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Events Near Ames IA

Harvest Festival

Friday, Nov 15, 2024 at 5:30pm
1868 Farmhouse Wedding Venue
Boone, IA
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Turkey Trails

Sunday, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:00am
Grays Lake Park
Des Moines, IA
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Intro to Pheasant Hunting with Pheasants Forever's Amy Buckendahl

Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 at 6:45pm
The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Des Moines, IA
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Stuffed Turkey Endurance Races

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
Jester Park Equestrian Center
Granger, IA
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Threads and Fiber Festival

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 at 9:00am
Franklin Jr High
Des Moines, IA
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Festival Of Trees and Lights

Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024 at 11:00am
Veteran's Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Des Moines, IA
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Waukee Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:45am
Triumph Park
Waukee, IA
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Ogden Total Fitness 5k Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Ogden Total Fitness
Ogden, IA
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Des Moines Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Des Moines, IA
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Ames Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Ames, IA
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Lighted Holiday Festival

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
Jasper County Courthouse
Newton, IA
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First Shots

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 12:00pm
CrossRoads Shooting Sports
Johnston, IA
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