Where to Buy Local for Father's Day in DSM
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is continuing to look local first when it comes to buying from Greater Des Moines (DSM) shops, restaurants and more. By supporting small businesses, the money you spend in the region will stay within the community. This week’s #DSMlocal buying guide is for Father’s Day shopping, so check out the featured items below for where to buy gifts for Dad, as well as ideas for dining together.
Events
IRONMAN 70.3
Featured Item: IRONMAN Performance + Race Gear
Description: The IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines North American Championship is set for Sunday, June 20, 2021. If your dad is a fan of fitness, check out the race and the IRONMAN online shop for men’s tech tees, jerseys and more.
ironman.com/im703-des-moines
Game Kastle — Ankeny
Featured Item: Star Wars Legion Learn to Play + Open Play
Description: If Dad’s a Star Wars fan, reserve a spot to play Star Wars Legion.
gamekastle.com/stores/ankeny/index.php
Jester Park Golf Course
Featured Item: IGA Father-Son/Parent-Child Championship Tournament
Description: At least one member of the team must be a resident of Iowa to take part in the tournament at Jester Park Golf Course.
Food
Brickyard Burgers & Brews
Featured Item: Burgers
Description: Treat Dad to a burger at Brickyard Burgers & Brews. Options like the Barnyard Burger, wild West Burger and Slider Trio can be enjoyed on the patio along the Raccoon River Bike Trail.
adelbrickyard.com
Firetrucker Brewery
Featured Item: Iowa IPA
Description: Firetrucker Brewery has released its new Iowa IPA, which celebrates the state with a painting-turned-label of Iowa landmarks by artist Ben Schuh.
firetrucker.com
The Station on Ingersoll
Featured Item: Local Brews
Description: Dad will love this neighborhood sports bar and restaurant. Local brews sold here include: Capital Gold (Confluence Brewery), Burnout Brow and Cloud City (Firetrucker Brewery), Blonde Fatale (Peach Tree Brewery) and G.G. (Exile Brewery). Outdoor dining, carryout and delivery options are available.
thestationdsm.com
Gifts
AE Outdoor Power
Featured Item: Automower
Description: Dad will love cutting his mowing time down with an automower from AE Outdoor Power.
aeoutdoorpower.com
Broheim’s Indoor Golf & Pub
Featured Item: Indoor Golf Lessons
Description: Receive swing and balance analysis and tips for grip, posture and alignment from a Broheim golf instructor.
broheimsgolf.com
Canoe Sport Outfitters
Featured Item: Canoe/Kayak Instruction Classes
Description: Sign Dad up for paddling instruction at a kayaking or canoeing class.
canoesportoutfitters.com
Dinner Dispatch
Featured Item: Dinner Deals
Description: Give Dad a gift card that lets him pick out meals for the month (at least three meals per week).
dinner-dispatch.com
Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
Featured Item: Skybox Suite
Description: Reserve and gift Dad a skybox suite for a home game this summer. He’ll enjoy a great view of the game, air conditioning, parking passes — all with friends and family for a night of baseball in Downtown DSM!
milb.com/iowa
Kyle’s Bikes (Ankeny + Waukee Locations)
Featured Item: Gift Certificates
Description: Find biking shoes, trainers, cases and bikes for all riders at Kyle’s Bikes locations in DSM.
kylesbikes.com
Loyal Sons
Featured Item: Hot Towel Shave
Description: Book Dad an appointment at Loyal Sons in DSM.
loyalsonsbarbershop.com
The original #DSMlocal Buying Guide offers gift ideas for a variety of recipients from bookworms to pet lovers and more. Throughout the year, The Partnership will continue to add even more buying guides to encourage buying local, curated with DSM shops, restaurants and service providers in mind for shoppers like you! The Partnership’s most recent guides are listed below:
If you’re a business owner and Member of The Partnership interested in being featured in one of the buying guides, sign up here.
Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.