Upcoming Match Activities
Match Activities are low-cost to free events organized by the Match Activities Committee. These events provide Bigs and Littles the opportunity to meet and interact with other Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSCI) matches.

Free Iowa Wolves Basketball Tickets
It’s that time again... it’s time to get your HOWL–on with the Iowa Wolves!!!! BBBSCI and the Iowa Wolves are teaming up to provide home game tickets to all of our matches. The Pack is looking to run another exciting season in their pursuit of a G-League championship! All Iowa Wolves home games are played at the Iowa Events Center (730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309). To join the Pack this season, just use this link: Iowa Wolves and choose the games you and your Little would like to attend. BBBSCI will send you (the BIG) up to 8 e-tickets prior to game day. Please contact Nathan Brooks ([email protected], 515-218-7266) if you have questions.

BBBS Match Activities Holiday Party - Saturday, December 9
Matches are invited to join us for an afternoon of holiday fun on Saturday, December 9th from 1:00-3:30 in the Knapp Room of the downtown YMCA (501 Grand Ave, Des Moines). We'll have a variety of activities, light snacks, and a movie. Sign-up here: Holiday Party.

Free Tickets for DMPA Select Performances
We are excited to have a partnership with the Des Moines Performing Arts that allows us to get FREE tickets for Bigs and Littles to attend select shows. Use the links below to sign-up for November performances. Details on how to get your tickets will be provided as they get closer. You can find more details on each show by clicking on the sign-up links or searching for the show name at desmoinesperformingarts.org. Shows not listed below are not eligible for this promotion. Please contact Nathan Brooks ([email protected] or 515-218-7266) if you have questions.

• • Irish Christmas in America – December 7 or 8 at 7:30 pm at the Des Moines Civic Center. Sign Up here: Irish Christmas
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: the Musical – Thursday, December 21 at 2:00 or 7:00 pm at the Des Moines Civic Center. Sign up here: Rudolph
  • Sign-ups for the following shows to come:
    
    • January: 1) Havana Hop; 2) Paddling with Polar Bears
    • February: 1) The Peking Acrobats and 2) Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Game Day Play Cards
We still have cards that can be used for 1 hour of video game play at Game Day in Merle Hay Mall. Please note, this is limited to ONE card per Match and cards must be picked up in the BBBSCI office. Please contact your Match Support Specialist if you would like one.

Looking for Virtual Activities?
Learn about the Little Big Virtual Academy!

Ongoing Opportunities

BBBSCI Library is Open!
Matches, stop by the BBBSCI library at our office (9051 Swanson Blvd in Clive) and browse our collection of books. Matches are able to check out books- we ask that you return them when finished reading so others can use them. The library is open during our office hours, Monday-Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. 

YMCA
Free admission (with your Little) to any location in Greater Des Moines except the Healthy Living Center. Just show your Big ID card! 

Attend the Science Center of Iowa for Free!
To attend the Science Center of Iowa for free, please contact your Match Support Specialist, and they will help get you signed up.

Attend the Blank Park Zoo for Free!
BBBSCI is now a member of the Blank Park Zoo. This is a great opportunity for you and your Little as you will be able to attend the Zoo for FREE. If you would like to go to the Zoo, contact your Match Support Specialist or stop by the BBBSCI office to check out one of our 4 membership cards. Please arrange to return the card to our office within 2 business days of when you attend the Zoo so that other matches will be able to use it. Also, if a match would happen to lose a membership card, the Big would be responsible for paying to replace it. Please contact your Match Support Specialist with any additional questions.

Attend the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Free!
BBBSCI is now a member of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. This is a great opportunity for you and your Little as you will be able to attend the Botanical Garden for FREE. If you would like to go, contact your Match Support Specialist or stop by the BBBSCI office to check out one of our 4 membership cards. Please arrange to return the card to our office within 2 business days of when you attend the Botanical Garden so that other matches will be able to use it. Also, if a match would happen to lose a membership card, the Big would be responsible for paying to replace it. Please contact your Match Support Specialist with any additional questions.

Attend Living History Farms for Free!
BBBSCI is now a member of Living History Farms. This is a great opportunity for you and your Little as you will be able to attend Living History Farms for FREE. If you would like to go, contact your Match Support Specialist to check out a digital pass. Please contact your Match Support Specialist with any additional questions.