Events

Painting in the Park

Nature, art, and conservation create a beautiful synergy. Join us for a fun series of painting in our county parks! Naturalist, Amber Piatt, will be providing step-by-step watercolor painting instructions in the park while discussing some of the park’s unique features. This family friendly program is for ages 8 and up!Meet at the front parking […]

26 Jul

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

West Peterson Park

55310 180th Steet Ames, IA 50010

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Tiny Deck Concert: Jason Munday

With its Tiny Deck Concert Series, Wheatsfield Co-op offers free, live, local music from 5:30-7 p.m. on Fridays in July and August. The deck is located on the east side of Wheatsfield. Everyone is welcome to attend, but the deck has limited seating. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Drinks and […]

26 Jul

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Wheatsfield Co-op

413 Northwestern Ave.

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Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market

Music by Boone Fiddler

27 Jul

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Downtown Ames

Downtown Ames, Iowa

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Live @ The Railyard with ALLEYGRASS

Local live music! Get here early; this one fills up FAST.

27 Jul

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Cornbred BBQ

526 Main St., Ames

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Ames History Museum events @ the Hoggatt School

Pioneer Dress Up Learn more about the style of clothing in the 1860s. Try on replica clothing and get your photo taken at a free photo booth! Free & open to the public – all ages welcome! Hoggatt School is open Sundays, June 2 – July 28, 2-4 p.m.

28 Jul

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hoggatt School

18th & Burnett (Meeker Elementary grounds)

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The Weary Ramblers / Chad Elliot

Enjoy music from the Weary Ramblers, featuring Chad Elliot LIVE in the Prairie Moon vineyard. Wine, beer, brick oven pizza, and more.

28 Jul

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Prairie Moon

3801 W. 190th St., Ames

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Roosevelt Summer Sundays: Sharane Calister & The Feel Right

Roosevelt Summer Sundays concerts are held in the park throughout the summer. Concerts are free and are suitable for all ages; donations are gratefully accepted. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music!

28 Jul

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Roosevelt Park

9th St. & Roosevelt Ave., Ames

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Tasty Tuesday

Tasty Tuesdays are held throughout the month of July in campustown, hosted by the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Explore campustown bars and restaurants and enjoy special promotions!

30 Jul

Campustown

Corner of Welch & Chamberlain

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Reptile Zoo

Meet Cold-Blooded Redhead Lindsey McDermott and her reptiles/invertebrates. She will bring several lizards, snakes, arachnids, and more to the library to get up close and personal with attendees! Come and learn, discuss, and understand these cold-blooded animals. This event is just one of this summer’s Terrific Tuesdays experiences for the whole family featuring professional entertainers. […]

30 Jul

10:00 am

Ames Public Library

515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa

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Tiny Deck Concert

With its Tiny Deck Concert Series, Wheatsfield Co-op offers free, live, local music from 5:30-7 p.m. on Fridays in July and August. The deck is located on the east side of Wheatsfield. Everyone is welcome to attend, but the deck has limited seating. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Drinks and […]

02 Aug

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Wheatsfield Co-op

413 Northwestern Ave.

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Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market

This is peak produce season! Enjoy the sweet corn and tomatoes while they last. Today’s musical entertainment is Chris Meyers.

03 Aug

Featured

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Downtown Ames

Downtown Ames, Iowa

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Beautiful Land Market

  Free admission. Family & pet friendly, live music, food & coffee trucks, free market totes to the first 100 shoppers. More than 40 talented makers, creators, and vintage curators. Support local, support creative entrepreneurs & enjoy downtown Ames!!

04 Aug

Featured

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fareway Parking Lot

Fareway parking lot, 619 Burnett Ave.

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