Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Fun Night Tickets Now On Sale

DES MOINES, IA — Tickets are now on sale for two popular parent-child winter activities organized by the Des Moines Park and Recreation Department. The annual Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Fun Night both are geared to children ages 5-12.

The Father/Daughter Dance will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Science Center of Iowa, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Guests will be able to explore Science Center exhibits as well as enjoy dancing and a chocolate fountain. Daughters will receive a carnation.

In addition, wrist corsages may be ordered in advance through event sponsor Boesen the Florist and order forms for professional photos from sponsor University Photo may be printed and completed in advance.

Adults accompanying the girls may be any father figure or male role model.

The Mother/Son Fun Night will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 3 at Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center, 2100 S.E. Fifth St. Animals from the Blank Park Zoo will be on site, along with a video game truck trailer and Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course. The Des Moines Boxing Club will have demonstrations and provide tours and other scheduled activities include face painting, a magician, a Des Moines firetruck and police K-9 unit, and sports skills challenges by professional teams in the area. Guests will receive a slice of pizza and a drink.

Tickets are required in advance for both events. The cost is $10 per person and registration is limited. Click here for father/daughter dance tickets. Click here to order mother/son fun night tickets.

Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities at both events. Email parksvolunteer@dmgov.org or call 515-246-6383 to sign up. For other information on either event, call 515-237-1386 or email blbake@dmgov.org.

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