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.

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May 15

4:00 pm

Downtown Ames

515 Days

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May 30

5:00 pm

Bandshell Park

Ames on the Half Shell: Kinda Petty Band

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Jun 5

5:00 pm

Downtown Ames

Art Walk

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Events for April

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Take a Bow

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

Stash the Trash

Ames

3:00 pm

Iowa State Singers Alumni Concert with Symphony Orchestra

Stephens Auditorium

3:00 pm

Concert and Campus Bands

Ames City Auditorium

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

It’s Best to be Singing!

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

7:00 pm

Never Come Down @ Alluvial

Alluvial Brewing

Events for April

29

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Rovers at Reiman

Reiman Gardens

Events for April

30

7:00 pm

Lecture Series: Bells of Iowa State

Ames Public Library

The Book of Mormon

Stephens Auditorium

7:30 pm

Jazz Night

Tye Recital Hall

Events for May

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Plant Sale

Iowa Arboretum

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Historic Preservation Tour

Farm House Museum

7:00 pm

Andy Juhl & The Bluestem Players with Dan DeGeest

Alluvial Brewing

The Book of Mormon

Stephens Auditorium

8:00 pm

The Talbott Brothers @ the M-shop

Maintenance Shop

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Student Fringe Festival

Plant Sale

Iowa Arboretum

7:00 pm

Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey

Stephens Auditorium

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Student Fringe Festival

Spring Enchantment Weekend

Reiman Gardens

Featured

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Opening Day: Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market

Downtown Ames

Plant Sale

Iowa Arboretum

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Safe in the Sun 5K/10K Run

Ada Hayden Heritage Park

9:00 am - 12:00 am

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

CASA Spring Open House

Creative Artists' Studios of Ames

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Books & Beverages

London Underground

6:30 pm

Cyclone Voice

Memorial Union

7:30 pm

Central Iowa Symphony: Magic and Mayhem

Ames City Auditorium

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Student Fringe Festival

Spring Enchantment Weekend

Reiman Gardens

12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Spring of Ames Inaugural Concert

Ames City Auditorium

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6

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Walk the Trails!

Story County Conservation

4:00 pm

Art Unveiling at Stephens Auditorium

Stephens Auditorium

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Curator’s Talk

Anderson Sculpture Garden

Events for May

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9

9:00 am - 12:00 am

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

Events for May

10

6:00 am - 8:00 pm

Iowa Bird Fest

Wild. Birds Unlimited

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Reiman Gardens 11th Annual Plant Sale

Reiman Gardens

Spring Enchantment

Reiman Gardens

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market

Downtown Ames

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Pizza Pie Looza

Downtown Nevada

All Day

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

World Collage Day 2025

Ames Public Library

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Findings Market

Torrent Brewing Company

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Parc Season Opener

The Parc

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live at the Railyard with No Good Deeds

Cornbred BBQ

7:30 pm

Town & Gown: Kevin Zhu, violin

Tye Recital Hall

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Reiman Gardens 11th Annual Plant Sale

Reiman Gardens

Spring Enchantment

Reiman Gardens

12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Buffet

Jethro's BBQ

Mother’s Day Event

Prairie Moon

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

5K Beer Run

Alluvial Brewing

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Curator’s Tour

Brunnier Art Museum

Events for May

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Spring Enchantment

Reiman Gardens

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Art Mart Spring Sale

Memorial Union Art Gallery

Events for May

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Art Mart Spring Sale

Memorial Union Art Gallery

Events for May

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Art from the Attic Sale

Octagon Center for the Arts

Art Mart Spring Sale

Memorial Union Art Gallery

Featured

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

515 Days

Downtown Ames

Events for May

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Art from the Attic Sale

Octagon Center for the Arts

Art Mart Spring Sale

Memorial Union Art Gallery

9:00 am - 12:00 am

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

515 Days

Bandshell Park

Events for May

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Art from the Attic Sale

Octagon Center for the Arts

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market

Downtown Ames

All Day

Gladiator Assault Challenge

Seven Oaks Recreation

All Day

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Iowa Arboretum Garden Social & Auction

Iowa Arboretum

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live at The Railyard with Perfect Strangers

Cornbred BBQ

Events for May

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All Day

Gladiator Assault Challenge

Seven Oaks Recreation

12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Jazz Brunch with Vintage Cafe

Cornbred BBQ

1:30 pm

Arts Awards Celebration

Reiman Gardens

Events for May

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7:00 pm

Lecture Series: Ames Oddities

Ames Public Library

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Evening Walks on the Prairie

Events for May

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Elvis Festival

Nevada

9:00 am - 12:00 am

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

Events for May

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Elvis Festival

Nevada

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market

Downtown Ames

All Day

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

7:00 pm

Narly’s Night: The Summoning

Ames City Auditorium

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live at The Railyard with Matt Woods

Cornbred BBQ

Events for May

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Elvis Festival

Nevada

12:00 am - 5:00 pm

Springtime on the Farm

Center Grove Orchard

Events for May

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27

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Songwriter Showcase: The Bird Hunters

Reiman Gardens

7:00 pm

Summer Carillon Concert Series

Iowa State University Campanile

Events for May

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Featured

5:00 pm

Ames on the Half Shell: Kinda Petty Band

Bandshell Park

Events for May

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“Picture Perfect” Summer Exhibit Opening Day

Reiman Gardens

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market

Downtown Ames

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bike Fair & Rodeo

Ames Public Library

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Live at The Railyard with Great Caesars Goat

Cornbred BBQ

Sweets & treats

Finger-lickin’ good

Historic downtown shopping

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