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Home / Iowa / Ames / Community

Community in Ames: Things to Do

32 upcoming events at 6 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond

VenuNite currently lists 32 upcoming community events in Ames across 6 venues. Next on the calendar: Stigma with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) at Ames Public Library, Q3 Ambassador Social at Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Hamilton County Growth Partnership – State of Education 2026 at Ames Regional Economic Alliance, 2026 Taste of Campustown at Ames Regional Economic Alliance. Listing data was last refreshed August 23, 2026.

Upcoming Community Events

Community Venues in Ames

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames Public Library

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames Golf & Country Club

Octagon Center For the Arts

More Things to Do in Ames

Arts & Culture (40)Sports (19)Theater (12)Music (9)Food & Drink (6)

Frequently Asked Questions

What community things to do are in Ames tonight?: VenuNite currently has no community events listed in Ames for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
What venues in Ames host community events?: Ames has 6 venues with upcoming community events, including Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Ames Public Library, Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy and 3 more.
Are there free community events in Ames?: 17 upcoming community events are explicitly listed as free in Ames. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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Wed, Aug 26

Stigma with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Ames Public Library · Ames

Thu, Aug 27

Q3 Ambassador Social

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Thu, Aug 27

Hamilton County Growth Partnership – State of Education 2026

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Thu, Aug 27

2026 Taste of Campustown

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Fri, Aug 28

TIF Informational Meeting

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Fri, Aug 28

Teen Book vs. Movie

Ames Public Library · Ames

Fri, Aug 28 · 7:45 PM

August Show: The Sun

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy · Ames · Free

Mon, Aug 31 · 6:00 PM

Date Me DSM @ Whiskey River AMES (30-45)

Whiskey River · Ames · $33.85

Thu, Sep 3

Coffee Mingle: Dan Siegfried & Stephan York, Farm Bureau Financial Services

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Thu, Sep 3

Tarot Meetup

Ames Public Library · Ames

Sat, Sep 5

EcoKids Camp

Ames Public Library · Ames

Sun, Sep 6

Labor Day Celebration

Ames Golf & Country Club · Ames

Tue, Sep 8

Ribbon Cutting: MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Tue, Sep 8

2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Steak Fry

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Wed, Sep 9

Ribbon Cutting: Ingios Geotechnics

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Thu, Sep 10

Movies with Mainstream

Ames Public Library · Ames

Sat, Sep 12

Fiber Arts Meetup

Ames Public Library · Ames

Wed, Sep 16

Ribbon Cuttings: The Ames Foundation Murals in Downtown Ames

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Wed, Sep 16

Business After Hours: Woodruff Construction

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Wed, Sep 16

River Valley Veterans Networks

Ames Regional Economic Alliance · Ames · Free

Thu, Sep 17

Third Thursday Musicwalk with Foxpin

Octagon Center For the Arts · Ames

Sun, Sep 20

Ames Silversmithing Hickory Classic

Ames Golf & Country Club · Ames

Fri, Sep 25

Couples Night Golf

Ames Golf & Country Club · Ames

Fri, Sep 25 · 6:15 PM

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy · Ames · Free

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:45 PM

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy · Ames · Free

Sun, Sep 27

55th Annual Octagon Art Festival

Octagon Center For the Arts · Ames

Sun, Oct 11

Chili Bowl

Ames Golf & Country Club · Ames

Thu, Oct 15

Third Thursday Puppets and Cheese

Octagon Center For the Arts · Ames

Fri, Oct 30 · 6:15 PM

October Show: Deadliest Places in the Universe

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy · Ames · Free

Thu, Nov 19

Third Thursday Mixed Media and Mimosas

Octagon Center For the Arts · Ames

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

December Show: Orion

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy · Ames · Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

December Show: Orion

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy · Ames · Free

Stigma with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Wed, Aug 26Workshop

Stigma with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

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Stigma with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Wed, Aug 26Workshop

Stigma with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

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Q3 Ambassador Social

Thu, Aug 27FREECommunity

Q3 Ambassador Social

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Q3 Ambassador Social

Thu, Aug 27FREECommunity

Q3 Ambassador Social

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Hamilton County Growth Partnership – State of Education 2026

Thu, Aug 27FREECommunity

Hamilton County Growth Partnership – State of Education 2026

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Hamilton County Growth Partnership – State of Education 2026

Thu, Aug 27FREECommunity

Hamilton County Growth Partnership – State of Education 2026

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

2026 Taste of Campustown

Thu, Aug 27FREECommunity

2026 Taste of Campustown

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

2026 Taste of Campustown

Thu, Aug 27FREECommunity

2026 Taste of Campustown

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

TIF Informational Meeting

Fri, Aug 28FREECommunity

TIF Informational Meeting

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

TIF Informational Meeting

Fri, Aug 28FREECommunity

TIF Informational Meeting

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Teen Book vs. Movie

Fri, Aug 28Film

Teen Book vs. Movie

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

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Teen Book vs. Movie

Fri, Aug 28Film

Teen Book vs. Movie

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

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August Show: The Sun

Fri, Aug 28 · 7:45 PMFREEWorkshop

August Show: The Sun

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

August Show: The Sun

Fri, Aug 28 · 7:45 PMFREEWorkshop

August Show: The Sun

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Date Me DSM @ Whiskey River AMES (30-45)

Mon, Aug 31 · 6:00 PM$33.85Community

Date Me DSM @ Whiskey River AMES (30-45)

Whiskey River

Ames, IA

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Date Me DSM @ Whiskey River AMES (30-45)

Mon, Aug 31 · 6:00 PM$33.85Community

Date Me DSM @ Whiskey River AMES (30-45)

Whiskey River

Ames, IA

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Coffee Mingle: Dan Siegfried & Stephan York, Farm Bureau Financial Services

Thu, Sep 3FREECommunity

Coffee Mingle: Dan Siegfried & Stephan York, Farm Bureau Financial Services

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Coffee Mingle: Dan Siegfried & Stephan York, Farm Bureau Financial Services

Thu, Sep 3FREECommunity

Coffee Mingle: Dan Siegfried & Stephan York, Farm Bureau Financial Services

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Tarot Meetup

Thu, Sep 3Community

Tarot Meetup

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

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Tarot Meetup

Thu, Sep 3Community

Tarot Meetup

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

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EcoKids Camp

Sat, Sep 5Family

EcoKids Camp

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

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EcoKids Camp

Sat, Sep 5Family

EcoKids Camp

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

View Details →

Labor Day Celebration

Sun, Sep 6Community

Labor Day Celebration

Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, IA

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Labor Day Celebration

Sun, Sep 6Community

Labor Day Celebration

Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, IA

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Ribbon Cutting: MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union

Tue, Sep 8FREECommunity

Ribbon Cutting: MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Ribbon Cutting: MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union

Tue, Sep 8FREECommunity

Ribbon Cutting: MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Steak Fry

Tue, Sep 8FREECommunity

2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Steak Fry

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Steak Fry

Tue, Sep 8FREECommunity

2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Steak Fry

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Ribbon Cutting: Ingios Geotechnics

Wed, Sep 9FREECommunity

Ribbon Cutting: Ingios Geotechnics

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Ribbon Cutting: Ingios Geotechnics

Wed, Sep 9FREECommunity

Ribbon Cutting: Ingios Geotechnics

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Movies with Mainstream

Thu, Sep 10Workshop

Movies with Mainstream

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

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Movies with Mainstream

Thu, Sep 10Workshop

Movies with Mainstream

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

View Details →

Fiber Arts Meetup

Sat, Sep 12Community

Fiber Arts Meetup

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

View Details →

Fiber Arts Meetup

Sat, Sep 12Community

Fiber Arts Meetup

Ames Public Library

Ames, IA

View Details →

Ribbon Cuttings: The Ames Foundation Murals in Downtown Ames

Wed, Sep 16FREECommunity

Ribbon Cuttings: The Ames Foundation Murals in Downtown Ames

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Ribbon Cuttings: The Ames Foundation Murals in Downtown Ames

Wed, Sep 16FREECommunity

Ribbon Cuttings: The Ames Foundation Murals in Downtown Ames

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Business After Hours: Woodruff Construction

Wed, Sep 16FREECommunity

Business After Hours: Woodruff Construction

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Business After Hours: Woodruff Construction

Wed, Sep 16FREECommunity

Business After Hours: Woodruff Construction

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

River Valley Veterans Networks

Wed, Sep 16FREECommunity

River Valley Veterans Networks

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

River Valley Veterans Networks

Wed, Sep 16FREECommunity

River Valley Veterans Networks

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Third Thursday Musicwalk with Foxpin

Thu, Sep 17Music

Third Thursday Musicwalk with Foxpin

Octagon Center For the Arts

Ames, IA

View Details →

Third Thursday Musicwalk with Foxpin

Thu, Sep 17Music

Third Thursday Musicwalk with Foxpin

Octagon Center For the Arts

Ames, IA

View Details →

Ames Silversmithing Hickory Classic

Sun, Sep 20Nightlife

Ames Silversmithing Hickory Classic

Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, IA

View Details →

Ames Silversmithing Hickory Classic

Sun, Sep 20Nightlife

Ames Silversmithing Hickory Classic

Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, IA

View Details →

Couples Night Golf

Fri, Sep 25Nightlife

Couples Night Golf

Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, IA

View Details →

Couples Night Golf

Fri, Sep 25Nightlife

Couples Night Golf

Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, IA

View Details →

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Fri, Sep 25 · 6:15 PMFREEWorkshop

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Fri, Sep 25 · 6:15 PMFREEWorkshop

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:45 PMFREEWorkshop

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:45 PMFREEWorkshop

September Show: Moons of the Solar System

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

55th Annual Octagon Art Festival

Sun, Sep 27Festival

55th Annual Octagon Art Festival

Octagon Center For the Arts

Ames, IA

View Details →

55th Annual Octagon Art Festival

Sun, Sep 27Festival

55th Annual Octagon Art Festival

Octagon Center For the Arts

Ames, IA

View Details →

Chili Bowl

Sun, Oct 11Nightlife

Chili Bowl

Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, IA

View Details →

Chili Bowl

Sun, Oct 11Nightlife

Chili Bowl

Ames Golf & Country Club

Ames, IA

View Details →

Third Thursday Puppets and Cheese

Thu, Oct 15Family

Third Thursday Puppets and Cheese

Octagon Center For the Arts

Ames, IA

View Details →

Third Thursday Puppets and Cheese

Thu, Oct 15Family

Third Thursday Puppets and Cheese

Octagon Center For the Arts

Ames, IA

View Details →

October Show: Deadliest Places in the Universe

Fri, Oct 30 · 6:15 PMFREEWorkshop

October Show: Deadliest Places in the Universe

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

October Show: Deadliest Places in the Universe

Fri, Oct 30 · 6:15 PMFREEWorkshop

October Show: Deadliest Places in the Universe

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

Third Thursday Mixed Media and Mimosas

Third Thursday Mixed Media and Mimosas

Octagon Center For the Arts

Ames, IA

View Details →

Third Thursday Mixed Media and Mimosas

Third Thursday Mixed Media and Mimosas

Octagon Center For the Arts

Ames, IA

View Details →

December Show: Orion

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PMFREEWorkshop

December Show: Orion

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

December Show: Orion

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PMFREEWorkshop

December Show: Orion

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →

December Show: Orion

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PMFREEWorkshop

December Show: Orion

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · Eventbrite →

December Show: Orion

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PMFREEWorkshop

December Show: Orion

Iowa State University Department of Physics & Astronomy

Ames, IA

Free · RSVP →