Events

Trash Cleanup

Join Golden Hills and Pottawattamie County Trails Association to help clean up the new Railroad Highway trail corridor & surrounding area. Please wear long pants, sturdy shoes/boots for steep and possibly muddy terrain, work gloves, and water. We will be removing trash and debris from a creek and along the roadside where the new trail will be constructed. Parking will be near Garner Ave. just west of Railroad Highway on the northeast side of Council Bluffs. April 27 is Celebrate Trails Day, and just a few days after Earth Day. It is also part of Share Omaha's Do Good Days. Email [email protected] with questions.

Family Day

Games for the kids, prizes, Balloon Brigade, fun, fun, fun Free to all!!! VA will be on hand for anyone wanting information on benefits. Membership available if you would like to join!

PACE Youth Ceramics Class

Join us on Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Ceramics. Sign up now!

Members $10 | Non-Members $15 | Ages 7 - 12

Live Music and Dancing at the YMCA

Listen and dance to live music while the Greg Spevak and Leo Lonnie Orchestras play your favorite music. You'll hear your favorite Swing, Oldies, Latin, and Waltzes, as you dance in our beautiful ballroom! Mention you saw this ad and your first dance is free. Photo ID is required for first-time guests. Ages 15+. Admission: YMCA Members: $10 per person Nonmembers: $15

PACE Youth Painting Class

Join us on Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Painting. Sign up now!

Members $10 | Non-Members $15 | Ages 7 - 12

PACE Youth Makers Lab

Join us on Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Makers Lab. Sign up now!

Members $10 | Non-Members $15 | Ages 7 - 12

PACE | Teen Splatter Painting

Throw, toss, and smash paint onto a canvas to mimic the famous artist, Jackson Pollock. Enjoy a class with friends, and be ready to get messy! Special note - please wear your least favorite shoes! Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Nebraska Pride vs Sioux Falls Snow Leopards Football

Come enjoy the excitement as the Nebraska Pride women’s football team takes on our rivals from up north, the Snow Leopards! Kickoff is at 6 PM. Bring the whole family out to enjoy the action for the teams home opener! The Pride play NCAA rules and are part of the Women’s Football Alliance. Tickets for sale at the gate. Other games will be on June 1 against the Oklahoma Rage and June 15 against the Mike High Blaze. Both games will be at Gale Wickersham Stadium with a 6 PM kickoff. Ticket prices are $15 cash; $17 digital. Group rates are available, please contact for details by April 25. 

American Midwest Ballet Presents: Cinderella

American Midwest Ballet’s world premiere of Cinderella is a magical new full-length story ballet! It’s an uplifting rendition of a story beloved across generations and cultures: an affirmation that good things come in due season. Choreographer Erika Overturff summons all the artistry of classical ballet – with its brilliant dancing, spectacular settings, and rich costuming – to whirl the heroine on a journey that is both intimate and grand. There’s charm, humor, and – of course – a little magic! Cinderella is an inspiring story of an under-appreciated young woman who discovers that her own natural kindness and inner beauty have rewarded her with the power to change her destiny. Performances of Cinderella will be held at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center on April 27th and 28th, and at the Omaha’s Orpheum Theater on May 11th and 12th. For more information and tickets, visit amballet.org/tickets. 

Plant & Garden Sale

This is a free event to attend. As planting season finally arrives, Gardens on Glen is hosting Spring Plant Sales. We will have a plethora of young vegetable and flower plants and seedlings. We even have bare root berry bushes and shrubs available. Gardens on Glen is a 5 year old family run Urban Farm business with a wide array of products and produce. Most of our non-plant products are listed on our webstore so feel free to pre-order to pick up at one of our upcoming Plant & Product Sales Dates https://gardensonglen.com/welcome-to-our-store. See below for the complete list of what we'll have available (subject to updates): Vegetable Plants/Seedlings: Tomatoes Peppers Cucumbers Broccoli Cauliflower Flower Plants/Seedlings Bare Root Berry Plants: American Cranberry Bush Goji Berry (Wolfberry) Aronia Berry Elderberry Raspberry Farm Fresh Chicken Eggs & Meat Handmade Hand & Body Soaps (chemical- and plastic-free!) Handmade Laundry Detergent Fruit Wood for Smoking Baked Sweet Bread & MORE!

American Midwest Ballet Presents: Cinderella

American Midwest Ballet’s world premiere of Cinderella is a magical new full-length story ballet! It’s an uplifting rendition of a story beloved across generations and cultures: an affirmation that good things come in due season. Choreographer Erika Overturff summons all the artistry of classical ballet – with its brilliant dancing, spectacular settings, and rich costuming – to whirl the heroine on a journey that is both intimate and grand. There’s charm, humor, and – of course – a little magic! Cinderella is an inspiring story of an under-appreciated young woman who discovers that her own natural kindness and inner beauty have rewarded her with the power to change her destiny. Performances of Cinderella will be held at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center on April 27th and 28th, and at the Omaha’s Orpheum Theater on May 11th and 12th. For more information and tickets, visit amballet.org/tickets. 

Pinterest'd In...

Come join us for this easy to make River Rock Trivet. The look of the river rocks helps bring a little bit of nature indoors! Plus the rocks absorb a ton of heat and they’re thick enough that the heat doesn’t pass all the way through to the table underneath, so they make the perfect trivet! **All project materials will be provided.** Adults over 18 only - space is limited. TWO sessions to choose from - registration is required. This program is FREE and open to the public and was made possible with help from the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation.

Pinterest'd In...

Come join us for this easy to make River Rock Trivet. The look of the river rocks helps bring a little bit of nature indoors! Plus the rocks absorb a ton of heat and they’re thick enough that the heat doesn’t pass all the way through to the table underneath, so they make the perfect trivet! **All project materials will be provided.** Adults over 18 only - space is limited. TWO sessions to choose from - registration is required. This program is FREE and open to the public and was made possible with help from the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation.

Pawp-Up Pup Park

We are popping up a series of two-hour dog parks at Cochran Park! Bring the dogs and join us from 5-7 p.m. at Cochran Park on the following dates: April 30, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 27, September 24, and October 29. Check Facebook @CityofCB for weather-related cancelations. Remember: Dogs must be vaccinated, licensed, and supervised while in the park. They must be leashed upon entering and exiting the park, and handlers must be at least 16 years old.

Drop-In Tech Help

Do you have general questions about your mobile device, computer or laptop? Do you want to set up an email address, but you’re not sure where to start? Would you like to learn how to download an eBook, audiobook, movie or music? We’re here to help! Bring your laptop, tablet or phone with you.

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines! We’ll cover: sewing machine parts and accessories, how to thread the machine, how to install the bobbin, and more! Bring your sewing questions and get started on your sewing journey! This class is free and open to the public – ages 14+. Space is limited - registration required! Registration for this event will be open from April 12, 2024 @ 9:00am to April 30, 2024 @ 9:00pm.

Trivia Wednesdays!

Join us for general knowledge trivia by America's Pub Quiz! Play solo or teams! Win gift cards to the venue if you finish in the top 3! Fun and anyone's game til the very end! Get the friends and coworkers to play! The kitchen temporarily closed. Outside food permitted. Outside beverages are not allowed. 

Taco Ride

The Taco Ride takes place every Thursday evening on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Mineola, Iowa, and back. The scenic ride is about 20 miles through the Loess Hills and ends with dinner at Tobey Jack's Mineola Steakhouse. The weekly rides take place from when the trail is dry enough in the spring (usually in April or May) until late in the fall (usually until Halloween).

Most riders start at Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park where parking is available. Slightly more than halfway between the trailhead and Tobey Jack's, many riders will stop at a picnic area, nicknamed Margaritaville, for a quick break and to join in a conversation with fellow bikers or to partake in refreshments they brought with them.

Note: The Taco Ride is a weekly event. It runs every Thursday evening during most of the year, weather permitting. Visit the Taco Ride website, linked below, for event news. For more information about the ride, visit our blog. 

National Day of Prayer

This is a multi-church event meeting to worship and pray for our city in the spirit of unity. Prayer focus will be on our country and upcoming elections as well as families, education, churches, entertainment. This event will repeat same Thursday as Farmers market on Thursday June 6th, July 11th, August 8th and Sept 12th. Focus will be on worship, outreach and prayer for our city.

Machine Embroidery Class

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine. The Brother Stellaire embroidery machine makes converting images or text into a finished project quick and easy. Perfect for patches, clothing, or household decorations, add that finishing touch or bit of personalization to make your creation even more special. This class is free and open to the public – ages 14+. Space is limited - registration required! Registration for this event will be open from April 12, 2024 @ 9:00am to May 1, 2024 @ 9:00pm.

Worlds Away Book Club

Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection. Join: Pick up discussion books at the Reference Desk

First Friday Food Truck

Mark your calendars for the first Friday of every month, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and join in as The Occasional Collective brings the flavor to Treynor. We'll transform the South TS Bank parking lot into a slice of foodie heaven right here in our little rural community. The Occasional Collective is passionate about making a positive impact in our community, and that's why a portion of all in-store sales during #FirstFridayFoodTruck events will be donated to local area food pantries, including Treynor, Riverside, and CB. By participating, you'll not only be enjoying delicious food and supporting local businesses, but you'll also be directly contributing to the fight against food insecurity in our community. Together, let's make #FirstFridayFoodTruck a delicious tradition that nourishes our community in more ways than one! Events are Scheduled every first Friday from March 1st until November 1st. Please check the website or Facebook to confirm the details.

Cooking Series: Gnocchi

May 3rd, 2024 from 5:30pm-7:30pm $40 per attendee. Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Sage and Parmesan with Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce Join us for a night of gnocchi-making! Learn how to craft two types of gnocchi each paired with a delectable sauce.

Midwest Fresh Release The Beast by Nice Enough Ent.

Nice Enough Ent and Maloney's Live Presents: Midwest Fresh... Release the Beast! This is a showcase featuring the following midwest artists! Thuggy Yuxk! RAW 402! Mr. Bomb! Jay Lively! Apex Tha Official! Mac Knight! Buss Boys! and Rogue Nation! (Minneapolis/Sioux Falls) hosted by C10!  Doors 7pm Show 8pm $10 presale All Ages

Come Together Band

Enjoy live music at Whiskey Roadhouse every Friday and Saturday! No cover. Bands start at 9pm