Spirits in the Gardens – Reiman Gardens

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

Reiman Reiman Gardens' popular fall celebration is back Fri. - Sun., Oct. 10 - 12! Featuring more than 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns hand-carved by volunteers, Spirits in the Gardens has become a central Iowa tradition for Halloween family fun. It's also great for date nights and fun with friends, so come in costume and have a spooky good time!

$16

ISU Wind Ensemble

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, ISU 300 Union Dr, Ames, IA, United States

ISU Wind Ensemble presents their first concert of the season on Fri., Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is $10 for the general public. ISU students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance.

This concert will have a livestream.

$10

Mississippi Heat – ISU Student Union Board, M-Shop

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

Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas.

$15

2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour at Fifth Street Writers

Ames Writers Collective / Fifth Street Writers 612 5th St, Ames, IA, United States

During the studio tour, Fifth Street Writers will offer space and supplies for creatives to create poetry collage postcards and “Tumbling Words Wild Writing” sessions from 11 to noon and 2 to 3 p.m.. We’ll supply a pen and paper.

Free