Tis' the season for holiday lights, ballet performances, craft fairs, live music, and more! Celebrate the festive time of year by checking out one of the many events happening in Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County. Bundle up, grab your hot cocoa, and let's get to celebrating!
Upcoming Events:
Event details are subject to change. Please contact the venues to confirm details as needed. This list will be continuously updated until February 28, 2025.
Santa's Wonderland Returns to Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops
November 4 - December 24 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pre-Thanksgiving Karaoke!
Maloney's Live
November 27 | 9:00 - 12:00 a.m.
Holiday Photos
Council Bluffs Public Library
November 30 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Holiday Boutique
Harvester Artist Lofts
November 30 - December 1 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Nutcracker with American Midwest Ballet
Council Bluffs Public Library
November 30 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Avoca, Iowa Holidays on Main
Downtown Avoca
November 30 | 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Photos
Council Bluffs Public Library
November 30 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Carson's 31st Annual Carson Christmas
City of Carson
December 4 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Tea at Wenday's
Wenday's Bakery & Pretty Culinary Adventures
December 6 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa
Historic General Dodge House
December 7 | 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa
Historic General Dodge House
December 7 | 10:30 a.m.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
Mid-America Center
December 7 - 8 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Iowa Western Culinary Arts Holiday Dinner
Student Center
December 7 | 7:00 p.m.
Burris Holiday Home Tour
Burris Residence
December 8 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A Day with the Dodges
Historic General Dodge House
December 8 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Soup Cookoff
Kikker's Bar and Grill
December 8 | 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Homeschool in the Hills AM | Art & Nature
Hitchcock Nature Center
December 11 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Homeschool in the Hills PM | Art & Nature
Hitchcock Nature Center
December 11 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
Frosting, Inc. (Walnut)
December 12 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Santa and Reindeer at NextHome in the Bluffs
NextHome in the Bluffs Offices
December 12 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Family Night at the Dodge House
Historic General Dodge House
December 12 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Gift Wrapping & Card Making
Council Bluffs Public Library
December 13 -14 | 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
A Merry Rockin' Christmas, Starring Michael Cavanaugh
Arts Center at Iowa Western
December 13 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Christmas by Candlelight
Historic General Dodge House
December 14 | 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Burris Holiday Home Tour
Burris Residence
December 15 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Iowa Western Community Band
Arts Center at Iowa Western
December 15 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Dinner with Santa
Kikker's Bar and Grill
December 15 | 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Movie Series: The Polar Express
Arts Center at Iowa Western
December 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Joy to the World! A Free Holiday Concert
Arts Center at Iowa Western
December 16 | 7:00 p.m.
How to Sew: A Holiday Countdown Calendar
Council Bluffs Public Library
December 18 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Merry and Mindfull
Family Connections Inc.
December 19 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Movie Series: It's a Wonderful Life
Arts Center at Iowa Western
December 19 | 7:30 - 9:45 p.m.
Music with Lori Lynn! Holiday Songs
Council Bluffs Public Library
December 21 | 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Mason Michaels Band
Whiskey Roadhouse Horseshoe Council Bluffs
December 31 | 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Let Us Feature Your Event!
If you have a holiday event in Council Bluffs or Pottawattamie County that you'd like added to this list, please submit the event details with our online form.
