• Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street Exhibit: Hometown Teams

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Exhibits

    Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street Exhibit Hometown Teams October 4 - November 10 MAIN GALLERY Our love of sports begins in our hometowns. We play them on ball fields and sandlots, on courts and on ice, in parks and playgrounds, even in the street. From pick-up games to organized leagues, millions of Americans of […]

  • Gallery Night: Aperture Awards & Smithsonian Exhibit Tailgate

    Events

    Join us for an exciting Gallery Night -- FREE and open to the public! Ames Downtown will host a tailgate event on Douglas Avenue in front of the Octagon. Details to follow! The awards for Aperture 2018 will be announced. Artist Bogumil Bronkowsk may also be with us; we are still working on this possibility.

  • Third Thursdays: Downtown Ames Music Walk!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Events

      Downtown Ames Music Walk! Thursday, September 18th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Participate in Music Walk, from 5:00-8:00pm, throughout downtown and stop by to see our featured band, Foxpin! Join us on the Octagon Patio in the alley on the west side of the building for good music and good company! Our Performer: Foxpin is a […]

  • Witches Walk!

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Shop

    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 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 […]