# Events & Things To Do In Ames, Iowa on 18th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ames, Iowa on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Ames, Iowa on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Ames

- **Event Name**: Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival
  - **Description**: ⚔️HEAR YE, HEAR YE!⚔️

Now announcing..The Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival! (Formally known as the Ames Renaissance Faire) is back for year 3!

🗓️ April 18th & 19th 10am-6pm
📍 1400 S Fourth St Ames IA, 50010 

For the last three years this festival
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/prairie-rose-renaissance-festival/200029555891732
  - **Venue**: 1400 S 4th St, Ames, IA
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  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, music, contests, performances
- **Event Name**: Block & Bridle Animal Learning Day
  - **Description**: Join us for the annual Iowa State University Block and Bridle Animal Learning Day! The event is FREE to the public, open to all ages. Attendees will gain hands-on interactive animal experience, games, learning, and a FREE lunch while supplies last!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 260
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/block-and-bridle-animal-learning-day/200029873531906
  - **Venue**: 2508 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, United States
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- **Event Name**: Spring Enchantment Festival
  - **Description**: Celebrate Spring at the Spring Enchantment Festival
As part of our month-long Spring Celebration, don’t miss the Spring Enchantment Festival on April 18—a single, magical day where nature, art, and creativity come alive! This is a special opportunity for
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 806
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/spring-enchantment-festival/200029805601311
  - **Venue**: 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50011
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Peter and the Starcatcher at Fisher Theater Ames
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Peter and the Starcatcher at Fisher Theater Ames, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Fisher Theater Ames in Ames, IA
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/peter-and-the-starcatcher-at-fisher-theater-ames/2400029329347924
  - **Venue**: Fisher Theater Ames
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yMjUzMjQ1MC0zMmYwLTExZjEtOGQ1Zi1lZmI1NWJjNDMxNmUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTUwLWRjMTYxMDFhLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTYxNDIzNw.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Ames Repair Café
  - **Description**: Drop in to a free Repair Café at the Library! Volunteers will help repair broken items to give them a longer life cycle. There is no charge for repairs at the Repair Café.

If volunteers are unable to repair your item, or parts are required, they'll help
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/ames-repair-café/200029913841604
  - **Venue**: 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: The Fashion Show at Stephens Auditorium
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at The Fashion Show at Stephens Auditorium, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Stephens Auditorium in vibrant Ames, IA transforms
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/the-fashion-show-at-stephens-auditorium/2400029858702617
  - **Venue**: Stephens Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: fashion, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Peter and the Starcatcher
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Peter and the Starcatcher, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Fisher Theater - IA in vibrant Ames, IA, this eve
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/peter-and-the-starcatcher/2300029437495830
  - **Venue**: Fisher Theater - IA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lMzAyYTBiMC1lN2MxLTExZjAtYTEyMy1lMThhMDgxYmVkMzMtcmltZy13MTE3Mi1oMTU2Mi1kYzc2MjEwMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjczNDgwMzc.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, calendar
- **Event Name**: Recital Ticket Sales "From Screen to Stage" - Performance Dance Centre
  - **Description**: Performance Dance Centre Presents.....
🎬✨ "From Screen to Stage"✨🎬

April 18th / 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
$12 per ticket
📍 Performance Dance Centre

Our shows are packed with big performances, energy, and dancers ready for their starring moment! First come, fir
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 39
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/recital-ticket-sales-from-screen-to-stage-performance-dance-centre/200029594714221
  - **Venue**: 2316 230th St Ste 104, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50014
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- **Event Name**: Tropical Sangria Escape
  - **Description**: Tickets go live March 6, 2026! 

Don your favorite tropical attire and join us as we bask in an island inspired setting at CPMI Event Center, enjoying a delicious spread of charcuterie and dinner buffet by Schonerts Corporate Catering, signature sangria,
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    - Count: 37
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/tropical-sangria-escape/200029738810012
  - **Venue**: CPMI Events Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: No-Charge Yard Waste Day
  - **Description**: Spring No-Charge Yard Waste Day is planned for Saturday, April 18, at a new location. Yard waste will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 309 Carnegie Ave. This day is for grass clippings, leaves, and brush that is 3-inches in diameter or less.

Particip
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 127
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/no-charge-yard-waste-day/200029746541640
  - **Venue**: 309 Carnegie Ave, Ames, IA 50010, United States
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- **Event Name**: ISU Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/isu-theatre-presents-peter-and-the-starcatcher/210003405732649
  - **Venue**: Fisher Theater
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre

## Trending Events in Ames

- **Event Name**: Luke Combs with Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
🏠 Address: 1800 South 4th St., Ames, IA 50011
🌆 City: Ames
📍 Location: 42.015, -93.6358🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Luke Combs with Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & J
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Luke Combs at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Luke Combs at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium in the heart of Ames
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Post Malone and Jelly Roll at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Post Malone and Jelly Roll at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium i
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Post Malone & Jelly Roll
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Post Malone & Jelly Roll, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA sets t
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Dierks Bentley in Ames
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Dierks Bentley Live in Ames on Saturday, April 11, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Dierks Bentley like never before? With chart-topping hits like Drunk On A Plane, What Was I Thinkin' and Beers On Me
  - **Venue**: Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Luke Combs
  - **Description**: Luke Combs
Venue : MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA
  - **Venue**: Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Parking Luke Combs with Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
🏠 Address: 1800 South 4th St., Ames, IA 50011
🌆 City: Ames
📍 Location: 42.015, -93.6358🌟 Be part of history at Parking Luke Combs with Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma &
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9ba84020-ee98-11f0-9e43-d5b27bbded88-rimg-w1200-h675-dc121316-gmir.jpg?v=1768099966
- **Event Name**: Post Malone Presents: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsPost Malone has 32 upcoming events.Jelly Roll has 42 upcoming events.Carter Faith has 28 upcoming events.Ticket LimitThere is a six (6) ticket limit for ALL Presales. There is
  - **Venue**: ISU Cyclones - MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8db3082e152686fe944f7e72119b40e4f8711479eae33ffa5c2e6aedc829fa99-rimg-w1024-h576-dcf3f3f3-gmir.jpg?v=1770475272
- **Event Name**: Post Malone with Jelly Roll and Carter Faith
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
🏠 Address: 1800 South 4th St., Ames, IA 50011
🌆 City: Ames
📍 Location: 42.015, -93.6358🎉 Welcome to Post Malone with Jelly Roll and Carter Faith, where dreams come alive and possibi
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ames?
  - **A:** Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 1400 S 4th St, Ames, IA), Block & Bridle Animal Learning Day (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 2508 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, United States), Spring Enchantment Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50011), Peter and the Starcatcher at Fisher Theater Ames (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Fisher Theater Ames), Ames Repair Café (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Ames in April 2026?
  - **A:** Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 1400 S 4th St, Ames, IA), Block & Bridle Animal Learning Day (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 2508 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, United States), Spring Enchantment Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50011), Peter and the Starcatcher at Fisher Theater Ames (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Fisher Theater Ames), Ames Repair Café (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Ames?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Ames on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Ames?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Ames?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Ames include 1400 S 4th St, Ames, IA, 2508 Mortensen Rd, Ames, IA 50014, United States, 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50011.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ames?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ames include Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival, Iowa State Block & Bridle Animal Learning Day, Reiman Gardens.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Ames?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Ames.

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