Winterfest at Bayliss Park (Official Event)

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

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Location

Bayliss Park Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA

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Join us for Winterfest at Bayliss Park on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. Arrive early as Winterfest activities begin promptly at 6 p.m. with the Bayliss Park holiday lighting ceremony.
The City of Council Bluffs is partnering with The Council Bluffs Public Library, Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment, The CB Chamber, Union Pacific Museum, and The Salvation Army to give the community a holiday tradition unlike anywhere else.
Free Winterfest Activities:
πŸŽ„ Lighting Ceremony (takes place promptly at 6 p.m.)
πŸŽ… Santa's Workshop featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus
🦌 Reindeer
❄️ Festive Photo Ops
πŸŽ„ Screening of the movie "Frozen 2"
πŸŽ… Characters from the movie "Frozen"
🦌 Face Painting
πŸŽ… Balloons
β˜•οΈ Free Hot Cocoa
❄️ Ice Sculpting
⛄️ Games and Prizes
πŸŽ… Art Activities
🦌 Pop-up Market (vendors!)
❄️ Live Music
πŸŽ„ Food Trucks
πŸŽ… Giveaways
πŸŽ„ Bike rides with the Grinch
Food Truck Food Court
Have dinner on Pearl Street! We will set up a food court at the intersection of Pearl and Willow with food trucks, seating, and live music. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Bayliss Park transforms into a wonderland at Winterfest. We hope to see you there! More details at councilbluffs-ia.gov.
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Bayliss Park Council Bluffs, 100 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51571-3108, United States

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