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Things to do in Ames

106 upcoming events. Ames, IA, United States.

Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings

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Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball 34Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball 26Iowa State Cyclones Wrestling 14Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball 5Iowa State Cyclones Football 4The Nutcracker 3Iowa State Cyclones Womens Volleyball 3Arizona State Sun Devils Wrestling 2Stanford Cardinal Wrestling 2North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball 2Alcorn State Braves Mens Basketball 2Bucknell Bison Wrestling 2Oklahoma State Cowboys Wrestling 2Arizona Wildcats Mens Basketball 2TCU Horned Frogs Mens Basketball 2Oklahoma State Cowboys Mens Basketball 2

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Ames at a glance

Looking for something to do in Ames? 106 events are coming up, and 6 are happening this weekend.

The category with the most dates is sports (86), followed by plays & musicals (8) and concerts (6).

Busiest venues on the calendar: Iowa State Cyclones - Hilton Coliseum, Hilton Coliseum and Stephens Auditorium.

Among the first dates up is Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball vs. West Virginia University Volleyball on October 30.

About Ames

Ames is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines in central Iowa. It is the home of Iowa State University (ISU). According to the 2020 census, Ames had a population of 66,427, making it the state's ninth-most populous city. Iowa State University was home to 30,177 students as of fall 2023, which make up approximately one half of the city's population.

Ames events: FAQ

What's happening in Ames this weekend?

There are 6 events in Ames this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is sports. See the full weekend line-up on our Ames this weekend page.

Which venues in Ames have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: Iowa State Cyclones - Hilton Coliseum (48), Hilton Coliseum (35), Stephens Auditorium (16), ISU Cyclones - MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium (3) and Fisher Theater (3).

What kind of events are on in Ames?

Upcoming dates by category: Sports (86), Plays & Musicals (8), Concerts (6), Dance (5) and Festivals (1).

Where can I buy tickets for events in Ames?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

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