The Octagon will hold the 3rd annual Winter Market, featuring great finds on holiday-themed artworks from local artists and week-by-week special deals.
November 24th, 2025 – Event Opening Day
December 19th (or 24th), 2025 – Event Closes
Get 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!
Creative Artists' Studios of Ames (CASA) invites the community to its annual Holiday Art Sale on Sat., Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This one-day event will feature artwork for the holiday season by local artists.
Get 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!
Get 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!
Stephens Auditorium’s Nutcracker Ballet production dates back decades as one of the historic performing arts venue’s proudest and best-known traditions. The production puts area youth and adults on stage alongside world-class performers resulting in a spectacular holiday celebration that features stunning production values.
Stephens Auditorium’s Nutcracker Ballet production dates back decades as one of the historic performing arts venue’s proudest and best-known traditions. The production puts area youth and adults on stage alongside world-class performers resulting in a spectacular holiday celebration that features stunning production values.