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Ankeny Youth Triathlon, ‘Jersey Boys’, Ted Nugent and More: Plan Your Weekend in Ankeny
Get out this weekend and do something! Dates, times, and other information on events and happenings right here in Ankeny and central Iowa.
There’s plenty to do in Ankeny this weekend, and if you want to travel into Des Moines and around the metro, there’s plenty to do there, too.
We at Patch want to help you plan your weekend, so here are some highlights we picked out for the weekend of July 26, 2013.
Ankeny
Ankeny Youth Triathlon
Swim, bike and run in the 7th Annual Ankeny Youth Triathlon. Swim laps in the Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center, bike around the Sports Complex and run through the finish line at Prairie Ridge Middle School track. A bike helmet is required for the bike portion of the event. Kids of all levels are encouraged to compete. Awards will be handed out, but everybody that completes is a winner.
A participation meeting will be held Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m., at the shelter east of the Aquatic Center and attendance is highly recommended.
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Where: Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center, 1220 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr.
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Kick it 3v3 Soccer Tournament
When: Saturday, July 27. 9 a.m.
Where: Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
Cost: Free to watch. Come support local teams competing in the tournament.
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When: Sunday, July 28. 6:30 p.m.
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Where: Precendence Park, 1703 SW Precedence Rd.
Cost: Free
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Family Fun Night
Bring out the whole family to Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center on Sunday evenings! Families of up to four members get in for $10. Join us June 9, June 23, July 14 and July 28 for Family Fun Nights!
When & Where: Sunday, 5 p.m. Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center.
Des Moines Metro
Auto Races
Where: Iowa State Fair Grandstand
When: July 26. Gates open at 5 pm, Hotlaps at 6 pm, Races to follow.
Cost: Admission: $10 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under, $25 Pit passes.
For more info, visit www.jjamracing.net
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Des Moines On Stage presents ‘Shout!’
The book, written by award-winning playwright Lindsay Price, is poignant and uplifting. Add a rich and soaring vocal score by Kristin Gauthier and your audience will be still Shout!-ing for more long after the curtain drops.
Where: Des Moines Social Club, 400 Walnut St., Des Moines
When: July 26. 7 p.m.
Tickets: $12 adults and $8 students. Purchase tickets here or at the door.
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Ted Nugent in Concert
Where: Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines
When: July 26. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m.
Cost: $30-70. Purchase tickets here.
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Iowa Barnstormers vs. Arizona Rattlers
Where: Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St., Des Moines,
When: Saturday, July 27. Kickoff is at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets: $12-$80. Purchase here.
For more info, visit www.theiowabarnstormers.com.
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Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
"Too good to be true!" raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.
Where: Des Moines Performing Arts, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines
When: July 24 - Aug. 4. See a full list of times here.
Tickets: Purchase tickets here.
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