Match Activities

Check out activities just for Littles and Bigs!

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 (BBBSIA) matches.

Just for Bigs: Big Social at Putts and Pins
Bigs, you're invited to BBBSIA's Big Social on Thursday, November 7 at Putts & Pins from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Meet other Bigs and enjoy free putt putt and appetizers! Please sign up to help us order food. Feel free to bring a friend or co-worker or share this event with anyone you think might be interested in learning more about BBBSIA!

BBBSIA Open House for Matches and Families
Matches and families are invited to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa's Open House on Saturday, November 16! Check out our new youth mentoring center while going on a scavenger hunt. Please register for the event here and sign up for a 30-minute time slot between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Parking is available behind our building or in the Central Academy parking lot next to our building. We can't wait for you to see our new home!

Iowa Wolves Basketball Tickets
It’s time to get your howl on with the Iowa Wolves. These tickets are provided free to BBBSIA through a community partnership with the Iowa Wolves. Click here to view a list of upcoming games and to sign up for tickets. After that, BBBSIA will forward an e-ticket to you approximately 1-2 days prior to your game(s) of choice. Tickets are available for matches and families. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis, once they are gone - THEY ARE GONE!!! All Iowa Wolves home games are played at Wells Fargo Arena (233 Center St).

Free Tickets to the Des Moines Symphony and Civic Music Association Performances
Experience the magic of live music alongside your Little by attending any performance by the Des Moines Symphony and Civic Music Association. To claim your tickets, please email Ajia at [email protected] or Calla at [email protected].

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 BBBSIA office (2130 Grand Avenue in Des Moines). Please contact your Match Support Specialist if you would like one.

Ongoing Opportunities:
BBBSCI Library is Open!

Matches, stop by the BBBSIA library at our office (2130 Grand Avenue in Des Moines) 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!
BBBSIA 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 BBBSIA office (2130 Grand Avenue in Des Moines) 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!
BBBSIA 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 BBBSIA office (2130 Grand Avenue in Des Moines) 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!
BBBSIA 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.