Events in Ames — October 2026 (47 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Ames, Iowa brings 47 live events across the city, led by film (11), workshop (10), community (7). 10 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Ames in October 2026?

There are 47 events in Ames, Iowa in October 2026, including The Temptations at Stephens Auditorium (7:30 PM), Avengers Endgame: Encore [9:05 PM] at Cinemark Ames Movies 12 (9:05 PM), Verity [9:15 PM] at Cinemark Ames Movies 12 (9:15 PM), Forgotten Island [9:30 PM] at Cinemark Ames Movies 12 (9:30 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Ames in October 2026?

Yes — 10 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Ames. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Ames for a specific date in October 2026?

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The Temptations

Avengers Endgame: Encore [9:05 PM]

Verity [9:15 PM]

Forgotten Island [9:30 PM]

Verity [9:35 PM]

Verity [9:50 PM]

Practical Magic 2 [9:55 PM]

Digger [10:00 PM]

Primetime [10:05 PM]

Heart of the Beast [10:10 PM]

Resident Evil [10:15 PM]

Drop-In Volunteering

No School Day at the Library

Pridefest Trivia Night

"The Librarians" Screening & Discussion

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with LIVE Orchestra

(Preseason) Indiana Pacers v Minnesota Timberwolves

ISU Theatre Presents Antigone

Movies with Mainstream

Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball vs. Kansas State University Volleyball

ISU Theatre Presents Antigone

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

ISU Theatre Presents Antigone

Pridefest: Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child

ISU Theatre Presents Antigone

The Wiz

Espresso Basics

Howler Growlers

1 Million Cups

Ribbon Cutting: Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning Services

2026 Campustown Fall Classic

Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball vs. University of Colorado Buffaloes Volleyball

Ribbon Cutting and 1st Anniversary Party: Ames Voice

MSGS Fall Meeting at Iowa State University

Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball vs. Utah Womens Volleyball

Foodies + New Friends: Ames | Giving Back Edition

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

Q4 Ambassador Social

1 Million Cups

Securing the Heartland: Iowa Cyber Resilience Conference

Pour Over 101

Iowa State University Collage of Choirs

Eat the Weeds: Dandelion Kimchi

RS book group

1 Million Cups

October Show: Deadliest Places in the Universe

Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball vs. West Virginia University Volleyball

The Temptations

The Temptations

Avengers Endgame: Encore [9:05 PM]

Avengers Endgame: Encore [9:05 PM]

Verity [9:15 PM]

Verity [9:15 PM]

Forgotten Island [9:30 PM]

Forgotten Island [9:30 PM]

Verity [9:35 PM]

Verity [9:35 PM]

Verity [9:50 PM]

Verity [9:50 PM]

Practical Magic 2 [9:55 PM]

Practical Magic 2 [9:55 PM]

Digger [10:00 PM]

Digger [10:00 PM]

Primetime [10:05 PM]

Primetime [10:05 PM]

Heart of the Beast [10:10 PM]

Heart of the Beast [10:10 PM]

Resident Evil [10:15 PM]

Resident Evil [10:15 PM]

Drop-In Volunteering

Drop-In Volunteering

No School Day at the Library

No School Day at the Library

Pridefest Trivia Night