DES MOINES, Iowa —

From imaginative tree play in Waukee to steins and schnitzel at Ankeny’s 21st Oktoberfest, Greater Des Moines is packed with ways to savor the season this weekend.

Start with Friday fun for kids, then choose your Saturday: join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, catch student buskers at the Ankeny Farmers Market, bite into Applefest at Living History Farms, celebrate culture at Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival downtown or step back in time at Indianola’s Log Cabin Festival. Then, cap the night with Eric Church or try curling in West Des Moines.

On Sunday, bring your pup to ARL’s pumpkin hunt, explore Creekology in Berwick and browse Potteryfest. Plus, Iowa’s largest arts and crafts show is happening all weekend.

Friday, Sept. 26

Tree dwellers with Brenton Arboretum and Pla

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