Spend St. Patrick’s Day in Ames
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and there is no better place to celebrate than Ames! Get outside and enjoy the spring greenery, wear green, or drink green beverages to show your festiveness. Search for a four-leaf clover at the Iowa Arboretum among their diverse botanical collection. When March brings its seasonal peaceful weather, find […]
Paint the town green: Ways to be eco-friendly in Ames
Spring is a great time to celebrate GOING GREEN. Here’s some ways to be eco-friendly in Ames: Start by taking CyRide to the destinations we’ve listed below. With convenient stops located all around our beautiful city, CyRide takes you off your feet while helping you reduce your footprint. Save on gas and ride clean with […]
Ames set to host high school boys’ State Golf Tournaments through 2024
Ames will be the new home of Iowa high school boys’ spring golf championships. The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) has partnered with three courses and the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau (Ames CVB) to hold the State Golf Tournaments in Classes 3A, 2A, and 1A in one community for 2022, 2023, and 2024. […]
Ames Community Grant awarded to 28 local organizations
The Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau (Ames CVB) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Community Grant Program. More than $86,000 was awarded to 28 organizations for events and activities occurring in calendar year 2022. This is the 16th year of the Community Grant Program. In total, the Ames CVB has awarded $1,045,358 in grants. […]
Happy New Year! Take a hike!
What better way to start the New Year than with a hike? Take a New Year’s Day hike at Tedesco Environmental Learning Corridor in Ames. It’s sponsored by the Community Academy and runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The trail is paved (and plowed if necessary). There’s even a scavenger hunt for the kids. […]
New Year’s Eve in Ames
Looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve? Ames has the answer! Here are just a few activities for you to enjoy: – Families and children of all ages are invited to the Ames Public Library to celebrate the start of 2022 with a NOON Year’s Eve Party. Drop in for a craft […]
Last-minute holiday shopping guide to Ames
Are you scrambling to find last-minute gifts for the holidays? Consider these uniquely Ames finds to get your creative juices flowing: -Adorable kids’ clothes from Bizzy’s Boutique at North Grand Mall -Books for everyone on your list at Dog-Eared Books in Downtown Ames -A garden calendar from Iowa State Extension and Outreach -The gift of […]
Celebrate the holidays in Ames
AMES IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! From Main Street to Reiman Gardens, North Grand Mall to Stephens Auditorium, Ames knows how to celebrate the season. Plan your holiday shopping, with extended hours for downtown shops, North Grand Mall businesses, and other stores. And you can visit Santa all month at the […]
Calling all tuba players
Calling all tuba players! Tuba, euphonium, baritone, and sousaphone players are invited to participate in the 11th annual Ames TUBACHRISTMAS concert. This festive event will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 at Stephens Auditorium on the Iowa State campus. Musicians must be 12 years old or older to participate. Information for players/musicians is available here. Questions? Contact Mike […]
Get ready for gameday!
THE BIG NEWS IN AMES THIS WEEK is Cyclone football. After a 2020 season without tailgating, and limited fans in the stadium, this football season is highly anticipated. The Saturday, Aug. 4 game against University of Northern Iowa Panthers begins at 3:30 p.m. in Jack Trice Stadium. Parking lots open at 7 a.m., and stadium […]
