Events Calendar

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.

Featured

Dec 1 - 3

Merry & Bright Holiday Weekend

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Dec 7 - 9

Reiman Gardens

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Featured

Dec 7

4:30 pm

ISU Student Innovation Center

Innovate 1858’s Maker Market

December 2023

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Featured

Merry & Bright Holiday Weekend

All Day

The Santa Express

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

Tour of Homes

Boone, Iowa

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Beautiful Land Holiday Market

Prairie Moon

3:00 pm

ISU Choirs & Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

Stephens Auditorium

7:00 pm

ISU Bands Holiday Concert

Stephens Auditorium

7:00 pm

Winter Song: A Festive Holiday Concert by Good Company

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

7:00 pm

ISU Theatre: The Velveteen Rabbit

KHOI Radio

Events for December

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All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

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All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

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All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

7:00 pm

ISU Theatre: The Velveteen Rabbit

Nevada Public Library

Events for December

7

Featured

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Featured

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Innovate 1858’s Maker Market

ISU Student Innovation Center

Events for December

8

Featured

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

9

Featured

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

ISU Theatre: The Velveteen Rabbit

Reliable Street, INC

The Nutcracker Ballet

Stephens Auditorium

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ames Community Alternative Gift Market

Wheatsfield Co-op

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Beautiful Land Market in Nevada

Gatherings

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Brrrds

McFarland Park

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

‘Twas the Night Before the Circus

Ames City Auditorium

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Perfect Strangers at Cornbred

Cornbred BBQ

Events for December

10

The Nutcracker Ballet

Stephens Auditorium

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

7:00 pm

An Evening of Holiday Favorites with Felicity from the Satin Dollz

Ames City Auditorium

Events for December

11

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

12

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

13

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

14

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

15

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Central Iowa Wind Ensemble Holiday Spectacular

Ames City Auditorium

Events for December

16

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Jordan Masserole

Cornbred BBQ

Events for December

17

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

7:30 pm

Home Free: For the Holidays

Stephens Auditorium

Events for December

18

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

19

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

7:30 pm

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Stephens Auditorium

Events for December

20

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

21

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Solstice Craft & Cider

McFarland Park

Events for December

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Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pyrography Creations at McFarland Park

McFarland Park

Events for December

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Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

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All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

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All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

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All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

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All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

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Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

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Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

30

Winter Wonderscape Holiday Light Show

Reiman Gardens

All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Events for December

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All Day

‘So Much Snow’ Storywalk

Downtown Ames

Other community calendars

Community Calendar
Chamber Calendar

Downtown Calendar

School District Calendar

ISU Athletics Calendar

University Calendar

Want to submit your event?

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.