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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Winter Market - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Winter Market\nEvent by Octagon Shop \nEvent Dates:\nNovember 24\, 2025 – Event Opening Day\nDecember 19 (or 24)\, 2025 – Event Closes \n11/24 – 11/30 : Cards & Ornaments\n12/1 – 12/7 : Fiber\n12/8 – 12/14 : Jewelry & Glass\n12/15 – 12/21 : Pottery \nAbout This Event:\nThe Octagon will hold the 3rd annual Winter Market\, featuring great finds on holiday-themed artworks from local artists and week-by-week special deals. \nMon. – Wed.\, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Thurs.\, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Fri.\, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Sat.\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Sun.\, during the holidays\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/3rd-annual-winter-market-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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SUMMARY:The RG Express - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat.\, Nov. 8\, 2025\, through Sun.\, Jan. 18\, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination\, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture. The RG Express is one of only 18 North American train displays of this magnitude! Walk past\, around\, and under miniature buildings and bridges built in the likeness of some of Iowa State University’s and Reiman Gardens’ most significant buildings. Don’t miss the magic of the RG Express this holiday season!  \nClosed November 22\, Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, and New Year’s Day. Open until 8 p.m. on Tues.\, December 2\, 9\, and 16 to allow for special nighttime viewing of the RG Express. The lighted buildings and holiday decorations help the season come alive as the trains travel throughout our indoor conservatory.  \nDue to capacity limits\, the RG Express Train Display is not open during the Winter Wonderscape light show. This display is included in the regular price of admission (free for members and Iowa State University students). \nThe RG Express Train exhibit would not be possible without the support of the Central Iowa Garden Railway Society and Just Add Water.  \n\n\n\nGeneral admission\n$12\n\n\nseniors\, ages 65 and up\n$11\n\n\nyouth\, ages 2-12\n$6\n\n\nyouth\, under 2\nfree\n\n\nReiman Gardens members\nfree\n\n\nIowa State University students\nfree\n\n\n\nMore information about admission here: https://reimangardens.com/admission-and-hours
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/the-rg-express-reiman-gardens/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Families with toddlers are invited for a storytime filled with music\, stories\, and fun! Mondays and Wednesdays are the same presentation. \n\n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/toddler-storytime-ames-public-library/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Baby Time - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories\, songs\, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. \nBabies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event!
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/baby-time-ames-public-library-2/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cirque Musica - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Cirque Musica – Wed.\, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $38. \nTo kick off the holiday season\, experience the magic of cirque like never before with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland! A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music\, this spectacular production will transport you to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment. With breathtaking acrobatics\, soaring aerial performances\, and an all-new production for this year\, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland delivers an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family. Feel the holiday spirit come to life with heart-pounding feats and beloved seasonal melodies.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cirque-musica-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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