Featured Itinerary

Winter in Ames is a season of magic and excitement, with a lot of activities and destinations that capture the charm of the season.

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Enjoy Tom Keinert and Jon Almer live at @alluvialbrewing! 🎶

These two Ames singer-songwriters excited to play live at Alluvial Brewing on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. A couple of unapologetic ’90s kids, Tom and Jon will be playing a blend of original songs and covers by bands such as Bob Seger, Filter, The Animals, and more.

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Enjoy an embodied awareness walk through the beautiful garden spaces at @reimangardens! ❄️

A certified forest therapy guide will lead participants of all abilities on a slow, meditative walk where less than a half mile is covered. This crisp winter walk will end indoors with a warm beverage and snacks by the fire.

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There's nothing better than a Bloody Mary flight from @mulletsames ! 🤤

Enjoy delicious flights, burgers, sandwiches, breakfast food, and more from 8:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily!

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Shop local on Jan. 9-12 in @downtownames! 🛍️

Winter Sidewalk Sales are a semi-annual sale held by businesses in the Downtown district. Take a stroll and check out what our local businesses have to offer!

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Comedian Matt Mathews will play @stephensaud on Friday, Jan. 24! 😆

After the success of his recent debut tour, rising comedian and social media sensation Matt Mathews has announced his latest national stand-up comedy tour: Boujee On A Budget.

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Celebrate winter and the new year at @storycountyconservation McFarland Park on Jan. 4! ❄️

Get outdoors and discover how amazing nature can be during the winter months. Spend the afternoon building shelters and fires with hot chocolate and smores afterwards!

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Join @sweetcarolinesames for some chicken and waffles and pickle bloody mary’s! 🥳 

Start the year off right with great food and good company from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Jan. 1.

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Bring in the new year in Ames! 🥂✨

Looking for places to celebrate? Find places to dance the night away and spend time with friends this New Year's Eve by visiting our events calendar, linked in our bio!

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All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical is finally at @stephensaud on Feb. 2! ✨

“Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’” is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses!

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Celebrate the final days of 2024 and the start to a new year with an outdoor adventure at @storycountyconservation McFarland Park! 🎉

On Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. gather for nature activities set up for the whole family to explore. Right before noon, gather for a countdown to a noon birdseed toss and a grape juice toast. The celebration will end with hot chocolate and s’mores around a campfire!

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