Discover winter outdoor activities worth braving the cold

Bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air in Ames! From peaceful strolls through snow-covered parks to exciting activities like sledding, ice skating, and cross-country skiing, winter offers endless ways to have fun. Hit the trails, lace up for a game of ice hockey, or explore park paths on snowshoes.

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January 8-11, 2025

Winter Sidewalk Sales

Shop local at the Winter Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames, 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. Parking is FREE downtown on Saturday, Jan. 10!

Shop local

January 24, 2025

Delirium Musicum

Discover Delirium Musicum, a self-conducted chamber orchestra that pulses with ferocious passion and infuses L.A.’s crackling energy into every performance, disrupting expectations and redefining “classical” music as the new red-hot concert experience. Enjoy this intriguing show at Stephens Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 24!

See the show

January 30 - February 8, 2025

Ames Restaurant Week

Ames Restaurant Week is a new winter tradition celebrating local dining and giving our community a reason to bundle up and eat out. It runs from January 30 to February 8, 2026 and includes two full weekends of special offers, secret menu items, and spotlight moments for restaurants around town.

Enjoy good eats

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