Spend the Holidays in Ames!
There’s always plenty to DO, EAT or SHOP in Ames, and the holiday season is no exception! Start a family tradition, get your shopping list tackled, and don’t forget to do something nice for yourself. With all there is to do around the CYtes of Ames and Iowa State University this month, you may want an extra day – or sleigh – to get your fill of festivities
DECEMBER 2018
DAILY
Visit Santa! (December 1-24) at North Grand Mall
North Grand Indoor Farmers’ Holiday Market (December 14-24) at North Grand Mall
AMES RESTAURANTS OPEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY/EVE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
DIY Fresh Evergreens for Your Holiday Table at Wheatsfield Co-op
Mucky Duck Quiz Night at The Mucky Duck Pub
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11
Santa at the Boone Theater! (Boone)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
Old-Fashioned Christmas (Boone)
Traditional Christmas Dinner at the Pub at The Mucky Duck Pub
Bubbles Galore! The Wines of Celebration at Wheatsfield Co-op
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
Visit Free During Extended Holiday Hours at Reiman Gardens
Mingle on Main Downtown Ames
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
Holiday Home Based Business Show at North Grand Mall
Santa Express Train at Boone & Scenic Railroad (Boone)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Holiday Home Based Business Show at North Grand Mall
Breakfast with Santa (Boone)
Santa Express Train at Boone & Scenic Railroad (Boone)
Ukulele-Banjo Holiday Sing-Along at Ames Public Library
Saturday Family Fun: Christmas Storytime Special at Ames Public Library
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Holiday Home Based Business Show at North Grand Mall
Santa Express Train at Boone & Scenic Railroad (Boone)
Home Free at Stephens Auditorium
Christmas Carol Sing at Ames Public Library
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
Kringla – A Scandinavian Treat at Wheatsfield Co-op
Mucky Duck Quiz Night at The Mucky Duck Pub
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
Floral Design: Table Runners with Holiday Greens at Reiman Gardens
Luminary Hike at McFarland Park
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Visit Free During Extended Holiday Hours at Reiman Gardens
Mingle on Main Downtown Ames
Crafty Cocktail Night: Last Minute Marbling at Reiman Gardens
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Holiday Home Based Business Show at North Grand Mall
Family Winter Solstice Pajama Party at Reiman Gardens
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22
Holiday Home Based Business Show at North Grand Mall
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23
Holiday Home Based Business Show at North Grand Mall
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Stephens Auditorium
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
Mucky Duck Quiz Night at The Mucky Duck Pub
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27
Visit Free During Extended Holiday Hours at Reiman Gardens
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve Party at Della Viti
Mucky Duck Quiz Night at The Mucky Duck Pub