Love is in the Air in the Heart of Ames!

Indulge in all that Downtown Ames has to offer as our Downtown Businesses present a curated celebration of love and connection February 1-16! ✨

Our mission? To showcase Downtown Ames as the ultimate date night destination to celebrate those you love! Our Downtown Businesses have curated a list of ideas for experiences, gifts, galentines, food and kids to help guide your way through the Heart of Ames celebrating those you love and care for.

Join us to feel the heartbeat of Downtown Ames as you create unforgettable moments together in the heart of the Ames.

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Heart of Ames Experiences

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Date Night:

February 1-16 – Is there a better place for Valentine’s DATE NIGHT?! Bottle of wine and Stam Chocolates for $20 at Della Viti – Della Viti

February 1-16 – Lunch Date at Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery plus BOGO mimosas and small espresso drinks – Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery

February 1-16 – The Oak Lane Candle Co. Pour Bar is a socially interactive retail experience bringing people together to explore and create through ​the power of scent. Bring in your valentine (or galentine) and get to know each other on a whole new level! – Oak Lane Candle Co.

February 1-16 – Enjoy a night in…locked in. Challenge yourselves to escape the room before time runs out—work together to solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and create unforgettable memories. It’s the perfect mix of fun, excitement, and teamwork for a night to remember! (www.noescapeiowa.com)– No Escape Iowa

February 1-16 – BEFORE your date night… come to Valor and Violet for a relaxing shampoo and masterful blowout. Features relaxing head massage and shampoo, blowout featuring Aveda and Bumble and Bumble products, and heat styled finish to be feeling your absolutely best for your date night with your special someone, kiddos, or girl friends. – Valor & Violet

Experiences:

February 1-16 – Bring the kiddos down to The Shops at Clark & Main to create a free Valentine’s Day card at our Card station throughout Heart of Ames! We will also have fresh cotton candy while you shop on Saturdays. Receive a free wax seal when you purchase a Valentine’s Day Card from us! – The Shops at Clark & Main

February 1-16 – Beginner Cross Stitch Class (https://www.prairieroseneedleworks.com/product/beginning-cross-stitch/4120) – Prairie Rose Needleworks

February 1 – Join us for Olivelle Sampling on Saturday’s in February! – Cooks’ Emporium

February 7 – Wine & Chocolate Night with Nick & Stams (https://www.therecipeames.com/our-classes) – The Recipe

February 8 – Join us for Olivelle Sampling on Saturday’s in February! – Cooks’ Emporium

February 8 – Drop in between 2-4 pm. Make beautiful Valentine art, cards and messages for your special people. All supplies provided. Register online for $5 or pay when you come. Children under 10 must bring a paying adult partner. (https://octagon-center-for-the-arts-octagon-shop.square.site/product/valentine-making/12061?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=23) – Octagon Center for the Arts

February 12 – “What’s Love got to do with it” Trivia. Free Trivia and drink specials at DV! – Della Viti

February 12 – Korean BBQ Chef’s Table (https://www.therecipeames.com/our-classes) – The Recipe

February 13 – Join us for our Valentine’s Day Boozy Book Fair at Prairie Moon Winery on Thursday, February 13, from 6 – 9 PM! We’ll certainly be celebrating all things romance, but don’t worry – we’ll have a broad selection of other genres as well. In addition to books, books, and more books, the boozy book fair will feature live music from the local band Coffee Shop Romance, crepes available for purchase, various raffles, and of course, wine from Prairie Moon Winery and beer available on tap from Alluvial Brewing. – Dog-Eared Books

February 14 – French Chef’s Table (https://www.therecipeames.com/our-classes) – The Recipe

February 15 – Join us for Olivelle Sampling on Saturday’s in February! – Cooks’ Emporium

Gifts:

February 1-16 – Sip and Shop for date night outfits! – Moorman Clothiers

February 1-16 – Personalized Cookie Valentine or Cinnamon Rolls for the whole family – Great Harvest Bakery and Café

February 1-16 – Show your love of Ames and of that special person with an ISU print from Bethany Schultz! – Octagon Gallery Shop

February 1-16 – Shop for gifts (chocolates, heart items etc.) for your Valentine! – Worldly Goods

February 1-16 – Keeping their hands busy and minds calm, give the gift of stitching. The kit comes with all materials needed, so they can enjoy a new crafty hobby! – Prairie Rose Needleworks

Food & Beverage:

February 1-16 – Lunch Date at Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery plus BOGO mimosas and small espresso drinks – Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery

February 1-16 – Heart shaped Charcuterie and treats for 2 – pick one up for a special date night snack! – Savor on Main

Galentine’s:

February 1-16 – These pink ombre earrings are not only easy to make but they’re also a fun Valentine’s accessory! (https://www.prairieroseneedleworks.com/events) – Prairie Rose Needleworks

February 1-16 – Our handcrafted loaf of bread is perfect for Galentine’s gifting. Chock full of creamy white chocolate and tart dried cherries, enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee and chat the afternoon away! – Great Harvest Bakery and Café

February 1-16 – Make a pair of tassel earrings for yourself or a special person in your life using one of our pink ombre options! Friends are encouraged to come together! – Prairie Rose Needleworks

Experiences For Kids:

February 9 – Kids’ Cards & Cookie Decorating! (https://www.therecipeames.com/our-classes) – The Recipe

February 1-16 – Kids’ Valentine Cookie Decorating Kit: Four heart shaped cookies with two frosting colors and set of sprinkles for an afternoon of fun! $6 – Great Harvest Bakery and Café

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