Events

Art Mart

Discover budding artists and professional makers at the annual holiday Art Mart at the Iowa State Memorial Union Art Gallery Dec. 3-6. Hours: Tuesday 4-7 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The Art Gallery is located on the 1st floor of the MU. Art Mart is a […]

03 - 06 Dec

Memorial Union Art Gallery

2229 Lincoln Way

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Merry & Bright Holiday Weekend

An Ames-area celebration featuring community activities in Story and Boone Counties. Mark your calendar for this holiday weekend! Enjoy twinkling lights, music, food, shopping, Santa, and more as we kick off the holiday season. See all the events at a glance

05 - 08 Dec

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Winter Wonderscape

Experience the magic of the holidays at Reiman Gardens’ Winter Wonderscape in Ames. This enchanting outdoor walk-through holiday light show featuring more than 150,000 lights illuminates the gardens, creating a festive atmosphere that’s perfect for family outings and holiday memories. The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings […]

05 - 07 Dec

Reiman Gardens

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Snow Magic Kick-Off

Downtown Ames is always festive during the holidays! Join us for a night of fun holiday themed activities that are great for the whole family. Santa will be in town! You can visit Santa at Duck Worth Wearing from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Write a letter to Santa, too. Fill out the envelope and who knows, […]

05 Dec

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Downtown Ames

Downtown Ames, Iowa

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Boone Community Christmas Celebration

Lighted parade and tree lighting to follow. Have the kiddos get a picture with Santa at the Greenspace!

05 Dec

5:30 pm

Boone

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Chili Faceoff

Vote on the best chili and meet ISU Men’s Hockey Club players! This event is a fundraiser for the Hockey Club

05 Dec

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cornbred BBQ

526 Main St., Ames

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Dear Evan Hansen

The Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical that connected the world has been declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post. Dear Evan Hansen is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our […]

05 Dec

7:30 pm

Stephens Auditorium

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Beautiful Land Holiday Market

  You won’t want to miss this carefully curated holiday marketplace, set in the lush surroundings of Prairie Moon Winery & Vineyards. This is hand-crafted and vintage shopping at its best! Hours are Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday 12-5 p.m.

06 - 08 Dec

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Prairie Moon

3801 W. 190th St., Ames

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Santa Express

Join us for what has become a tradition for families across the Midwest. Take a ride on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s Santa Express, a journey that will take you from Boone to the North Pole and back! Santa will pass through the train, greeting children, and passing out a special gift. On your […]

06 - 08 Dec

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

225 10th Street, Boone, Iowa

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Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market

Mark your calendars for an evening of shopping, treats, and supporting local student businesses at the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market on Dec. 6. At the market, you’ll discover a treasure trove of unique, handcrafted gifts, food, art, and more, all created by talented student and alumni entrepreneurs. This event will take place on the […]

06 Dec

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

ISU campus

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WinterFest

WinterFest is a celebration of the winter season at Iowa State. WinterFest provides a unique combination of winter-themed events, activities, displays, and traditions for Iowa State students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Don’t miss the annual holiday Art Mart from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Memorial Union Art Gallery. (Art Mart […]

06 Dec

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Memorial Union

2229 Lincoln Way, Ames

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Yuletide 2024: Winterfest Open House

University Museums, in conjunction with ISU Winterfest, celebrates the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Take part in free Victorian yuletide-themed activities and crafts while you enjoy holiday treats.

06 Dec

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Farm House Museum

ISU Campus

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