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The Local 5 Weekend Guide shows many events for families and pop culture fans, including GalaxyCon Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center on Friday at 2 p.m., Family Fun Night at Jester Park on Friday, Norwalk Music Fest and the 11th annual Adventureland Oktoberfest on Saturday.
Reiman Gardens in Ames will host a Botanical Bash with a drone show and local food vendors on Saturday as the Des Moines metro prepares for an active weekend.
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Dreaming Hildegard Exhibition Reception
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Octagon Center For the Arts — Free entry — Explore the solo exhibition by Christopher Hynes and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Repair Café
10 AM – 2 PM — Ames Public Library — Free entry — Fix your beloved items with the help of dedicated volunteer repair coaches.
2025 Ames Silversmithing Classic
All day — Ames Golf & Country Club — $600 prize pool & $30 club rental — Enjoy a day of hickory golf at the 14th edition of this classic Iowa tournament.
IVMA Annual Meeting
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Scheman Building — Registration required — Expand your veterinary knowledge and fulfill CE requirements at the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association's Annual Meeting.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones Football
1-4 p.m. — Jack Trice Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of college football as the Wildcats take on the Cyclones in Ames.
Designing Beyond the Blueprint Lecture
6:00 p.m. — Iowa State University Memorial Union — Free entry — Explore the intersection of architecture and theater with scenic artist Eleanor Kahn.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball
11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $57 — Watch the Iowa State Cyclones take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in a thrilling women's basketball matchup.
UCF Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Hilton Coliseum — Cost information not provided — Watch an exciting women's basketball matchup featuring the UCF Knights and Iowa State Cyclones.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball
11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $57 — Catch the thrilling clash of two top women's basketball teams in Ames.
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball
Mon, Oct 6 11:59 PM – Tue, Oct 7 1:29 AM — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $92 — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Mountaineers and Cyclones in Ames.
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