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SUMMARY:HeART of Ames
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the Air in the Heart of Ames! \nIndulge in all that Downtown Ames has to offer as our Downtown Businesses present a curated celebration of love and connection February 1-16!\nOur 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\, gal-entines\, food and kids to help guide your way through the Heart of Ames celebrating those you love and care for.\nJoin us to feel the heartbeat of Downtown Ames as you create unforgettable moments together in the heart of the Ames. \nEvent Specials:\nMore information to come
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SUMMARY:Winter Sidewalk Sales
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Ornaments 20% Off & Select Artist’s Works 20-50% Off \nGet ready… Set… Shop local!\nWinter Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames are 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! Take a stroll in Downtown Ames and check out what our local businesses have to offer.\nDon’t forget – Parking is FREE in the Downtown district on Saturday\, January 10!
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Winter Market
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Winter Market\nEvent by Octagon Shop\n\nEvent Dates:\nNovember 24th\, 2025 – Event Opening Day\nDecember 24th\, 2025 – Event Closes \n \nAbout This Event:\nThe Octagon will hold the 3rd annual Winter Market\, featuring great finds on holiday-themed artworks from local artists and week-by-week special deals. \n11/24 – 11/30 : Cards & Ornaments\n12/1 – 12/7 : Fiber\n12/8 – 12/14 : Jewelry & Glass\n12/15 – 12/21 : Pottery
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist Talk: Carol Patrick
DESCRIPTION:Featured Artist Talk\nCreating With Carol \nOctober 23\, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:00pm in the Octagon Shop\nFree! Ages 16+ \nJoin Ames artist Carol Patrick and learn how she creates new from old\, how to combine colors and patterns\, and a few of her tips that make sewing fun and easy. Carol creates unique reversible aprons from vintage tablecloths; learn how she does it and a bit about the history of 40’s and 50’s tablecloths. \nCarol sells her aprons in the Octagon Shop\, but will have additional aprons for sale that haven’t been available in the Shop!
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SUMMARY:Witches Walk!
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a scary good time on Thursday\, October 9! \nDowntown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips between 6:00 – 8:00pm.\nVisit us at the Octagon Shop and gift yourself with a great pair of earrings\, then come back in November for a gift for someone else! 10% off all earrings in the Octagon Shop! \nThis Downtown event is generally geared towards adults\, but all are welcome and costumes are encouraged.  If you are looking for a trick or treating opportunity for kids\, join us for Downtown Trick or Treat on October 30!\nVisit the Downtown Ames event to get more info for deals and activities at other Ames businesses
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