Get ready to fall in love with Iowa’s friendly spirit and down-to-earth vibe as we dive into 52 of the most entertaining spots this state has to offer! 52 of the most fun things to do in Iowa!

Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Recently, we've written about new workouts to try, adopting a pet, new holiday ...

Get ideas for home improvement projects at the Home + Garden Show, see Parmalee or Marc Maron, and play at Shiver on the ...

1. Celestial Spirits Mixology’s pop-up cocktail class: Make a reservation to learn how to make some cocktails at this event ...

Tickets are free but reserve your spot online. Saturday morning: This one-day event brings one of the Midwest’s largest bicycle shows to the Iowa Events Center, 723 Third St., Des Moines.

The Iowa State Capitol is a favorite of sightseers and history buffs thanks to its grand exterior and ornate interior. Completed in 1886, the capitol building has undergone several restorations.

YOU KNOW, OF COURSE KNOW IT GETS TOO COLD TO DO ANYTHING OUTDOORS ... AND THAT WILL HELP COOL THINGS DOWN JUST A BIT MORE. AS WE GET INTO SUNDAY MORNING. SO A LITTLE BIT STILL OF A TEMPERATURE ...

IOWA CITY — Following an uncharacteristic ... "Now, we've just got to have fun with it. Let's start doing some random things because when you do something consistently, it's easy to scout.