Experience trick or treating around Ames

Trick-or-Treating in Ames has been set for Friday, Oct. 31 with recommended hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Make sure to use caution that evening as many little ghouls, ghosts, and goblins will be out looking for their treats. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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November 1, 2025

Cyclone Football vs Arizona State

Come for the game — stay for the weekend! The next Iowa State home football game is almost here! Tailgate at Jack Trice Stadium and watch the Cyclones play against Arizona State on Saturday, Nov. 1.

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November 8-9, 2025

Bonsai Show

Members of the Iowa Bonsai Association will be displaying unique specimens from their own collections and answering questions from the public. Join the Iowa Bonsai Association and their invited guest, the Eastern Iowa Bonsai Association at Reiman Gardens as we showcase the art and horticulture of Bonsai.

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November 10, 2025

Soweto Gospel Choir

With their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more!

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