Calendar of Events
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Aug 06
2020 Art Camp [Home Edition]
- Fri / July 17, 2020 — Sat / August 15, 2020
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All Day / VIRTUAL
- Friday, July 17 through August Saturday, August 15 | Register at any time This summer looks a little different for everyone. The Octagon is offering programming that will keep your children safe and b...
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Aug 06
Captain BushTale’s Treasure Hunt
- Sat / August 1, 2020 — Mon / August 31, 2020
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All Day / McFarland Park, Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor, Christiansen Forest Preserve
- Ahoy, Matey! Captain BushTale here and I have a quest for you! Can you find my hiding crew? They are hiding at three different parks: McFarland Park (56461 180th Street, Ames) Tedesco Environmental Le...
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Aug 06
Art for Rent
- Wed / August 5, 2020 — Thu / August 6, 2020
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All Day / The Gallery, Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames
- Wednesday, August 5 ~ 10am-4pm | Thursday, August 6 ~ 10am-1pm The Iowa State Memorial Union is hosting the annual Art for Rent Open House. Face coverings are required and social distancing guidel...
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Aug 07
APL Storytime
- Fri / August 7, 2020
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10:00 am – 10:30 am / ONLINE
- Join us for a storytime with your Ames Public Library friends on Facebook Live! You can also watch past storytimes on our YouTube channel.
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Aug 08
Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
- Sat / August 8, 2020
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8:00 am – 12:30 pm / 300-400 Block Main St, Ames
- To encourage social distancing, the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market is limited to 600 attendees in the space at any one time. This year’s market will not have food trucks, prepared foods, enterta...
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Aug 08
North Grand Farmers Market
- Sat / August 8, 2020
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8:00 am – 1:00 pm / North Grand Mall, parking lot north of JCPenney
- The North Grand Farmers Market is open! You’ll find spring veggies, pasture-raised 3-4 lb. fryers, Norwegian pastries, plants, & more! For other baked goods, jams & jellies, honey, popcorn, ...
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Aug 09
Live at the Crib: Chad Elliot
- Sun / August 9, 2020
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3:00 pm – 6:00 pm / Prairie Moon Winery and Vineyards, 3801 W 190th St, Ames
- Enjoy another live music event hosted by Prairie Moon! Chad Elliot sing songs inspired by folk music with country inspirations! This singer will be a needed distraction during the end-summer month. No...
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Aug 10
Camp in a Box ~ Winging It with Birds
- Mon / August 10, 2020
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All Day / ONLINE REGISTRATION
- Registration is due the Wednesday BEFORE camp week Week of August 10 Explore the important role of bird feathers for flight, warmth, and beauty. Also consider ways to view birds including a bird’s e...