Big Bash

Date

Jul 03, 2026

Time

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Big Bash

Celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary with a Big Bash at Ames History Museum on July 3!

Family fun zone including trackless train, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, crafts, and games.

Car show with vintage cars and a World War II tractor tank.

Enjoy free admission to the museum, including the feature exhibit “We the People of Ames: A USA 250 Exhibit.”

One-day-only poster show featuring a collection of World War I propaganda posters.

Local bands, food trucks, and more! Free and fun for all ages!