The best things to do in Council Bluffs

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This week, whether your crew needs to burn off energy or you just want an easy win, The Hub Family Entertainment Center packs wall-to-wall…

7 S 4th St

This week, whether your crew needs to burn off energy or you just want an easy win, The Hub Family Entertainment Center packs wall-to-wall trampolines, a Ninja Warrior course, arcade favorites, pickleball, and toddler play zones... then pizza, Ashby's ice cream, and local brews to make everyone happy.

From the Council Bluffs newsletter, September 17, 2026

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When you need a quick reset that feels like a mini-vacation, Dodge Riverside Golf Club delivers with 18 walkable holes along the Missouri…

2 Harrah's Blvd

When you need a quick reset that feels like a mini-vacation, Dodge Riverside Golf Club delivers with 18 walkable holes along the Missouri River, skyline views of Omaha, and a laid-back vibe. Finish with a bite or a cold one at the Riverside Grille and call it a day.

From the Council Bluffs newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Charles Schwab Field Omaha is the home of the Men’s College World Series and Creighton Bluejays baseball, and between seasons it’s still…

1200 Mike Fahey St (Omaha)

Charles Schwab Field Omaha is the home of the Men’s College World Series and Creighton Bluejays baseball, and between seasons it’s still worth a visit for a stadium tour or to host an event, complete with shiny new videoboards that make every crack of the bat feel epic.

From the Omaha newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Gifford Farm

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Let the kiddos trade screen time for barn time with Gifford Farm, where Bellevue families get hands-on learning in science, history,…

700 Camp Gifford Rd (Bellevue)

Let the kiddos trade screen time for barn time with Gifford Farm, where Bellevue families get hands-on learning in science, history, nature, farm animals, agriculture, and outdoor adventure through programs, day camps, and public events. The sneaky bonus is how much learning happens while everyone’s grinning.

From the Bellevue newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Take your crew across four quirky 9-hole courses, each with its own theme, then celebrate your victory with something tasty from the full…

111 N 10th St (Omaha)

Take your crew across four quirky 9-hole courses, each with its own theme, then celebrate your victory with something tasty from the full bar and kitchen at The Fat Putter Omaha. It’s the perfect midweek reset for Council Bluffs folks who like fun with a side of friendly trash talk.

From the Council Bluffs newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Field Club of Omaha

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A Midtown staple since 1900, Field Club of Omaha is a private, member-driven hangout with golf, poolside cabanas, and a full social scene.…

3615 Woolworth Ave (Omaha)

A Midtown staple since 1900, Field Club of Omaha is a private, member-driven hangout with golf, poolside cabanas, and a full social scene. The classic course traces to 1902 and still features several original greens... plus legends like Bobby Jones and Johnny Goodman once walked these fairways.

From the Omaha newsletter, September 3, 2026

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