Local 5 rounded up five events happening around the Des Moines metro this weekend to distract you from the November gloom.

The best time to visit Des Moines is from June through August ... now is a great time to make the most of the city's outdoor attractions. If you need to cool off, head to the water park at ...

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess presents its annual holiday event with 10 million Christmas lights, ice skating and new music. Here's what it costs.

An emperor penguin was rescued from an Australian beach after presumably making a 2,000-mile trek from its Antarctic habitat.

Named one of the “Top Ten Scariest Haunted Attractions in America” by the Travel Channel, Frightland in Middletown lives up ...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Kamala Harris called Wednesday for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tried to ...

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Friday morning: Get a head start on shopping for loved ones at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique at the Iowa Events Center, 730 ...

Shane Gillis will perform at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines in spring 2025. Gillis, known for his comedy specials and a show ...

a 27-foot-tall hollow human form composed of white steel letters arranged next to and on top of one another. Past visitors called the sculpture park a must-see sight in Des Moines. Many also ...

It's time to grab some hot cocoa, candy canes and shop. From the Holiday Boutique to makers markets and Jingle in the ...