MusicWalk: More than 20 shops will host musicians of all types during the MusicWalk 5 – 8 p.m. Sept. 16.

There will also be wine and beer tasting in multiple businesses. Local businesses and organizations will host area musicians and provide food and other entertainment for the public to enjoy.

FACES of Ames 2010: FACES is a celebration of residents, organizations and businesses that create the unique and special qualities that define and unite Ames. Entertainment & Activities will begin at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16. This event is free and open to the public.

Snow Magic: The official Ames tree-lighting ceremony, including horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, Festival of Trees opening, community caroling, open houses, cookie decorating, balloon animals and much more, kicks off Nov. 19.

There will be a host of business open-houses, and many more holiday happenings ending with the Snow Ball Drop on Dec. 4. This event is geared to be just like an old-fashioned hometown holiday festival.