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Stories in the Park

Starts in 2 hrs Β· Tue, May 5, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC Β· Waukee Public Library Β· 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

Get outside and enjoy around 25 minutes of songs and stories at Windfield Park (114 Windfield Parkway). For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

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Donut Decorating

Starts in 10 hrs Β· Tue, May 5, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC Β· Waukee Public Library Β· 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA Β· Ages 18+

Decorate deliciously! Practice simple frosting techniques and get creative with donut design. Please note, allergens may be present. For adults ages 18+ Registration is required.

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Storytime Online

Starts in 11 hrs Β· Wed, May 6, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC Β· Waukee Public Library Β· 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

Enjoy a new video with themed book readings, a song, and a suggested activity to do at home. Posted to the website and YouTube on the first Wednesday of each month. For kids of all ages.

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Breakout Games

Breakout Games Β· 3763 86th Street Urbandale, IA 50322, Des Moines, IA

Escape room The Kidnapping by Breakout Games - Des Moines in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-7 players.

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Tomorrow Β· Wed, May 6, 9:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC Β· Johnston Public Library Β· 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. Tournaments happen every Wednesday.

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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now Β· Mar 12 – Jun 10 Β· Chuck E. Cheese West Des Moines Β· 1431 22nd St., West Des Moines, IA

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

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Grimes Public Library

Grimes Public Library Β· 200 N James St, Grimes, IA

Grimes Public Library is a public central library in Grimes, IA. Open 3,218 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 6,439 square feet.

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Clive Public Library

Clive Public Library Β· 1900 NW 114th St, Clive, IA

Clive Public Library is a public central library in Clive, IA. Open 3,380 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 11,000 square feet.

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Urbandale Public Library

Urbandale Public Library Β· 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

Urbandale Public Library is a public central library in Urbandale, IA. Open 3,492 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 56,000 square feet.

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Urban Air Ankeny: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now Β· Mar 14 – Jun 12 Β· Urban Air Ankeny Β· 2829 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA

Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid

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TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings

Happening now Β· Mar 12 – Jun 10 Β· TopGolf Des Moines Β· 7680 Coachlight Drive, West Des Moines, IA

Start your day off right with unlimited Topgolf game play when you choose to pay per person, instead of by bay.

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Ames/ISU Ice Arena

Ames/ISU Ice Arena Β· Ames, IA

Discover endless opportunities with Ames Parks and Recreation. Enjoy a wide range of activities, including fitness classes, youth programs, aquatics, and more. Explore our parks, register for programs, and stay connected with the latest updates and schedules.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Ames (Days Inn)

Days Inn by Wyndham Ames (Days Inn) Β· 229 South Duff Avenue , Ames, IA, 50010, Ames, IA

Tour the campus of Iowa State University, or watch their sports teams in action at Jack Trice Stadium. See a dramatic performance, live concert, or major event at Iowa State Center or browse the shops and specialty stores in downtown Ames. For a fun round of golf, visit Homewood Golf Course, and...

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Laverne Apartments

Laverne Apartments Β· Ames, IA

OUR HISTORY Paramark Real Estate Services was originally founded in 1971 under the name Weis Management Company. In the early years, we provided residential property management services exclusively to support the affordable housing development of Joe and Gene Weis of Weis Builders. Eventually, the..

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creative spirits

creative spirits Β· Ames, IA

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Fuji Japanese Steak House

Fuji Japanese Steak House Β· 1614 South Kellogg Avenue Suite 101, Ames, IA, 50010, Ames, IA

One of the best Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse in Iowa, open since 2008. We have been serving Ames’s people and the surrounding for more than 10 years and continue. Our commitment is simple, it is to provide all of our customers with great quality of products and friendly services. And our goal is our.

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Spare Time

Spare Time Β· 340 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266, Des Moines, IA

Escape room Cryosleep by Spare Time Des Moines in Des Moines on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.

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Nitro Ice Cream

Nitro Ice Cream Β· Ames, IA

Nitro Ice Cream launched in 1999 from a science experiment with the goal of using technology to create a superior scoop of ice cream. It worked and became an instant hit. Today, people know Nitro Ice Cream as the world’s smoothest ice cream. (And that’s a scientific fact!)

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Harbach Public Library

Harbach Public Library Β· 8505 Harbach Blvd, Clive, IA

Harbach Public Library is a public branch library in Clive, IA. Open 832 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 1,100 square feet.

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Franklin Avenue Library

Franklin Avenue Library Β· 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA

Franklin Avenue Library is a public branch library in Des Moines, IA. Open 2,956 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 28,590 square feet.

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West Des Moines Public Library

West Des Moines Public Library Β· 4000 George M. Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines Public Library is a public central library in West Des Moines, IA. Open 3,400 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 51,962 square feet.

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