Events

Wild Women of the Woods

Wild Women of the Woods is designed to give women the opportunity to explore the outdoors, learn or improve skills, and network with women with similar interest. Join us for a weekend of fun at Hickory Grove Park on Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4. Each day will be packed with fun and engaging […]

04 Oct

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hickory Grove Park

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Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market

The Ames Main Street Farmers‘ Market is a community event that brings people together every Saturday from May to October to enjoy the bounty of seasonal produce, cheese, meat, baked goods, flowers, plants, and hand-crafted items. In addition to the variety of vendors, the market also provides live musical entertainment and special activities each week, plus educational programming throughout the market area. Special […]

04 Oct

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Downtown Ames

Downtown Ames, Iowa

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BBQ & Grilling Class

Come learn the basics of BBQ and grilling pork! October 4, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register by September 29, 2025 | This course is limited to 30 participants!

04 Oct

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kildee Hall

806 Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50011

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Anime Ames 2025

Mark your calendars for Anime Ames 2025, coming to Gateway Hotel & Conference Center this October. For more information on location, travel, registration, and more, visit https://www.animeames.com/.

04 Oct

Featured

10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

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The Pumpkin Express

Climb aboard the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad for a special trip to the pumpkin patch. Along the way, you’ll cross the 156-foot-tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge and the Des Moines River Bridge, enjoying beautiful views. Once children have picked out the perfect pumpkin and climbed back aboard, the train will return to town. […]

04 Oct

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

225 10th Street, Boone, Iowa

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Lucky Star Pop-up Market

Join us for our annual Fall Fareway Market! Sunday, October 5th 11am-4pm in Downtown Ames Shop over 44 local small batch makers, artisans, vintage collectors and creative entrepreneurs! Come hungry! Enjoy local food & beverage trucks Live music all day! Friendship Ark’s Halloween Boutique onsite! (support our local nonprofit with freewill donations) Free market totes […]

05 Oct

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11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fareway Parking Lot

Fareway parking lot, 619 Burnett Ave.

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Housing Fair

The Housing Fair is designed to help students find the necessary resources for settling into the Ames community. A bi-annual event at the Memorial Union, join us to find available options from local property managers, the Department of Residence and find advice for making your next move. Questions about this event may be directed to […]

08 Oct

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Memorial Union

2229 Lincoln Way, Ames

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The Story of Feed Sacks

Long before “sustainability” was a household word, people reused the fabric bags that once held everything from animal feed and seed to sugar and flour to ballots, hams, and even laxatives. Based on her book, “Feed Sacks: The Colourful History of a Frugal Fabric,” Linzee Kull McCray will share both the beauty of feed sacks […]

08 Oct

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ames Public Library

515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa

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Launch & Learn

Since 1995, ChildServe has supported nearly 1,000 children per year in the Ames area alone through life-changing services. Launch + Learn is your chance to connect with local leaders, businesses and ChildServe’s team. Connect and share stories of impact and inspire one another to create a brighter future for the kids we serve. For more […]

09 Oct

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Prairie Moon

3801 W. 190th St., Ames

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Witches Walk

Come out for a scary good time! Downtown businesses will be open late and hosting snacks and sips. This event is geared towards adults, but all are welcome and costumes are encouraged.

09 Oct

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Downtown Ames

Downtown Ames, Iowa

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Author Spotlight: John T. Price

Author John T. Price will be LIVE and in-person at Fifth Street Writers on October 9th at 7 PM. There will be books for sale and author signing. This event is presented by Ames Writers Collective and KHOI Community Radio.

09 Oct

7:00 pm

Fifth Street Writers Building

612 5th St. Ames, IA 50010

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The Great Gatsby Ballet

Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new Broadway-style ballet by the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, original jazz-inspired score, multimedia effects, acrobatics, dazzling […]

09 Oct

Featured

7:00 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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