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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/2026-01-04/
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:20260103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T052107Z
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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. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1 \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-3/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20260120T044441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T044441Z
UID:10003412-1767456000-1767461400@calendar.amesart.org
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. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-french-ames-public-library-2/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20260120T043147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T043147Z
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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. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-russian-ames-public-library-2/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
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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/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T120000
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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/2026-01-03/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
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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/2026-01-03/
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:20260102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251103T024936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T024936Z
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SUMMARY:Optimae Life Services at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Optimae Life Services will be available in the Library to connect visitors with resources for mental health\, home health\, and community integration services. Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room – 2nd floor \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/optimae-life-services-at-apl-ames-public-library/2026-01-02/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
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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/2026-01-02/
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:20251231T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251102T195437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T195647Z
UID:10001105-1767177000-1767178800@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
UID:10001546-1767171600-1767200400@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-31/
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:20251230T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251103T010323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T010323Z
UID:10001182-1767121200-1767126600@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-30/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251103T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T002649Z
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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/2025-12-30/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
UID:10001545-1767085200-1767114000@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-30/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251102T200959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T200959Z
UID:10001113-1767006000-1767013200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Mary Greeley Medical Center at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Mary Greeley Medical Center will be available in the Library to talk about inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Ames community. \nMondays\, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the second floor – Lisa Fawcett Nilsson Study 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.\n\n \n 
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/mary-greeley-medical-center-at-apl-ames-public-library/2025-12-29/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251102T195437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T195647Z
UID:10001104-1767004200-1767006000@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-29/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
UID:10001544-1766998800-1767027600@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-29/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251103T033330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T035909Z
UID:10001355-1766930400-1766937600@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Pokémon Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Calling all school-aged Poké-Kids! Come learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and use a Library-supplied deck to battle other players. You can bring your decks to talk and strategize with other players\, but card trading will not be allowed. Don’t want to play? Come to watch others\, enjoy Poké-art activities\, chat with other kids\, and build a supportive community of friends! Farwell T. Brown Auditorium \nKids ages 8 and under need to bring a caregiver along to help. Caregivers: not sure what Pokémon is all about? This is a great opportunity to learn along with your kids! \nSupported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/pokemon-club-ames-public-library/2025-12-28/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
UID:10001543-1766912400-1766941200@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-28/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251129T203754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T203754Z
UID:10002250-1766854800-1766869200@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-27/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251103T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T002649Z
UID:10001152-1766831400-1766833200@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
UID:10001542-1766826000-1766854800@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251129T203754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T203754Z
UID:10002249-1766768400-1766782800@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-26/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.amesart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Winter-Wonderscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251107T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T232832Z
UID:10001541-1766739600-1766768400@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-26/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.amesart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holiday-Train.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251129T203754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T203754Z
UID:10002248-1766509200-1766523600@calendar.amesart.org
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/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.amesart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Winter-Wonderscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Reiman Gardens":MAILTO:reimangardens@iastate.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251003T045836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T010804Z
UID:10000578-1766503800-1766509200@calendar.amesart.org
SUMMARY:Write Together Tuesdays - Ames Writers Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our hybrid Write Together Tuesdays on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers. 3:30 to 5 p.m. CT \nWHAT’S A WRITE TOGETHER?\n\nWe join together on Zoom and in person at Fifth Street Writers\, share what we’re working on\, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end\, we share our successes\, and sign off. Easy peasy. \nVisit the website for more. https://ameswriterscollective.org/
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/write-together-tuesdays-ames-writes-collective/2025-12-23/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T180714
CREATED:20251103T002649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T002649Z
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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/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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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/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Break Camp (2 days) - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Adults will drop off youth for this program – attendees must bring a sack lunch that does not need to be refrigerated\, as well as a light and easy snack. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for frost covered fun at Winter Break Camp!\nMon. & Tues.\, Dec. 22 & 23\, 9 s.m. – 4 p.m. \nChildren will get the chance to explore the Gardens while doing science and STEM experiments\, artistic activities\, and outdoor discoveries to keep their minds and bodies moving during break. Designed for students in grades 1-5 (Ages 6-10). \nPreregistration with prepayment required by Thurs.\, Dec. 18. \nThemes\n\nMon.\, Dec. 22 – Ice\, Ice\, Baby – Get ready for a day of experimenting! Campers will become scientists and conduct their own experiments to test the different properties of water.\nTues.\, Dec.  23: Grinch Day – You’re a mean one\, Mr. Grinch! Join us for a day of crafts\, stories\, snacks and more – all centered around our favorite green grump.\n\nCOPY LINK
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/winter-break-camp-2-days-reiman-gardens/2025-12-23/
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:20251222T220000
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SUMMARY:Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis - Stephens Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis – Mon.\, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $55. \nFrom his longtime home in Omaha\, Neb.\, Mannheim Steamroller creator and founder Chip Davis makes innovative music inspired by the sounds of another age. This former teacher and jingle writer founded the music industry’s largest independent recording label\, American Gramaphone\, in 1974 when industry executives said Davis’ innovative 18th century instrumental rock sound would never sell. In addition to a Grammy Award\, Davis is largely credited with establishing the New Age music category. \nHis first Christmas album in 1984\, revolutionized the making and marketing of holiday music\, the album’s success made Christmas records a “must do” for all music artists. With more than 31.5 million Christmas albums sold\, Davis is the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time. Having 19 gold\, 8 multi-platinum and 4 platinum-certified records\, Davis is among an elite group of music artists with this number of RIAA records. He is also one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry\, offering a rich array of lifestyle products on www.mannheimsteamroller.com including hot chocolate\, food\, apparel and novelty items. His latest achievement is creating a cutting-edge psychoacoustic technology that is being used in major medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/mannheim-steamroller-by-chip-davis-stephens-auditorium/
LOCATION:Stephens Auditorium\, 1900 Center Dr\, Ames\, IA\, 50011\, United States
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