Things to do in Council Bluffs next weekend

5 events in Council Bluffs for Oct 16–Oct 18. Explore outdoor activities. 4 are free.

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Friday, October 16

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Mid-America Center

Come check out the largest and longest-running anime convention in the Omaha / Council Bluffs metro area! Do you like anime? If not, how about gaming, comics, or pop culture? If you like one of these – or maybe you just

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Saturday, October 17

1 event

Council Bluffs events: common questions

What is happening in Council Bluffs this weekend?

Sidequest lists 4 events in Council Bluffs for Oct 9–Oct 11. Highlights include Costume Night at Cochran Park on Fri at Cochran Park, Friday Movie Night at the Orchard: Scooby-Doo (2002 Spooky Island) on Fri at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, and Fall Arts and Crafts Show on Sat at Mid-America Center.

Where can I find free things to do in Council Bluffs?

There are 6 free events in Council Bluffs this week, including Costume Night at Cochran Park on Fri at Cochran Park, Friday Movie Night at the Orchard: Scooby-Doo (2002 Spooky Island) on Fri at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, and Paranormal in the Metro on Mon at Council Bluffs Library. The Free page lists them all.

Which Council Bluffs neighborhoods have the most events?

Most Council Bluffs listings this week don't include a neighborhood yet, so Sidequest groups them by venue. Venue pages list every upcoming event at that place.

Where do Sidequest listings come from?

Listings come from venue websites, community calendars and newsletters. Sidequest checks sources daily and links each event to its original source.

Can Sidequest plan a night around an event?

Yes. Save an event and Scout, Sidequest's planner, can build the rest of the outing around it, like dinner nearby or a stop before the show.

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