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

Ames Pridefest – Ames History Museum

Ames History Museum 416 Douglas Ave., Ames, IA, United States

Ames History Museum will be open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with reduced admission!

$5

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

Community Barn Dance – Onion Creek Cloggers & Band

Collegiate-Wesley Annex 130 S. Sheldon Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Onion Creek Cloggers & Band invite you to join them for a Community Barn Dance! The event is free, donations are appreciated.

Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons – The Workspace

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

ISU Collage of Choirs

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

ISU's four major choral groups (Cantamus, Iowa State Singers, Lyrica and Statesmen) will perform at Stephens Auditorium for Cyclone Family Weekend on Sunday, Oct. 12 in Stephens Auditorium.

$15
Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons – The Workspace

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

Spirits in the Gardens – Reiman Gardens

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

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