Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On West Des Moines Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the West Des Moines Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Mother's Day Surprise: Share Photo On West Des Moines Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the West Des Moines Patch.

Christmas Tree Farms In The West Des Moines Area: Your 2020 Guide

Many local Christmas tree farmers are taking precautions amid the pandemic to ensure you and yours have a jolly holiday.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near West Des Moines

Looking for a West Des Moines-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Best West Des Moines-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions West Des Moines-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Fireworks Near Me: West Des Moines’ 4th Of July 2020

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around West Des Moines.

West Des Moines 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around West Des Moines.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.

West Des Moines, Clive Customers Flocking To Christmas Tree Lot

Dean Lemke said most of the 1,400 fresh-cut Christmas trees he's bringing in from Wisconsin this season will be sold before Christmas Eve.

Des Moines Small Business Saturday Encourages 'Shop Small'

Downtown Chamber member businesses will have "passports" for shoppers to collect stamps and submit by Dec. 12 for prize drawings.

Valley Junction Encourages 'Shop Small' On Saturday

The Valley Junction businesses are among more than 6,700 groups nationwide planning special events for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25.

West Des Moines: Getting Ready For The Holidays? Send A Photo

Whether preparations involve decorating, baking goodies or assembling packages for charity, snap a photo and share your story with Patch.

Santa Sightings: Where And When In West Des Moines

There are dozens of places to visit with Santa throughout the metro area; here's where you'll find him in Clive, Waukee and West Des Moines.

Valley Junction Set For Holiday Shoppers

The Jingle Bell Drop Thursday night will be the launch to weekly Jingle in the Junction events from Nov. 30 through Dec. 14.

2016 Santa's North Pole Village Craft Sale

This seasonal event has been an Ankeny tradition for 35 years and draws over 6,000 excited shoppers and vendors from several states!

WDM Nativity show raises over $3,000 for Habitat for Humanity

Show involved over 460 Nativity sets from around the world.

Faith Lutheran Church to Hold Christmas Eve Services

Three services on December 24