JUNE 3RD - PARK PALOOZA

Get ready to kick off summer at Raccoon River Park! There will be something for everyone at Park PALOOZA. This free special event will feature the Mayor’s Bike Ride with Mayor Russ Trimble, make-and-take crafts for kids in the Coneflower shelters with vendors and food trucks selling their products, an opportunity to borrow a fishing pole and fish for free at Cops and Bobbers, a chance to check out the new Boathouse and a chance to get out on the water. Crash will be there too!

JUNE 10TH & 11TH - 2023 PRIDEFEST

Join Crash and Iowa Wild staff at Pridefest in the historic East Village! Stop by the Iowa Wild table to win some free swag, purchase Pride merchandise and take some slapshots in our inflatable shooter tutor!

JUNE 12TH - BONDURANT SUMMERFEST

The 49th annual Summerfest is happening from 6pm-10pm and your favorite mascot, Crash, will be there at 7pm. Join Crash for an evening filled with fun that includes a parade, carnival, food, games, raffles, fireworks, and more!

JUNE 17TH - ANKENY SUMMER BASH

Come out with your family for a fun day in the park! A petting zoo with a variety of different farm animals will be available to see and pet. Different games and activities will be set up and ready to go for the whole family to enjoy and a balloon artist will be twisting balloons to take home. In addition, Ankeny Young Professionals will have the grills going to provide food for you and your family with a free will cash donation. Don't forget to keep an eye out for Crash, he will be there at 11am!

AUGUST 10TH-20TH - IOWA STATE FAIR

Who loves the State Fair? We love the State Fair! The Iowa Wild will be in the Varied Industries Building throughout the entire fair with exclusive merch and ticket deals for the upcoming season. Stop by an say hello as we get ready for the season!