Events

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.

The Parc – A Food Lot 202 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 June 11, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM More coming soon!

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 […]

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 More coming soon!

The Parc – A Food Lot 202 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 July 9, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM More coming soon!

Captain Roy's 1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313 July 11, 2026 5:00 PM-10:00 PM We’re really, wheelie excited to support Orchard Place at the Moonlight Classic Pre-Party on Saturday, July 11 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. Join us at Captain Roy’s to enjoy live music and play yard games. We’ll be handing out free bike lights, seat covers and glow sticks before the ride benefiting children’s mental health begins. Plus, enter to win the Community Choice Best Dynamic Duo Costume contest! Two riders with the most UNbeatable costume will cruise off with prizes. And speaking of prizes… get a look at the 2025 Porsche Macan that YOU could win by entering our giveaway at this event. Can’t make it but still want to support Orchard Place? Donate here: orchardplace.org/ways-to-donate

Locust Experience Center – Downtown Des Moines 1408 Locust St. Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309 July 23, 2026 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM More coming soon!

Locust Experience Center – Downtown Des Moines 1408 Locust St. Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309 August 8, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM More coming soon!