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Ames is home to events happening year-round. Discover the big game at Jack Trice Stadium or live music in downtown Ames this weekend! From art exhibits to sporting events, performing arts to trivia nights, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
Events for September

28

Events for September

30

Events for October

1

Events for October

2

Events for October

3

Events for October

4

Featured
10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Anime Ames 2025

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
Events for October

5

Events for October

6

No Events
Events for October

7

No Events
Events for October

8

Events for October

9

Events for October

10

Events for October

11

Events for October

12

Events for October

13

No Events
Events for October

14

Events for October

15

Events for October

16

Events for October

17

Featured
6:30 pm

iLuminate

Stephens Auditorium
Events for October

18

9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Fall Fair

Ames First United Methodist Church
Featured
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Howling

Shipley Schoolhouse
Events for October

19

Events for October

20

No Events
Events for October

21

No Events
Events for October

22

No Events
Events for October

23

Events for October

24

Events for October

25

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26

Events for October

27

No Events
Events for October

28

Events for October

29

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Malloween

North Grand Mall
Events for October

30

Events for October

31

Events for November

1

Other community calendars

Alliance Calendar

Downtown Calendar

School District Calendar

ISU Athletics Calendar

University Calendar

City Calendar      Library Calendar

Live in Ames Calendar

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Events happening in the Ames area that improve the quality of life for Ames residents and have the potential to attract visitors to the Ames area or enhance a visitor’s experience are eligible to be submitted to the Discover Ames events calendar. Events can be cultural, educational, recreational, or artistic.

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Connecting
with Iowa State University

Volleyball
  • Collaboration with ISU Athletics
  • Engaging at student-focused events like EIS (Experience Iowa State) and Orientation
  • Partnering with key ISU departments to connect with students and families
  • Providing resources to incoming freshman through an annual mailing

Promoting
Ames Nationwide

  • National coverage; RV There Yet and ISU Guide to the Game
  • 1.5M+ social media impressions across multiple platforms
  • Creating and distributing 25K+ Visitor Guides and 30K+ Ames Insiders
  • Working with local and national influencers to promote Ames

Investing
in Our Community

  • Awarding $100K+ in Community Grants each year to support local events
  • Outreach to youth through career fairs and presentations
  • Educating local businesses and leaders on how we can help and what we do
  • Coordinating and leading Hotel & Attraction Council to keep them informed and up to date

Growing
Events & Opportunities

  • Bringing major events that draw tens of thousands of people to our community including Boys State Basketball and Campustown Showdown
  • Attending national trade shows and conferences to find new opportunities of events to bring to Ames
  • Providing top-tier service before, during and after each event

Advocating
for Our Community

  • Funding feasibility studies for local projects
  • Helping advance tourism developments like CyTown and The LINC
  • Advocating for tourism with elected officials- Local & State
  • Driving converstations on a new Fieldhouse in Ames
  • Collaborating with Ames Alliance, iTIP, City of Ames, ISU & Visit Boone County

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