This list will be continuously updated until November 24, 2024.
Fall is right around the corner, and to celebrate, we’ve made a list of all the upcoming events and activities in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County! Grab your favorite pumpkin spice treat, and let’s get celebrating.
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Fall Events
Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event coordinator to confirm details as needed.
November Little Tike Hike
Botna Bend Park
November 2 - 24 | 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Full Moon Hike
Hitchcock Nature Center
November 15 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Fall Vendor Fair
College View Elementary
November 16 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Autumn's End Hike with Dustin Clayton
Hitchcock Nature Center
November 16 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
How to Sew: Holiday Countdown Calendar
Council Bluffs Public Library
November 9 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Savory Soups & Bread Dipping Class
Wenday's Bakery & Pretty Culinary Adventures
November 21 | 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mt. Crescent Season Pass Pickup Party
Mt. Crescent Ski Area
November 22 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Story Weaver | November
Hitchcock Nature Center
November 22 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Winterfest at Bayliss Park
Bayliss Park
November 22 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mt. Crescent Season Pass Pickup Party
Mt. Crescent Ski Area
November 23 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Nutcracker
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
November 23 - 24 | 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Thanksgiving Karaoke!
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
November 27 | 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Festive Fall Attractions
The Cryptic Room
Hours
- Friday - Sunday. For available game times, check out the booking page on the website.
Cost
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$25 per player
Tickets/Admission
- At this time, no walk-ins are allowed. Games can be reserved online or by calling (712) 310-5265.
The Cryptic Room is a live-action, team-based escape room game that is perfect for the Halloween season. Once you are inside the themed room, the clock starts ticking, and you have limited time to work together, find and use clues, solve the puzzles, and "break out." You must hurry, though — it is all over once the clock hits zero!
Historic Squirrel Cage Jail
Hours
- Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Note: In November, the jail is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost
- $10 for adults
- $6 for public safety workers
- $8 for seniors (60 and over)
- $5 for kids ages 6-18
- Free for kids five and under.
Town legend has it that the Historic Squirrel Cage Jail has been haunted since the jail’s opening. A former jail tour guide claimed the ghost is J.M. Carter, the man who oversaw the construction of the building. Visit their website for information on booking a paranormal investigation!
Madness Haunted House
Hours
- Madness Haunted House is closed for the season.
Cost
- $25 for General Admission
- $40 for Fast Pass Admission
- $60 for Instant Access
Tickets/Admission
- Tickets can be purchased on-site or online.
* Parental discretion is advised.
As the leaves turn and the nights grow longer, the spirit of Halloween awakens in Council Bluffs, and there's no better place to embrace the thrill than at Madness Haunted House. This local gem has been scaring and delighting guests since its humble beginnings in 2012, and it has evolved into an unforgettable seasonal attraction housed at the scenic Pioneer Trail Orchard.
Pumpkin Patches & Orchards
Fall wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a local family-owned pumpkin patch and orchard. Lucky for you, the area has several unforgettable patches and orchards that are sure to give you the best fall vibes! Visit our Pumpkin Patches & Orchards blog for a list of places to visit, admission information, and more.
The Fun Doesn't Stop There!
There are so many other activities, events, and attractions to visit in Pottawattamie County! Learn more about the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway, our exciting outdoor fall activities, and The Arts Center at Iowa Western's 2024-2025 National Performance Season to unleash the perfect getaway.
For a complete list of attractions, visit our play page!
For a complete list of places to eat, browse our restaurant listings!
Don't forget to book your hotel stay with one of our properties by using our Book Direct tool!
