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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/2025-12-16/
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: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/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T160000
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SUMMARY:Farm House Museum Holiday Exhibition - University Museums
DESCRIPTION:The Farm House Museum at Iowa State University invites you to experience Yuletide: Glad Tidings through December 18. Iowa State’s oldest building sparkles with historic holiday charm. Special events include WinterFest Open House (Dec 5\, 5 – 7 p.m.) and Santa Open House (Dec 6\, noon – 3 p.m.). Open weekdays\, noon – 4 p.m. at 601 Farm House Lane. Free admission. Learn more at museums.iastate.edu or call (515) 294-3342. \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/farm-house-museum-holiday-exhibition-university-museums/2025-12-16/
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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SUMMARY:International Community Meetup - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow international residents on the third Tuesday of each month for fun activities and culture-sharing. \nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Iowa State University International Students and Scholars Office.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/international-community-meetup-ames-public-library/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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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/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Floral Design Workshops - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create beautiful floral arrangements to take home – a different style each month!\nThird Tuesday of each month\, 6 – 7 p.m. \nJoin cherished instructor and State Fair Master Floral Judge Sandy Gossman for a different monthly hands-on floral arrangement workshop. Designs range from contemporary vase arrangements to structured forms using tropical leaves\, dried materials\, event florals\, and more! Materials include a mixture of market flowers and seasonal flowers cut fresh from Reiman Gardens. \n\n2025 Dates & Topics\n\nNovember 18: Woody & Wild\nDecember 16: Solstice Centerpieces (oasis)\n\n2026 Dates & Topics\n\nJanuary 20: Grocer’s Roses\nFebruary 17: Floral Flurries\nMarch 17: Green Goodness\nApril 21: Fairy Garden Tea Cups (2 tea cups)\nMay 19: Tropic Like It’s Hot\nJune 16: Herbal Centerpieces (oasis)\nJuly 21:Miniature Masterpieces (vases or oasis)\nAugust 18: Big Bloom Bunches\nSeptember 15: Colorful Crescents\nOctober 20: Succulent Pumpkins (pumpkin)\nNovember 17: Grassy Swags (wire frame)\nDecember 15: Winter Ikebana (oasis or frogs)\n\nCOPY LINK \n\nPrices\n\n\n$62\nGeneral Public Any age\n\n\n$50\nMembers Must Present Membership Card at Check-In\n\n\n$43\nISU Students Valid with Student ID
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/floral-design-workshops-reiman-gardens/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Spanish - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-spanish-ames-public-library/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
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CREATED:20251103T061434Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Roots Book Group - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join gardeners and nature enthusiasts for deep discussion of books in connection with the Ames Seed Library. Topics will touch on seeds and plants\, gardening\, community-building\, and the relationship between humans\, animals\, and plants.  Book selections include both fiction and non-fiction intended for general audience. PEO Room \n\nSeptember 23 – Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion\nOctober 28 – All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki\nNovember 18: The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl\nDecember 16: Migrations by Charlotte Mcconaghy\n\nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation. \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. \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/deep-roots-book-group-ames-public-library/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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