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Top 5 Things To Do In Story-Boone-Ames With Kids May 6 to 11, 2024

There is lots of fun happening in Story-Boone-Ames this week

By Macaroni KID Story-Boone-Ames May 6, 2024

Every Monday, Macaroni KID Local Edition shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in Story-Boone-Ames and surrounding areas this week. 

Here are Macaroni KID Local Edition's picks for the five things to do in the Story-Boone-Ames with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details!

1. Art Mart Spring Sales @ Iowa State Memorial Union

Need gift ideas for grads and Mother's Day? Come check out the annual spring art sale on campus. Tuesday to Saturday, May 7-10, 2024.

2. Checkmate Chess Club @ Ames Public Library

Drop in Ames Public Library to learn how to play or be challenged in your chess-playing skills. Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

3. Farmer's Market 

Celebrate and support local vendors and artists! Shop for beautifully handcrafted goods, locally grown fresh produce, and delicious baked goods.
Roland Farmer's Market Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 5-7 pm.
Ames Farmer's Market Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 8 am - 12:00 pm.

4. City-Wide Garage Sales

Are you looking for a bargain? The cities of Huxley and Roland are holding their city-wide garage sales this weekend.
Roland City-Wide Garage Sales. Date: Friday-Saturday, May 10-11, from 8 am to 11 am.
Huxley City-Wide Garage Sales.Date: Friday-Saturday, May 10-11, from 8 am to 11 am.

5.FREE Planting Event for Kids at Theisen's

Bring the fam for a free planting event at Theisen in Ames this Saturday. The host will provide soil, a plant, and a pot free of charge. This event will occur this Saturday, May 10, from 10 am to 12 pm.


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