# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kids Summer Blast
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Kids in 1st - 5th grade are invited to have a blast with us Thursdays starting June 11!

Junk Art Studio
Thursday, June 11, at 1:30pm, Library Auditorium
Come for a creative, open-ended art studio. Kids will get to transform recyclables and art supplies into imaginative masterpieces. We will take time at the end of the hour for a speed art show to show off our work.

Cruise in an Hour
Thursday, June 18, at 1:30pm, Library Auditorium
Embark on a cruise vacation without even leaving the library. Join us for a Sail Away party, beach activities, and even an underwater-themed scavenger hunt before docking. A full cruise experience in an hour!

Tie-Dye Party
Thursday, June 25, at 1:30pm, Bandshell Park (125 E 5th Street)
Brighten your wardrobe at our tie dye party! Learn how to make different patterns and experiment with colors and designs.
We'll provide everyone with a free white bandana to dye, but participants are also welcome to bring one white cotton clothing item of their own. Members of the Teen Advisory Group will be on hand to assist.

Supported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/kids-summer-blast/200030248854908
- **Event Categories**: Art, Kids, Crafts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
- **lat**: 42.02642
- **long**: -93.61257
- **full address**: 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kids Summer Blast being held?
  - **A:** Kids Summer Blast takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kids Summer Blast?
  - **A:** Kids Summer Blast is organized by Ames Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kids Summer Blast is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Kids Summer Blast sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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