit a deer and the average cost of those insurance claims is on the rise.