- TripBuzz found 62 things to do with kids in or near Urbandale, Iowa, including 51 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Des Moines, West Des Moines, Altoona and Ankeny.
- From Metro Ice Sports Arena to Sapphire Gymnastics Academy, the Urbandale area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Gymnastics, Parks and Historic Sites.
- Featuring over 850 acres of parkland and thirty miles of scenic hiking and walking trails, the city of Urbandale is an outdoor lovers dream. Visitors can enjoy outdoor splendor mixed with history when visiting the city's Living History Farms. The city is also home to the Des Moines Buccaneers hockey team, who play at the local Buccaneer arena, a must see for any sports fan.
		Showing 91-100 of
		110
	
    
        34.4 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            The Capitol Theater features the latest movie releases in a small but clean and cozy space. It has small town charm and is a great place to go for a quiet and relaxed evening out with friends.        
    
    
        35.1 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Experience truly fresh dairy products at the Maytag Dairy Farm in Newton, Iowa. The farm's flagship product is Maytag Bleu Cheese, which is sold throughout the United States and is one of the finest cheeses produced in the country.        
    
    
        35.2 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Small and large groups, as well as private parties, are comfortably accommodated at Cardinal Lanes, which features 20 lanes and offers everything from bumper bowling to Disco bowling with music and colorful lights in the dark.        
    
    
        35.4 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            The Newton Community Theatre features quality theatre productions for guests of all ages. Past productions have included Les Miserables, A Christmas Carol, Annie, My Fair Lady, and It's a Wonderful Life, among many others.        
    
    
        35.5 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    100%
                2 votes
                            
			
            
                
                3300 South 24th Ave East, Newton, IA 50208
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            Providing real NASCAR cars, Richard Petty Driving Experience allows visitors to race 50 laps on a speedway. The crew provides special training first before letting the visitor take the car out for a ride.        
    
    
        36.3 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Motorsports rule at the Iowa Speedway, a world-class automobile racing facility in Newton, Iowa. The Iowa Speedway hosts many NASCAR events, offers driving classes and is a popular concert venue.        
    
    
        36.3 Miles 
    
    
        
            
			
        
				97
									 
                    
                
			
            Rusty Wallace Racing Experience- Iowa Speedway
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: Up to 67% Off Driving Experience at Drive 1 Exotics
                
                3333 Rusty Wallace Drive, Newton, IA 50208
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            With a 7/8th mile paved, oval track, visitors at Rusty Wallace Racing Experience- Iowa Speedway can take an instructional class before heading to the track for laps. Visitors can choose to ride along with a professional or drive solo.        
    
    
        37.5 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Motorsport fans come to the Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa for hours of hi-octane, adrenaline-fueled fun. The Raceway hosts a variety of races, monster truck rallies, demolition derbies and concerts.        
    
    
        41.7 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Iowa's largest lake, Lake Red Rock, is located within an hour's drive from Des Moines. The lake spans 15,000 acres, with an additional 35,000 acres of coastland. It is a popular destination for hiking, swimming, fishing and kayaking.        
    
    
        42.7 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Greenfield, Iowa's most unusual feature is Freedom Rock, a massive chunk of granite painted to honor Iowans who have served in the Armed Forces. Its creator, artist Bubba Sorensen, re-paints the rock annually.