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7 Great Events in Council Bluffs, Iowa
4200 Avenue B
Council Bluffs, IA
Monday:
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Browse our events calendar. We think you’ll find something that tickles your fancy.
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1. Fields of Flight Hot Air Balloon Festival
19475 225th St
Council Bluffs, IA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Join the staff at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard for a fantastic evening of taking in the sights of hot air balloons taking to the sky at the scenic apple orchard! The event also features live music, local vendors, and food trucks and takes place in September.
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2. PRIDE on the 100 Block
103 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA
Monday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Every June, Caddy's Kitchen & Cocktails brings Pride to the Historic 100 Block of West Broadway! Enjoy a fabulous street festival, including outdoor drag shows, food, drinks, vendors, and more.
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3. Railroad Days
1512 S Main St
Council Bluffs, IA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Railroad Days is an annual celebration of all things train and track, and this year, all the fun will be happening in Council Bluffs! Celebrate CB's rich railroad heritage and place in history as historic Mile Zero for Union Pacific Railroad. There will be numerous train-themed activities and locations to visit between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
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4. Southwest Iowa Art Tour
1001 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Southwest Iowa Art Tour connects southwest Iowa communities through art! This event is not only great for artists, but it brings people to experience small towns in our region. Chart your own course and enjoy this self-guided tour!
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5. Stir Concert Cove Concert Series
1 Harrah's Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA
The Stir Cove Concert Series brings the area's best entertainment to Harrah's Council Bluffs. The outdoor venue space is full throughout the summer with concerts by well-known and up-and-coming artists. Past performers include AJR, Diana Ross, Train, Kesha, and more.
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6. Celebrate CB
100 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, IA
Monday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Celebrate CB is a week-long celebration of the Council Bluffs community founded by the local school system dating back over 50 years. This annual event is a way for the community to get together and celebrate community pride.
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7. Winterfest
100 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, IA
Monday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Enjoy a holiday tradition unlike anywhere else in Council Bluffs during the annual Winterfest celebration! Experience a lighting ceremony, an outdoor movie, shop from the Makers Village, and be sure to say hello to Santa and his reindeer!