Here in Ames, we have lots of love to spread. That’s why we celebrate Valentine’s Day all month long. Here’s a roundup of activities happening in the heart of Ames and beyond!
Girls night out
Grab the girls and head to Oak Lane Candles for a Galentine’s Pour Bar! On Thursday, Feb. 1, pour your own custom candle, take 15% off all candles, sip on champagne, enjoy sweet treats, and get a $5 gift certificate to We the Dreamerz. Get your tickets here! Here are more ways to spend Galentine’s day in Ames:
- Create essential-oil-infused jewelry at Life Distilled
- Get matching Pura Vida bracelets at Marmalade Moon
- Paint a canvas at Cornbred Feb. 12-17
- Galantine’s Paint & Sip event at Sweet Caroline’s Feb. 12
With the kids
What’s better than a craft you can eat? Head down to Great Harvest Bakery and Café to frost and decorate valentines cookies for only $6! The crafts don’t stop there; here’s more way to spend Valentines with the kids:
- Nook & Nest offers Valentine’s card-making Feb. 4 – 10
- Octagon Center for the Arts Valentines Makers’ Table Feb. 10
- Life Distilled Valentine’s DIY paint kit Feb. 1 – 18
- Marmalade Moon Ice cream and hot chocolate Feb. 1 – 18
Platonic Love
The Ames Public Library is offering a free “Speed Friending” event on Feb. 3 from 2 – 4:30 p.m. Get ready to mingle with one-on-one conversations and games.
Pamper yourself
Dive into self-love this Valentine’s season with a custom facial at Heroic Hair and a free Valentine gift for only $60! After that, take a walk downtown and treat yourself to something new.
- Custom blended perfume from Life Distilled
- Wine glass and bath salt set from Marmalade Moon
- Book subscription from Dog-Eared books
- A new t-shirt from RAYGUN
- Personalized Valentine cookie from Great Harvest Bakery and Café
Date night
Love is filling the air in Ames, and there’s no shortage of date-night ideas with that special someone. Here’s a list of a few classic Ames activities:
- Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate tasting at Della Viti Feb. 12
- Valentine Paint & Sip at Prairie Moon Feb. 3
- Treasurer hunting at Lindsey Loo’s
- “Vini d’Amore: Valentines Day Wines” class at Wheatsfield Co-op Feb. 5
- Olive oil and vinegar tasting at Cooks’ Emporium Feb. 10
- Attend a henna party at Wordly Goods on Feb. 10
- Enjoy a bottle of Wine and chocolate plate special at Della Viti Feb. 12 – 17
- Make an air plant terrarium at Life Distilled Feb. 8 – 18
- Annual Orchid Fest at Reiman Gardens Feb. 10 – 11
