The northwest corner of the Des Moines Metropolitan Area is where you will find the city of Urbandale. This city was incorporated back in 1917, and when this took place, there was a significant amount of farmland between the developed area of Des Moines and the newly founded Urbandale. The first census took in the city in 1920 recorded that 298 people lived inside the city limits. The current census has recorded over 40,000 residents, making this one of the fastest growing locations in all of Iowa.
With all the new people flocking to the area, there is no question that a number of events and community activities are planned each year, some celebrating the heritage of the community and others just for fun. Some of the current events and activities going on in the community are highlighted here.
Free Family Movie Night
This takes place on Friday, September 8th at the Merle Hay Mall Food Court. You and your family can enjoy a free showing of “Wreck it Ralph” while enjoying free popcorn. This is a great opportunity to take the entire family out for a night of fun without spending large amounts of money.
Iowa versus Iowa State Tailgate Event
Stop by the Merle Hay Mall Food Court on September 13th to join in the tailgate event as the University of Iowa and Iowa State battle for in-state bragging rights. This event will begin at 1 p.m., and you can view the game on an 80-inch television. For a five dollar donation, you can purchase a meal ticket and your kids can bounce the night away in the bouncy houses. This is a fun community event, so come out and support your favorite team.
The Corn Harvest
The annual Corn Harvest will be taking place on October 4th this year and is located on Hickman Road. During this event, visitors will be able to master the techniques of handpicking corn during the fall harvest. You can find out firsthand what corn picking and husking is all about.
There is always something fun and exciting going on in Urbandale. The fact is that residents from all over Des Moines come to attend these events due to the community spirit and fun they offer. Be sure to mark your calendars so that you do not miss a minute of the fun and excitement.
Are you planning to move to or visit Urbandale soon? If so, visit the Century 21 website to learn more about the community and what it has to offer.
