This list will be continuously updated until November 24, 2024.
Fall is right around the corner, and to celebrate, we’ve made a list of all the upcoming events and activities in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County! Grab your favorite pumpkin spice treat, and let’s get celebrating.
Make a whole weekend out of your visit by staying overnight in a Council Bluffs hotel! Use our Book Direct tool to browse and book today, and use our interactive trip planner tool to help you plan your unforgettable getaway! As you browse the website, look for the pin icon to save things to do, places to eat, events to attend, blogs, and more. Once you've curated your list, you can send it to yourself, share it with friends or family, and easily access it at any time!
Fall Events
Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event coordinator to confirm details as needed.
Fields of Flight
Ditmars Orchard
September 6 | 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Fairview Cemetery Tour
Fairview Cemetery
September 7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fields of Flight
Ditmars Orchard
September 7 | 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
2024 Fall Tea - Digging Deeper with Diane
Historic General Dodge House Ballroom
September 8 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Go Wild for Conservation 21st Annual Fundraiser
The Landing
September 12 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mindfallness
Bayliss Park
September 12 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Pop Goes Metal Goes to Camp Crystal Lake
Maloney's Live
September 13 | 8:00 p.m.
Botna Bend Pancake Feed
Botna Bend Park
September 14 | 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run
Arrowhead Park
September 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Little Con of Horrors
Maloney's Live
September 14 - 15 | 3:00 p.m.
Bikes on the 100 Block
Historic 100 Block of West Broadway
September 19 | 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Southwest Iowa Art Tour: Friday Sneak Peek
Various Locations
September 20 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Paranormal Investigation at the RailsWest Railroad Depot
RailsWest Railroad Museum
September 20 | 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Southwest Iowa Art Tour
Various Locations
September 21-22 | Hours vary by date
Railroad Days at Mile Zero
Various Locations
September 21 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
100 Block Classic Car Show
Historical 100 Block
September 21 | 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Paranormal Investigation at Squirrel Cage Jail
Squirrel Cage Jail
September 21 | 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Bingo at the Orchard
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
September 26 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Shinjuku Strays Cabaret Presents Stray to Hell: A Bloody Cabaret
Maloney's Live
September 26 | 8:00 p.m
FAMILY Inc. Fall Flannel Fling
The Acres
September 27 | 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Latino Festival
Bayliss Park
September 28 | 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Flashlight Tours
Squirrel Cage Jail
October 4 - 5 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Fairview Cemetery Tour
Fairview Cemetery Tour
October 5 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flashlight Tours
Squirrel Cage Jail
October 11 - 12 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Arrowhead Park Chili Fest
Arrowhead Park
October 12 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bingo at the Orchard
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
October 17 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Flashlight Tours
Squirrel Cage Jail
October 18 - 19 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Fairview Cemetery Tour
Fairview Cemetery Tour
October 19 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flashlight Tours
Squirrel Cage Jail
October 25 - 26 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
5th Annual Halloween Witch Woods Walk
Hitchcock Nature Center
October 26 | 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Fairview Cemetery Tour
Fairview Cemetery Tour
October 27 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
November Little Tike Hike
Hitchcock Nature Center
November 2 - 10 | 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
November Little Tike Hike
Botna Bend Park
November 2 - 24 | 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Festive Fall Attractions
The Cryptic Room
Hours
- Friday - Sunday. For available game times, check out the booking page on the website.
Cost
-
$25 per player
Tickets/Admission
- At this time, no walk-ins are allowed. Games can be reserved online or by calling (712) 310-5265.
The Cryptic Room is a live-action, team-based escape room game that is perfect for the Halloween season. Once you are inside the themed room, the clock starts ticking, and you have limited time to work together, find and use clues, solve the puzzles, and "break out." You must hurry, though — it is all over once the clock hits zero!
Historic Squirrel Cage Jail
Hours
- Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Note: In November, the jail is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost
- $10 for adults
- $6 for public safety workers
- $8 for seniors (60 and over)
- $5 for kids ages 6-18
- Free for kids five and under.
Town legend has it that the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail has been haunted since the jail’s opening. A former jail tour guide claimed the ghost is J.M. Carter, the man who oversaw the construction of the building. Visit their website for information on booking a paranormal investigation!
Pumpkin Patches & Orchards
Fall wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a local family-owned pumpkin patch and orchard. Lucky for you, the area has several unforgettable patches and orchards that are sure to give you the best fall vibes! Visit our Pumpkin Patches & Orchards blog for a list of places to visit, admission information, and more.
The Fun Doesn't Stop There!
There are so many other activities, events, and attractions to visit in Pottawattamie County! Learn more about the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, our exciting outdoor fall activities, and The Arts Center at Iowa Western's 2024-2025 National Performance Season to unleash the perfect getaway.
For a complete list of attractions, visit our play page!
For a complete list of places to eat, browse our restaurant listings!
Don't forget to book your hotel stay with one of our properties by using our Book Direct tool!
