Match Activities

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.

• Match Activity with DSM Rugby Club on Sunday, July 26th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm

  Littles (age 9+) and any willing Bigs will engage in a beginner-friendly clinic to learn the basics, followed by a fun and active touch rugby game. After that we'll have dinner to celebrate the teamwork and new skills. Please click here to sign up.

  Bonus: Anyone can stay for live rugby action at 5:30 pm on July 26th or check-out the Toys for Tots Rugby Tournament on July 11th at the same location. (No bleachers so bring lawn chairs or blankets.)

  
  

• Hoyt Sherman Summer Art Classes

  We have several opportunities for Matches to attend art classes at Hoyt Sherman (1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines) but space is very limited for each class. First priority will be provided to matches where Bigs and Littles can attend together.

  

  Specific dates, descriptions, and sign up can be found by clicking here. Classes include watercolor, drawing, mix media, painting, and collage.

  
  

• Free Tickets to the Des Moines Symphony Performances

Experience the magic of live music alongside your Little by attending performances by the Des Moines Symphony. To inquire about tickets, please email Angela at angela@dmsymphony.org,

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES:

• BBBSIA 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 9am 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.