Feeding the world is no small task! March 30–October 30 • Red Barn Gallery Included with General Admission With the global population predicted to hit 9 billion by the year 2050, feeding the world requires...

A look at our period clothing July 17–October 30 • Red Barn Gallery Included with General Admission "Period clothing" is the term for reproduction clothing and accessories that museum staff wear. Period clothing is distinct...

See one of the most enduring quilt patterns in the U.S. July 30–October 30 • MarketPlace Museum Store Gallery Included with General Admission The Log Cabin style, a square framed by rectangular “logs,” was probably...

A townful of treats for your little tricksters! October 18-20 & 25-27 $9 for ages 2 and up ($8 for members; 1 and under free) BUY TICKETS Take part in the annual Living History Farms...

Celebrate and support our education programs Thursday, October 31 • 5:30–8:30 p.m. Farmstasia is our annual fundraiser in support of education and outreach programs, and this year' we plan to have spook-tacular fun with a...

RESULTS Run 5 miles through 300 years of history! Saturday, November 9 • 9 a.m. REGISTER $45 early-bird registration (through 9/1) $50 registration (9/2-10/20) $60 late registration (10/21-11/8) No race day registration Immerse yourself in...

  Drive-through Christmas light show • November 29–December 31 BUY TICKETS "Best holiday lights in greater Des Moines, as voted by locals!" —Catch Des Moines Online ticket purchase required • Limited tickets available each day...

Join us for old-fashioned holiday fun! Saturday, December 7 • Noon-3 p.m. BUY TICKETS $9 for ages 2 and up ($8 for members; 1 and under free) Buildings are heated. Bundle up for wagon rides!...