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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Embrace the new year in Ames! 🥳

This year, take the opportunity to conquer new skills and explore exciting hobbies that will enrich your life! For ideas on how to start your new year off right, visit the link in our bio!

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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!

#DiscoverAmes #DowntownAmes #ShopLocal
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.

#DiscoverAmes #StephensAuditorium
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!

#DiscoverAmes #NewYearsEve
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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