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Celebrate the solstice at the Family Winter Solstice Pajama Party on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 3–5 p.m. at @reimangardens! ❄️🛌

Wear your cozy pajamas, participate in fun activities for all ages, and enjoy a magical evening of lights and holiday cheer.

#DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Dec 19

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Celebrate the solstice at the Family Winter Solstice Pajama Party on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 3–5 p.m. at @reimangardens! ❄️🛌 Wear your cozy pajamas, participate in fun activities for all ages, and enjoy a magical evening of lights and holiday cheer. #DiscoverAmes #ReimanGardens

Unwind with live music by Coffee Shop Romance on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 6–9 p.m. at @noir.ames! 🎶

Grab a drink and enjoy melodic harmonies with friends, making for a cozy night full of good vibes.

#DiscoverAmes #Noir

Dec 19

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Unwind with live music by Coffee Shop Romance on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 6–9 p.m. at @noir.ames! 🎶 Grab a drink and enjoy melodic harmonies with friends, making for a cozy night full of good vibes. #DiscoverAmes #Noir

Get into the holiday spirit at Holiday Creations on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1–3:30 p.m. with @storycountyconservation at McFarland Park! 🎨❄️

Spend a festive afternoon creating holiday treasures at three unique craft stations, design wood burned tree ornaments, paint seasonal welcome boards, and craft whimsical pinecone gnomes.

#DiscoverAmes #StoryCountyConservation

Dec 18

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Get into the holiday spirit at Holiday Creations on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1–3:30 p.m. with @storycountyconservation at McFarland Park! 🎨❄️ Spend a festive afternoon creating holiday treasures at three unique craft stations, design wood burned tree ornaments, paint seasonal welcome boards, and craft whimsical pinecone gnomes. #DiscoverAmes #StoryCountyConservation

Get into the holiday spirit this weekend in Ames! ☃️🎁

For more information on these activities and more, visit bit.ly/44WVTut.

#ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Dec 18

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Get into the holiday spirit this weekend in Ames! ☃️🎁 For more information on these activities and more, visit bit.ly/44WVTut. #ThisWeekendInAmes #DiscoverAmes

Grab a warm cup of wassail in @downtownames at WassailFest on Thursday, Dec. 18! 🍎☕

Sip, stroll, and celebrate the season from 5-7 p.m. as you visit participating locations. Once you`ve visited 5 locations you can 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 on your favorite!

#DiscoverAmes #WassailFest

Dec 17

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Grab a warm cup of wassail in @downtownames at WassailFest on Thursday, Dec. 18! 🍎☕ Sip, stroll, and celebrate the season from 5-7 p.m. as you visit participating locations. Once you've visited 5 locations you can 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 on your favorite! #DiscoverAmes #WassailFest

Get crafty this holiday season at Solstice Studio Night at the @octagon_arts from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18! ❄️✨

Cozy up and create handmade treasures inspired by the winter solstice and connect with other artists in a relaxed, festive setting.

#DiscoverAmes #OctagonCenterfortheArts

Dec 17

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Get crafty this holiday season at Solstice Studio Night at the @octagon_arts from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18! ❄️✨ Cozy up and create handmade treasures inspired by the winter solstice and connect with other artists in a relaxed, festive setting. #DiscoverAmes #OctagonCenterfortheArts

Enjoy a festive night out at Holly Jolly Holidays with Howie and Jenn at @amescityauditorium on Friday, Dec. 19! 🎄🎶

From 7-8:30 p.m., experience an evening full of traditional and modern holiday favorites at this special holiday concert.

#DiscoverAmes #AmesCityAuditorium

Dec 17

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Enjoy a festive night out at Holly Jolly Holidays with Howie and Jenn at @amescityauditorium on Friday, Dec. 19! 🎄🎶 From 7-8:30 p.m., experience an evening full of traditional and modern holiday favorites at this special holiday concert. #DiscoverAmes #AmesCityAuditorium

Celebrate the season with Beer & Carols on Friday, Dec. 19 from 6:30–8 p.m. at @torrentbrewing! 🍻🎶

Get into the holiday spirit with a lively, family-friendly sing-along, delicious root beer, and fun-filled games for all ages.

#DiscoverAmes #TorrentBrewing

Dec 16

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Celebrate the season with Beer & Carols on Friday, Dec. 19 from 6:30–8 p.m. at @torrentbrewing! 🍻🎶 Get into the holiday spirit with a lively, family-friendly sing-along, delicious root beer, and fun-filled games for all ages. #DiscoverAmes #TorrentBrewing

Experience the magic of Winter Wonderscape at @reimangardens from 5–9 p.m on Dec. 11–13! 🎄🌟

Wander through more than 200,000 dazzling lights, colorful tunnels, laser-lit displays, and whimsical surprises, including a life-size Candy Land, during this enchanting holiday walk-through light show.

#DiscoverAmes #WinterWonderscape

Dec 16

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Experience the magic of Winter Wonderscape at @reimangardens from 5–9 p.m on Dec. 11–13! 🎄🌟 Wander through more than 200,000 dazzling lights, colorful tunnels, laser-lit displays, and whimsical surprises, including a life-size Candy Land, during this enchanting holiday walk-through light show. #DiscoverAmes #WinterWonderscape

Discover the vibrant blooms of spring and summer with @university.museums during the Art Walk: Botanical Beauty! 🌸🎨

Experience a guided tour of public art celebrating plant life from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17 starting at Parks Library!

#DiscoverAmes #UniversityArtWalk

Dec 15

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Discover the vibrant blooms of spring and summer with @university.museums during the Art Walk: Botanical Beauty! 🌸🎨 Experience a guided tour of public art celebrating plant life from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17 starting at Parks Library! #DiscoverAmes #UniversityArtWalk
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with Iowa State University

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  • Collaboration with ISU Athletics
  • Engaging at student-focused events like EIS (Experience Iowa State) and Orientation
  • Partnering with key ISU departments to connect with students and families
  • Providing resources to incoming freshman through an annual mailing

Promoting
Ames Nationwide

  • National coverage; RV There Yet and ISU Guide to the Game
  • 1.5M+ social media impressions across multiple platforms
  • Creating and distributing 25K+ Visitor Guides and 30K+ Ames Insiders
  • Working with local and national influencers to promote Ames

Investing
in Our Community

  • Awarding $100K+ in Community Grants each year to support local events
  • Outreach to youth through career fairs and presentations
  • Educating local businesses and leaders on how we can help and what we do
  • Coordinating and leading Hotel & Attraction Council to keep them informed and up to date

Growing
Events & Opportunities

  • Bringing major events that draw tens of thousands of people to our community including Boys State Basketball and Campustown Showdown
  • Attending national trade shows and conferences to find new opportunities of events to bring to Ames
  • Providing top-tier service before, during and after each event

Advocating
for Our Community

  • Funding feasibility studies for local projects
  • Helping advance tourism developments like CyTown and The LINC
  • Advocating for tourism with elected officials- Local & State
  • Driving converstations on a new Fieldhouse in Ames
  • Collaborating with Ames Alliance, iTIP, City of Ames, ISU & Visit Boone County

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