Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa.

Things to do this weekend include country music from Ella Langley and Aaron Watson, jazz from Judy Carmichael, and the ...

Looking for something to do this weekend while you're waiting for the Big Game? Here's what's happening around the metro.

YMCA Teen Game Night at the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Cost: $5 non-members, free for members ...

In 2009, John and Mary Pappajohn, a Des Moines venture capitalist and his wife, provided funding for and donated more than 30 sculptures to the Des Moines Art Center. Their donation transformed an ...

Friday night: Former director of the Des Moines Art Center Jeff Fleming holds an opening reception for his “Ghosts” exhibit at Moberg Gallery, 2411 Grand Ave., Des Moines, from 5 to 8 p.m ...

It's a weekend of festivities ahead in Des Moines. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in central Iowa for whatever you're celebrating.

Thursday night: Learn about all things whiskey during this ... Lights in its new location at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines. For $20 per car or $50 per bus or limo ...

According to past visitors, the Science Center of Iowa is a great place to bring ... The science center is located in downtown Des Moines. It can be reached via the D-Line shuttle or by car.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand ... is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working out of Des Moines, Iowa with 12 years of human services experience, and ...