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Winterfest at Bayliss Park

November 19 | 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Bayliss Park

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The City of Council Bluffs is partnering with The Council Bluffs Public Library, The 712 Initiative, Union Pacific Museum, and Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment to give the community a holiday tradition unlike anywhere else. Winterfest activities begin at 5:30 p.m., with the Bayliss Park holiday lighting ceremony and countdown at 6:30 p.m. Bayliss Park transforms into a wonderland at Winterfest. We hope to see you there! Winterfest activities include:

  • Lighting Ceremony (takes place promptly at 6:30 p.m.)
  • Santa
  • Reindeer
  • Festive Photo Ops
  • Face Painting
  • Balloons
  •  Hot Cocoa
  • Food Trucks (vendor list coming soon)
  • Makers Village (vendor list coming soon)
  • Outdoor Movie: (TBD)
  • Art Activity
  • Carolers

Contact: Ashley Kruse
Phone: (712) 318-9000
Email: akruse@councilbluffs-ia.gov

Categories: Community, Family Friendly, Outdoors

Bayliss Park
100 Pearl Street
Council Bluffs, IA
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