# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo for a wild day of family fun, learning and adventure! Throughout the day, popular PBS costumed characters including Elmo from Sesame Street, Clifford, Arthur, Molly from Molly of Denali, and Carl from Carl the Collector will meet fans during special meet-and-greet opportunities.

Families can also enjoy hands-on STEAM activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity in children of all ages. Kids will receive free coloring books and crayons while supplies last. Stop by the Iowa PBS tent to enter our drawing for a basket of PBS KIDS items featuring Elmo, Clifford, Arthur, Molly and Carl.

You can find the full character schedule and information on discounted tickets on our website:  https://www.iowapbs.org/events/14250/iowa-pbs-day-blank-park-zoo 

Gather the whole family for a day of educational fun, imagination, adventure and unforgettable memories. Funded in part by a gift from Becky and Toby Joseph.

™/© 2026 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-pbs-day-at-the-blank-park-zoo/200030220873647
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, workshops, art, fine-arts, meet-and-greet, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 280

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Blank Park Zoo
- **lat**: 41.51908685
- **long**: -93.624047096906
- **full address**: Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th St,Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo being held?
  - **A:** Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th St,Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo?
  - **A:** Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo is organized by Iowa PBS.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Iowa PBS Day at the Blank Park Zoo is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 280+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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