Winter Break Camp: GRINCH DAY!

Join us for frost covered fun at Winter Break Camp! Monday, December 30 , 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Children 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 […]

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Intro To Musical Theater – Story Theater Company

In this workshop, students will learn the beginnings of musical theater acting, dancing, and singing. Students will work together to rehearse and perform exciting ensemble pieces. No previous experience necessary! There will be a showcase for family and friends on Dec 31 at 2:30 p.m. Grades 2-5 Dec 30 & 31 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 […]

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Musical Theater: Exciting Ensemble – Story Theater Company

In this workshop, students will build their skills in musical theater-style acting, dancing, and singing. Students will work together to rehearse and perform exciting ensemble pieces, while learning about musicals as a whole. No previous experience necessary! There will be a showcase for family and friends on Jan 4 at 3:30p.m. Grades 6 - 12 […]

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Fifth Street Writers 1st Saturday Open Write – Ames Writers Collective

Join the Ames Writers Collective at Fifth Street Writers, 612 5th St., on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Together we’ll write in community on our writing projects. To celebrate our 1st Fifth Street Writers Open Write on January 4th, we’ll open our doors at 9:30 a.m. Grab a coffee […]

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Exploring Art JANUARY 2025 – Octagon Center for the Arts

Date & Time: Tuesdays, Jan. 7 to Jan. 28 (4 weeks); 9:15 - 10 a.m. each week Location: Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 Hunziker Studio Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, IA Instructor: Beth Weninger Description: Exploring Art, ages 18 months - 3 years with an adult partner. Children […]

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Seasonal Forest Bathing Walks

Enjoy an embodied awareness walk through the beautiful garden spaces at Reiman Gardens! Explore your senses with a Forest Bathing Walk every season, with activities unique to each one. Forest therapy, inspired by Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese philosophy of "forest bathing," boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure and stress hormones, prevents and relieves stress and anxiety, and […]

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Youth Day Camps

Adventure is always blooming at Reiman Gardens! Discover, play, and grow at youth day camps! In 2025, our camp themes will revisit a popular theme or outdoor exhibit from the past as we celebrate Reiman Gardens' 30th Anniversary. Campers will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine, explore various garden areas and participate in […]

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Artist Talk: Paintings by Ed Buckingham – Green Hills Gallery

Paintings by Ed Buckingham, will be on display at the Green Hills Art Gallery until Tuesday, February 11. Hours: Mon. - Fri.,  8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sat, Sun, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. An informal "Conversation with Ed" reception will be held tonight -  Mon., January 13 - at 3:30 p.m. in the Green […]

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