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April 2026

Spring Wildflower Walks

Enjoy a series of three spring walks as we explore our local public parks and the ephemeral progression of spring wildflowers blooming. The walks are free and registration is not required. Walkers are invited to bring a snack to share afterwards. The walks are led by Outdoor Alliance of Story County volunteers and are cosponsored […]
30 Apr
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Robison Wildlife Acres
29490 632nd Ave., Maxwell

Big Richard with Casey Joe & The Foxes

Bluegrass band Big Richard makes music for the 21st century’s twisted cultural unease. Their latest album Pet is a fierce, provocative rejoinder to what troubles them and the world right now, which was recorded live to tape in order to capture the fervor of their live shows. Thurs 4/30 7pm – $15/$20 all ages! “Big […]
30 Apr
7:00 pm
Alluvial Brewing
3715 W. 190th St., Ames

Trivia at the Taproom

Trivia night at the Torrent Taproom, hosted by the one and only Ian Anderson! Trivia Details:FREE to playBring a team or play solo5 Challenging rounds of questionsPrizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
30 Apr
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Torrent Brewing Company
504 Burnett Ave.
May 2026

America 250 Along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway

Two days of talks and tours highlight Iowa as America celebrates is 250th year. Insights into Iowa’s Transportation History Friday, May 1, at 2:30pm Ames Public Library Auditorium Join Bill Whittaker, Brennan Dolan, Ray Werner, and Libby Wielenga for insights into Iowa’s transportation history—covering pre-settlement roads, early Highway Commission history, the Good Roads Movement, and […]
01 May
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa

Streamliners of Iowa

Sleek railroad Streamliners criss-crossed Iowa from the mid-1930s through the 1950s. Speaker Bob Bourne will cover some of the important design elements characteristic of railroad streamlining and talk about the memorable trains that ran through Iowa on several railroads. There will be an emphasis on the Streamliners of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad through central […]
01 May
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa

America 250 Along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway

Two days of talks and tours highlight Iowa as America celebrates is 250th year. Streamliners Across Iowa Friday, May 1, at 4pm Ames Public Library Auditorium Sleek railroad Streamliners criss-crossed Iowa from the mid-1930s through the 1950s. Transportation consultant Bob Bourne will cover some of the important design elements characteristic of railroad streamlining and talk […]
01 May
4:00 pm
Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa

In Our Backyard: A New Eco-Play Festival

Save the dates for May 1-3, 2026! The EcoTheatre Lab presents IN OUR BACKYARD: A New Eco-Play Festival. Friday, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. at Labyrinth Coffee Saturday, May 2nd, 10:30 a.m. at Ames Public Library Saturday, May 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at Ames Public Library Sunday, May 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at Labyrinth Coffee Four unique events, […]
01 May
7:00 pm
Labyrinth Coffee
159 Sheldon Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

Needle-Felted Nature Landscapes

Learn the art of needle-felting and create up to 2 mini landscapes! Saturday, May 2, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn to use the technique of needle felting to create up to two needle-felted rounds with spring scenes or plants! Needle felting involves the use of a long needle to punch different colors of wool […]
02 May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Reiman Gardens

CASA Spring Open House

Work from our CASA Artists (nearly forty) will be available for sale with lots of demos of the process of creating our various arts. Come and join us for this very fun event!!
02 May
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
130 S Sheldon Ave, Ste 107
130 S Sheldon Ave, Ste 107, Ames, IA

In Our Backyard: A New Eco-Play Festival

Save the dates for May 1-3, 2026! The EcoTheatre Lab presents IN OUR BACKYARD: A New Eco-Play Festival. Friday, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. at Labyrinth Coffee Saturday, May 2nd, 10:30 a.m. at Ames Public Library Saturday, May 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at Ames Public Library Sunday, May 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at Labyrinth Coffee Four unique events, […]
02 May
10:30 am
Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
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