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Christmas at Soteria

December 24 • 3:00PM, 4:30PM, 6:00PM

Christmas at Soteria

December 24 • 3:00PM, 4:30PM, 6:00PM

Fun Things to Do in Des Moines This Summer

Local, warm-weather activities for the whole family

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Enjoy the outdoors, fresh food, and handmade goods from local vendors.

GROWTH GROUP S’MORES NIGHT

Got a backyard fit for a campfire? Or space for some board (or lawn) games? Invite your growth group over for a bonfire night. Few things taste as sweet as fellowship – but s’mores are pretty great, too.

SCRIPTURE + A CUP OF JOE

Des Moines is in no shortage of unique coffee shops to pop into. Grab your Bible and maybe one of our recommended books at one of these locations:

FUN IN THE SUN

After Sunday service, gather friends and head to one of the many nature parks in the Des Moines area:

ICUBS GAME

Who doesn’t want to enjoy fresh air and hot dogs while watching a game of America’s favorite pastime? Our local Iowa Cubs will be playing baseball at Principal Park throughout the summer. Check out the game schedule!

SERVE WITH YOUR GROWTH GROUP

It’s important to remember the needs of others in our community. Recruit your growth group for volunteering at a local service opportunity. We recommend:

KIDS’ VBS: KidsQuest

Sign your kids up for Soteria’s upcoming VBS KidsQuest. This is a great opportunity for spiritual growth in your children’s lives – not to mention fun in the outdoors, playing and making friends.

Don’t forget: VBS is June 6 – 9!

MATILDA AT DES MOINES COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

See a production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical performed by John Viars Theatre at Des Moines’ very own Community Playhouse from July 8 – 24.

  • Wednesdays through Saturdays – 7:30pm
  • Sundays – 2:00pm

TOP-NOTCH PLAYGROUNDS

Take your children to enjoy the fresh air and get in some good playtime at one of these nearby playgrounds: 

IOWA STATE FAIR

Go to the state fair! We recommend you thoroughly vet the lineup for music and entertainment at the many free stages, first, but there’s plenty to do as a family – including the Little Hands on the Farm interactive agriculture exhibit!

Open for business August 11 – 21, 2022.

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