Theatres

Des Moines Playhouse

The Playhouse presents 12-14 musicals, comedies, dramas and family shows each year.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Address
831 42nd St.
Phone
515-277-6261
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.dmplayhouse.com
Map
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While You're in Des Moines

More Things to Do

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Civic Center

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Basilica of St. John

Designated a basilica in 1989. Northern Italian/Lombardy Romanesque style, with gold-leaf coffered ceilings and 46…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Blank Park Zoo

Beautifully-landscaped 22-acre zoological park featuring naturalistic exhibits with more than 800 animals from five continents,…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

A. H. Blank Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Upcoming Events

Events in Des Moines

Jul
23–26
Miss Iowa Pageant
Aug
1
Wheels for Warriors Charity Car and Bike Show
Aug
6–16
Iowa State Fair
Aug
22
Sherman Hill Walking Tour of Homes
Aug
30
Collectamania/Joy Rides Auto Club Car Show
Sep
16–19
Des Moines Area Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Sep
16–18
Iowa State High School Dance/Drill Team Competition
Sep
17–20
Valley West Mall Antique Show
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes