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- 1Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market8:00 am – 12:30 pmSpecial Event: Hovick Family Petting Zoo Musician: Dixie Slicks Day Sponsor: Vendor List: Full-Time Vendors: Amaz 3D B+ Beards Backcountry Winery Baked by Beth Barrelly Conscious Bean Caffeinated LLC Bellbottom Moble Café Carlos Quesadillas C’est la Crepe Crafty Folk of Ames Crave A Cake D , …
- 2Sunday Funday @ Ada Hayden11:00 am – 5:00 pmBring the whole family out to Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake for a Sunday Funday on the water! This FREE event is open to all ages — no experience necessary, no cost to paddle. CrawDaddy Outdoors is bringing out 20+ kayaks, tandems, canoes, SUPs, and pedal drive kayaks for you to try at no charge. Come meet owners J , …
- 3Books & Bevs at London Underground6:00 pm – 7:00 pmOn first Mondays of each month, Books & Beverages will be meeting from 6 – 7 PM across the street at our favorite bar, London Underground, with co-owner Ellyn and bookseller Bailey to keep you company. This book club does not require that you read a particular book; in fact, even if you wanted to, there isn’t , …Belly Dance with Shiara!6:00 pm – 6:45 pmExplore a New way to Move! Enjoy a Fun way to Exercise! Experience the Beauty of Belly Dance! This class introduces students to the Basic Movements used in ALL styles of Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance. No previous dance experience needed. , …Expand Your Dance with Shiara!7:00 pm – 7:45 pmContinue your belly dance journey by exploring new concepts each week that help polish your skills and grow your understanding of this beautiful art form. (Knowledge of the foundation moves used in belly dance is required.) , …
- 4Kids Cooking Class: Ready, Set, Snack5:30 pm – 7:00 pmSummer is winding down and school is just around the corner, so let’s celebrate with the best part of any school day! Join us for 90 minutes of hands-on snack making where kids (and grown-ups!) will whip up fun, delicious after school treats to add to your back-to-school routine. No experience is needed and all a , …Artisan Pizza & Beer Tasting6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMake two pizzas from scratch and enjoy a curated beer flight from Torrent Brewing, paired to complement every flavor on your plate. , …
- 5Embroidery Hat Workshop6:00 pm – 12:00 amKeep that sun out of your eyes with a fashionable hat designed and stitched by YOU! Owner of Handful of Made, Karlie Hunter, will walk you through embroidering a plant-inspired hat. Price includes the all required supplies (needle, thread, hat, design, etc.) and instruction. Learn a few beginner stitches, embroidery ti , …Beginning Cross Stitch Class6:30 pm – 8:30 pmLearn the basics of cross stitch in the most relaxed, aesthetic way possible with the Hawthorn Handmade Vibe Kit. This beginner-friendly class walks you through every step—reading a pattern, threading your needle, stitching your first Xs, and building confidence one square at a time. Perfect for total beginners or anyo , …
- 6Middle Eastern Drumming with Chris & Lisa!5:30 pm – 6:15 pmThe Drum is the heartbeat of all Middle Eastern Music! Bring your dumbeck (or borrow one of ours) and learn to play a new rhythm each week. , …Embroidery Hat WorkshopAll DayKeep that sun out of your eyes with a fashionable hat designed and stitched by YOU! Owner of Handful of Made, Karlie Hunter, will walk you through embroidering a plant-inspired hat. Price includes the all required supplies (needle, thread, hat, design, etc.) and instruction. Learn a few beginner stitches, embroidery ti , …Drawing Class with Chris & Owyn!6:30 pm – 7:15 pmExplore new concepts each week and have fun expanding your creativity! Whether you’re young or young at heart, this class celebrates the inner child in us all. , …Delsarte Expression with Lisa!6:30 pm – 7:15 pmThree Pillars Arts ® Delsarte is a body language analysis that is complete, thorough, and understood best when experienced. Whether you’re a performing artist or someone who wishes to be more purposefully expressive, this class is for you! , …
- 7Embroidery Hat Workshop12:00 am – 8:00 pmKeep that sun out of your eyes with a fashionable hat designed and stitched by YOU! Owner of Handful of Made, Karlie Hunter, will walk you through embroidering a plant-inspired hat. Price includes the all required supplies (needle, thread, hat, design, etc.) and instruction. Learn a few beginner stitches, embroidery ti , …Tiny Deck: Todd Partridge6:00 pm – 7:30 pmTiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026! Kick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck! Friday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM Head to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to , …
- 8Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market8:00 am – 12:30 pmSpecial Event: Joyful Colorz Face Painting & Ames Bookmobile Musician: Asphalt & Stained Glass Cooking Contest: Salsa Contest | Sign Up Here! Day Sponsor: Vendor List: Full-Time Vendors: Amaz 3D B+ Beards Backcountry Winery Baked by Beth Barrelly Conscious Bean Caffeinated L , …
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- 14Tiny Deck Concert: Perfect Strangers6:00 pm – 7:30 pmTiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026! Kick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck! Friday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM Head to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to , …
- 15Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market8:00 am – 12:30 pmSpecial Event: TBD Musician: Redzband Vendor List: Full-Time Vendors: Amaz 3D B+ Beards Backcountry Winery Baked by Beth Barrelly Conscious Bean Caffeinated LLC Bellbottom Moble Café Carlos Quesadillas C’est la Crepe Crafty Folk of Ames Crave A Cake Deal’s Orchard Divas and Weirdough Dusty Hill Fa , …
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- 19Bored? Games!6:30 pm – 8:30 pmWill you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out! Tabletop games will be available to play, or bring a favorite to share. All gaming experience levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Everyone 18 or older is welcome. Supported by t , …
- 203rd Thursday Fit Night5:30 pm – 7:00 pmJoin us for a community event focused on enjoying the outdoors and staying active. Follow a set route at your own pace – run or walk as far as you like. Every 3rd Thursday from May through October, meet at Brown’s Shoe Fit Ames. Bring friends and enjoy refreshments, giveaways, and a fun midweek boost to you , …Third Thursday Poetry Slam5:30 pm – 7:30 pmThe Octagon is holding its second annual poetry slam! Last year brought creative writers and lyricists and we are excited to see who participates this year! Come hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. The event will begin at 5:30 and poets will take the stage at 6:00. This is a free event, for atte , …Board Game Night6:00 pm – 9:00 pmMorning Bell will be open late, offering our coffee menu plus a special cocktail and mocktail with board games available to play , …
- 21Tiny Deck Concert: Coffee Shop Romance6:00 pm – 7:30 pmTiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026! Kick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck! Friday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM Head to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to , …
- 22Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market8:00 am – 12:30 pmSpecial Event: Nathan & Clay Musician: Heartland Sky Vendor List: Full-Time Vendors: Amaz 3D B+ Beards Backcountry Winery Baked by Beth Barrelly Conscious Bean Caffeinated LLC Bellbottom Moble Café Carlos Quesadillas C’est la Crepe Crafty Folk of Ames Crave A Cake Deal’s Orchard Divas and Weir , …
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- 254th Tuesday Free Open Write3:30 pm – 5:00 pmJoin Ana McCracken for our Open Write Tuesday on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. WHAT’S AN OPEN WRITE? We join together, share what we’re working on, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end, we share our successes, and sign off. Easy peasy. Email Ana, ana@ameswriterscollective.org to register for the event. , …
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- 28Tiny Deck Concert: Doomed Pioneers6:00 pm – 7:30 pmTiny Deck Concerts Are Back for 2026! Kick off your weekends with free live music under the open sky and on the deck! Friday nights, June 26 – September 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM Head to the east deck for amazing local bands, good vibes, and great company. Grab dinner, sip a drink, and soak up the sounds—it’s the perfect way to , …
- 29Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market8:00 am – 12:30 pmSpecial Event: Meyer’s Pony Rides Musician: Shirley by the Sea Day Sponsor: Vendor List: Full-Time Vendors: Amaz 3D B+ Beards Backcountry Winery Baked by Beth Barrelly Conscious Bean Caffeinated LLC Bellbottom Moble Café Carlos Quesadillas C’est la Crepe Crafty Folk of Ames Crave A C , …Monarch Magic10:00 am – 1:00 pmJoin us on August 29th at Ada Hayden Heritage Park from 10 am to 1 pm A fun, FREE, family-friendly event featuring local conservation groups, crafts, and an obstacle course. Explore the wonders of pollinators by joining in our bioblitz or buy raffle tickets for one of our fabulous prizes! , …412B Speakeasy Brunch12:00 pm – 2:00 pmStep behind the curtain into our speakeasy supper club, reimagined for the golden hours of morning. This isn’t a class—it’s an intimate, multi-course brunch experience where a simple reservation unlocks a leisurely afternoon of thoughtfully composed plates, unhurried conversation, and the quiet luxury of be , …
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