Your guide to indoor activities in Ames

Your biweekly newsletter on what to do and where to stay, eat, and shop in Ames, Iowa.

Indoorsy activities everyone will enjoy

Don't let the winter weather keep you from visiting Ames. There's plenty of unique experiences in town to keep you busy all season long!

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January 18, 2023

Let Freedom Ring

An ISU Campanile carillon concert titled “Let Freedom Ring” will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 11:50 a.m. Carillonneur Tin-Shi Tam will play hymns, spirituals, and music inspired by King.

Tune in

January 29, 2023

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute Tour

Take a chance on MANIA…and you won’t be disappointed! The world’s No. 1 touring ABBA tribute will perform in Ames on Jan. 29. MANIA (formerly ABBA MANIA) formed in 1999 and the show has been selling out theaters and concert halls internationally ever since.

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!

February 10, 2023

Date Night at the Museum

Bring your significant other or a group of friends for Date Night at the Museum. Participate in scavenger hunts, crafts, refreshments, photo stations and more while you surround yourself with art for this unique experience.

Art after dark

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