Winterfest in Bayliss Park

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023, 6-8 p.m.


The City of Council Bluffs is partnering with The Council Bluffs Public Library, Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment, The 712 Initiative, Union Pacific Museum, Pottawattamie County Conservation, and The Salvation Army to give the community a holiday tradition unlike anywhere else.

Arrive early as Winterfest activities begin promptly at 6 p.m. with the Bayliss Park holiday lighting ceremony.
Winterfest activities include:
πŸŽ„ Lighting Ceremony (takes place promptly at 6 p.m.)
πŸŽ… Santa's Workshop featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus
🦌 Reindeer
❄️ Festive Photo Ops
πŸŽ„ Face Painting
πŸŽ… Balloons
β˜•οΈ Free Hot Cocoa
❄️ Ice Sculpting
⛄️ Outdoor Movie
πŸŽ… Art Activities
🦌 Storytime and Craft inside UP Museum
❄️ Live Music
πŸŽ„ Food Trucks
πŸŽ… Giveaways
New this year: ACTUAL SNOW! Pottawattamie County Conservation is bringing one of Mt. Crescent's snow-making machines to Bayliss Park! 
Bayliss Park transforms into a wonderland at Winterfest. We hope to see you there!
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