We've all heard the saying. "All work and no play…" And while business is bustling in Des Moines, residents devote plenty of time to having fun. Whether you enjoy the opera, theater, sporting events or the symphony, drifting in a canoe or running a marathon, Central Iowa has activities to suit your lifestyle.

Visit the Des Moines Convention and Visitors Center for a list of local attractions or the Des Moines Register's Digital Datebook for information on upcoming events.