Living History Farms

Living History Farms Website: www.LHF.org

Twitter: Open for general touring May-October. Open by reservation for special events and programs November-April.

Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum, which educates and connects all peoples to the many stories of Midwestern rural heritage.

Registration for November and December classes opens today! Learn to cook on a woodstove or take up a traditional handcr...
09/02/2026

Registration for November and December classes opens today! Learn to cook on a woodstove or take up a traditional handcraft. Class sizes are strictly limited, so grab your spot now. LHF.org/historic-skills-classes/

Here's our schedule of activities for Homeschool Day on Friday. Do our family worksheet together and receive a special g...
09/01/2026

Here's our schedule of activities for Homeschool Day on Friday. Do our family worksheet together and receive a special gift. Discount for advance tickets; free for members. LHF.org/event/fall-homeschool-day/

There was so much interest in the Clive Honor Farm, which occupied this land between its time in the Flynn family and th...
08/31/2026

There was so much interest in the Clive Honor Farm, which occupied this land between its time in the Flynn family and the creation of Living History Farms, that we went digging and found more old photos. We loved hearing about all your memories and family connections.

08/30/2026

Experience cinematic magic! We’re joining the Des Moines Symphony a week from today, September 6, for a FREE family festival and concert featuring movie music at Water Works Park. Look for our booth making Victorian paper fans! https://ow.ly/mslp50ZFmLS

Attention, high school seniors: Are you looking for a location for senior pics? For two Saturdays only, we're waiving ou...
08/29/2026

Attention, high school seniors: Are you looking for a location for senior pics? For two Saturdays only, we're waiving our photo location fees and allowing senior picture photography for the price of admission only. September 19 and October 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

08/29/2026

Mother Nature seems to do this to us every time: foul weather for Fido on the Farms. Our first-ever Fido Fun Run will have to wait yet another year.

Fall Homeschool Day is one week from today! Join us September 4 for demonstrations and hands-on activities your family c...
08/28/2026

Fall Homeschool Day is one week from today! Join us September 4 for demonstrations and hands-on activities your family can enjoy together. Discount for advance admission. LHF.org/event/fall-homeschool-day/

Fido on the Farms kicks off tomorrow with a Fun Run at 9:15. Choose a half-mile or mile loop around our historic town. R...
08/28/2026

Fido on the Farms kicks off tomorrow with a Fun Run at 9:15. Choose a half-mile or mile loop around our historic town. Run it, walk it, or stop and sniff every few feet. If you and your dog are happy, we're happy! Included with general admission, but we request registration, please. LHF.org/event/fido-farms/

We're excited to welcome Urbandale Police Officer Carlos Pacheco and K9 Basco on Saturday for Fido on the Farms. You can...
08/27/2026

We're excited to welcome Urbandale Police Officer Carlos Pacheco and K9 Basco on Saturday for Fido on the Farms. You can meet them between 9 and 11 a.m., and they'll do a short demonstration at 10:30 a.m.

Address

11121 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA
50322

Telephone

+15152785286

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