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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/2025-12-06/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
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SUMMARY:Festive Candy Cottage Workshop - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Create your own miniature holiday house!\nSelect from the following workshops:\nSat. Dec. 6\, or Sat. Dec. 13: \n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\n11 a.m. – noon\n1 – 2 p.m.\n\nGet creative with candy as you groove to winter tunes and build your very own festive miniature cottage to display in your home this holiday season. Use graham crackers\, icing\, and other decorative confections in this hands-on workshop\, where our cheerful holiday volunteers will be on hand to help. Also\, take a snapshot of your group at our photo op\, and enjoy the Gardens and RG Express when you’re done! \nBest for ages 3+. This event includes a hot chocolate and edible candy station\, but please note that the icing and other decorations used to build the cottage is not for eating. \nAdditional information:\n\nRegister per person and be sure to add one or more candy cottages for your group!\nAll materials included.\nFeel free to dress for a festive holiday celebration\, but prepare for sticky hands!\n\n \n$12 General Public Adults Ages 13+ \n$6 General Public Youth Ages 2-12 \n$11 General Public Seniors Ages 65+ \nFree Member Adults Ages 13+ • Must Present Membership Card At Check-In \nFree Member Youth Ages 2-12 • Must Present Membership Card At Check-In \nFree ISU Students Valid with Student ID \nFree ISU Students Youth Child of an ISU Student \nFree Adults (SNAP/EBT) Ages 13 +; must show EBT card & ID at check-in (good for up to 4 guests) \nFree Youth (SNAP/EBT) Ages 2-12; must show EBT card & ID at check-in (good for up to 4 guests)  
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/festive-candy-cottage-workshop-reiman-gardens/2025-12-06/1/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
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SUMMARY:First Saturday Write Together at Fifth Street Writers - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fifth Street Writers on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Together we’ll write in community on our writing projects. \nWhat’s a Write Together? \n\n\nBring your laptop or whatever you write with to work on your creative writing projects—novels\, memoirs\, poems\, project outlines\, your to-do list for the coming year if need be\nWe have seating areas spread throughout the building at Fifth Street Writers that run the gamut from comfy club chairs to benches with tables\, to larger tables with chairs—some tables are shared spaces\nWe’ll write in community for ~2 hours after sharing a brief comment about our creative project\nWe have wifi\nWe write\, write\, write in silence\nRULE: Cell phones MUST BE SILENCED\, as well as laptop “dings”\n\nEach month\, we’ll open our doors at 9:30 a.m. Grab a coffee or tea and mingle with fellow writers. There’s plenty of street parking (metered) with a CyRide stop in front of our building at 612 5th Street in downtown Ames\, IA. \nWhile the event is free and open to all\, we’re asking everyone to pre-register because space is limited. To register\, click here.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/first-saturday-write-together-at-fifth-street-writers-ames-writers-collective/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th St\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening\, language\, and literacy skills through music\, movement\, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. Storytime Room. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nLibrary Hours\n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/family-storytime-ames-public-library/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
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SUMMARY:Festive Candy Cottage Workshop - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Create your own miniature holiday house!\nSelect from the following workshops:\nSat. Dec. 6\, or Sat. Dec. 13: \n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\n11 a.m. – noon\n1 – 2 p.m.\n\nGet creative with candy as you groove to winter tunes and build your very own festive miniature cottage to display in your home this holiday season. Use graham crackers\, icing\, and other decorative confections in this hands-on workshop\, where our cheerful holiday volunteers will be on hand to help. Also\, take a snapshot of your group at our photo op\, and enjoy the Gardens and RG Express when you’re done! \nBest for ages 3+. This event includes a hot chocolate and edible candy station\, but please note that the icing and other decorations used to build the cottage is not for eating. \nAdditional information:\n\nRegister per person and be sure to add one or more candy cottages for your group!\nAll materials included.\nFeel free to dress for a festive holiday celebration\, but prepare for sticky hands!\n\n \n$12 General Public Adults Ages 13+ \n$6 General Public Youth Ages 2-12 \n$11 General Public Seniors Ages 65+ \nFree Member Adults Ages 13+ • Must Present Membership Card At Check-In \nFree Member Youth Ages 2-12 • Must Present Membership Card At Check-In \nFree ISU Students Valid with Student ID \nFree ISU Students Youth Child of an ISU Student \nFree Adults (SNAP/EBT) Ages 13 +; must show EBT card & ID at check-in (good for up to 4 guests) \nFree Youth (SNAP/EBT) Ages 2-12; must show EBT card & ID at check-in (good for up to 4 guests)  
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/festive-candy-cottage-workshop-reiman-gardens/2025-12-06/2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T130000
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SUMMARY:Teen Silent Book Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Hey teens\, come to the Library’s Teen Silent Book Club to unwind\, read\, and connect with others. We will enjoy good books and good—but quiet—company as we munch on some snacks. Bring your own book or grab one from the Library’s shelves. We will start each club off with a brief conversation (share what you’re reading/introduce yourself) and then settle in for two hours of cozy\, distraction-free reading. \nThe Teen Space main doors will be closed\, so enter through the side door near the Young Adult book display wall.\nSupported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/teen-silent-book-club-ames-public-library/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
CREATED:20251109T052952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T161246Z
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SUMMARY:Yuletide Open House with Santa - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:Yuletide Open House with Santa Sat.\, Dec. 6\, noon – 3 p.m. \nEnjoy festive family fun at the Farm House Museum in partnership with the Ames History Museum. Victorian yuletide themed crafts and holiday treats will be provided. Tours of the historic home in full period decoration will be offered throughout the afternoon\, along with the chance to meet and take pictures with Santa. It’s the perfect start to the holiday season for families and friends. Event hosted by University Museums and the Ames History Museum. Sponsorship provided by Carol Pletcher. \nThe Farm House Museum\, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University\, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition\, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18\, 2025. \nThe historic 1860 home\, which has hosted countless holiday gatherings throughout its 165-year history\, welcomes the campus and community to experience the seasonal traditions that have brought students\, faculty\, and staff together for generations. \n“The Farm House Museum has a certain twinkle this time of year\,” said Allison Sheridan\, Farm House Museum curator. “Yuletide: Glad Tidings invites visitors to experience the warmth and beauty of historic holiday traditions in Iowa State’s oldest building. It’s a wonderful way to pause during the busy season and connect with our campus heritage – and share glad tidings\, merriment and good cheer.” \n“It’s like this house was made for the holidays\,” said Sydney Marshall\, Curator of the Art on Campus Collection and the Anderson Sculpture Garden. \nVisit Yuletide: Glad Tidings \nFarm House Museum \n601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, Iowa 50011 \nMon. – Fri.\, noon – 4 p.m. \nClosed Sat.\, Sun.\, and University holidays. Free admission\, donations welcome \nPhone: (515) 294-3342 \nAbout the Farm House Museum \nThe Farm House Museum is the oldest building on Iowa State University’s campus. Originally constructed in 1860\, the Farm House Museum first served the university as living quarters for various students\, Iowa State deans\, professors\, and farmhands. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 as the Knapp-Wilson House\, it honors Seaman A. Knapp\, author of the federal Hatch Act of 1887\, and James F. “Tama Jim” Wilson\, who became U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Presidents McKinley\, Roosevelt\, and Taft. Following a six-year restoration in the 1970s\, the Farm House Museum became a public museum. Today\, the Farm House Museum\, an affiliate of University Museums at Iowa State University\, serves the public and student body by displaying numerous antiques with particular emphasis on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more. \nAbout University Museums \nUniversity Museums is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums\, a National Historic Landmark historic home museum\, a sculpture garden\, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University\, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30\,000 permanent collection objects\, conserves and preserves collections\, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship\, and fosters student engagement. University Museums is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Visit museums.iastate.edu to learn more.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/yuletide-open-house-with-santa-university-museums/
LOCATION:Farm House Museum\, 601 Farm House Lane\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Museums":MAILTO:museums@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
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SUMMARY:Festive Candy Cottage Workshop - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Create your own miniature holiday house!\nSelect from the following workshops:\nSat. Dec. 6\, or Sat. Dec. 13: \n\n9:30 – 10:30 a.m.\n11 a.m. – noon\n1 – 2 p.m.\n\nGet creative with candy as you groove to winter tunes and build your very own festive miniature cottage to display in your home this holiday season. Use graham crackers\, icing\, and other decorative confections in this hands-on workshop\, where our cheerful holiday volunteers will be on hand to help. Also\, take a snapshot of your group at our photo op\, and enjoy the Gardens and RG Express when you’re done! \nBest for ages 3+. This event includes a hot chocolate and edible candy station\, but please note that the icing and other decorations used to build the cottage is not for eating. \nAdditional information:\n\nRegister per person and be sure to add one or more candy cottages for your group!\nAll materials included.\nFeel free to dress for a festive holiday celebration\, but prepare for sticky hands!\n\n \n$12 General Public Adults Ages 13+ \n$6 General Public Youth Ages 2-12 \n$11 General Public Seniors Ages 65+ \nFree Member Adults Ages 13+ • Must Present Membership Card At Check-In \nFree Member Youth Ages 2-12 • Must Present Membership Card At Check-In \nFree ISU Students Valid with Student ID \nFree ISU Students Youth Child of an ISU Student \nFree Adults (SNAP/EBT) Ages 13 +; must show EBT card & ID at check-in (good for up to 4 guests) \nFree Youth (SNAP/EBT) Ages 2-12; must show EBT card & ID at check-in (good for up to 4 guests)  
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/festive-candy-cottage-workshop-reiman-gardens/2025-12-06/3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Japanese - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Japanese. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nIn person in the Dale H. Ross Board Room or\, to join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \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 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-japanese-ames-public-library/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
CREATED:20251103T030946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T032101Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Russian - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Russian. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \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 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-russian-ames-public-library/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
CREATED:20251103T031945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T031945Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: French - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in French. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. Dale H. Ross Board Room \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \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 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
CREATED:20251107T232742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T233225Z
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SUMMARY:The RG Express Extended Hours - 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-extended-hours-reiman-gardens/2025-12-06/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T095026
CREATED:20251129T203754Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderscape - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Reiman Gardens’ enchanting holiday light show! \nWinter Wonderscape at Reiman Gardens! \nEvent Dates & Duration Winter Wonderscape tickets are available for each Thurs.\, Fri.\, and Sat. evening in December\, as well as Sun.\, Dec.21 -Tues.\, Dec. 23. \nTimed ticketing is required – you will select a specific 30-minute entry window from 5  – 7:30 p.m. to reduce crowding. Visitors spend approx. 1-1.5 hours at this event. You are welcome to stay until close at 9 p.m. but last entry is from 7:30p-8p! \nSpecial Nights \nThurs.\, Dec. 4: Iowa Youth Ballet\, from Stephens Auditorium’s Production of The Nutcracker Ballet will perform 15-20 minute dance numbers every half hour in the Garden Room (at the end of the Winter Wonderscape Route). \nSat.\, Dec. 6: Toy Drive at Winter Wonderscape. Bring joy this season–and a new\, unwrapped toy–to help families in need. All donations go to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa–with special guests from the Iowa State Cyclones Women’s Basketball Team. More details available here. \nAbout \nWinter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show is back for its fifth year and better than ever with our outdoor walk-through holiday light show featuring a variety of immersive light displays throughout the entire 17-acre site. Don’t miss our new and improved features and elements including motion and music. \nWalk through brightly lit tunnels and meander beneath fantasy lights that fall like stars. Wander among giant glowing flowers\, a massive disco ball twirling to music\, and a twenty-foot-wide fountain of lights that dances in color. Step into a whimsical Candy Land–inspired pathway\, filled with sweet surprises and vibrant hues\, then drift toward the firefly lights that flicker and shimmer like magic in the night. Don’t miss the breathtaking giant illuminated snowflake and the wide array of other sparkling wonders that make this light show a feast for the senses. \nReturning from last Year: Roast your own smores! This will be available every evening (weather permitting) near our Hunziker House. \nPlease note: the RG Express Holiday Train Display is not open during Winter Wonderscape due to capacity limitations. \nHow Timed Tickets Work: The above time and date specified is your entry time to Winter Wonderscape. You may show up anytime during this window of time. It is not the amount of time you are on site\, only the time you can enter the event. QR codes are required for check in. Please select the “Go to your tickets” link on this email to view your tickets. You may print them or have them available on your phone. \nStarting Point: Entrance to Winter Wonderscape is at our East Entrance and not our main entrance. This will be marked by signage. Also see map below. \nWhat to bring/What not to bring: Be sure to dress for the weather – it may be cold\, rainy\, snowy/icy\, and/or windy. Strollers\, wheelchairs\, and motorized mobility scooters are welcome. No bicycles\, skateboards or other vehicles are allowed. We apologize but we are not able to check out our wheelchairs or mobility scooters during this event. Do not bring pets\, companion animals\, or emotional support animals. Service animals are allowed. \nBathrooms: Bathrooms are located in our main building\, Hunziker House and at Sycamore Falls. These are included on the map below. Please note that our paths are ONE WAY\, so if you would like to use the restroom before you start\, we ask you return to the start of the path\, which is also marked. See map below. \nPath Length: The path is approximately ¾ of a mile and is under 5% slope and takes 40-80 minutes to walk in entirety. Visitors are welcome to walk the loop more than once. See map below. \nAccessibility: The entire path is ADA accessible. 90% of the path is paved. We apologize that we are not able to allow use of our wheelchairs or motorized mobility scooters on the nights of this event due to liability issues. You are welcome to bring your own motorized mobility scooters or wheelchairs. If you need special accommodations\, please contact the Director of Guest Services at 515-294-8994 or rrule@iastate.edu. \nView 2025 Route Map \nEntrance\, Exit and Parking Map: Parking is free. Preferred Parking Lot is S2\, with S1\, S3\, S5 and S6 as additional parking. The Beach Avenue gate will also be open.\nView map for parking \nDirections to Reiman Gardens: Some smart phones and GPS list Reiman Gardens and our mailing address in the wrong location. Instead of entering Reiman Gardens or our address\, enter into the map’s search field “intersection of University Blvd and South 16th Street. Find the map below with directions to our entrance from the intersection of University Blvd and S. 16th St.\nView Directions Map to Reiman Gardens\nShare this event: http://bit.ly/3J2C3YE \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/winter-wonderscape-reiman-gardens/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cyclone Cinema: The Fantastic Four: First Steps - ISU Student Union Board
DESCRIPTION:Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond\, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald\, Silver Surfer. \n2025 | PG-13 | 1hr 54min \nAll Cyclone Cinema showings start at 7 p.m. Sunday film screenings will be in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as long as the request is made to the staff before the movie starts.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/cyclone-cinema-the-fantastic-four-first-steps-isu-student-union-board-3/
LOCATION:Carver Hall\, Room 0101\, 411 Morrill Rd\, Ames\, IA 50011\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lipstick Homicide & Bat Problem Time - ISU Student Union Board\, M-Shop
DESCRIPTION:The M-Shop closes down the fall semester at Iowa State with a rocking good show featuring Iowa City-based punk pop favorites Lipstick Homicide and the newly established Des Moines rock band Bat Problem! \nLipstick Homicide is a riot-grrrl influenced punk band with pop sensibilities that has been an Iowa City staple since the 2010’s. This trio of BFF’s has toured extensively across the US\, Canada\, and Europe and have made their mark as old school DIY pop punk veterans. Their sound has been described by some as “gay Green Day.” \nBat Problem is the newest rock outfit from 31st Street\, Des Moines\, IA. Comprised of veteran musicians\, Michael Clabaugh\, Jordan Mayland\, and Chris Lachky\, the band hit the ground running. Their brand new single\, “Bare Wires\,” was just released in October and the debut album is set for early 2026 for vinyl and streaming. Bat Problem is ready to bring their fun fast paced show and music to the people! \nDoors open at 7:30 p.m. | Show starts @ 8 p.m.\nTICKETS: $10 ($6 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day-of-show \nGenre: punk / rock\nFor fans of: Green Day\, Bikini Kill\, Babes In Toyland\, Volcano Boys\, Nuclear Rodeo
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/lipstick-homicide-bat-problem-time-isu-student-union-board-m-shop/
LOCATION:ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop\, 2229 Lincoln Way\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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