Witches Walk
Visitors can stroll through downtown shops open late offering themed sips, food samples, and shopping discounts. Many participating businesses host photo booths, craft activities, and giveaway items throughout the district. Attendees dressed in costume can participate in a crowd-judged costume contest.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Ames
Food & Drink
Participating businesses offer themed snacks, sweets, tea and beverage samples, and drinks; food trucks on Kellogg between Main and 5th offer quick bites.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Head to Della Viti to enter the costume contest, where winners are chosen by crowd applause.
- Look for participating business signs to take advantage of the approved Sip & Stroll Social District.
- Stop by Kellogg Avenue between Main and 5th for food trucks serving quick bites.
Special Events & Promotions
- Enter the costume contest at Della Viti by 7:30 pm; winners are decided at 7:45 pm by crowd cheers.
- Participating businesses advertise shopping discounts, including 15% off store-wide at Dog-Eared Books and up to 50% off select items at The Loft.
- Raygun offers 13% off apparel during the event, excluding sale rack and BOGO items.
- Octagon Center for the Arts offers 10% off everything in the shop from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are costumes required?
Costumes are not required, but they are encouraged, and there is a costume contest held at Della Viti.
Is the event open to all ages?
The event is geared towards adults, but all are welcome to attend.
How is the costume contest decided?
Winners of the costume contest are decided by whichever contestant gets the loudest cheer from the crowd.
What food and drink options are available?
Downtown businesses offer various snacks, beverage samples, and drink specials, and food trucks are located on Kellogg between Main and 5th.
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