Events in Ames, IA

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Des Moines Fairytale Ball
Sun, Sep 21, 10:00 AM
Downtown · The Tea Room
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Des Moines Fairytale Ball
Sun, Sep 21, 10:00 AM
Downtown · The Tea Room
IIPLA Conference 2025
Fri, Oct 3, 8:00 AM
Kirkwood Glen · Drake University Law School
IIPLA Conference 2025
Fri, Oct 3, 8:00 AM
Kirkwood Glen · Drake University Law School
Boy Jr.
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
Boy Jr.
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
Savor Moxie: A Monthly Dinner Affair
Thu, Aug 21, 5:30 PM + 4 more
Drake · 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Savor Moxie: A Monthly Dinner Affair
Thu, Aug 21, 5:30 PM + 4 more
Drake · 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
2025 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser
Fri, Oct 3, 6:00 PM
River Bend · The Loft DSM
2025 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser
Fri, Oct 3, 6:00 PM
River Bend · The Loft DSM
Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2025
Sat, Oct 25, 12:00 PM
7 Flags · Horizon Events Center
Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2025
Sat, Oct 25, 12:00 PM
7 Flags · Horizon Events Center
Iowa's Roast & Ride 2025
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00 AM
· Elwell Family Food Center
Iowa's Roast & Ride 2025
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00 AM
· Elwell Family Food Center
Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025
Friday at 5:30 PM
Downtown Des Moines · The Shop DSM - Event Center
Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025
Friday at 5:30 PM
Downtown Des Moines · The Shop DSM - Event Center
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Date Me Dsm @ Exile Brewing (25-40)
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Sherman Hill · Exile Brewing Company
Nearly full
Date Me Dsm @ Exile Brewing (25-40)
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Sherman Hill · Exile Brewing Company
Demsfightinwords w/ No Advocate, Anchoress, Habeas Corpus IA, The Kevorkian
Sat, Sep 13, 5:00 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
Demsfightinwords w/ No Advocate, Anchoress, Habeas Corpus IA, The Kevorkian
Sat, Sep 13, 5:00 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
Nearly full
Architecture on the Move: Public Art Edition
Fri, Sep 12, 5:30 PM
East Fort Des Moines · Capital Square
Nearly full
Architecture on the Move: Public Art Edition
Fri, Sep 12, 5:30 PM
East Fort Des Moines · Capital Square
Pains
Thu, Sep 11, 5:00 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
Pains
Thu, Sep 11, 5:00 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
ENTHEOS - First Headline Tour
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
ENTHEOS - First Headline Tour
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
A Very Potter Drag Brunch ⚡️
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00 AM
East Fort Des Moines · THE GARDEN
A Very Potter Drag Brunch ⚡️
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00 AM
East Fort Des Moines · THE GARDEN
Steak De Burgo Night
Fri, Aug 22, 5:30 PM
Drake · Moxie Kitchen + Events
Steak De Burgo Night
Fri, Aug 22, 5:30 PM
Drake · Moxie Kitchen + Events
Matrix (#256-3675-E 2 CEUs)
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30 AM
Crestwood · Concepts Real Estate School
Matrix (#256-3675-E 2 CEUs)
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30 AM
Crestwood · Concepts Real Estate School
Nearly full
8/19- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela
Tue, Aug 19, 7:00 PM
Lake Pointe · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Clive, IA
Nearly full
8/19- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela
Tue, Aug 19, 7:00 PM
Lake Pointe · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Clive, IA
Nearly full
8/18- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela
Mon, Aug 18, 7:00 PM
Lake Pointe · 12801 University Ave
Nearly full
8/18- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela
Mon, Aug 18, 7:00 PM
Lake Pointe · 12801 University Ave
Greet Death
Fri, Nov 21, 5:00 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
Greet Death
Fri, Nov 21, 5:00 PM
Carpenter · Lefty's Live Music
5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series
Sun, Sep 14, 12:00 PM
Sherman Hill · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series
Sun, Sep 14, 12:00 PM
Sherman Hill · Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

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Frequently asked questions about Ames

What are the best events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best events are:

Des Moines Fairytale Ball

IIPLA Conference 2025

Boy Jr.

Savor Moxie: A Monthly Dinner Affair

Which events are currently trending in Ames?

The trending searches this month in Ames are:

speed dating events

hilton coliseum calendar

singles party

july

Which events are coming up?

Discover the best events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

Date Me Dsm @ Exile Brewing (25-40)

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025

8/18- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela

8/19- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela

Des Moines Fairytale Ball

Des Moines Fairytale Ball

IIPLA Conference 2025

IIPLA Conference 2025

Boy Jr.

Boy Jr.

Savor Moxie: A Monthly Dinner Affair

Savor Moxie: A Monthly Dinner Affair

2025 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser

2025 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser

Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2025

Des Moines Whiskey Festival 2025

Iowa's Roast & Ride 2025

Iowa's Roast & Ride 2025

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas --2025

Date Me Dsm @ Exile Brewing (25-40)

Date Me Dsm @ Exile Brewing (25-40)

Demsfightinwords w/ No Advocate, Anchoress, Habeas Corpus IA, The Kevorkian

Demsfightinwords w/ No Advocate, Anchoress, Habeas Corpus IA, The Kevorkian

Architecture on the Move: Public Art Edition

Architecture on the Move: Public Art Edition

Pains

Pains

ENTHEOS - First Headline Tour

ENTHEOS - First Headline Tour

A Very Potter Drag Brunch ⚡️

A Very Potter Drag Brunch ⚡️

Steak De Burgo Night

Steak De Burgo Night

Matrix (#256-3675-E 2 CEUs)

Matrix (#256-3675-E 2 CEUs)

8/19- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela

8/19- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela

8/18- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela

8/18- Clive, IA- Aloha Kauwela

Greet Death

Greet Death

5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series

5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series

Things to do around Ames

Trends in Ames

1. Speed dating events

2. Hilton coliseum calendar

3. Singles party

4. July

5. Free upcoming job fairs for employers

6. Rave party

7. Puppy yoga

8. London underground

9. Iowa state university

10. Free kids

11. Pgi

12. Young professionals