Events

Winter Wonderscape

With a wide variety of dazzling light installations throughout 17-acres of outdoor gardens, this walk-through light show includes popular favorites, as well as fun new surprises. Experience captivating tunnels that surround you with color, massive laser-lit disco balls, dynamic light strands dancing across a frozen lake, a whimsical mushroom forest and so much more. Don’t […]

26 - 28 Dec

Reiman Gardens

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Noon Year’s Eve

Celebrate the final days of 2024 and the start to a new year with an outdoor adventure! For the first hour, there will be nature activities set-up for the whole family to explore. Right before noon we will gather for a countdown to a noon birdseed toss and a grape juice toast. The celebration will […]

31 Dec

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

McFarland Park

56461 180th St., Ames

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Winter Survival

Let’s celebrate winter and the new year! It may be chilly outside, but there’s no need to be cooped up. Get outdoors and discover how amazing nature can be during the winter months. We will spend the afternoon building shelters and fires. After we get a fire going, we will warm up by a campfire […]

04 Jan

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

McFarland Park

56461 180th St., Ames

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Mania: The ABBA Tribute

Returning to the Stephens stage is crowd favorite, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute. The tribute band will play Stephens Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m as part of the 2024-2025 tour.  Tickets are $64.50, $44.50, and $27.50 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Stephens Ticket Office. MANIA: The […]

08 Jan

7:30 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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MLK Day Celebration

The City of Ames is joining the Ames/Story County MLK Celebration Committee in honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a hybrid celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at Ames City Auditorium, 520 Sixth St. (north side of City Hall). Birthday cookies will be served at 6 […]

20 Jan

6:30 pm

Ames City Auditorium

520 6th St.

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Angel Street

Revival of a theater classic! A villainous husband tortures his young wife into believing she is losing her mind. He will use every trick in his arsenal to make her believe it’s only her imagination. Is her mind really slipping, or does her husband have some dark, sinister agenda? 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 24, 25, […]

23 - 25 Jan

ACTORS

120 Abraham Dr. Ames

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Spring WelcomeFest

A signature bi-annual event, WelcomeFest attracts thousands of students and 100+ businesses and departments. This event gives vendors the opportunity to welcome students to our community and promote their products, services, and employment opportunities. Students – Come for the free food and swag, leave with resources to help you settle into the community!

23 Jan

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

ISU Memorial Union

Durham Great Hall

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Comedian Matt Mathews

“Boujee on a Budget” Tour After the success of his recent debut tour, rising comedian and social media sensation Matt Mathews has announced his latest national stand-up comedy tour: Boujee On A Budget. Mathews will play Stephens Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.  Tickets to the general public go on sale on Friday, Aug. 16 […]

24 Jan

Stephens Auditorium

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Angel Street

Revival of a theater classic! A villainous husband tortures his young wife into believing she is losing her mind. He will use every trick in his arsenal to make her believe it’s only her imagination. Is her mind really slipping, or does her husband have some dark, sinister agenda? 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 24, 25, […]

31 Jan - 02 Feb

ACTORS

120 Abraham Dr. Ames

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Menopause The Musical 2

All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit “Menopause The Musical” is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. “Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’” is a hilarious and heartfelt look at […]

02 Feb

3:00 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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Voces8

The 2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble Voces8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertoire both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors, and soloists. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the […]

11 Feb

7:00 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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Dancing with the Stars

Following last year’s fan frenzy that led to a sensational sold-out tour, Dancing with the Stars is back on tour to heat up the winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, brand-new live production! Tickets to the general public will go on sale on Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com or at the […]

13 Feb

7:30 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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