The final two months of the year are almost here, and while Christmas is not until the end of December, early planning can be vital to having the right decorations and gifts! On Saturday, November 19, you and your family can enjoy a fun, holiday-themed outdoor shopping experience during the Very Merry Winter Market! This […]
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Enjoy The North Pole Village Craft Fair Nov 5!
Halloween is happening soon, but it is just one of the holidays we have to look forward to before the end of 2022! On Saturday, November 5, you can enjoy an early start on decorating and gift-giving for Christmas during the North Pole Village Craft Fair! Throughout the day, three different Ankeny area middle schools […]
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Take Your Family To The Monster Mash Dance Party Oct 27!
How would you like to step out in costume and enjoy a festive Halloween event a few days before the holiday? To start celebrating in style before your kids go trick-or-treating, you can take your family out to the Uptown Ankeny area for the Monster Mash Dance Party on October 27! This will be part […]
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Uptown Outdoor Cinema Concludes This Month!
There are a number of reasons to visit the Uptown Ankeny area, and not all of them have to do with the shopping and dining available to you. Through the rest of October, the Uptown Outdoor Cinema will complete its run for the year. If you have not been, there is still time to enjoy […]
Check Out The Discover Ankeny Event Nov 3!
Residents and visitors to Ankeny can experience some of the area’s finest wares on Thursday, November 3 during the Discover Ankeny event! During this celebration, you can interact with different area vendors, check out lovely food and drinks, and browse a variety of goods. This is a great way to learn what Ankeny has to […]
Take Part In The DR Horton Fall Fest!
Are you looking for a fun, local way to experience the fall season? On Sunday, October 16, you and your family can come out to the DR Horton Fall Fest! The festival is being hosted at the Canyon Landing Neighborhood, and visitors can look forward to refreshments, tours of newly constructed homes, and opportunities to […]
Check Out The Ankeny Art Center’s Upcoming Fundraiser
Are you looking for a fun family outing that doubles as an opportunity to support your community? On Saturday, October 8, the Ankeny Art Center is hosting a special Paint Your Own Mug fundraiser! During this event, you can come in and create your own mug; the art center will provide the mugs and the […]
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Take Part In The DMACC 5K Walk/Run Oct 1!
On Saturday, October 1, Des Moines Area Community College is hosting a 5K Walk/Run event! The run, which is being organized by the DMACC Alumni Association, is opening up the event to the public, and special prizes will be awarded to competitors in different age groups. If you register by September 12, you can enjoy […]
Take Part In First Student Ankeny’s Stuff The Bus Event
On Saturday, September 17, Ankeny area residents are encouraged to come out and help First Student Ankeny take part in a special charity event for the Animal Rescue League Of Iowa! From 10am until 2pm that day, a collection drive for pet-friendly goods will take place—toys, food, cat litter, and other helpful items will be […]
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The Ankeny Farmers Market Runs Through Sept 24
The summer is reaching its end, which means fall, cooler weather, and the end of the year are approaching. While the season is drawing to its close, you still have time to visit the Uptown Ankeny Farmer’s Market and stock up on an array of fresh, locally produced goods! The market is open each Saturday […]
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