- 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.
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Offering free admission, Adventureland of America has a multitude of amusement park rides for people of all ages. The park contains roller coasters with loops, a water park with slides, and kiddie rides.
11.4 Miles
Adventure Lands of America features over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including roller coasters and thrill rides. They also offer live entertainment, water rides and a full complement of children's rides spread throughout the park.
12.5 Miles
The Racing Association of Central Iowa hosts live horse racing at Prairie Meadows. The venue offers live racing, simulcast racing, a casino, dining, and a wide variety of live entertainment.
12.9 Miles
Theater 'For Children, By Children,' Class Act Productions Incorporated is an entertaining and educational community theater space aimed at given kids a chance to perform before live audiences. The theater offers workshops and holds auditions.
13.1 Miles
Thomas Mitchell Park is a county park featuring a tall, wooded ridge. The park is named after Thomas Mitchell, one of Polk County's first settlers. Attractions include a playground, camping facilities, fishing, picnic shelters, and hiking trails.
19.1 Miles
Visit the colorful and inventive National Balloon Museum in Indianola, Iowa to celebrate one of the most adrenaline rushing activities known to man! Enjoy pictures, demonstrations, and the science behind hot air ballooning, as well as a look at a full hot air balloon up close and personal.
19.5 Miles
Named for benefactors Mr. and Mrs. William Buxton, Buxton Park is situated on 5.4 acres and is home to a butterfly garden, arboretum and ornamental fountain. It provides benches, a gazebo and a trail suitable for biking and walking.
19.6 Miles
Showing the latest films, Paramount 7 Theaters offers visitors 2D and 3D viewing formats with digital projectors in its auditoriums. On Tuesday, visitors can receive a free popcorn with every ticket purchased.
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A movie theater with seven auditoriums, Paramount 7 Theatres displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, birthday party hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
22.8 Miles
Botanists and plant lovers flock to the Iowa Arboretum in Madrid. The Arboretum includes riots of colorful blossoms, unusual exotic plants, sculptured gardens, elegant creeping plants and plenty of other delights. This attraction is best visited in dry weather.