Events listing

Solar Farm Open House

18 Jun 2025 Come explore the solar field, learn about solar energy, and meet the sheep and bees that thrive on the site’s native habitat. Refreshments available. Experts will be there to answer questions about community solar or installing solar on your home.

623 Airport Road,  

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Kids & Family

Independence Day Fireworks

03 Jul 2025 Supported by Discover Ames Community Grant, these annual fireworks are best viewed from Jack Trice Stadium parking lots and Reiman Gardens.

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Special Celebrations

Fourth of July Parade

04 Jul 2025 The Fourth of July parade, sponsored by Downtown Ames, will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 4.

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Recreation, Special Celebrations

Rummage RAMPage Item Drop-Off

25 Jul 2025 Rummage RAMPage provides everyone the opportunity to get rid of unwanted stuff. Clean your house and help your community! Save the earth! You can do ALL these things by getting involved in the annual Rummage RAMPage, a community wide sale.

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Kids & Family

Rummage RAMPage Sales and Drop-Off

26 Jul 2025 Rummage RAMPage provides everyone the opportunity to get rid of unwanted stuff. Clean your house and help your community! Save the earth! You can do ALL these things by getting involved in the annual Rummage RAMPage, a community wide sale.

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Kids & Family

Rummage RAMPage Sales and Drop-Off

27 Jul 2025 Rummage RAMPage provides everyone the opportunity to get rid of unwanted stuff. Clean your house and help your community! Save the earth! You can do ALL these things by getting involved in the annual Rummage RAMPage, a community wide sale.

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Kids & Family

Rummage RAMPage Sales and Drop-Off

28 Jul 2025 Rummage RAMPage provides everyone the opportunity to get rid of unwanted stuff. Clean your house and help your community! Save the earth! You can do ALL these things by getting involved in the annual Rummage RAMPage, a community wide sale.

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

4 more dates

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Rummage RAMPage Half Price Sales

02 Aug 2025 Rummage RAMPage provides everyone the opportunity to get rid of unwanted stuff. Clean your house and help your community! Save the earth! You can do ALL these things by getting involved in the annual Rummage RAMPage, a community wide sale.

Ames Intermodal Facility, 129 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Tagged as: , Sustainability, Kids & Family