In the heart of Council Bluffs, the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center stands as a vibrant gathering place where creativity, culture, and community come together. The Hoff Center is home to the acclaimed Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE), which brings productions to CB year-round.
Be sure to check out the top floor of the Hoff—home to the John & Anne Nelson Exhibition Floor, featuring a permanent Grant Wood exhibit alongside rotating works from emerging and mid-career artists, all within a stunning open space perfect for events and gatherings.
Hoff Fourth Friday:
Hoff Fourth Friday is a lively monthly celebration at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, bringing together art, live music, food, and community under one roof. Enjoy gallery openings, a pop-up restaurant experience, hands-on creative activities, and vibrant energy throughout the Hoff!
Winter Events:
Gold Leaf & Acrylic Painting
November 13 | 6 PM
Join PACE Arts for an acrylic painting workshop where you’ll explore color and texture, then add a shimmering gold leaf finish. Perfect for all skill levels!
Thanksgiving Leftovers Culinary Class
November 13 | 6:30 PM
Join PACE Culinary for a hands-on cooking class with JD Sorys and learn creative ways to transform Thanksgiving leftovers into a hearty, comforting casserole.
Grant Wood 100 Years: Landscape Felting Class
November 14 | 11 AM
Create a textured wool landscape inspired by Grant Wood’s iconic Midwest scenes. Learn simple felting techniques and craft your own fiber artwork. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.
Teen Gold Leaf Acrylic Painting
November 14 | 11 AM
Join artist Kathy Fiscus for a teen painting class and learn techniques to create a stunning golden artwork.
Family Christmas Ornament Making
November 21 | 11 AM
Bring the family together to craft nostalgic Christmas ornaments and create keepsakes to treasure for years to come. Each participant will make a couple of ornaments to take home.
The Nutcracker
November 21 | 2 PM
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker, a beloved holiday tradition featuring dazzling scenery, enchanting storytelling, and beautiful classical ballet performed by American Midwest Ballet.
CB Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert
December 5 | 7:30 PM
Experience the magic of the season with beautiful orchestral music at the CB Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Concert.
Family Gingerbread House Competition
December 9 | 5 PM
Bring the family together for a festive gingerbread house competition sponsored by Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture. Work as a team to build and decorate your dream gingerbread creation in just one hour. Registration covers up to five family members.
Chanticleer Community Theater | Amahl & the Night Visitors
December 10–20 | Thursdays–Fridays at 7:30 PM & Sundays at 2 PM
Experience Gian Carlo Menotti’s heartwarming one-act opera about a young shepherd boy and his mother whose lives are transformed when three kings arrive seeking shelter on their journey to visit a newborn child.
Children's Choir Winter Concert
December 12 | 10 AM
Enjoy a festive holiday concert featuring the PACE Children's Choir, sponsored by Dick Miller & Family.
Spring Events:
Cleopatra
April 10–11
Experience a dramatic ballet exploring Cleopatra’s story of love, power, and ambition in ancient Egypt. This spectacular production brings one of history’s most fascinating figures to life through dance.
Plan Your Visit
Beyond the stage, the Hoff Center showcases rotating art exhibitions featuring talented regional and national artists. You can explore the visual arts at your own pace or attend opening receptions and special events that offer opportunities to meet artists and connect with fellow creatives.
