Bass Pro Shop's Santa’s Wonderland featuring Free Photos with Santa
November 6 - December 24, 2021
Bass Pro Shops
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Santa will be cruising into Council Bluffs this Saturday, November 6 to officially kick off Santa’s Wonderland, the ultimate free family Christmas event, at Bass Pro Shops. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s plans to deliver free photos with Santa to more than two million kids and families this holiday season with a “Contactless Claus” experience. Photos with Santa will start on November 7 with free advance reservations, which can be made beginning November 1. To learn more and make a reservation, visit www.basspro.com/santa. Santa will arrive at Bass Pro on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Contactless visits with Santa will start on Nov. 7 and continue through Friday, Dec. 24, 2021.
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Holiday Model Trains at the Union Pacific Museum
December 3 - 18, 2021
12:00 to 6:00PM
Union Pacific Museum
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Carrying on a heart-warming tradition, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum will once again host the N-Trak model train club’s holiday model train display beginning Dec. 3, 2021. The museum will have a fully operational tabletop N-scale train and HO layout available through December 18, 2021. Visitors will even be encouraged to operate the HO layout themselves. The model trains will be available from 12 to 6 p.m. on the following Fridays and Saturdays:
- Dec. 3 and 4
- Dec. 10 and 11
- Dec. 17 and 18
Visitors will need to reserve their time to visit online at www.uprrmuseum.org. Appointments are plentiful but schedule ahead to avoid missing out. Walk-ins will be accommodated if possible.
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PACE Art Exhibit | A Dollhouse Miniatures Holiday Display
December 10, 2021
6:00 to 9:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Welcome to a winter wonderland of over 35 miniature holiday displays. As you browse this exhibit, you will see a medieval tavern, Santa’s workshop, a victorian home, and so much more. Don’t miss the free opening of our miniature holiday village in our third-floor lounge!
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Chanticleer Community Theater | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 10, 2021
7:30 to 10:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Joseph is one of the most enduring musical comedies of all time and reimagines the rags-to-riches biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the coat of many colours. Tickets are on sale now! Call 712.890.5601 or visit PACEartsIowa.org
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Friday Nite Lights
December 10, 2021
8:00 to 10:30PM
The Hub CB
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
The Hub Trampoline Park's Friday Nite Lights is an awesome family event at The Hub. The event lasts from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During this time the lights go down, music comes up, and the fog gets released! Don't miss out on this weekly event!
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Breakfast With Santa
December 11, 2021
10:00AM to 12:45PM
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Bring your kids and your own inner child, and let Santa know what you want for Christmas. All will enjoy a tasty breakfast made by The General's Ladies of the Historic General Dodge House and Santa will read 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. The children will delight in doing Christmas crafts and having their pictures taken with Santa! After breakfast, we invite all guests to the Dodge House to enjoy the tradition of the House all dressed up for Christmas. $15.00 per person. Children 2 and under are free. Pre-registration is required.
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Santa & Mrs Claus at Ditmars Orchard
December 11, 2021
10:00AM to 2:00PM
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Take your own free photos with Santa and Mrs Claus at Ditmars on Saturdays in December from 10-2. Live Christmas music will follow from 2-4. Our retail and bar areas will be open to check off your lists for local gifts and drinks for your holiday parties. The cafe will be very limited, with soups and chili, while supplies last. Fresh doughnuts!
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PACE Art Class | Kids Costuiming w/ Chanticleer
December 11, 2021
12:00 to 2:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Kids, come join in the holiday fun here at PACE. Jason DeLong and Denise Putman will lead a costume workshop on December 11th from 12:00-2:00. Participants will be making their choice from the following list: Angel, Reindeer, Santa, Elf, or Snowman. Just think of the fun you can have showing off your costume during the holiday season and maybe even help family and friends also design a holiday figure costume. The deadline for size and character is December 4th.
$20 members & $25 non-members | Ages 8-13
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PACE Art Exhibit | A Dollhouse Miniatures Holiday Display
December 11, 2021
12:00 to 4:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Welcome to a winter wonderland of over 35 miniature holiday displays. As you browse this exhibit, you will see a medieval tavern, Santa’s workshop, a victorian home, and so much more. Don’t miss the free opening of our miniature holiday village in our third-floor lounge!
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Frontier Heritage Library Open House
December 11, 2021
2:00 to 4:00PM
Frontier Heritage Library
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
The Genealogy Society is hosting a reception to celebrate the reopening of the Frontier Heritage Library after months of closure due to COVID-19 and to welcome a new neighbor to share the building, Firehouse Letterpress. Learn what information the library has to offer and explore the extensive collection of antique letterpresses, prints, and memorabilia of Firehouse Letterpress. Complimentary refreshments will be served from a retro soda fountain. There is no admission charge and everyone is invited.
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Year End Holiday Party - Steam into Saturday Virtual Happy Hour
December 11, 2021
5:30PM
Online
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Celebrate the season and the closing of another year. We'll play some games, do a little trivia and talk holiday trains.
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Christmas by Candlelight Tours
December 11, 2021
6:00 to 10:00PM
Historic General Dodge House
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Experience Christmas as it was in the last quarter of the 19th century. Enjoy the General Dodge and Beresheim Houses with all the lights off illuminated only by (artificial) candlelight and over twenty beautifully decorated and lighted trees. Refreshments will be served in the Ballroom on the third floor.
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Chanticleer Community Theater | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 11, 2021
7:30 to 10:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Joseph is one of the most enduring musical comedies of all time and reimagines the rags-to-riches biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the coat of many colours. Tickets on sale now! Call 712.890.5601 or visit PACEartsIowa.org
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Holiday Open House
December 12, 2021
1:00 to 4:00PM
Home of Dale and Julia Burris
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Holiday Open House at the home of Dale and Julia Burris. Come see 29 designer Christmas trees, participate in a scavenger hunt and enjoy fellowship and fun with your family and friends! $5 per person, $10 per family. Benefiting Free Speech America. Hope you can join us!
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Chanticleer Community Theater | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 12, 2021
2:00 to 4:30PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Joseph is one of the most enduring musical comedies of all time and reimagines the rags-to-riches biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the coat of many colours. Tickets are on sale now! Call 712.890.5601 or visit PACEartsIowa.org
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PACE Art Exhibit | A Dollhouse Miniatures Holiday Display
December 17, 2021
6:00 to 9:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Welcome to a winter wonderland of over 35 miniature holiday displays. As you browse this exhibit, you will see a medieval tavern, Santa’s workshop, a victorian home, and so much more. Don’t miss the free opening of our miniature holiday village in our third-floor lounge!
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Chanticleer Community Theater | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 17, 2021
7:30 to 10:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Joseph is one of the most enduring musical comedies of all time and reimagines the rags-to-riches biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. Tickets on sale now! Call 712.890.5601 or visit PACEartsIowa.org
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Friday Nite Lights
December 17, 2021
8:00 to 10:30PM
The Hub CB
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
The Hub Trampoline Park's Friday Nite Lights is an awesome family event at The Hub. The event lasts from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During this time the lights go down, music comes up, and the fog gets released! Don't miss out on this weekly event!
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Santa & Mrs Claus at Ditmars Orchard
December 18, 2021
10:00AM to 2:00PM
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Take your own free photos with Santa and Mrs Claus at Ditmars on Saturdays in December from 10-2. Our retail and bar areas will be open to check off your lists for local gifts and drinks for your holiday parties. The cafe will be very limited, with soups and chili, while supplies last. Fresh doughnuts!
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PACE Art Exhibit | A Dollhouse Miniatures Holiday Display
December 18, 2021
12:00 to 4:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Welcome to a winter wonderland of over 35 miniature holiday displays. As you browse this exhibit, you will see a medieval tavern, Santa’s workshop, a victorian home, and so much more. Don’t miss the free opening of our miniature holiday village in our third-floor lounge!
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Chanticleer Community Theater | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 18, 2021
7:30 to 10:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Joseph is one of the most enduring musical comedies of all time and reimagines the rags-to-riches biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. Tickets on sale now! Call 712.890.5601 or visit PACEartsIowa.org
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Chanticleer Community Theater | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
December 19, 2021
2:00 to 4:30PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Joseph is one of the most enduring musical comedies of all time and reimagines the rags-to-riches biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. Tickets on sale now! Call 712.890.5601 or visit PACEartsIowa.org
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Beers & Carols: A Sing-A-Long
December 19, 2021
4:00 to 6:00PM
Full Fledged Brewing Co.
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Come on in to Full Fledged Brewing Co for a Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long Event! This is a family-friendly event, so bring the kiddos and come listen and/or sing to some amazing Christmas music!
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Gingerbread Bash!
December 19, 2021
4:00 to 6:00PM
Compass Christian Church
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Join us this year for the "Gingerbread Bash!" It's a fun, hands-on way for the whole family to celebrate Christmas together. We'll make a gingerbread nativity, play games together, snap a pic in the photo booth, hear the Christmas story from the Bible, munch on cookies and sip hot cocoa, and discover sometimes the greatest gift comes in the most ordinary box. You are not going to want to miss it! Gingerbread Bash happens Sunday, December 19th from 4-6 p.m. at Compass Christian Church, 2007 South 7th St., Council Bluffs. This event is for all ages and there is no cost to attend. For more details, visit our website at https://compasscb.org/events or call 712-366-9112.
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Friday Nite Lights
December 24, 2021
8:00 to 10:30PM
The Hub CB
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
The Hub Trampoline Park's Friday Nite Lights is an awesome family event at The Hub. The event lasts from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During this time the lights go down, music comes up, and the fog gets released! Don't miss out on this weekly event!
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Hoosier Arenacross Nationals
December 31 - January 1, 2021
7:00PM
Mid-America Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Come down to the Mid-America Center for two days of exciting arenacross racing! The event will be held on December 31 and January 1. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the racing starts at 7:00.
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New Years Party
December 31, 2021
9:00PM to 1:00AM
The Hub CB
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
The Hub is proud to present our annual New Years Party! The lights will go down and music will get turned up as we celebrate the new year of 2022!
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PACE Art Exhibit | A Dollhouse Miniatures Holiday Display
January 7, 2022
6:00 to 9:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Welcome to a winter wonderland of over 35 miniature holiday displays. As you browse this exhibit, you will see a medieval tavern, Santa’s workshop, a victorian home, and so much more. Don’t miss the free opening of our miniature holiday village in our third-floor lounge!
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PACE Art Exhibit | A Dollhouse Miniatures Holiday Display
January 8, 2022
12:00 to 4:00PM
The Hoff Family Art & Culture Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Welcome to a winter wonderland of over 35 miniature holiday displays. As you browse this exhibit, you will see a medieval tavern, Santa’s workshop, a victorian home, and so much more. Don’t miss the free opening of our miniature holiday village in our third-floor lounge!
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Varsity Cheer - The American Heartland Nationals
January 22 - 23, 2022
Mid-America Center
2901 Bass Pro Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA
Each competition season, you spend countless hours preparing your squad, practicing your skills, and perfecting your routine. We want you to know – we’re working just as hard on our events. We work passionately to deliver exceptionally trustworthy events that demonstrate our genuine care for you, your team members, and their parents!
- 1 Day – Adult Admission: $20.00 (Adult: 17 years – to 64 years old)
- 1 Day – Child, Senior and Military Admission: $15.00 (Child: 6 years to 16 years old; Senior: 65 years + old)
- 2 Day – Adult Admission: $35.00 (Adult: 17 years – to 64 years old)
- 2 Day – Child, Senior and Military Admission: $25.00 (Child: 6 years to 16 years old; Senior: 65 years + old) Ages 5 and under are Free
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