The best arts & culture spots in Perry

3 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Performance Dance Centre

Arts & Culture

Whether your kid lives to leap or just wants to try something new, Performance Dance Centre right here in Ames blends top-notch acro and…

2316 230th St #104 (Ames)

“Whether your kid lives to leap or just wants to try something new, Performance Dance Centre right here in Ames blends top-notch acro and dance instruction with safety-first vibes, small class sizes, and pro floors, building confidence, friendships, and plenty of proud-parent moments to brighten your week.”

From the Ames newsletter, September 29, 2026

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Des Moines Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

When the wiggles hit, Des Moines Children's Museum brings play-powered learning to life with open-ended activities and community events…

1551 Valley W Dr Ste 108 (West Des Moines)

“When the wiggles hit, Des Moines Children's Museum brings play-powered learning to life with open-ended activities and community events that make curiosity contagious. Perfect for a quick reset with the kids this week, or nailing that birthday plan without reinventing the glitter wheel.”

From the Urbandale newsletter, September 24, 2026

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Living History Farms

Arts & Culture

Living History Farms is a 500-acre open-air museum where you can wander from the 1700 Ioway Farm to the 1876 town of Walnut Hill and the…

11121 Hickman Rd (Urbandale)

“Living History Farms is a 500-acre open-air museum where you can wander from the 1700 Ioway Farm to the 1876 town of Walnut Hill and the 1900 Horse-Powered Farm, complete with Percheron draft horses, while interpreters keep things hands-on and surprisingly fun. Perfect for a this-week reset with real Midwestern roots.”

From the Urbandale newsletter, September 15, 2026

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