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  • Witches Walk!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Come out for a scary good time on Thursday, October 9! Downtown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips between 6:00 – 8:00pm. Visit us at the […]

  • Third Thursdays: Halloween Maker’s Table!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Halloween Maker’s Table! Thursday, October 16th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm We provide an array of Halloween and fall art supplies and you create to your heart’s content! Open to all […]

  • Featured Artist Talk: Carol Patrick

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Featured Artist Talk Creating With Carol October 23, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00pm in the Octagon Shop Free! Ages 16+ Join Ames artist Carol Patrick and learn how she creates new […]

  • “Voices” Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Voices Group Exhibition by Cedar River Artisans Exhibition Dates: October 9th, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day November 13th, 2025 – Exhibition Public Reception from 6:00 – 7:30PM in the Community Gallery November […]

  • Third Thursdays: Mandalas and Music!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Mandalas and Music! Thursday, November 20th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Learn to create a paint mandala as you listen to meditative music. The perfect way to relax before the rush […]

  • 3rd Annual Winter Market

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    3rd Annual Winter Market Event by Octagon Shop Event Dates: November 24th, 2025 – Event Opening Day December 24th, 2025 – Event Closes About This Event: The Octagon will hold […]

  • Winter Sidewalk Sales

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Holiday Ornaments 20% Off & Select Artist’s Works 20-50% Off Get ready… Set… Shop local! Winter Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Ames are a semi-annual sale held by businesses in the […]

  • Third Thursdays: Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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      Snack, Sip, and Sparkle! Jewelry Night Thursday, January 15th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join us for a metal jewelry demonstration by Terrie Hoefer and an opportunity to make your own […]

  • Octagonal: The All Media Show

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Octagonal: The All Media Show Group Exhibition by Various Artists   Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22, 2026– Exhibition ReceptionMarch 14, 2026 – Exhibition Closes   […]

  • Octagonal Artists’ Reception

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Octagonal: The All Media Show Group Exhibition by Various Artists   Exhibition Dates: January 19, 2026 – Exhibition Opening DayJanuary 22, 2026 – Exhibition Reception       Awards announced at […]