Community

All Fifth and Clark Fridays concerts now have beer, wine, soft drinks, and concessions for sale during the events. Admission for these events is $5, and students can get 2-for-1 admission by showing their student IDs at the door!

This weeks concert: The Finesse

The Sunday Brunch at Clouds will transport you and your guest through Europe with its delicious handcrafted brunch items inspired by the French, German, Spanish, Swiss, English and Italian cuisine.

A new Thanksgiving Day tradition, hosted by Fitness Sports Ames.

What’s better on Thanksgiving Day than starting out with a fun 5K? Get ready for your turkey and potatoes with friends through the streets of Ames!

Visit Downtown Ames and Campustown to support your local small businesses. Share joy, shop small, and shop all season long at your local small businesses!

Story City continues its long-standing tradition of featuring a large Christmas tree in the middle of Broad Street with a tree lighting ceremony during its Yulefest celebration on Friday, November 29th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

The beloved holiday tradition started in 1914 when Story City became one of the first municipalities to display a tree decorated with electric lights.

Join us at Clouds for a cozy Thanksgiving Brunch, where delicious flavors and festive spirit come together to celebrate the season!

Join us at Clouds for a cozy Thanksgiving Brunch, where delicious flavors and festive spirit come together to celebrate the season!

Inspired by the thrilling world of escape rooms, Clouds presents a brand-new dining adventure where solving puzzles is the key to unlocking your next course. Step into a night of mystery with our one-of-a-kind Escape Dinner, where every course is earned through teamwork and clever thinking. Begin your evening with a delicious meal, but to taste each course, you’ll need to work together with your table to solve puzzles and crack the codes that will unlock the rest of your meal.

Every week, entrepreneurs and small businesses present ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives you the opportunity to refine your elevator pitch to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support.

Date: Wednesday, December 4

Time: 7:30-9:00am

Speaker: Lyndsey Fennelly with Overtime Gym

Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes

Thank You Sponsors!

Come join us for Business After Hours!

If you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for drinks and appetizers. Business After Hours is a free, come and go as you please, event designed to help community members build relationships with other Alliance members and business owners.

These evening receptions are hosted monthly by member businesses as a great opportunity to network with others across the community. As an Alliance member there is no fee to attend.