Events

Botna Bend Park Little Tike Hike

Families with young learners are invited to hit the trails for a self-guided hike full of fun nature learning at Botna Bend Park available during regular park hours of 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. November 6th through 30th. As you enjoy the sights and sounds at this river-side park you will spot trail activities posted along your route that are designed to help learners age 3 to 5 experience nature in a new way. Activities are posted along a .25 mile stretch of trail for your enjoyment. This is an "out and back" hike, once you reach the end of the trail you turn around and head back to the trailhead, making a .5 mile round-trip hike. Of course, if you are having fun you can choose to continue on and enjoy more of the beautiful trails at Botna Bend Park without posted activities.

StoryWalk at Sunset Park

The Council Bluffs Noon Rotary Club is partnering with Raise Me To Read in hosting a story walk hunt at Sunset Park! The hunt is free to participate in, designed for kids under the age of 9, and takes place from Saturday, November 14 to Monday, November 30. The scavenger hunt engages participants to read the story walk in its entirety. Each page may contain answers to the questions asked. Participants answer the questions to enter the prize drawing.

Prizes include gift cards to Dairy Queen, Eileen's Cookie, Five Below, Sugar Makery, and others. On Tuesday, December 1, Council Bluffs Noon Rotary will contact the winners and announce on Facebook @CBnoonclub.

How to Play: 1. Download and print the questions from our Facebook Page 2. Visit Sunset Park and read the story. 3. Write your answers to the questions. 4. Turn in your completed answers by noon on Monday, November 30, CB Noon Rotary Club, P.O.Box 673 Council Bluffs, IA 50012, or email the answers to cbrotaryclub@gmail.com

Bingo in the Bluffs

Every Monday, enjoy multiple patterns and prizes with a blackout jackpot. Full food and drink menu available! 

Holiday Baking Class

Learn Wenday's secrets of baking to use for your very own holiday baking season. We will create three amazing baked items for you to serve on your special days. Enjoy a coffee on us or bring your own succulent sips! Perfect for your group of friends or come solo to make some new friends and priceless memories!

Xtreme Music Bingo

An exciting combination of music trivia and the classic game of Bingo! No boring numbers here, just one hit song after another as players listen, sing along and "Play Bingo to the Music"

7th Annual Holidays on Main

Load up the family and cruise downtown Avoca for a drive-by and drive-up attraction! Pick up a scavenger hunt form, then cruise the town and see all of the beautiful Christmas lights. Come and drop off a letter to Santa. (No contact with Santa this year). There will be to-go hot cocoa and treats along with to-go pancakes from the Legion. Firetruck,s 18' Frosty the Snowman, and the Downtown Christmas decorations will be on display. We will also be hosting a 3K run and a scavenger hunt with prizes! Don't miss out on this evening of festive fun. 

Bingo in the Bluffs

Join Breydon for noon-O-clock bingo at The 4th Street Legion. Open to the public!

Bingo in the Bluffs

Every Monday, enjoy multiple patterns and prizes with a blackout jackpot. Full food and drink menu available! 

Winter Market at Full Fledged Brewing Co.

Come support your local artist and entrepreneurs as we kick off the holiday shopping season at Full Fledged Brewing Co. Listen to Paul Hart on the acoustic guitar while you enjoy your shopping experience! Browse and purchase art from Buck Christensen Photography, Lutzco Creative House, Chelsea Vanrose Art, Sterling by Branigan, Adkins Wood & Knife, Good Flour Confections, Golden Bolt Brand, and more! All attendees will be required to follow the most recent Proclamation of Disaster Emergency as set forth by the Governor of the State of Iowa.

Breakfast with Santa

Come down and enjoy a holiday breakfast with Santa at the Walnut Community Center! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present for pictures from 9 a.m. until noon. Freewill donations will go toward supporting the Walnut Community Center Foundation. 

Winterfest Holiday Lights Tour

You're invited to take a tour of the best holiday lights in Council Bluffs! This is a self-guided event for you to enjoy from the safety and warmth of your vehicle. The Holiday Lights Tour map will be published on Tuesday, December 8 on the @712initiative's Facebook event and website for everyone to use! Council Bluffs residents are encouraged to decorate their homes with holiday lights and participate in a route around the community. Add your home to our list by filling out the form by Tuesday, December 1. 

Breakfast With Santa

Bring your kids and let Santa know what you want for Christmas. This event includes breakfast. The cost is $10 per person. In order to ensure proper social distancing, this year's event will be at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center. Enter through the main entrance on the west side. The event will be on the first floor. Afterward, you may visit the Dodge House.