Discover Ames

06/01/2026

Enjoy a night of live music at Reiman Gardens with Stephens Auditorium & The Goldfinch Room from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2! ✨

Bring a blanket and your friends to unwind in the gardens with BreAnne Stone, an indie folk/rock artist known for her powerful vocals and raw songwriting.

06/01/2026

When can you expect to see progress on the Ames Event Center at The LINC? ✨

Construction on infrastructure will begin in late 2026, with an anticipated opening for the Ames Event Center in 2029. A parking ramp will be constructed to accommodate visitors to the Ames Event Center as well as other businesses in The LINC and downtown developments.

If you'd like more information on the project, visit ameseventcenter.com.

Ames Regional Economic Alliance Downtown Ames

05/29/2026

Enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning exploring the Ames Main Street Farmers' Market on May 30 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! 💐

Listen to live music while browsing locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, and handcrafted treasures, with free activities available for kids to enjoy.

Downtown Ames

05/29/2026

How can data become sculpture? Find out at the Curator's Tour: Mapping Infrastructure / Mapping Agriculture with University Museums, Iowa State University on Sunday, May 31! ✨

From 2-3 p.m., explore Norwood Viviano’s complex glass sculptures, which aim to visualize complex information through striking works of art.

05/28/2026

The Ames on the Half Shell presented by the Ames Jaycees concert series kicks off this Friday, May 29! 🎶

Don't miss Burnin' Sensations performing live from 5-8 p.m. at Durham Bandshell Park for the first Ames on the Half Shell performance this season!

Ames City Auditorium and Durham Bandshell Ames Jaycees

05/28/2026

Welcome, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU)! 👋 Good luck to all those competing at Girls State Golf at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Visit Boone County, IA!

If you're looking for things to do, places to shop, and delicious eateries, visit discoverames.com!

05/28/2026

Enjoy the last weekend of May in Ames! 🤩

Get information on these activities and more, visit https://bit.ly/44svM0h.

August

05/27/2026

What an incredible few days at Special Olympics Iowa!🏅

05/27/2026

Summer Daze at The Parc - A Food Lot is back this Thursday, May 28! ☀️

From 6-8 p.m., grab dinner from your favorite local food trucks and enjoy some family-friendly activities, including spin art, face painting, and more!

05/27/2026

Welcome to Ames, Odyssey of the Mind HQ and good luck to all those competing! 👋

If you're looking for things to do, delicious food, or places to shop, visit discoverames.com! To find information about shuttles, dining, and more, visit https://bit.ly/3Pruj5C.