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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 the holiday season with Old-Fashioned Christmas at @amesmuseum that will feature Santa, crafts, hot cocoa bar, and other refreshments on Dec. 7 during Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend! 🌟

Kick off the holiday season in and around Ames, Iowa, the weekend of Dec. 5-8. For more information on these #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio. 

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Santa is visiting the @cityofames Homewood Golf Course Clubhouse! Bring the kids for a fun holiday craft and breakfast with Santa from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Dec. 7 during Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend! 🎅

Kick off the holiday season in and around Ames, Iowa, the weekend of Dec. 5-8. For more information on these #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio. 

#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright
Shop the @creative_artists_studio_ames Holiday Art Sale where you can find original art for your holiday shopping on Dec. 7 during Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend! 🛍️

Kick off the holiday season in and around Ames, Iowa, the weekend of Dec. 5-8. For more information on these #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.
 
#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright
Experience the Tour of Homes with the Festival of Trees at the @iowa_arboretum and walk through the Treehouse Village decorated with holiday lights on Dec. 7 and 8 during Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend! ✨

Kick off the holiday season in and around Ames, Iowa, the weekend of Dec. 5-8. For more information on these #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.
 
#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright
Celebrate the Cyclones’ LAST game of the 2024 season! And it’s FARMAGEDDON! 🏈❤️

Cheer on the Cyclones today at 6:30 p.m. against Kansas State at Jack Trice Stadium!

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Small Business Weekend starts today! 🌟🛍️

Shop local businesses this weekend around Ames! Whether you’re looking for special gifts for loved ones or need a shopping getaway this weekend, Ames has you covered. For more information on where to shop on Small Business Weekend, visit the link in our bio.

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Enjoy an evening celebrating Christmas and free activities with the Ogden community from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 7 during Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend! 🎁

Kick off the holiday season in and around Ames, Iowa, the weekend of Dec. 5-8. For more information on these #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.
 
#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright
Enjoy the holiday season at the Farm House Museum @university.museums and take part in free Victorian yuletide-themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Dec. 6 during Merry and Bright Holiday Weekend! 🎄

Kick off the holiday season in and around Ames, Iowa, the weekend of Dec. 5-8. For more information on these #AmesHolidayWeekend events, visit the link in our bio.
 
#DiscoverAmes #MerryandBright

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