Experience spring in Ames
Whether you’re getting outside or checking out local events, find out what makes spring special in Ames!
Ames welcomes Odyssey of the Mind World Finals 2026 from May 27-30!
The Visitor Guide for 2026 is here! Request a guide straight to your mailbox now.
Check out the latest news on this unique, year-round destination to be built by fall 2027.
Immerse yourself in Ames, where unique flavors, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences await you around every turn.
Enjoy the beautiful art and landscape of Reiman Gardens like you’ve never seen it before!
With unique eats, local brews, and fun activities; there’s a reason it’s called Main Street.
While visiting your student at Iowa State University, Discover the best of Ames! Whether you’re in town for graduation, orientation, or just a simple summer visit, explore the place your student calls home.
Discover what we love about Ames!
Get your tickets to the Annual Garden Social & Auction at @iowa_arboretum on Saturday, May 9! 🌿
From 5-8:30 p.m., enjoy a live auction, cocktail hour, catered dinner, and dessert bar all while supporting the gardens.
#DiscoverAmes #IowaArboretum
May 4
Calling all readers! 📣📚
Stop by the Discover Ames office and donate any new or gently used children`s books (ages 0-8) for @raising.readers.storyco.
Our office is hosting the traveling donation library through May 25, so gather those books and make a difference for young readers in our community!
#DiscoverAmes #RaisingReadersStoryCounty
May 4
Kick back with live music and brews at @cornbredbbq on Saturday, May 2! 🎶🔥
Enjoy a performance by Matt Woods while eating delicious, mouth-watering barbecue, starting at 6 p.m.
#DiscoverAmes #Cornbred
May 1
Take your seat at Fireworks Fiesta with @amescityauditorium on Saturday, May 2! 💥
Pianist Mei-Hsuan Huang will perform one of the most beloved and challenging works, Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, paired with a trio of brilliant dance works by Mexican composers in a stunning season finale, starting at 7:30 p.m.
#DiscoverAmes #AmesCityAuditorium
May 1
Browse the @creative_artists_studio_ames Spring Open House this Saturday, May 2! 🎨
With work nearly forty CASA artists, this open house showcases beautiful art pieces for sale, studio tours, and live demos from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
#DiscoverAmes #CASA
Apr 30
The @amesfarmersmarket returns to @downtownames this weekend, Saturday, May 2! 🍓
From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., enjoy live music while browsing locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, and handcrafted treasures, with free activities available for kids to enjoy.
#DiscoverAmes #AmesMainStreetFarmersMarket
Apr 30
Discover exciting events this weekend in Ames! 😁
Get information on these activities and more, visit the link in our bio.
#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes
Apr 30
Browse the Native Plant Sale at the @storycountyconservation Center on Sunday, May 3! 🌿
From 12-3 p.m., shop native Iowa plants, learn from local experts, and catch a pollinator presentation by Sarah Nizzi of the Xerces Society.
#DiscoverAmes #StoryCountyConservation
Apr 29
Spend the day exploring @downtownames! 🛍
Stroll through the heart of Ames and discover local favorites, cozy cafés, unique boutiques, and hidden gems around every corner. To find all the places to browse downtown, visit the link in our bio.
#DiscoverAmes #DowntownAmes
Apr 29
Don`t miss @theparc_ames Season Opener on Saturday, May 2! 🍕
From 12-2 p.m., grab some grub at these fantastic food trucks and enjoy yard games, a bounce house, caricature artist, live music, and more!
#DiscoverAmes #TheParc
Apr 29
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