Kite Festivals are a FUN, family activity, filled with amazing and beautiful kites! Bring your own kites to join in the fun!

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(These events are dependent on the weather, and if possible, it is always a good idea to verify before attending.)

SPRING Kite Events + Festivals

Save, Spend, Share Kite Fest – April 29 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE

• Come have fun and learn about money all at once! (Part of Money Smart Week) Families with children (6th grade or younger) will enjoy interactive activities on money related topics.
• Location: Council Bluffs Soccer Complex, 2900 Richard Downing Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

 

Sarpy County Earth Day – April 30 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE

• Free, indoor event open to the public. Midwest Winds Kite-fliers will have an Exhibit in the Earth Day Celebration.
• BPS Lied Activity Center, 2700 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue.

 

La Vista Kite Fly – May 7 (12 – 4 p.m.), FREE

• Bring your own kite and kids can bring a bag for the candy drop.
• La Vista Soccer Complex, just South of 66th & Harrison Streets, La Vista.

 

FALL Kite Festivals

Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard Kite Festival: Midwest Winds Kitefliers – TBA, wristbands available for purchase (children under age 3 are Free)

• One of many fun events at Ditmar’s Orchard during the Fall season! Come out and enjoy this grand site – view Kites of all shape and sizes!
• Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503

Fly into Fall Kite Festival at Youngman Lake (192nd & Dodge) – TBA, 12 – 3 p.m., FREE

• Festivities include giant kite flying demonstrations, a rock wall, bounce houses, face painting, free fishing, a kayaking demonstration, and DJ.

Papillion Fall Kite Fly –TBA, 12 – 3 p.m., FREE

• This fun-filled day will include demonstrations from the American Kitefliers Association, areas for the public to fly their own kites, and candy drops for the kids all throughout the afternoon. No seating available, so bring your lawn chair and your kite for a fun day flying the sky’s of Papillion.
• Papillion Recreation Complex, 1100 West Lincoln Street, Papillion.

La Vista Fall Kite Fly – TBA, 12 – 4 p.m., FREE

• A popular event with many kites! Bring your own kite and kids can bring a bag for the candy drop.
• La Vista Soccer Complex, just South of 66th & Harrison Streets, La Vista.

(These events are dependent on the weather and schedules can change. If possible, it is always a good idea to verify before attending.)

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