This weekend with little ones in Des Moines

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 17

1. MorningGem, Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil Show9am–6pmIowa State Fairgrounds – Elwell Family Food Center · $6 per day; kids 12 and under free
2. LunchScorno’sOpen from 11amSouth side, Urbandale, Altoona and Waukee · Kids’ meals $8.95, pasta dinners $14.75–$19.25
3. After napFamily Fright Night at the RecPlex4–7pmMidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex · $5

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

1. Night Eyes at Blank Park ZooSat, Sun, Thu · 5:30–9pmBlank Park Zoo · $10; members $8; under 12 months free · Ages 0+
2. Gem, Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil ShowSat, Sun · 9am–6pmIowa State Fairgrounds – Elwell Family Food Center · $6 per day; kids 12 and under free · Ages 3+
3. Free Kids Run at the Des Moines MarathonSunday, Oct 18 · Starts at noonDes Moines Marathon start line · Free · Ages 2+
4. Super Hero Brunch at Exile BrewingSunday, Oct 18 · 10am–2pmExile Brewing Company · Free to attend; pay for your food · Ages 2+
5. Family Fright Night at the RecPlexSaturday, Oct 17 · 4–7pmMidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex · $5 · Ages 0+