The RG Express – Reiman Gardens

The RG Express Extended Hours – Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States

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.

$6 – $12
Winter Wonderscape – Reiman Gardens

Winter Wonderscape – Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States

Featuring more than 200,000 dazzling lights throughout 17 acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes popular favorites, as well as fun new surprises. Experience captivating tunnels that surround you with color, massive laser-lit disco balls, dynamic light strands dancing across a frozen lake, a whimsical re-creation of the game time favorite Candy Land, and so much more. Don’t miss the lights, colors, music and magic of Winter Wonderscape. 

Free – $16

Cyclone Cinema: The Fantastic Four: First Steps – ISU Student Union Board

Carver Hall, Room 0101 411 Morrill Rd, Ames, IA 50011, Ames, IA, United States

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.

Free

Lipstick Homicide & Bat Problem Time – ISU Student Union Board, M-Shop

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

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!

$10
The RG Express – Reiman Gardens

The RG Express – Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, United States

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.

$6 – $12

Holiday Concert: ISU Choirs and Orchestra

Stephens Auditorium 1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA, United States

Experience the magic of the holiday season with an enchanting afternoon of music at the ISU Holiday Concert – Choirs and Orchestra, featuring Iowa State Singers, Iowa Statesmen, Lyrica and Cantamus, and the ISU Symphony Orchestra at the Stephens Auditorium! James Rodde, Jennifer Rodgers, and Borivoj Martinić-Jerčić conductors.

Free – $15

Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons – The Workspace

Memorial Union Rm 3512 2220 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From  4 - 5 p.m, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week, along with techniques for better dancing. From 5 - 7 p.m, the floor is yours for dancing under Valerie's guidance and for working with different partners. An intermediate-level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.

$45 – $55

Cyclone Cinema: The Fantastic Four: First Steps – ISU Student Union Board

Carver Hall, Room 0101 411 Morrill Rd, Ames, IA 50011, Ames, IA, United States

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.

Free