What's Happening in Ames This Weekend

Are you looking for something to do in Ames this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on.

Art Walk

The 18^th Annual Artwalk at Downtown Businesses will display the work of local artists from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Works include jewelry, painters, photographers, wood workers and more. The kickoff is held at 5 p.m. at .

Hoggatt School Game Day

Hoggatt School Game Day is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday June 3 at 18^th Street and Burnett. The old schoolhouse will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. At 3 p.m. visitors can play games that school children once did in 1860.

Summer Reading

The Summer Reading program at starts Friday. Kids of all ages even teenagers can win prizes for participating. Adults will also be asked to rate what they read this summer for a chance to win prizes.

Ames on the Halfshell

 Ames on the Halfshell performances begin Friday. The first performance at the is Redz Band. Performances run 5 to 8 p.m. Friday all summer long. Admission is $4 and beverages are $1 to $3.

Iowa VERB

The 2012 VERB Kickoff will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at . The program promotes healthy activities in youth ages 8 to 13. Children in this age group can win prizes for spending an hour a day participating in physical activity. Learn more here.