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SUMMARY:Maker Nights - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends and get creative with Maker Nights at Reiman Gardens!\nVarious Wednesday evenings\, 6 – 8 p.m. \nAll projects are inspired by nature and are simple but elegant. Select from topics typically offered on first Wednesdays in the spring and fall: \n\n2025 Workshops\nDecember 3: Air Plant Globes \n\nSelect from various materials such as sand\, perlite\, soil\, pebbles\, and other decorative objects to form a base for an air plant that will sit within an open glass globe. Globes can then be suspended from the ceiling or other plant hangers in your home. Each participant will make 2 globes.\n\n\n2026 Workshops\n\nJanuary 7: Seed Art\nFebruary 4: Botanical Doodling\nSPECIAL: February 12: PALentine’s Day Maker Night: Fired Ink Wall Art\nMarch 4: Pulp Painting\nApril 1: Pressed Flower Birds\nJuly 1: MINI Maker Night: Canvas Paintings\nJuly 8: MINI Maker Night: Micro Collages\nSeptember 2: Spore Printing\nOctober 7: Pressed Flower Landscapes\nNovember 4: Tiny Terrariums\nDecember 2: Mini Macrame Wall Hanging\n\n\n\nPrices\n\n\n$30\nGeneral Public \n\n\n$18\nMembers Must Present Membership Card at Check-In\n\n\n$15\nISU Students Valid with Student ID\n\n\n\nVisit https://reimangardens.com/events to find out more and to register.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/maker-nights-reiman-gardens/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maker Nights - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends and get creative with Maker Nights at Reiman Gardens!\nVarious Wednesday evenings\, 6 – 8 p.m. \nAll projects are inspired by nature and are simple but elegant. Select from topics typically offered on first Wednesdays in the spring and fall: \n\n2025 Workshops\nDecember 3: Air Plant Globes \n\nSelect from various materials such as sand\, perlite\, soil\, pebbles\, and other decorative objects to form a base for an air plant that will sit within an open glass globe. Globes can then be suspended from the ceiling or other plant hangers in your home. Each participant will make 2 globes.\n\n\n2026 Workshops\n\nJanuary 7: Seed Art\nFebruary 4: Botanical Doodling\nSPECIAL: February 12: PALentine’s Day Maker Night: Fired Ink Wall Art\nMarch 4: Pulp Painting\nApril 1: Pressed Flower Birds\nJuly 1: MINI Maker Night: Canvas Paintings\nJuly 8: MINI Maker Night: Micro Collages\nSeptember 2: Spore Printing\nOctober 7: Pressed Flower Landscapes\nNovember 4: Tiny Terrariums\nDecember 2: Mini Macrame Wall Hanging\n\n\n\nPrices\n\n\n$30\nGeneral Public \n\n\n$18\nMembers Must Present Membership Card at Check-In\n\n\n$15\nISU Students Valid with Student ID\n\n\n\nVisit https://reimangardens.com/events to find out more and to register.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/maker-nights-reiman-gardens/2026-02-04/
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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SUMMARY:Floral Design Workshops - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create beautiful floral arrangements to take home – a different style each month!\nThird Tuesday of each month\, 6 – 7 p.m. \nJoin cherished instructor and State Fair Master Floral Judge Sandy Gossman for a different monthly hands-on floral arrangement workshop. Designs range from contemporary vase arrangements to structured forms using tropical leaves\, dried materials\, event florals\, and more! Materials include a mixture of market flowers and seasonal flowers cut fresh from Reiman Gardens. \n\n2025 Dates & Topics\n\nNovember 18: Woody & Wild\nDecember 16: Solstice Centerpieces (oasis)\n\n2026 Dates & Topics\n\nJanuary 20: Grocer’s Roses\nFebruary 17: Floral Flurries\nMarch 17: Green Goodness\nApril 21: Fairy Garden Tea Cups (2 tea cups)\nMay 19: Tropic Like It’s Hot\nJune 16: Herbal Centerpieces (oasis)\nJuly 21:Miniature Masterpieces (vases or oasis)\nAugust 18: Big Bloom Bunches\nSeptember 15: Colorful Crescents\nOctober 20: Succulent Pumpkins (pumpkin)\nNovember 17: Grassy Swags (wire frame)\nDecember 15: Winter Ikebana (oasis or frogs)\n\nCOPY LINK \n\nPrices\n\n\n$62\nGeneral Public Any age\n\n\n$50\nMembers Must Present Membership Card at Check-In\n\n\n$43\nISU Students Valid with Student ID
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/floral-design-workshops-reiman-gardens/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, 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/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, 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/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, 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/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Reiman Gardens\, 1407 University Blvd\, 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/2026-01-15/
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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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/2026-01-14/
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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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/2026-01-13/
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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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/2026-01-12/
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:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2026-01-11/
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:20260110T090000
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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/2026-01-10/
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:20260109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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/2026-01-09/
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:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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/2026-01-08/
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:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
CREATED:20251108T013505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T152056Z
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SUMMARY:Maker Nights - Reiman Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends and get creative with Maker Nights at Reiman Gardens!\nVarious Wednesday evenings\, 6 – 8 p.m. \nAll projects are inspired by nature and are simple but elegant. Select from topics typically offered on first Wednesdays in the spring and fall: \n\n2025 Workshops\nDecember 3: Air Plant Globes \n\nSelect from various materials such as sand\, perlite\, soil\, pebbles\, and other decorative objects to form a base for an air plant that will sit within an open glass globe. Globes can then be suspended from the ceiling or other plant hangers in your home. Each participant will make 2 globes.\n\n\n2026 Workshops\n\nJanuary 7: Seed Art\nFebruary 4: Botanical Doodling\nSPECIAL: February 12: PALentine’s Day Maker Night: Fired Ink Wall Art\nMarch 4: Pulp Painting\nApril 1: Pressed Flower Birds\nJuly 1: MINI Maker Night: Canvas Paintings\nJuly 8: MINI Maker Night: Micro Collages\nSeptember 2: Spore Printing\nOctober 7: Pressed Flower Landscapes\nNovember 4: Tiny Terrariums\nDecember 2: Mini Macrame Wall Hanging\n\n\n\nPrices\n\n\n$30\nGeneral Public \n\n\n$18\nMembers Must Present Membership Card at Check-In\n\n\n$15\nISU Students Valid with Student ID\n\n\n\nVisit https://reimangardens.com/events to find out more and to register.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/maker-nights-reiman-gardens/2026-01-07/
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:20260107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2026-01-07/
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:20260106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2026-01-06/
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:20260105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2026-01-05/
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:20260104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2026-01-04/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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
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:20260102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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
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:20251231T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2025-12-31/
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:20251230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2025-12-30/
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:20251229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2025-12-29/
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:20251228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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/2025-12-28/
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:20251227T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260730T233257
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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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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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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
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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/2025-12-26/
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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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
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