Ames will be a fun place to be this weekend with a variety of music, food, and learning experiences for attendees to take part in.

Friday Aug. 11

Water Day

Reiman Gardens

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Admission to Everyone

Reiman Gardens Water Day is a kids event with water games, activities, crafts, and music from WaterRocks. Shoes will be required, as well as, swimsuits and towels. There is no preregistration required.

Story Theater Company workshop and fundraiser

Zekes

8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Community Gallery: JES LEE: DIGITAL DREAMS OF YOU exhibit begins and will go from July 7 to August 12.

Octagon Center for the Arts

Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Courtney Krause w/ Alli and I, Alexa Kriss, and Wiitch Tiit

DG’s Taphouse

21+, Tickets $8

8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

DG’s Taphouse brings several bands of a variety of music to perform at their stage.

Saturday Aug. 12

Ames Main Street Farmer’s Market.

300 and 400 block of Main Street Ames, Iowa, including Tom Evans Plaza

8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This Saturday there will be a Salsa Contest that is welcome to all contestants. There will be be two different contests going: the Judges Choice, and the People’s Choice. For more information visit: http://www.amesmainstreetfarmersmarket.com/index.cfm/72824/86249/salsa_contest

Flower Pounding

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

$40.48 for Iowa State students, $60 for general public, $48 for members

Central Iowa native, herb grower, and botanical dye expert Maggie Howe comes to Reiman Gardens to how to make a canvas tote and a cotton handkerchief/scarf inspired by plants. All materials included.

The Sundogs

DG’s Taphouse

21+, $10 tickets

9 p.m. to 1 p.m.

DG’s Taphouse hosts the Sundogs for a selection of reggae classics to be played for the audience.

Sunday Aug. 13

Open House at Hoggatt

Hoggatt School, 18th and Burnett

2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Free and open to the public

The Hoggatt School will be open for visitors to participate in hands-on activities to learn more about the Hoggatt School.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

The Workspace, Memorial Union

4:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m.

$35 for five punches – Iowa Students, $45 for five punches – General Public

Valerie Williams comes to the Memorial Union workspace to teach dancers of all levels the Argentine Tango.

Jason Danielson/Sam Salomone Quartet

Roosevelt Park, 7 p.m.

Jason Danielson and the Sam Salomone quartet come to perform some jazz music at Roosevelt Park for Roosevelt Summer Sundays Concert series.

Free Admission