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What is featured?

Sunday, 01 Oct 2023

Bonsai Show

Oct 01, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for Reiman Gardens members and ISU Students. Normal cost of admission for everyone else.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Members of the Iowa Bonsai Association will be displaying unique specimens from their own collections and answering questions from the public.

Sunday, 08 Oct 2023

Closing ceremony: Jack Trice 100 commemoration

Oct 08, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

free

Student Affairs Special events Student activities

The closing ceremony for a weekend of events honoring the life and legacy of Jack Trice. A reception will follow in the Memorial Union's Great Hall.

Friday, 13 Oct 2023

Cyclone Family Weekend

Oct 13, 2023

All day

Throughout campus

Most activities are free

Student Affairs Special events Student activities

Cyclone Family Weekend (Oct. 13-15) is an annual campuswide event run by student leaders filled with opportunities for families to spend time with their students, learn about Iowa State, and see our beautiful campus. Each year, the activities and opportunities change, but often include performances, tours of campus facilities, meals, and fun activities. Most events are free, but some will require purchase of tickets. Register online.

Spirits in the Gardens

Oct 13, 2023

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$13 for ISU students and Reiman Gardens Members; $15 for General Public; $7 for Youth ages 2-12; Free for ages 2 and under

Reiman Gardens Special events

Reiman Gardens popular fall celebration is back with even more spooky fun for two weekends! With 1000+ intricately carved Jack-O-Lanterns, candy, chemistry experiments, cosplay, and so much more. Wear your favorite costume and join in the fun.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023

Cyclone Family Weekend

Oct 14, 2023

All day

Throughout campus

Most activities are free

Student Affairs Special events Student activities

Cyclone Family Weekend (Oct. 13-15) is an annual campuswide event run by student leaders filled with opportunities for families to spend time with their students, learn about Iowa State, and see our beautiful campus. Each year, the activities and opportunities change, but often include performances, tours of campus facilities, meals, and fun activities. Most events are free, but some will require purchase of tickets. Register online.

Spirits in the Gardens

Oct 14, 2023

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$13 for ISU students and Reiman Gardens Members; $15 for General Public; $7 for Youth ages 2-12; Free for ages 2 and under

Reiman Gardens Special events

Reiman Gardens popular fall celebration is back with even more spooky fun for two weekends! With 1000+ intricately carved Jack-O-Lanterns, candy, chemistry experiments, cosplay, and so much more. Wear your favorite costume and join in the fun.

Sunday, 15 Oct 2023

Cyclone Family Weekend

Oct 15, 2023

All day

Throughout campus

Most activities are free

Student Affairs Special events Student activities

Cyclone Family Weekend (Oct. 13-15) is an annual campuswide event run by student leaders filled with opportunities for families to spend time with their students, learn about Iowa State, and see our beautiful campus. Each year, the activities and opportunities change, but often include performances, tours of campus facilities, meals, and fun activities. Most events are free, but some will require purchase of tickets. Register online.

Spirits in the Gardens

Oct 15, 2023

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$13 for ISU students and Reiman Gardens Members; $15 for General Public; $7 for Youth ages 2-12; Free for ages 2 and under

Reiman Gardens Special events

Reiman Gardens popular fall celebration is back with even more spooky fun for two weekends! With 1000+ intricately carved Jack-O-Lanterns, candy, chemistry experiments, cosplay, and so much more. Wear your favorite costume and join in the fun.

Friday, 20 Oct 2023

Spirits in the Gardens

Oct 20, 2023

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$13 for ISU students and Reiman Gardens Members; $15 for General Public; $7 for Youth ages 2-12; Free for ages 2 and under

Reiman Gardens Special events

Reiman Gardens popular fall celebration is back with even more spooky fun for two weekends! With 1000+ intricately carved Jack-O-Lanterns, candy, chemistry experiments, cosplay, and so much more. Wear your favorite costume and join in the fun.

Saturday, 21 Oct 2023

Spirits in the Gardens

Oct 21, 2023

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$13 for ISU students and Reiman Gardens Members; $15 for General Public; $7 for Youth ages 2-12; Free for ages 2 and under

Reiman Gardens Special events

Reiman Gardens popular fall celebration is back with even more spooky fun for two weekends! With 1000+ intricately carved Jack-O-Lanterns, candy, chemistry experiments, cosplay, and so much more. Wear your favorite costume and join in the fun.

Sunday, 22 Oct 2023

Greek Trick-Or-Treat

Oct 22, 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Special events Student activities

This annual, family-friendly event is hosted by ISU chapters in the sorority and fraternity community. No registration is required for this free event that includes candy, games, activities and more.

Spirits in the Gardens

Oct 22, 2023

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$13 for ISU students and Reiman Gardens Members; $15 for General Public; $7 for Youth ages 2-12; Free for ages 2 and under

Reiman Gardens Special events

Reiman Gardens popular fall celebration is back with even more spooky fun for two weekends! With 1000+ intricately carved Jack-O-Lanterns, candy, chemistry experiments, cosplay, and so much more. Wear your favorite costume and join in the fun.

Saturday, 28 Oct 2023

ISU Book Store: Halloween Story Time with Peppa Pig

Oct 28, 2023

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

ISU Book Store

free

University Special events

There will be stories, free kid's activities, coloring pages and an opportunity to take photos with Peppa Pig. Special deals on kid's and general books for Independent Bookstore Day.

Sunday, 29 Oct 2023

United at the Union Wedding Expo

Oct 29, 2023

1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Durham Great Hall

Memorial Union programs Special events

Calling all recently engaged couples - The United at the Union Wedding Expo is BACK! Join us on Sunday, October 29 from 1:30-3:00pm the Memorial Union's Durham Great Hall. Start planning your wedding with us and spend your Sunday meeting amazing wedding professionals while receiving expo-exclusive vendor discounts, giveaways, wedding planning inspiration, and so much more!

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023

Howl O Ween Dog Costume Walk

Oct 31, 2023

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for Reiman Gardens members and ISU Students. $12 General public. $11 General public ages 65+. $6 General public youth ages 2-12. $5 for dogs

Reiman Gardens Special events

Searching for a fun fall festivity for you and your pup? Look no further! Join us at Reiman Gardens for a spooky costume walk this Halloween!