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August 2026

Tiny Deck Concert: Perfect Strangers

Tiny 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 […]
14 Aug
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Bookstore Romance Day

Join us to celebrate Bookstore Romance Day 2026! Here at Dog-Eared Books, we’re HUGE fans of romance and all things romance-related. We will be offering a STEAMY DEAL: buy 1, get 1 50% off romance titles! You’ll want to get them while they’re hot. This includes all of the special signed copies that we will […]
15 Aug
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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50th Class of 1976 Ames High Class Réunion

On Saturday  August  15th at the Bandshell in Beautiful  Downtown Ames, The Ames High Class of 76 will hold there 50th Class Réunion  music in the park from 1 to 4pm with Ames high grads from classes 73 to76 performing the music of the 1970’s with the Classic Band REBEL,  please bring your chairs, beverages  […]
15 Aug
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Bored? Games!

Will 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 […]
19 Aug
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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3rd Thursday Fit Night

Join 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 […]
20 Aug
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Third Thursday Poetry Slam

The 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 […]
20 Aug
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Tiny Deck Concert: Coffee Shop Romance

Tiny 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 […]
21 Aug
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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4th Tuesday Free Open Write

Join 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.
25 Aug
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Tiny Deck Concert: Doomed Pioneers

Tiny 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 […]
28 Aug
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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