Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa.

a 27-foot-tall hollow human form composed of white steel letters arranged next to and on top of one another. Past visitors called the sculpture park a must-see sight in Des Moines. Many also ...

The best time to visit Des Moines is from June through August. Thanks to the summer season's warm temperatures that rest in the mid-80s, conditions are perfect for enjoying the city's outdoor ...

WELL, DES MOINES WILL BE FILLED WITH COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS ... High 30F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Friday night: A few clouds. Low 16F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday: More clouds than sun.

Things to do this weekend include country music from Ella Langley and Aaron Watson, jazz from Judy Carmichael, and the corn-bred comedy "Shucked." ...

Grand Ave, Des Moines, holds its first show of the year, dubbed “Sparkling,” on display through Feb. 10. The exhibit showcases ... Saturday morning: Do some shopping for fashions, jewelry ...

Thursday night: Learn about all things whiskey during this class at Splash Seafood Bar & Grill, 303 Locust St., Des Moines. Explore whiskies from Japan, Scotland, Canada, Ireland and the United ...