Events

Lied Recreation Center; Iowa State University 518 Beach Rd, Ames, IA 50011 May 22, 2026 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM As a proud sponsor of Special Olympics Iowa, come see us at the Summer Games, on May 22. We will be set up in the Athlete Village at Leid Recreation Center. We will have free swag and the opportunity to meet ISU running back Aiden Flora from 1 PM to 2 PM. Plus...GET A LOOK AT THE PORSCHE! Check out the 2025 Porsche Macan that YOU could win by entering our giveaway at this event.

Waterloo UNbanking Center 624 Franklin Street, Waterloo IA 50703 May 22, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM The wait is over… our Waterloo UNbanking Center remodel is complete! 🎉 Please join us for our Grand Opening Celebration in partnership with Main Street Waterloo’s Friday Loo. Stop by the branch to tour the space, meet your local UNbankers and enter to win an UNbelievable trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina. We'll have yard games and free swag set up outside, too! Learn more about Friday Loo: www.mainstreetwaterloo.org/fridayloo

The Parc – A Food Lot 202 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 May 28, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🔴🟠🟡COLOR POP NIGHT🟢🔵🟣 The wait is over… Summer Daze at The Parc is back! Grab your friends and family, bring your appetite and join us on Thursday, May 28 for the first of four UNforgettable Summer Daze events. The fun starts at 6 PM. Come out to grab dinner from your favorite local food truck, then enjoy some artsy, family-friendly crafts. All the Color Pop activities are free.   On the Menu: 🍰 Main Street Café & Bakery 🍕 Magoo’s Pizza 🥔 Loaded Food Truck 🍟 Jana’s Snack Shack 🥩 Hatchett’s BBQ & Catering   Color Pop Activities: 🎨 JoyFul Colorz Face Painting 🌀 Frisbee Spin Art 🧑‍🎨 DIY Tote Bag Station 🖍️ Chalk & other yard games   Can’t make it? Check out our upcoming Summer Daze events: 🚚 Touch-A-Truck Night – June 11 🏈 Sports Night – June 25 🎪 Carnival Night – July 9

Grimes South Sports Complex 750 S James St. Grimes, IA 50111 June 4, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM We’re UNbelievably excited to support Grimes Governors Days as the official Kiddie Parade Popsicle Sponsor on opening night. Join us to enjoy the parade with some sweet, sweet frozen treats from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. P.S. Look for us in the parade—we’ll be in the tiny purple car with the monkey on it.

Lauidsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321 June 6, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM We're UNbelievably excited to host a live DJ and an interactive photo booth at Iowa Craft Brew Festival. Come get your groove on and capture amazing memories with us on Saturday, June 6. Enjoy tons of great drink samples and tasty food trucks from 1 to 4 PM (UNless you’re a VIP, then we’ll see you at noon)! Plus… GET A LOOK AT THE PORSCHE! Check out the 2025 Porsche Macan that YOU could win by entering our giveaway at this event. Get your tickets here: www.iowacraftbrewfestival.com/festival-details

The Parc – A Food Lot 202 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 June 11, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🚚🚓TOUCH-A-TRUCK NIGHT🚙🚗 Cruise over to The Parc on Thursday, June 11 for another exciting Summer Daze event. Tell all your truck-lovin’ friends to join us for an evening of great food and UNforgettable fun starting at 6 PM. Food Trucks: 🍰 Main Street Café & Bakery 🍟 Jana’s Snack Shack 🍣 Pho Wheels & Sushi 🍦 The Toasted Cone Touch-A-Truck Activities: Visit each vehicle, get a stamp and receive a special prize! Don’t miss the next Summer Daze events: 🏈 Sports Night – June 25 🎪 Carnival Night – July 9

Downtown Des Moines June 12, 2026, 5:00pm-9:00pm June 13, 2026, 10:00am-7:00pm June 14, 2026, 11:00am-5:00pm Friday: We’re UNbelievably proud to support Capital City Pridefest all weekend long! Stop by our booth for free, spin-to-win prizes including rubber ducks, sunglasses and more. Plus, enter to win a 2025 Porsche Macan! Catch us hanging out from… 🌈 5 PM to 9 PM on Friday 🎉 10 AM to 7 PM on Saturday 🏳️‍🌈 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday Saturday: We’re UNbelievably proud to support Capital City Pridefest all weekend long! Stop by our booth for free, spin-to-win prizes including rubber ducks, sunglasses and more. Plus, enter to win a 2025 Porsche Macan! Catch us hanging out from… 🎉 10 AM to 7 PM on Saturday 🏳️‍🌈 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday Sunday: We’re UNbelievably proud to support Capital City Pridefest all weekend long! Stop by our booth for free, spin-to-win prizes including rubber ducks, sunglasses and more. Look for our UNbankers in the parade! We’re handing out koozies, slap bracelets and stickers. We’ll be the ones driving the Toaster and a 2025 Porsche Macan that you can enter to win at our booth from 11 AM to 5 […]

Talons of Tuscany 1525 NE 36th St, Ankeny, IA 50021 June 15th, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join us for a tee-rrific afternoon of fundraising on the green for the Drake Golf Classic on Monday, June 15. Proceeds will benefit Drake Athletics… which you can also support with our Bulldog Excellence Card! We’ll be at Talons Golf Course to talk about how excellent this card is (and to offer UNsolicited golf advice) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Register for the Drake Golf Classic here: https://alumni.drake.edu/events/bulldog-club-drake-golf-classic

Locust Experience Center – Downtown Des Moines 1408 Locust St. Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309 June 18, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM More coming soon!

The Parc – A Food Lot 202 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 June 25, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ⚾🏈⚽ SPORTS NIGHT ⚽🏈⚾ Join us at The Parc on Thursday, June 25, for Sports Night! Here’s the game plan… Food Trucks: 🥪 Main Street Café & Bakery 🍕 Magoo’s Pizza 🍓 Fruits N' Such 🍣 Liza’s Sushi & More 🍧Ice Lab Sports Night Activities: 🎖️ Bounce house 🏈 Inflatable football field goal 😎 Score free sports swag Don’t miss our Summer Daze finale, Carnival Night, on Thursday, July 9!