Upcoming Events
2026 515 Day
515 Day in Downtown Ames is BACK for year 6!! Join us on May 15 for a fun filled night of Live Music, a Food Truck Showdown, and family friendly activities. 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue, Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street, and Kellogg Avenue from the Alley to 5th Street […]
2026 Art Walk
The annual Art Walk is a great event that showcases downtown businesses as well as community artists. Discover the artwork of dozens artists including painters, jewelry makers, photographers, woodworkers, potters, sculptors, musicians, and much more.
2026 Downtown Ames Fourth of July Parade
The 4th of July Parade is one of the largest events of the summer and a community favorite! Don your red, white, and blue, and help us celebrate Independence Day at this family-friendly event!
2026 Summer Sidewalk Sales
Take a stroll in Downtown Ames during Sidewalk Sales and find dozens of sales and promotions our local businesses are offering!
2026 Music Walk
Music Walk is a free family-friendly event showcasing businesses in Downtown as well as local musicians. Music Walk is the perfect opportunity to experience the many things Downtown Ames has to offer!
2026 Witches Walk
Come out for a scary good time on Thursday, October 8! Downtown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips between 6:00 – 8:00pm.
This event is geared towards adults, but all are welcome and costumes are encouraged.
2026 Downtown Trick or Treat
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and characters of all kinds…come trick or treat in Downtown Ames! Babies, toddlers, kids and parents… everyone is encouraged to dress up! Our friendly businesses in Downtown Ames enjoy a fun afternoon with the kids and in getting to know our community. We’re excited to see your fun and creative Halloween costumes!
2026 Small Business Weekend
Visit Downtown Ames and Campustown to support your local small businesses. Share joy, shop small, and shop all season long at your local small businesses!
2026 Snow Magic Kick-Off
Downtown Ames is always festive during the holidays! Join us for a night of fun holiday themed activities that are great for the whole family.
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Previous Events
2026 Heart of Ames
Love is in the Air in the Heart of Ames!
2026 Winter Sidewalk Sales
Get ready… Set… Shop local! Winter Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames are a semi-annual sale held by businesses in the Downtown district. Not only will you find great deals, you’ll be supporting the local community by shopping local! You’ll find discounts, promotions, sales and many other good deals! Take a stroll in Downtown Ames and check out what our local businesses have to offer.
2025 Small Business Saturday Redo
Visit Downtown Ames and Campustown to support your local small businesses. Share joy, shop small, and shop all season long at your local small businesses!
2025 Snow Magic Kick-Off
Downtown Ames is always festive during the holidays! Join us for a night of fun holiday themed activities that are great for the whole family.
2025 Small Business Weekend
Visit Downtown Ames and Campustown to support your local small businesses. Share joy, shop small, and shop all season long at your local small businesses!
2025 Downtown Trick or Treat
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, goblins, and characters of all kinds…come trick or treat in Downtown Ames! Babies, toddlers, kids and parents… everyone is encouraged to dress up! Our friendly businesses in Downtown Ames enjoy a fun afternoon with the kids and in getting to know our community. We’re excited to see your fun and creative Halloween costumes!
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