Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Iowa

Anime Club

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Evening Book Club

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Maxwell Public Library

Maxwell Public Library · 109 Main St, Maxwell, IA

Library Program in Maxwell, IA

Pokémon Club

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Water Colors and Wood Painting at AR Workshop

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Gezzelig Brewing Company

Gezzelig Brewing Company · 403 W 4th St Ste 103, Newton, IA

Brewery in Newton, IA

Family Bingo for Books

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

K-5 ASAP: Color Exploration

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Go! Calendars, Toys & Games

Go! Calendars, Toys & Games · Ames, IA

General in Ames, IA

Social Canasta

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Urban Air Ankeny: Save Big. Play All Year

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

Textiles and Clothing Museum at Iowa State University

Textiles and Clothing Museum at Iowa State University · Ames, IA

Museum Exhibit in Ames, IA

Urban Air Ankeny: School Day Play

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

Early Out Bricks and Beads

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

Brunnier Art Museum

Brunnier Art Museum · 290 Scheman Building 1805 Center Drive Ames, IA 50011, Ames, IA

Museum Exhibit in Ames, IA

Toddler Time

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages Up to 5

Storytime At Home Activity Packs

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages 18+

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Christian Petersen Art Museum · Ames, IA

Museum Exhibit in Ames, IA

Cookies and CultureALL

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA

Tween Crafts

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages 10–17

Sunny Heights Event Center & B&B

Sunny Heights Event Center & B&B · Ames, IA

Music Concerts in Ames, IA

Sprayed Edges Book Art

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages 18+

Quad Cities River Bandits at Cedar Rapids Kernels

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 PM UTC · Veterans Memorial Stadium · 950 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Ames Choral Society

Ames Choral Society · Ames, IA

Music Concerts in Ames, IA

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Tween & Teen Graffiti Painting & Collage

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

Black Cultural Center

Black Cultural Center · 1010 Student Services Building 2505 Union Drive Ames, IA 50011-2030, Ames, IA

Stem Tech in Ames, IA

Teen Art Cart

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library · 207 N B St, Indianola, IA

Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Marion Public Library · 1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA

Charles and June Calhoun Park

Charles and June Calhoun Park · Ames, IA

Park in Ames, IA

Notable Books for 2026 Scavenger Hunt

Happening now · Apr 1 – Apr 15 · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

Story Time Together

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 20, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites (Best Western Hotels & Resorts)

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites (Best Western Hotels & Resorts) · Ames, IA

Outdoor Space in Ames, IA

Little Yogis

Tue, Apr 14, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Kids Create (gr K-5)

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library · 207 N B St, Indianola, IA

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames · 2216 Southeast 16th Street , Ames, IA, 50010, Ames, IA

Sports Fitness in Ames, IA

JPL Teen Book Club

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Estate Planning 101

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library · 207 N B St, Indianola, IA

Applebee's (Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar)

Applebee's (Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar) · 105 Chestnut , Ames, IA, 50010, Ames, IA

Bars Nightlife in Ames, IA

VolunTEENS

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

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

Applebee's Grill + Bar (Applebee's Grill & Bar)

Applebee's Grill + Bar (Applebee's Grill & Bar) · 105 Chestnut , Ames, IA, 50010, Ames, IA

Bars Nightlife in Ames, IA

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

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

TopGolf: $2 St. Pat’s Day Drafts

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

Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery

Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery · Ames, IA

Bakery in Ames, IA

TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings

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

Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Baymont Inn & Suites Ames

Baymont Inn & Suites Ames · 1605 South Dayton Place , Ames, IA, 50010, Ames, IA

Sports Fitness in Ames, IA

Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

Teen Advisory Group

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA