Celebrate the new year
Discover the best places to dine and dance the night away on New Year’s Eve!
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Enjoy a relaxing night of stitching fun with @prairieroseneedleworks from 4-6 p.m. tonight, Friday, Jan. 2! ✨🧶
Bring your favorite beverage and experience a night of fun and needlework!
#DiscoverAmes #PrairieRoseNeedleworks
Jan 2
New year, new you! 🌟
Refresh your style, try out exciting hobbies, or unwind with friends to prepare for the new year! Discover the best places in Ames to revamp and level up for 2026, visit the link in our bio.
#DiscoverAmes #NewYearNewYou
Jan 1
Stay out of the cold and enjoy a night of bingo at Family Bingo Blast with @amespubliclibrary from 2-3 p.m. on Friday, Jan 2! 💥
From classic bingo to creative new challenges, you`ll have endless fun competing with your family!
#DiscoverAmes #AmesPublicLibrary
Jan 1
𝐖𝐎𝐖, what a year! ❤️✨
We can`t thank the Ames community enough for a fantastic year full of exciting events, delicious eats, and and unforgettable memories. Here’s to another year of experiences, connection, and new adventures!
#DiscoverAmes
Dec 31
Celebrate the new year at the Noon Year`s Eve Party with @amespubliclibrary on Wednesday, Dec. 31! 🎉
Drop in for crafts, a dance party, and an all around great end to 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stay until the end for a special sparkling juice toast and a countdown to Noon!
#DiscoverAmes #NoonYearsEve #AmesPublicLibrary
Dec 30
Experience a night you won`t forget with @timeoutames at The New Year`s Eve Gala on Wednesday, Dec. 31! 🍻🎉
Starting at 8 p.m., dress in your finest outfit and gather your friends to sing karaoke tunes, dance the night away, and make fun memories to kick off the new year!
#DiscoverAmes #TimeOut #NewYearsEve
Dec 29
Ring in the new year with @the1850homestead at their New Year`s Eve Party this Wednesday, Dec. 31! 🥂✨
Enjoy a night full of delicious food, live music, party favors, and photo opportunities starting at 6 p.m.
#DiscoverAmes #1850Homestead
Dec 29
Cozy up at the Cozy Craft Cafe with @prairieroseneedleworks this Saturday, Dec. 27! 🧶
Bring a warm drink and your favorite craft project, settle in, and enjoy a cozy movie from 2-4 p.m.
#DiscoverAmes #PrairieRoseNeedleworks
Dec 26
Happy Holidays from the Discover Ames crew to you! ❤️✨
We’re sending lots of cheer your way and hope your season is merry, bright, and full of fun around Ames.
#DiscoverAmes #HappyHolidays
Dec 25
Discover the best places to dine out and dance the night away on New Year’s Eve in Ames! 🪩🎉
Whether you’re craving an unforgettable dinner, a lively atmosphere, or a cozy spot to toast at midnight, Ames has it all. Find the best places to celebrate, visit the link in our bio.
#DiscoverAmes #NewYearsEve
Dec 24
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