Things to Do Today in Collins, IA

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Anime Club

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

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Collins Public Library

Collins Public Library · 212 Main St, Collins, IA

Library Program in Collins, IA

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Gezzelig Brewing Company

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

Brewery in Newton, IA

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K-5 ASAP: Color Exploration

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

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Social Chess

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

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Go! Calendars, Toys & Games

Go! Calendars, Toys & Games · Ames, IA

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Write on Thursdays

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

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Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

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Textiles and Clothing Museum at Iowa State University

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

Museum Exhibit in Ames, IA

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Tween & Teen Graffiti Painting & Collage

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

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Doodlerz Art Studio: Clay Creations

Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

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Brunnier Art Museum

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

Museum Exhibit in Ames, IA

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Toddler Time

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

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Baby Bounce

Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

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Christian Petersen Art Museum

Christian Petersen Art Museum · Ames, IA

Museum Exhibit in Ames, IA

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Sunny Heights Event Center & B&B

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

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Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

Happening now · Apr 16 – Apr 30 · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

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Ames Choral Society

Ames Choral Society · Ames, IA

Music Concerts in Ames, IA

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Everyday English

Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

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Bouncing Babies

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

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Black Cultural Center

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

Stem Tech in Ames, IA

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Charles and June Calhoun Park

Charles and June Calhoun Park · Ames, IA

Park in Ames, IA

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery

Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery · Ames, IA

Bakery in Ames, IA

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Baymont Inn & Suites Ames

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

Sports Fitness in Ames, IA

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Ames Christian Supply Inc

Ames Christian Supply Inc · 925 South 16th Street, Ames, IA, 50010, Ames, IA

General in Ames, IA

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Ames - Mary Greeley Medical Center (Iowa Weight Loss Specialists)

Ames - Mary Greeley Medical Center (Iowa Weight Loss Specialists) · Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames , IA, Ames, IA

Restaurant in Ames, IA

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The IowaStater Restaurant

The IowaStater Restaurant · 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, Iowa, 50014, Ames, IA

Restaurant in Ames, IA

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Bossy Mama Coffee

Bossy Mama Coffee · Ames, IA

Coffee Cafe in Ames, IA

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Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center · 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, Iowa, 50014, Ames, IA

Food Drink in Ames, IA

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Hotel Memorial Union

Hotel Memorial Union · Iowa State University 2229 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014, Ames, IA

Hotel in Ames, IA

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Caffeine 'n Chaos

Caffeine 'n Chaos · Ames, IA

Music Concerts in Ames, IA

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Moore Memorial Park

Moore Memorial Park · Ames, IA

Park in Ames, IA

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Mandarin Chinese Restaurant

Mandarin Chinese Restaurant · Ames, IA

Restaurant in Ames, IA

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Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs · Ames, IA

Classes Workshops in Ames, IA

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Cabin Coffee Co.

Cabin Coffee Co. · Ames, IA

Outdoor Space in Ames, IA

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Jimmy John's

Jimmy John's · 2721 E 13th St, Ames, IA, 50010, Ames, IA

Sandwich Shop in Ames, IA

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GrandStay Hotel and Suites

GrandStay Hotel and Suites · Ames, IA

Hotel in Ames, IA

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Laverne Apartments

Laverne Apartments · Ames, IA

History Exhibit in Ames, IA

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Carlos O'Kelly's

Carlos O'Kelly's · Ames, IA

Dance in Ames, IA

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Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A · Ames, IA

Restaurant in Ames, IA

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Things to Do Today in Collins, IA

Anime Club

Collins Public Library

Gezzelig Brewing Company

K-5 ASAP: Color Exploration

Social Chess

Go! Calendars, Toys & Games

Write on Thursdays

Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Textiles and Clothing Museum at Iowa State University

Tween & Teen Graffiti Painting & Collage

Doodlerz Art Studio: Clay Creations

Brunnier Art Museum

Toddler Time

Baby Bounce

Christian Petersen Art Museum

Sunny Heights Event Center & B&B

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

Ames Choral Society

Everyday English

Bouncing Babies

Black Cultural Center

Charles and June Calhoun Park

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

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

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

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

Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery

Baymont Inn & Suites Ames

Ames Christian Supply Inc

Ames - Mary Greeley Medical Center (Iowa Weight Loss Specialists)

The IowaStater Restaurant

Bossy Mama Coffee

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

Hotel Memorial Union

Caffeine 'n Chaos

Moore Memorial Park

Mandarin Chinese Restaurant

Jersey Mike's Subs

Cabin Coffee Co.

Jimmy John's

GrandStay Hotel and Suites

Laverne Apartments

Carlos O'Kelly's

Chick-fil-A

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