Tarot readings, numerology readings, aura photography, palm readings, healing energy, rocks and crystals, candles, jewelry, and much more! This is one of the oldest and largest metaphysical festivals in the Midwest! Free admission, family-friendly, all-inclusive! Hosted by The Next Millennium
Join us for our 4th Annual Fall Fest! We'll be releasing our new fall beer because who doesn't love fall beers?! We'll have outdoor games to enjoy including bag toss, giant jenga, yardzee and sidewalk chalk! Bring your pup to the festivities and have them compete in the Dog Costume Contest at 3 p.m. (Prizes available for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!) Pretzels on the Go food truck will be here, and what goes better together than beer and pretzels?! Register to participate in our Stein Holding Contest! ($15 includes a 1-liter mug filled with your choice of FF Flagship beer.) The best, most rockin' band, White Catfish, will be playing starting at 7 p.m. Cycle to the Brewery and you'll get specials on your beer. As always with our major events, flagship beer pours for Mug Club Members are only $4.
Enjoy the scenic outdoors and live music with the duo of Jocelyn Oliver and Brenda Lee. This will be the final live music at Stanley's for the season. Bring a chair, BYOB, and umbrella to sit and savor fall at its best. Savor the tasty burgers from our farm's cows and handmade pizzas, and stock up on gelato to get you through until spring!
Enjoy food, music and more while raising money for a great cause! Choose from a 3-mile walk at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park and trail or a 1-mile walk across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Registration includes a short-sleeve T-shirt with our 2022 Walk with Wings logo. You can personalize the back of your T-shirt in memory or in honor of who you’re walking for! All participants must sign this liability waiver to participate - they will also be available to sign at the event. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds from this event will help provide emotional support for cancer patients and their care partners in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro and throughout southwest Iowa. Richard’s family is one of many care partners who benefitted from Wings of Hope services.
Registration:
Adults | $30 per person
Children 12 and under | $15
*Registrations will be accepted the day of the walk, but T-shirts are not guaranteed after Sept 15. Questions: [email protected]
Join Curt Isaacson, Ambassador for Hults Bruk Axes of Sweden, as he demonstrates and leads participants in the use and safety of axes for the backyard and the backcountry, and get a chance to win door prizes! This hands-on seminar will cover the following:
Participants are welcome to bring personal axes. Curt and his team will help identify how to get the axe into shape for tasks as well as address potential hazards such as grain issues in the haft, poor fit, damage/cracks in the eye, etc. Ages 10 years and up. Youth ages 10 to 18 must have an accompanying adult registered for the program. $15 per person.
Enjoy live music, dancing, and fellowship, while the Greg Spevak and Leo Lonnie Orchestras play your favorite tunes. You'll hear your favorite Latin, Swing, Waltzes, and Polkas as you dance in our beautiful ballroom! Mention this advertisement and your first dance is free. Photo ID is required for first time guests.
Tarot readings, numerology readings, aura photography, palm readings, healing energy, rocks and crystals, candles, jewelry, and much more! This is one of the oldest and largest metaphysical festivals in the Midwest! Free admission, family-friendly, all-inclusive! Hosted by The Next Millennium
Zach Bryan is a singer/songwriter from Oologah, Oklahoma, proud of his small-town roots and whose music is fueled by a desire to stay true to himself. His success is found in his raspy voice, a mix of classic folk melody and outlaw country with a raw edge that cuts to the bone. Come see him on the big stage on October 3rd in Council Bluffs for an all-ages show!
Learn about legal issues and documents that protect your rights and the rights of your loved ones. We’ll discuss health care designations, living wills, DNR, power of attorney and more. Presented by Jessica Duncan, CDP with Angels Care Home Health. This program is free and open to the public.
Please join TS Bank for a professional development opportunity geared toward nonprofit leaders and employees focused on building resilience, navigating challenges, and strengthening successful teams. This year, Impacting Nonprofits: Investing for Progress, will feature a hands-on workshop with an introduction to the Six Types of Working Genius.
Join Chef Nate Steinbach and learn how to make the most of your harvest! You'll learn how to make shelf-stable jellies and freezer jams. Research tested techniques for water bath canning of sauces, soups and salsas. Connect with local pork producers and make your own ham, bacon and sausage!
July 17: Yeast Breads for Beginners
July 23: Ice Cream, Gelato & Sorbet
August 9: Jam and Jelly
September 6: Soups, Sauces and Salsas
October 4: Whole Hog Fabrication
Adult Board Game Night - bring a friend!
Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games or just stop in to join a game.
The Historic Preservation Commission meets at 4 pm the first Wednesday of every month unless otherwise notified.
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.
Come out and drink some local adult beverages and enjoy some adult comedy while your at it! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30pm! Featuring: Rachel Ware, Don Seager, Noe Ramirez, and David Kousgaard. Tickets are $10 and there is limited seatind, so get your tickets fast!
Get in the Haunted Holiday Spirit this Halloween Season with PACE at our first-ever Haunted History Pub Night! Test your knowledge and learn something new as we explore the deep recesses of things the scholars would rather we forget. Take a stroll through Haunted American History to famous sites still around today. Test your knowledge of these legendary haunting cases, like the Villisca Axe Murder House, Winchester House, Squirrel Cage Jail, and The Stanely Hotel. The winner takes home 2 free class vouchers. Bring a friend, a date, or family this Friday to PACE! Free event.
Halloween Movies all October long! Movies begin at dusk. Check individual events for approximate start times. This week - around 6:55. No outside food or drink is allowed. Orchard activities end at 6 PM, however the Orchard Cafe, Sweet Shoppe and Bar will stay open through the end of the movies. We offer a variety of wines, hard cider, pop, water, snacks, popcorn, and even entrees with fresh ingredients grown right here! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray. Enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights with us!
Enjoy a performance by the Mexican folkloric dancers of Raices de Mexico. This program is free and open to the public and was made possible with help from the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation.
The 712 Initiative and Pottawattamie County Trails Association are teaming up once again to bring you the season’s best citywide bike ride on Saturday, October 8th! Your registration includes the long or short bike ride, a limited edition BIKEtober t-shirt, and access to all festivities and refreshments along the routes! Then roll on through the finish line located at the BLOCKtoberfest after party featuring live music, German food, Oktoberfest beer tasting tents, stein hoist contest, giant beer pong, bags, and tailgating garden for those who can’t miss a game!
Registration is $35.00.
* Register before September 26th to guarantee your shirt*
* You can register on the day of the event as well, but the fee will be $40 and we can’t guarantee we’ll have a t-shirt in your preferred size.
Schedule:
BLOCKtober is now a free entry event to enjoy with your friends and family after the ride! Invite them to cheer you on as you cross the finish line and then enjoy the festivities, band, and football!
Exhibitors presenting and selling thousands of unique, handmade products. Among the various products being sold at the show are leather goods, oak, pine and wine barrel furniture, paintings and prints, ceramics, kids teepees, wall hangings, toys, blankets, jewelry, metal art sculptures, pet products, etched and stained glass, yard and garden art, pottery, candles, clothing, quilts, aprons, pillows, doll clothes, baskets, rugs, placemats, table runners, purses, floral arrangements and wreaths, wood and metal signs, soap and lotions, emu oils and many more original products. Exhibitors will also be selling coffee cakes, dips, salsa, barbeque sauce, soups, jams, jellies, cheese and sausage, wines, fudge, honey, food mixes, and roasted nuts. All items offered for sale to the public are handmade by the exhibitor.
Angels Care Home Health and our partner, the Neola Area Community Center, are proud to host the Neola Resource Fair! Join us to connect with health resources, family resources, local businesses, and more.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of fall at Sherbondy's Garden Center during the Fall Open House! Take your fall photos in front of our festive display and enjoy pumpkin decorating with the kiddos! Cattle Drive food truck will be on-site from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. serving delicious food. We'll also have a variety of heirloom pumpkins and colorful fall mums available for purchase. We can't wait to see you!
Join us Saturday, Oct 8 from 11AM-1PM where your little inspiring bakers/chefs will learn basic prepping techniques as they learn how to make chocolate pumpkin bars.
$20 Members | $25 Non-members. Ages 7-12
Join us Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Ceramics, Youth Painting, and Youth Makers Lab. Sign up now! Members $10 | Non-Members $15. Ages 7-12
Youth Ceramics 1-2:30 PM
Youth Painting 2:30-4 PM
Youth Makers Lab 4-5 PM
Sign up for our upcoming 6-week series beginning Oct 15 - Nov 19!
The Union Pacific Museum will be hosting author Eric Groce for a free reading and book signing for, “The Canteen: A Story of Sacrifice, Courage and Community,” on Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. This remarkable story will inspire readers of all ages. With historic photos and impeccable storytelling, “The Canteen” chronicles an astonishing moment in American history when the local families of North Platte, Nebraska, and neighboring communities came together to provide love, support, food, and morale to the soldiers who briefly passed through their town. “The Canteen: A Story of Sacrifice, Courage and Community,” will be available for purchase in the Union Pacific Railroad Museum gift store.
Bring the whole family out and enjoy a warm bowl of chili in the crisp fall air at the Arrowhead Park Chili Fest. This annual fall tradition will be on Saturday, October 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and promises fun for the whole family! Join us for pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, trick or treating, and of course, chili. This event is free with a $3/vehicle park entry fee or membership. Free will donations will be gratefully accepted & used to fund additional free and low-cost public programming at your county parks. Please meet at Breezy Lodge.
Exhibitors presenting and selling thousands of unique, handmade products. Among the various products being sold at the show are leather goods, oak, pine and wine barrel furniture, paintings and prints, ceramics, kids teepees, wall hangings, toys, blankets, jewelry, metal art sculptures, pet products, etched and stained glass, yard and garden art, pottery, candles, clothing, quilts, aprons, pillows, doll clothes, baskets, rugs, placemats, table runners, purses, floral arrangements and wreaths, wood and metal signs, soap and lotions, emu oils and many more original products. Exhibitors will also be selling coffee cakes, dips, salsa, barbeque sauce, soups, jams, jellies, cheese and sausage, wines, fudge, honey, food mixes, and roasted nuts. All items offered for sale to the public are handmade by the exhibitor.
Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00
Come to Underwood for the Fall Harvest Market! Shop for local produce, baked goods, home decor, and more, all perfect for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The festivities also include pumpkin decorating, a kids costume parade, food from Laurie Kouba, and free apple cider!
Click here to see the event flyer.
Join us at Coffee & Contacts for a great opportunity to network with other CB Chamber members sponsored by Council Bluffs Soccer Club.
If you are the person that gets a little bit intimidated when it comes to writing content, this workshop is for you. We will cover best practices for writing blogs, social media posts and ads, white papers, videos, and all of the things.
Support land stewardship by collecting local ecotype native prairie seed for ecological restoration efforts in western Iowa's Loess Hills. The event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. This event includes walking over steep, rugged terrain, so dress appropriately. Email [email protected] with questions. Meet at the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center. Full details and directions are available at goldenhillsrcd.org/prairieseed. The event may be rescheduled if inclement weather. Check back on the day of the event.
Project funding was provided by Specialty Crop Block Grant, Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation, and Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration.
The City Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.
Looking to get your craft on? Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a Pumpkin Treat Holder! The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes cutting paper, cardstock or vinyl for your favorite projects, a snap! Paper Crafting Drop-In is offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month and is free and open to the public.
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.
Knitting, crochet, embroidery - all skill levels welcome! Meet with people who share your interest in needlework; share ideas and help each other! Bring your own supplies or projects to work on. 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month. It is free and open to the public.
Join the Council Bluffs Public Library for "An Evening with Geraldine Brooks" on October 13, 2022, at 7 pm! New York Times-bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks writes impeccably researched historical novels, including Horse, The Secret Chord, March, People of the Book, Year of Wonders, and Caleb's Crossing. A former Wall Street Journal correspondent for Bosnia, Somalia, and the Middle East, Brooks delves deeply into history with a journalist's eye for detail and a master storyteller's sense of character. The author's talk begins at 7 pm with a book signing to follow at 8 pm. Books will be on sale from The Bookworm. This event is proudly sponsored by the Council Bluffs Public Library Foundation!
CB Chamber invites you to meet the candidates running for the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors. This is a great opportunity to ask the questions that matter to you, hear each candidate's position, and make an informed decision on election day. Lunch will be provided. Attendees must register by noon on October 11.
Halloween Movies all October long! Movies begin at dusk. Check individual events for approximate start times. This week - around 6:43. No outside food or drink is allowed. Orchard activities end at 6 PM, however the Orchard Cafe, Sweet Shoppe and Bar will stay open through the end of the movies. We offer a variety of wines, hard cider, pop, water, snacks, popcorn, and even entrees with fresh ingredients grown right here! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray. Enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights with us!
Come to Caddy’s for Drag Yourself to Brunch every third Saturday or the month. We offer two shows, the first one starts at 10am, and the second starting at 1pm. Please call for reservations. We do offer a few walk in tables, but reservations are recommended.
Join us Saturday, Oct 15 from 11AM-1PM where your little inspiring bakers/chefs will learn basic prepping techniques as they learn how to make chocolate pumpkin bars.
$10 Members | $15 Non-members. Ages 13+
This free outdoor event is designed for kids ages 12-18 with field day activities, carnival games, music, and lots of prizes!
Join us Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Ceramics, Youth Painting, and Youth Makers Lab. Sign up now! Members $10 | Non-Members $15. Ages 7-12
Youth Ceramics 1-2:30 PM
Youth Painting 2:30-4 PM
Youth Makers Lab 4-5 PM
Sign up for our upcoming 6-week series beginning Oct 15 - Nov 19!
Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to an ancient city’s lost treasure from her latest story. Determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, Alan sets off to rescue her. ~ 2022 ~ PG-13 ~ 1 hour, 52 minutes Free and open to the public – popcorn included.
American Midwest Ballet’s award-winning mixed repertory program features an exciting mix of ballets that showcase the expressive range of dance. Guest choreographer and Broadway performer Ray Mercer is creating a world-premiere work that celebrates community in a style he calls “very contemporary, very athletic.” Renowned choreographer Frank Chaves is reviving Eva, a work hailed by the Chicago Sun-Times at its premiere as “an instant classic.” AMB artistic director Erika Overturff serves up The Diner, an audience favorite that celebrates America’s love of food and the open road. And the famous grand pas de deux from the classical ballet Don Quixote blends charming acting with dazzling technical feats.
Saturday, October 15, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, October 16, at 2:00 pm at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center (1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).
Join BBC members as they ride down to Silver City (a 28-mile ride round trip) (some may continue to Malvern for a 45-mile round trip) from Council Bluffs and enjoy the fall colors along the Wabash Trace Trail. Some of us will also stop at Toby Jack's in Mineola for refreshments on the way back. Membership in the BBC is NOT required. Registration is required. No Fees. No Drop Ride. Avg Speed 10-15 mph. Bike with tires 32 mm or wider recommended. The surface is packed limestone.
SalonCentric Industry Show - providing 10 hours of continuing education credits for those in the cosmetology industries. Whether you're visiting one of more than 585 stores, working with one of our expert sales consultants, or ordering from us online, we’re committed to listening to your needs and helping you identify the right education and business solutions for your salon. We are passionate about the professional beauty industry and share that passion through a variety of educational opportunities, including in-store demonstrations, in-salon training, regional classes, and large-scale stage presentations at industry shows.
Come on over for music and cars, starting at 11 am at Auto Plus here in Council bluffs! Stop by to register your car.
We are always looking for vendors to participate in our show. Contact Craig at 712-323-4020
Come join us at the DeWitt Community Center in Macedonia for hot beef sandwiches, mashed potatoes, and pie! Grab a homemade meal to-go for your farmer in the field. The event is a free-will offering, and proceeds go towards Macedonia Heart & Soul and funding a Macedonia Mural.
Sell your new or gently used wedding items. You set your price and negotiate a great deal on your decor, flowers, linens, etc. It’s just $15 per table to sell. Admission is free. Contact Lisa for further info or to reserve your table today! [email protected]
Jess with Boho House Macrame Shop will be guiding you through the process on how to make your own macrame plant hanger. All materials included in cost of class plus 1 pint of beer, glass of wine, prosecco or hard cider. $35. Pre-purchase required. The design of the macrame plant hanger allows the planter pot inside of it to vary in size with an adjustable tassel. Limited tickets available.
American Midwest Ballet’s award-winning mixed repertory program features an exciting mix of ballets that showcase the expressive range of dance. Guest choreographer and Broadway performer Ray Mercer is creating a world-premiere work that celebrates community in a style he calls “very contemporary, very athletic.” Renowned choreographer Frank Chaves is reviving Eva, a work hailed by the Chicago Sun-Times at its premiere as “an instant classic.” AMB artistic director Erika Overturff serves up The Diner, an audience favorite that celebrates America’s love of food and the open road. And the famous grand pas de deux from the classical ballet Don Quixote blends charming acting with dazzling technical feats.
Saturday, October 15, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, October 16, at 2:00 pm at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center (1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501).
SalonCentric Industry Show - providing 10 hours of continuing education credits for those in the cosmetology industries. Whether you're visiting one of more than 585 stores, working with one of our expert sales consultants, or ordering from us online, we’re committed to listening to your needs and helping you identify the right education and business solutions for your salon. We are passionate about the professional beauty industry and share that passion through a variety of educational opportunities, including in-store demonstrations, in-salon training, regional classes, and large-scale stage presentations at industry shows.
Angels Care Home Health Dementia Caregiver Series - Keeping the Peace. RSVP to Jessica Duncan at [email protected]
Coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and promote overall wellness. Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer. Color, relax, and chat – bring a friend!
One of the best parts of Halloween is costumes! On Monday, October 17th and Thursday, October 20th from 6:30-8:00 PM the Makerspace will have its green screen backdrop set up to take photos of you in your costume, and then Photoshop it onto an awesome background.
Raptors in flight and migration bring a sense of wonder and struggle to birders, especially when it comes to identifying them at a distance. Field marks are not enough when back-lit conditions and birds miles out lack any color. Flight ID has long been the best way to identify raptors at a distance, however books only take it so far. Join hawk watcher Josh Haas as he shares the principles of how raptors migrate so efficiently, a look at some of the famed hawk watches east of the Mississippi, the evolution of raptor ID and see clips from his movie “Hawks on the Wing." This movie brings an innovative new way to learning raptors in flight. About Raptor Club: Are you looking to expand your bird and raptor knowledge, start a new hobby, or connect with curious minds like yourself? Then join Hitchcock Nature Center's new Raptor Club! Great for all experience levels. Free with $5/vehicle park entry or membership, or join us virtually. Check the event website for details.
Join the CB Chamber as we recognize our local manufacturers and trade workers. Hear from guest speaker, Ron Debord, with Owen Industries.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise notified.
Adult Board Game Night - bring a friend!
Come play new and classic board and card games. This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, and it is free to attend. You are welcome to bring your favorite games or just stop in to join a game.
The proceeds of this soup lunch fundraiser will go to the 5th-grade career fair and other Rotary programs. The club will be serving a variety of soups, salads, and desserts. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door. There will be a split-the-pot raffle.
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.
Join us for a Chamber Mixer. This is a great opportunity to network with Chamber members. Appetizers and refreshments are provided.
As a caregiver, family member or friend of someone facing memory loss, you know how tough and isolating the experience can be, especially if you are their main caregiver. While no book or training can fully prepare you for the experience, we can learn strategies, get help from an expert and support each other in our journey. Presented by CountryHouse, you can expect: Helpful resources and tips, A supportive environment to share concerns, and Opportunities to ask for advice.
One of the best parts of Halloween is costumes! On Monday, October 17th and Thursday, October 20th from 6:30-8:00 PM the Makerspace will have its green screen backdrop set up to take photos of you in your costume, and then Photoshop it onto an awesome background.
Anime NebrasKon is Nebraska's longest-running Anime Convention! Our mission is to connect all people and communities through Japanese animation and pop culture with education and activity. From the Student Union at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with 300 attendees, our family has grown to over 6,500 attendees. Anime NebrasKon is a 24-hour con with something for everyone, from family-friendly panels, to video and board games, and from dances to video rooms, there is always something to do! Pre-registration for Anime NebrasKon 2022 is now open! Pre-registration prices are good through September 11th. Badges will be available for purchase online until October 17th. Anyone wishing to purchase badges after that date will have to purchase their badge at the door.
Leave the mess with PACE when you carve a fresh pumpkin to put out on your doorstep this Halloween! We will have plenty of supplies and pumpkins this year for you to come to try your skills at making a one-of-a-kind Jack-O-Lantern. No fret if you and your family find this to be a bit scary to try out here because there will also be a place to paint a pumpkin instead!
Members $5 | Non-Members $10. All Ages
OSHA-10 Certification teaches basic safety and health information to the entry-level worker. This training provides recognition and prevention of workplace hazards in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Halloween Movies all October long! Movies begin at dusk. Check individual events for approximate start times. This week - around 6:33. No outside food or drink is allowed. Orchard activities end at 6 PM, however the Orchard Cafe, Sweet Shoppe and Bar will stay open through the end of the movies. We offer a variety of wines, hard cider, pop, water, snacks, popcorn, and even entrees with fresh ingredients grown right here! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray. Enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights with us!
We are excited to be hosting Dick Miller as he talks about the life and work of Iowa native, Grant Wood. Listen to the story of Wood becoming an artist, and painting one of the most iconic works, American Gothic. Hear about all of this and more up in our fourth-floor gallery. Free event.
Anime NebrasKon is Nebraska's longest-running Anime Convention! Our mission is to connect all people and communities through Japanese animation and pop culture with education and activity. From the Student Union at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with 300 attendees, our family has grown to over 6,500 attendees. Anime NebrasKon is a 24-hour con with something for everyone, from family-friendly panels, to video and board games, and from dances to video rooms, there is always something to do! Pre-registration for Anime NebrasKon 2022 is now open! Pre-registration prices are good through September 11th. Badges will be available for purchase online until October 17th. Anyone wishing to purchase badges after that date will have to purchase their badge at the door.
Welcome to the 17th Annual HawkWatch 5K Walk/Run! Grab your running or walking shoes and join us at Hitchcock Nature Center on October 22nd. Proceeds support Pottawattamie Conservation's efforts to preserve habitat in the county and offer low-impact recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy. The run/walk will utilize Hitchcock Nature Center's trail system.
Race time: 9:00 a.m.
Registration: Now through October 2nd: $28 | After October 2nd: $33 |
*Online registration closes at 6 PM on 10/20/22
T-shirts: Guaranteed size until 10/5/22. After this date, you may receive a t-shirt, but it might not be the correct size.
Packet pickup: From 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. at the race site in Hitchcock Nature Center
OSHA-10 Certification teaches basic safety and health information to the entry-level worker. This training provides recognition and prevention of workplace hazards in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Come support the local pantries! We are asking for a non perishable item for entry. Or a cash donation will be accepted also. Lots of vendors and crafter will be on hand with items for sale. Items like handmade jewelry, quilts, table runners, pet accessories, tumblers/cups, wood signs, wooden decor, wreaths, purses, wallets and handmade bags of all sorts. We will have home based companies also such as Norwex, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, and 31. There will be a bake sale and raffles also all proceeds from those will go directly to the pantries. Come support the pantries and do some holiday shopping.
Join us in making your costume a first-prize winner this Halloween season as we teach you some makeup design techniques like fake cuts and bruises, to a pencil sticking out of your eye! This event is for kids ages 7-12. (Adults must be accompanied by a kiddo).
Members $30 | Non-Members $35 If you or your kiddo can’t make this one, call our box office at 712-890-5600 and ask for details on booking a private class.
Have a "howling" good time at Hitchcock Nature Center during our annual Hitchcock Haunted Hollow treasure hunt! This all-ages program is the perfect way to get outdoors, learn something new about the natural world, and explore autumn in Iowa's Loess Hills. Swing by the Loess Hills Lodge between 11:00 and 2:00 p.m. to grab your spooky trail map with clues, then hit the trails to see if you can find the answers and return victorious. Don't forget to swing back by the lodge before it closes to grab your prize when you're done! Costumes are welcome! Online pre-registration is required as space is limited. Cost is $5.00 per person for those ages 4+ and includes park admission. Children ages 3 and under are free and do not need a reservation. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge to pick up your spooky treasure map. "Medium" maps are recommended for children and "difficult" maps are recommended for teens and adults and follow a more difficult trail as well.
Join us Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Ceramics, Youth Painting, and Youth Makers Lab. Sign up now! Members $10 | Non-Members $15. Ages 7-12
Youth Ceramics 1-2:30 PM
Youth Painting 2:30-4 PM
Youth Makers Lab 4-5 PM
Sign up for our upcoming 6-week series beginning Oct 15 - Nov 19!
Enjoy live music, dancing, and fellowship, while the Greg Spevak and Leo Lonnie Orchestras play your favorite tunes. You'll hear your favorite Latin, Swing, Waltzes, and Polkas as you dance in our beautiful ballroom! Mention this advertisement and your first dance is free. Photo ID is required for first time guests.
The Air Force Junior ROTC is inviting the public and their children to an all you can eat Spaghetti Feed for only $5 per person. To-go containers will also be available if you prefer. While there, make sure to stop by our Trunk or Treat event. Costumes encouraged! Tickets can be purchased from your favorite cadet or at the door during the event. All proceeds support the cadets of IA-951 AFJROTC (Representing both Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools)
Spend an afternoon with the witches of white light while sampling Autumn & Halloween inspired beers and wines. Your hostesses will spoil you with charcuterie, butter boards, finger sandwiches and decadent, dark desserts. Wenday & Kate Jobe will be doing mini intuitive readings for $13. Scavenger hunt in the haunted Park Building, Halloween games and fun enchanted activities throughout the event.
Happy Halloween bandits and ghouls! We invite you to come up on stage (don’t worry, we won’t put you in the cast of an upcoming production… Yet), and learn to make a fun and scary Halloween Costume in 15 minutes with items you already have at home! Denise Putman and Jason Long are part of Chanticleer Theater, with plenty of experience using found materials. Ages 12+. Adults must be accompanied by a child, and please, leave the ghosts at home, we have plenty here.
Members $10 | Non-Members $15 If you or your kiddo can’t make this one, call our box office at 712-890-5600 and ask for details on booking a private class
This year's annual All Hallows Eve Festival at Botna Bend promises fun for the entire family including hayrack rides, trick or treating, and soup! The public is invited to participate in fun fall activities hosted by Botna Bend Park staff and campers. Registered campers will be entered to receive prices for the best-decorated campsite and may also enter into the park's 1st annual soup cookoff. Prizes include 2-day cabin rentals at Arrowhead Park and 2-night camping stays at Botna Bend Park.
- 1st place for Best-Decorated Campsite: 2-day cabin rental at Arrowhead Park
- 2nd & 3rd place for Best-Decorated Campsite: 2-night camping stay at Botna Bend Park
- 1st place for Soup Cookoff (overall winner): 2-day cabin rental at Arrowhead Park
- 1st place for Soup Cookoff (category winners): 2-night camping stay at Botna Bend Park (goes to the winner of each category, including Chili, Potato, Veggie, Chicken Noodle, and Stew)
Free will donations will be gratefully accepted.
Impact Hill is hosting a murder mystery night with live music to follow. Join us for a homecoming reunion where someone is killed. This event is for 21+. Decades costumes are encouraged, with prizes being awarded for the best decade gear. A cash bar will be available as well as a light meal, nachos or tacos. Oreo Meatwagon will play after the murder is solved.
$175 for a table up to 8 people
$25 per person with an advance ticket purchase
$30 per person at the door
Anime NebrasKon is Nebraska's longest-running Anime Convention! Our mission is to connect all people and communities through Japanese animation and pop culture with education and activity. From the Student Union at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with 300 attendees, our family has grown to over 6,500 attendees. Anime NebrasKon is a 24-hour con with something for everyone, from family-friendly panels, to video and board games, and from dances to video rooms, there is always something to do! Pre-registration for Anime NebrasKon 2022 is now open! Pre-registration prices are good through September 11th. Badges will be available for purchase online until October 17th. Anyone wishing to purchase badges after that date will have to purchase their badge at the door.
Have a "howling" good time at Hitchcock Nature Center during our annual Hitchcock Haunted Hollow treasure hunt! This all-ages program is the perfect way to get outdoors, learn something new about the natural world, and explore autumn in Iowa's Loess Hills. Swing by the Loess Hills Lodge between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. to grab your spooky trail map with clues, then hit the trails to see if you can find the answers and return victorious. Don't forget to swing back by the lodge before it closes to grab your prize when you're done! Costumes are welcome! Online pre-registration is required as space is limited. Cost is $5.00 per person for those ages 4+ and includes park admission. Children ages 3 and under are free and do not need a reservation. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge to pick up your spooky treasure map. "Medium" maps are recommended for children and "difficult" maps are recommended for teens and adults and follow a more difficult trail as well.
Treynor Trunk or Treat is a family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween safely for children. There will be games and activities for everyone and a pumpkin patch set up for you to get your Halloween pumpkin to carve or decorate. Organizations and businesses will have lots of treats from the trunk of their vehicle ready to distribute in the parking lot.
Support land stewardship by collecting local ecotype native prairie seed for ecological restoration efforts in western Iowa's Loess Hills. The event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. This event includes walking over steep, rugged terrain, so dress appropriately. Email [email protected] with questions. Meet at the Loess Hills Lodge at Hitchcock Nature Center. Full details and directions are available at goldenhillsrcd.org/prairieseed. The event may be rescheduled if inclement weather. Check back on the day of the event.
Project funding was provided by Specialty Crop Block Grant, Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation, and Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration.
Join Angels Care Home Health and American Red Cross for its 2nd Annual spooktacular Vein Drain Blood Drive. Blood donation is essential to ensuring community health. We hope to see you there!
This five-week class consists of one week of Theory instruction and four weeks of “behind the wheel” training. Students will learn shifting and backing maneuvers on our closed course before they train on public right of way with our professional driver trainer. At the end of this course, students will test for their class A CDL. This class meets all FMCSA ELDT guidelines.
The 8-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) course assists employers with meeting OSHA’s refresher training requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120. This class is designed for workers who have previously completed 24 or 40-hour HAZWOPER training and may also be appropriate for operations level first responders depending on organization needs. Refresher training includes a review of relevant topics described in 29 CFR 1910.120 and practical exercises to reinforce key concepts and competencies.
We invite anyone with Parkinson’s or other neurological diseases to join us for an inspirational morning full of learning and fellowship. Enjoy a presentation from Dr. Anna Fisher and Dan Lombardo and have fun with some therapeutic movement. • Free for those with Parkinson’s + guests • Lunch will be served following the presentation • Gift bags for everyone! • Register by October 19 at bit.ly/HLC-Parkinsons22 or visit the YMCA Healthy Living Center Welcome Center 712-323-5995.
This event was made possible by the family of Howard Martin and is presented in his memory.
Join Impact CB Young Professionals for a drink and a great cause! As winter approaches, there are some in our community who need help. Bring a donation of at least two items of winter clothing for a local non-profit and your first drink is on us. Impact CB Young Professionals members and CB Chamber members welcome to attend. Please email Sarah Beth Ray @ sraycouncilbluffsiowa.com for questions about membership and attending this event.
Come down to the Iowa West Sports Plex for the 2nd Annual Fields of Treats event! Local organizations and teams will be set up to give out candy and goodies. This event is free for all children to attend. Please share with your friends, family, teams, and whoever else you'd like to! We had 600+ kids and 25 local businesses and teams last year. Let's make it even bigger for year 2!! If your business, organization, or team would like to set up a table to participate in the event, please contact (712) 796-4163 or [email protected]. It's free for organizations to participate.
Caregivers and families affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia are invited to join us, free of charge*. Topics include: Caregiver stress and wellness, Cognitive testing, Legal and power of attorney concerns, Types of dementia, Managing dementia-related behaviors, and Warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
Click here to see the event flyer and to learn more about the event's speakers.
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.
Join us on October 27 for our Women Inspiring Women Event at Full Fledged Brewery and hear from our guest speaker Kirsten Anderson. Kirsten Anderson is an author, advocate, communication consultant, mom and former target of sexual harassment and retaliation. She speaks throughout the country and consults organizations and targets to help empower and inspire them to effectively and efficiently end workplace harassment. Kirsten takes pride in normalizing a conversation about the complexities of workplace harassment, bullying and retaliation in an effort to create more engaging and productive workplaces. Kirsten is the author of More Than Words: Turn #MeToo into #ISaidSomething and 2018 Metro Woman of the Year and Inspiring Woman of Iowa Finalist. At the conclusion of the event, Ilona with Life Dimensions will lead us through a short 15-minute "mindfulness practice" to cultivate courage.
Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00
Join us for a 45-minute night tour of the Squirrel Cage Jail, you never know what you might find around the next spooky corner! Your guide will carry a flashlight and will be lighting the way for you. Decorations, fog machines, and some scarers will be located throughout the building. Tours are limited to 15 people and cost $10 per person. Tours are available every half hour.
**Strobe lights and fog machines are in use during the tours
Knitting, crochet, embroidery - all skill levels welcome! Meet with people who share your interest in needlework; share ideas and help each other! Bring your own supplies or projects to work on. 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month. It is free and open to the public.
Spend an evening with the witches of white light while sampling Autumn & Halloween inspired beers and wines. Your hostesses will spoil you with charcuterie, butter boards, finger sandwiches and decadent, dark desserts. Wenday & Kate Jobe will be doing mini intuitive readings for $13. Scavenger hunt in the haunted Park Building, Halloween games and fun enchanted activities throughout the event.
Riverside's annual haunted attraction. This event benefits the Riverside music department. Attractions include: Haunted House, Kidz Zone, Escape Room, Bake Sale, Photo Booth, Bake Sale Entrance fee is $5 for everything except the haunted house or $10 for everything.
Looking to get your craft on? Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a Pumpkin Treat Holder! The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes cutting paper, cardstock or vinyl for your favorite projects, a snap! Paper Crafting Drop-In is offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month and is free and open to the public.
We invite you to explore our building for our special Fourth Friday festivities! Stop by McCormick's 1894 cocktail bar for a $4.00 drink special, visit the amazingly talented studio artists on the 3rd floor, and don’t forget the beautiful gallery on the 4th floor.
McCormick’s 1894 Bar >> 4-10PM
Art Gallery >> 6-9 PM
Studio Artists >> 6-9PM
Trick-or-Treat at the Hoff >> 4:30-6PM
Pop-up Restaurant w/ Bald Brothers Catering >> 5-9PM
Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving >> 5-6PM
LIVE! Music w/ Turning Gears >> 6-8PM
Paint & Sip >> 6:30-8:30PM
Mud & Merlot >> 7-9PM
Halloween Costume Contest >> 7:30-9PM
Gallery Flashlight Tours >> 8-9PM
"Love Is ?" by Edie Goodwin: Staged Reading >> 8-9PM
Trick or treat, smell my feet, and give us something good to eat! Find a path at PACE this Frightening Fourth Friday to knock on doors and fill a bucket up with your favorite sweets! Afterward enjoy some more fun activities with us, like the costume contest, gallery flashlight tours, and chainsaw pumpkin carving! Adults must be accompanied by a child at this free event.
Start your Halloween "Trick-or-Treat" fun in Macedonia! Businesses and Local Organizations will be giving out Halloween Trick-or-Treats on Main Street on Friday, October 28th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Businesses participating will be City Hall, The Painted Camel Gallery, The Pioneer Trail Museum, The Grist Mill McCready Theater, The Back Forty Bar & Grill, TS Bank, The Fire Station, Riverside Links, and other Local Organizations.
Tired of your ordinary pumpkin carving? Tired of seeing the same old kitchen knives that probably haven’t seen a sharpener in a while? Well look no further than your friendly neighborhood PACE for a surprising twist on carving a Jack-O-Lantern! Texas Chainsaw-style carving will be the sight to see this Halloween right here at the Hoff Center this Frightening Fourth Friday!
Free event.
The Charles E. Lakin YMCA is hosting a carnival-like Halloween extravaganza you won’t want to miss! Join us for trick or treating & a variety of family-friendly Halloween events: Trick or Treating at the park (costumes encouraged!) Community partners will be helping hand out candy & hosting fun activities. Bounce House + Carnival Games, Hot Chocolate Bar, Pumpkin Float (Hop in the pool and pick out a pumpkin to paint!) Register available through the link. This event is free and open to the community.
Join us at McCormick's 1894 Bar for our Hoff Fourth Friday festivities as we welcome back Bald Brothers Catering for a Friday night pop-up restaurant from 5-9PM.
Join us for a 45-minute night tour of the Squirrel Cage Jail, you never know what you might find around the next spooky corner! Your guide will carry a flashlight and will be lighting the way for you. Decorations, fog machines, and some scarers will be located throughout the building. Tours are limited to 15 people and cost $10 per person. Tours are available every half hour.
**Strobe lights and fog machines are in use during the tours
Join us during our Hoff Fourth Friday as we welcome back to McCormick's 1894 Bar, Turnin' Gears. Music will begin at 6PM and is free to the public.
We're drawing upon the weird, frightfully fun world of Tim Burton for Burtonesque at the Harvester on October 28th & 29th. Come by this delightfully twisted show celebrating the spookiest season of the year and one of the world's most beloved filmmakers. Art will be on display and for sale. "It's good as an artist to always remember to see things in a new, weird way." -- Tim Burton
10/28: 6 PM-10 PM
10/29: 12 PM-6 PM
Free admission, open to the public.
Riverside's annual haunted attraction. This event benefits the Riverside music department. Attractions include: Haunted House, Kidz Zone, Escape Room, Bake Sale, Photo Booth, Bake Sale Entrance fee is $5 for everything except the haunted house or $10 for everything.
Halloween Movies all October long! Movies begin at dusk. Check individual events for approximate start times. This week - around 6:23. No outside food or drink is allowed. Orchard activities end at 6 PM, however the Orchard Cafe, Sweet Shoppe and Bar will stay open through the end of the movies. We offer a variety of wines, hard cider, pop, water, snacks, popcorn, and even entrees with fresh ingredients grown right here! The playground will be open for play beforehand but will close once the movie begins for safety precautions. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and bug spray. Enjoy the gorgeous views, sunsets, and fall nights with us!
Come join our adult painting class ‘Paint and Sip.’ No experience in painting is necessary and all skill levels are welcome! Step-by-step you will recreate the featured painting and when done you can take your masterpiece home!
Members $25 | Non-Members $30. 21+
Mud & Merlot classes are a great night out! Peter Scherr will teach you how to sculpt with clay while enjoying a glass of wine or beverage of your choice. Registration is limited. Members $40 | Non-Members $45. 21+
Thompson Square- Acoustic Duo With romantically charged #1 hits like Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not and If I Didn’t Have You, multi-platinum international success, and honors including Vocal Duo of the Year from both the ACM and CMA Awards, Country duo Thompson Square admit they don’t have much left on their bucket list. Husband and wife team of Keifer and Shawna Thompson rode a wave of success rising from their Grammy-nominated, double-platinum breakout Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not, traveling the world with superstars Jason Aldean and Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) and racking up Country-radio favorites like the devoted I Got You (Top 10 in 2011) and the flirty Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About (Top 5 in 2013). As new parents and a newly independent duo, Thompson Square have stepped into the next chapter of their Country-music fairytale with their latest album Masterpiece.
Compete for victory and bragging rights (and of course some cool prizes) this Halloween at the first ever Costume Contest at PACE! $5 Entry | Ages 21+
1st Place: A gift basket that includes: Gift Card (TBD), four free drink tickets to McCormicks 1894 Bar, two free meals at one of our next pop-up restaurant dates, two free class registrations of your choice, two free tickets to Cemetary Club presented by Chanticleer Community Theater, and $25 PACE Bucks that can be redeemed for a class, main-stage tickets, etc.
2nd Place: Four free drink tickets to McCormicks 1894 Bar, two free class registrations of your choice, $25 PACE Bucks that can be redeemed for a class, main-stage tickets, etc.
3rd Place: Two free drink tickets to McCormicks 1894 Bar, $25 PACE Bucks that can be redeemed for a class, main-stage tickets, etc.
Ghosts, Ghouls, Bats, oh my! This Frightening Fourth Friday, stop by PACE for your chance to take a tour of the building guided by only one little flashlight. Hear about those who have left their mark, listen to stories of the elevator moving by itself, and maybe even see a ghost yourself! Tour Start Times: 8:00PM / 8:30PM / 9:00PM The Hoff Family Arts & Culture was built in 1894, originally a machine company, and was used as a branch house and dealership for the company's products. While the building is beautiful, it has a rich history that we would love to show you… In the dark!
Free Event
Join us on our Fourth Friday for a very special staged reading of "LOVE IS ?" by Edie Goodwin on October 28 from 8-9PM. "LOVE IS ?" is about a vivacious, somewhat naive, twenty-eight-year-old gal named Anne Cochran. She has a great job and a husband she loves. Life is perfect... until it's not. This play tells the story of Annie's journey as she finds herself and discovers what's really important in life. In the end, she's able to clearly define what love is, and what it isn't. Edie Goodwin has been dabbling in writing her whole life as she is now a semi-retired pediatric physical therapist. During the pandemic, she found the opportunity to finish this play, as well as complete a novel, Bertie's Place, which is currently being published.
Free Event
Join us for a 45-minute night tour of the Squirrel Cage Jail, you never know what you might find around the next spooky corner! Your guide will carry a flashlight and will be lighting the way for you. Decorations, fog machines, and some scarers will be located throughout the building. Tours are limited to 15 people and cost $10 per person. Tours are available every half hour.
**Strobe lights and fog machines are in use during the tours
Take a tour through the Dodge House by the light of flickering candles and flashlights. You never know what may lurk in the darkness as you travel through this historic home! Refreshments will be served in the Ballroom.
We're drawing upon the weird, frightfully fun world of Tim Burton for Burtonesque at the Harvester on October 28th & 29th. Come by this delightfully twisted show celebrating the spookiest season of the year and one of the world's most beloved filmmakers. Art will be on display and for sale. "It's good as an artist to always remember to see things in a new, weird way." -- Tim Burton
10/28: 6 PM-10 PM
10/29: 12 PM-6 PM
Free admission, open to the public.
Join us Saturdays at the Hoff for our youth art classes. Students will express their creativity and learn new techniques in Youth Ceramics, Youth Painting, and Youth Makers Lab. Sign up now! Members $10 | Non-Members $15. Ages 7-12
Youth Ceramics 1-2:30 PM
Youth Painting 2:30-4 PM
Youth Makers Lab 4-5 PM
Sign up for our upcoming 6-week series beginning Oct 15 - Nov 19!
Fall is here and fall colors are all around! Stop by the Council Bluffs Public Library Makerspace and add to your festive décor with tissue paper flowers. No registration required.
You'll see the changing forest in a whole new light after this Halloween hike! Join Dustin Clayton and examine how folklore can deepen your relationship with the forest community. Learn about the plant, animal, and mineral communities of the Loess Hills and their significance in the seasonal folklore associated with Halloween. If time allows, we'll return to the lodge for a demonstration of some of the items and techniques discussed on the hike. The land itself is in transformational mode. Autumn has reached and passed its peak. The last of the nut harvests are happening and the Autumn olives, rotten invasives that they are, are ready to be eaten and enjoyed. The birds who are leaving are in full migration mode, while those who are staying are preparing and caching for the coming winter. The deer have begun their rut, cold weather is the norm, and most of the leaves have fallen from the trees. $12 per person. Ages 16+. Please meet at the Loess Hills Lodge.
Come by 5th Avenue United Methodist Church for hot cocoa & candy during our Trick or Trunk event!
Riverside's annual haunted attraction. This event benefits the Riverside music department. Attractions include: Haunted House, Kidz Zone, Escape Room, Bake Sale, Photo Booth, Bake Sale Entrance fee is $5 for everything except the haunted house or $10 for everything.
HojBob Productions proudly presents SlimeBall! A Halloween experience with nonstop entertainment! Live music by Komatose, The Clincher, and Glow in the Dark! Burlesque performances by CarlyCat, SammyKats, and HardKnox. Drag performances by Alladin Side. With a 3-minute film festival and a costume contest! So wear your best spooky, funny, or sexy costumes. 21+ $10 in advance $12 day of show
Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00
Join us for Halloween at the Booery. Goodie bags for adults and kiddos and crafts for the kids from 4-7 pm with Little Owls Art Atrium. Think sensory art with pumpkins, giant spider webs, and masking tape mummies, face paint and a whole lot of fun! We will be tapping a new Halloween Beer. Adults, wear a costume and your first round is BOGO.
Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley, Fairview Cemetery is home to many Council Bluffs settlers, business entrepreneurs, and a scurry of black squirrels. This tour explores the majesty of this historic memorial garden, the lives of some who rest there, and the art erected to memorialize them. Tickets start at $25.00
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