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SUMMARY:Heart of Ames
DESCRIPTION:\nA downtown Ames celebration\nLove is in the air in the heart of Ames! Indulge in all that Downtown Ames has to offer as our Downtown businesses present a curated celebration of love and connection Feb. 1-18.\nOur mission? To showcase Downtown Ames as the ultimate date-night destination and beyond! Our Downtown businesses are curating a list of experiences, gifts, galentines celebrations, food, and kids’ activities to help guide your way through the Heart of Ames, celebrating those you love and care for. Here are just a few suggestions:\nGirls Night Out: Bring your girlfriends (and a bottle of wine, if you want!) and have a Girls Night Out at Oak Lane Candles on Thursday, Feb. 1. Your $49.95 ticket includes one pour bar experience, 15% off candles, $5 gift certificate to We the Dreamerz, 1 mini bottle of champagne, and sweets. Limited tickets available ( https://www.oaklanecandleco.com/store/p313/Galentine%27s_Pour_Bar_Tickets.html?fbclid=IwAR2L-KxVt4zTWyQj3YeORH3RfrI1zxCsYlc9J58pCnyRSsITo8zwbfhta7g#/ ).\nRomance packages: Enjoy wine and chocolate specials during Valentine’s week at Della Viti.\n\nFeb. 12: Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate tasting (sign up here ( http://www.dellavitiames.com ))\nFeb. 12-17: Bottle of wine and chocolate plate for only $25. No signup required. Available all week.\n\nValentine activities for kids: Frost and decorate your own Valentine cookie. Four heart-shaped cookies with two frosting colors and sprinkles for $6 at Great Harvest Bakery and Cafe. Or create your own free DIY valentine card with card stock, rubber stamps, and envelopes at Nook & Nest Feb. 4-10 while supplies last.\nSpeed friending: Free event at Ames Public Library, Saturday, Feb. 3 from 2-4:30 p.m. One-on-one conversations, games, and time to hang out. Everyone 18 or older is welcome.\nCustom facial: $60 custom facial with free Valentine gift at Heroic Hair.\nGifts: No matter who you’re shopping for, Downtown Ames has the perfect gift! Consider:\n\nA heart pillow from American Country Home\nT-shirts from RAYGUN\nBooks from Ames Public Library’s Literary Grounds Bookstore or Dog-eared Books\nA one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry from Ames Silversmithing\nCustom-blended perfume from Life Distilled\nA wine glass and bath salt set from Marmalade Moon\nKitchenware from Cooks’ Emporium\nA gift card from No Escape Iowa\nOriginal jewelry, handmade cards, and ceramic vases created by local artists at the Octagon Shop\nNatural perfumes from We The Dreamerz\n\nFood gifts: Consider a 10-inch personalized cookie Valentine or mini brioche hearts from Great Harvest, chocolate from Chocolaterie Stam, or a heart-shaped pizza from Great Plains Sauce & Dough.\nDate night idea: Go treasure hunting at Lindsey Loo’s, three floors packed with retro, antique, and vintage with prices you’ll swoon over. Then head down to Sweet Caroline’s for dinner and drinks.\nGalentine’s Day\n\nCreate essential-oil-infused beaded bracelets at Life Distilled\nExchange Pura Vida bracelets with your BFF at Marmalade Moon\nPaint a canvas at Cornbred Feb. 12-17\nGalantine’s Paint & Sip event at Sweet Caroline’s Feb. 12\n\nMore ideas:\n\nGrab some ice cream with your sweetie from Marmalade Moon. Flavors include “The Perfect Date” and “Raspberry Zin.”\nGo on a blind date with a book at Ames Public Library\nTake your love to Little Woods Herbs & Teas for a cup of tea and a sweet treat\nTake a “Vini d’Amore: Valentine’s Day Wines” class at Wheatsfield Co-op\nEnjoy awesome beer and pizza at Torrent Brewing Company\nExperience an olive oil and vinegar tasting table at Cooks’ Emporium\nAttend a book club or cocktails & conversations author event at Dog-Eared Books\nStretch together at TRIAD Chiropractic\nMake an air plant terrarium at Life Distilled\nMake valentines or felted vessels at Octagon Center for the Arts\nAttend a henna party at Worldly Goods on Feb. 10\nGet a specialty dessert with a dinner purchase of $25 at Cornbred Feb. 1-18\n\nFind links, details, and even MORE ideas at this Heart of Ames page ( https://amesdowntown.org/upcoming-events/heart-of-ames/ ).\n \n \n
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CATEGORIES:Family fun,Food & drink,Holiday,Marketplace
LOCATION:Downtown Ames, Iowa
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