Things to Do with Kids in Newton, IA

  • TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Newton, Iowa, including 21 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pella, Altoona, Marshalltown and Des Moines.
  • From Cardinal Lanes to Iowa Speedway, the Newton area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Race Car Driving, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • Located in central Iowa, just thirty minutes east of Des Moines in the city of Newton. Home of the Iowa speedway, the city draws many motor and race enthusiasts from around the US. Other points of interest include the rolling green countryside at the local dairy farm and the cities many museums.
  • TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Newton, Iowa, including 21 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pella, Altoona, Marshalltown and Des Moines.
  • From Cardinal Lanes to Iowa Speedway, the Newton area offers 46 different types of family activities, including: Race Car Driving, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • Located in central Iowa, just thirty minutes east of Des Moines in the city of Newton. Home of the Iowa speedway, the city draws many motor and race enthusiasts from around the US. Other points of interest include the rolling green countryside at the local dairy farm and the cities many museums.
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29.8 Miles
80% 861 votes
Botanical Gardens 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
See more than 1000 varieties of plants at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Center in Iowa. The domed conservatory includes a tropical garden, desert garden and sculptures under one roof.
29.8 Miles
97% 119 votes
Other Adventures Parking Area off First Ave, Ankeny, IA MoreLess Info
Spanning 25 miles, the High Trestle Trail is one of the most popular in Iowa. Its trailhead is located in Ankeny. The High Trestle Trail is accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.
29.8 Miles
94% 18 votes
Other Entertainment 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Treat yourself to a bit of musical culture at the Des Moines Symphony. Bask in the musical masterpieces of Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, or catch a Cirque de la Symphonie performance.
30.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Race Tracks 2809 NW 5th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 MoreLess Info
RaceAway Hospitality is a fan-run, national race-day organizer for passionate NASCAR fans. Fan experience packages include accommodations, chartered transport to the track, tickets, and food and beverages in the Hospitality Village. All ages are welcome and pit-passes are often available.
30.1 Miles
90% 295 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Principal Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Clubs play at the stadium, which was rebuilt in the early 1990s at the same site it was in 1947 when it was called Pioneer Park.
30.1 Miles
67% 9 votes
Theaters 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
A cultural center for the city of Des Moines, the Des Moines Performing Arts â€' Civic Center hosts an array of arts productions, including dance, theater, and others. The Civic Center also hosts educational events.
30.2 Miles
93% 28 votes
Specialty Museums 330 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the accomplishment of past, present, and future Iowans, the Iowa Hall of Pride is a nice ode to the state's residents. See local art, sculptures, videos, pictures, and written works from the state's most accomplished residents.
30.3 Miles
77% 431 votes
Science Museums 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Science Center of Iowa includes a science museum and IMAX dome theater. Admission includes hands-on science experiments, as well as live demonstrations and programs about everything from chemistry to astronomy.
30.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Movie Theaters Science Center of Iowa, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
The Blank IMAX Dome Theater is an IMAX movie theater that is situated within the Science Center of Iowa. The theater has seats that are angled at 35 degrees so that every seat in the theater faces the screen.
30.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Theaters 22 W. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 MoreLess Info
Located in a historic brick building, Kum & Go Theater - Des Moines showcases performances from various theater companies and entertainers in the area. These performances range from Broadway musicals to burlesque.
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