Come out for a scary good time on Thursday, October 10! Downtown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips between 6:00 – 8:00pm.

This event is 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 Treating on October 25!

Witches Walk will also feature a Costume Contest this year! Make sure to be at Della Viti by 6:45pm to enter the contest. Winners will be decided at 7:00pm by who can get the loudest cheer from the crowd!

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Activities

FREE Giveaway – The first 300 Witches Walk attendees can pick up a free wine tumbler at Tom Evans Park located at 340 Main St. while supplies last. These will run out early!

Photo Stations – Grab a photo with your coven to remember this fun night out. Several can be found on the handout you’ll receive at Witches Walk!

Witches Bingo – (Pickup Bingo Sheet at Witches Walk) – Complete any 5 activities in a row to form a “BINGO” to be entered to win a gift basket with Downtown Ames Businesses.

Costume contest – Do you have the witchiest or spookiest costume? Join us at Della Viti at 6:45pm for our costume contest! Winners will be decided at 7:00pm by who can get the loudest cheer from the crowd!

Participating Businesses

Oak Lane Candle Co. | 121 Main St. | In-store specials

Link’d Jewelry at Oak Lane Candle Co. | 121 Main St. | Pop-Up permanent jewelry table

Dog-Eared Books | 203 Main St. | We will have a themed cocktail for sale and will be giving away popcorn and stickers. We will be offering 15% off of all book purchases during Witches Walk.

Marmalade Moon | 207 Main St. | Seasonal snack samples

Heroic Hair | 209 Main St. | apple cider & cookies 

London Underground | 212 Main St. | We will have a drink called “Witches’ Brew” available for purchase.

Treats on a Leash | 216 Main St. | We’ll be open until 8:00pm, don’t forget treats for your pets!

Homegrown | 218 Main St. | 20% off all School Spirit apparel including Ames and ISU

Chocolaterie Stam | 232 Main St. | 10% off any gelato from 6 pm – 8 pm for anyone in costume

Life Distilled | 301 Main St. | We’ll do a discount of 20% off housplants and crystals

RAYGUN | 301 Main St. | 13% off all RAYGUN brand merchandise

Lindsey Loo’s | 312 Main St. | Ghoulish giveaways

Moose on the Loose | 312 Main St. | Ghoulish giveaways

Cooks’ Emporium | 313 Main St. | Food Sample while you Shop and sign up to win a Cooks’ Emporium Gift Card!

PhotoSynthesis | 317 Main St. | specials on Halloween themed items and snap your photo in front of our spooky photo backdrop!

Della Viti | 323 Main St. | Witchy themed wine tasting and personal charcuterie

Ames British Foods | 328 Main St. | Stop on in and grab a hot tea or cold apple cider and biscuits.

MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union | 423 Main St. | Come enjoy a homemade beverage with the MEMBERS1st crew!

Prairie Rose Needleworks | 500 Main St. Ste 103 | Caramel apple cider samples, double loyalty points on all purchases, and in-store specials

Nook & Nest / Z.W. Mercantile | 500 Main St. Suite 101 | Located within The Shops at Clark & Main – Late night shopping and a snack

Cornbred | 526 Main St. | Theme Drink for Purchase

Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery | 330 5th St. | Drink specials and 25% off all non-food retail

Identity | 307 Kellogg Ave. | Join us for an exciting event! The first 80 attendees will receive goodie bags and refreshments, along with exclusive discounts on our services. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Octagon Center for the Arts | 413 Douglas Ave. | 10% off all earrings in the Octagon Shop

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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