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 1-15! ✨

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.

Thank you to Heartland Roofing, Siding and Solar for sponsoring our $250 in Community Cash giveaways! Stay tuned on how to enter to win!

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Heart of Ames Experiences

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Date Night:

Della Viti – Cozy and romantic place for drinks and chocolates

Dog-Eared Books – The Valentine’s Boozy Book Fair is a perfect date night leading up to Valentine’s Day! Come and enjoy live music, food, crafts, books, and drinks at Prairie Moon Winery. (Learn More)

Life Distilled – Love, Handmade: A Galentine’s Gathering | Friday, February 13 | 6:00-8:30pm | (Learn More)

Life Distilled – Build Your Own Valentine’s Plant Terrarium AM Workshop | Saturday, February 14 | 11:00am-12:00pm | (Learn More)

Life Distilled – Build Your Own Valentine’s Plant Terrarium PM Workshop | Saturday, February 14 | 4:30-5:30pm | (Learn More)

Oak Lane Candle Co. – Make your own blend of custom scents and blend together your perfect candle! (Learn More)

PhotoSynthesis – Retro prints help celebrate special date nights and more with lasting prints (Learn More)

Savor on Main – Share a unique and delicious Date night Gourmet Charcuterie board!

Valor and Violet – Treat your significant other (or yourself!) with a shampoo and blowout/style for your special Valentine’s Date or plans!

Experiences:

Ames History Museum – Two-for-One at the Ames History Museum! Bring a friend or loved one and explore the exhibits. Admission for two people at the price of one general admission ticket. Mention “Heart of Ames” to redeem.

Della Viti – Annual Valentines Wine and Chocolates tasting (Learn More)

Duck Worth Wearing – Parent/Child date to try to find coordinating outfits for a mini photo shoot.

Octagon Center for the Arts – Make beautiful “Valentine-y” masterpieces, cards and messages for your special people. Bring a friend or bring the family, then pop down to Marmalade Moon for ice cream or Della Viti for a mimosa. Open to all ages and all supplies provided for a $5 registration. (Learn More)

The Loft Resale – Parent/Child date to try to find coordinating outfits for a mini photo shoot.

The Recipe – We will be doing a Galentine’s Day Restaurant Pop up & We will also do a Date Night hands-on colored Heart Ravioli class. (Learn More)

TRIAD Chiropractic – Personal, private training in couples deep stretching and relaxation guided by Dr. Thomas, D.C. (Learn More)

Gifts:

Cooks’ Emporium – Cookbook Giveaway

Great Harvest Bakery and Café – This giant, 10-inch cookie can be personalized with the sender’s own message. (Learn More)

Life Distilled – Perfume Rollers – Choose from 6 beautiful essential oil blended perfume rollers that smell just as amazing as they look. Can’t decide which one? Bring you Valentine into Life Distilled and blend your own signature scent at our Blend Bar. Or, gift a spot in our Perfume Blending Workshop on February 20th. (Learn More)

Life Distilled – Massage Oil & Perfume set – From a light, aromatic spray for linens or skin, to a floral perfume roller, and two nourishing massage oils—each blend is made with pure essential oils and plant-based ingredients, never synthetic fragrances. The result is a collection that feels grounding, romantic, and intentional, whether you’re winding down together or simply creating space to reconnect. Want to make it even more personal? Visit us in-store to custom blend your own massage oil at the Life Distilled Blend Bar, where you can create a scent that feels uniquely you. (Learn More)

A beautiful gift for yourself or someone you love—rooted in nature, crafted with care.

Moorman Clothiers – Brands such as Lululemon, Tommy Bahama, & Karen Kane!

RAYGUN – This design is perfect for ANY person, kid, fur-kid, baby, or water bottle in your life that you just love the heck out of! (Learn More)

The Shops at Clark & Main (Nook & Nest) – Create your own Card Station for the Kiddos

Tres Teal – Gift Card Special

Food & Beverage:

Chocolaterie Stam – stamchocolateames.com

Great Harvest Bakery and Café – We’re known for our cinnamon and silk rolls, and then you can enjoy them in a festive heart shape for Valentines and Galentines day! (Learn More)

Marmalade Moon – Indulge in a daytime date at Marmalade Moon—savor a bowl of ‘The Perfect Date’ house-made ice cream, sip a seasonal drink, or browse for the perfect gift.

Piece & Freedom Bakery – Heart Shape cookie to give to your loved one to show how much they mean to you! (Learn More)

Torrent Brewing Company – Visit us throughout Heart of Ames! Torrent offers a rotating selection of beers brewed on site with a large variety of styles that change seasonally. The flatbread pizzas are a snack-style pizza with a crispy crust and fresh toppings. You will often see a Meal Deal special that includes drinks and food!

Galentine’s:

b.e.good – Shop for a new outfit and a friendship bracelet for your Galentine’s night out! (Option 1 & Option 2)

Della Viti – Bring your gal pals for the best wine and cocktails around!

Prairie Rose Needleworks – Stitch a little love into your winter wardrobe! In this cozy, hands-on workshop, you’ll hand-embroider a soft beanie—perfect for gifting, sharing, or keeping all to yourself. (OR) Stitch a little humor into your Valentine’s day! In this fun, relaxed workshop, you’ll create a hand-embroidered zipper pouch featuring a lighthearted, punny phrase. (Learn More)

The Loft Resale – Find coordinating outfits for your girls night out!

The Recipe – We will be doing a Galentine’s Day Restaurant Pop up & We will also do a Date Night hands-on colored Heart Ravioli class

Experiences For Kids:

Duck Worth Wearing – Parent/Child date to try to find coordinating outfits for a mini photo shoot.

Great Harvest Bakery and Café – Kids can make their own edible valentines with our easy cookie decorating kit.

Treats on a Leash – Be Mine, Furever Event – We’ll have Pup Cups for in-store visitors and we’re encouraging customers to buy treats for their pets and/or find something to keep their pets busy during Valentine’s date night! (Learn More)

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