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Make a Fall Leaves Sensory Bottle

Fall into a world of sensory delight at our make-your-own fall leaves sensory bottle event! 🍂✨ Let your creativity flow as you capture the beauty of autumn in a mesmerizing bottle masterpiece. It’s time to leaf your worries behind and immerse yourself in the magic of the season!🍁 This is an all ages event!! $5 per participant! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

Make Pumpkin Spice Slime

Pumpkin Spice and everything nice!!🥧 Join for a slime-tastic afternoon of creating Pumpkin Spice Slime🎃 that captures the fall essence of Starbucks☕ in every stretchy, scented batch!! Plus add an extra dollop of fun with mix-ins such as fluffy whipped clay topping and adorable pumpkin sequins, charms and of course glitter!!✨ Leave the mess to us!! This is an all ages event!! $5 per participant! Spaces are limited!! First come, first serve while supplies last!

Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups & Storytime

Bring your lil Pumpkins🎃 in for a harvest themed adventure of sweet treats and storytelling!!📚 we will be making our very own Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups. then as we indulge😋 in our sweet treats gather around to hear the story “The Biggest Pumpkin Ever!!”🎃🍂📚🌰🍁 This is an all ages event!! $5 per participant! Spots are limited and first come first serve, while supplies last!!

Fall Sensory Bin

🍁It’s FALL Ya’ll!!🍂 Let’s explore all the textures of the season with our DIY Sensory Bin Workshop!! Crunchy leaves, prickly acorns, and smooth corn kernels!!🌽🌰 This is an all ages event! $5 per participant! First come, first serve, while supplies last!

Scarecrow Cupcakes & Storytime

Don’t be a scaredy cat!!🙀 Join for a fall-tastic afternoon of sweet treats, storytelling and giggles galore!! We will be decorating Scarecrow Cupcakes sure to put us in the autumn mood!!🍂 As we indulge in our sweet treats🧁 we will enjoy the story of “The Scarecrow”! Hope to see you all there!! This is an all ages event! $5 per participant! First come, first serve, while supplies last!!

Apple Pie Sensory Bin & Storytime

🥧🍎 Fall vibes are here! Join for our Apple Pie Sensory Bin + Storytime 🍎🥧
Kids will “bake” their own pie with felt apples & oats, then enjoy a sweet story: The Biggest Apple Ever! 🍏📚
✨ All ages welcome
✨ $5 per participant
✨ Supplies are first come, first served
Don’t miss this cozy fall fun
 
 

Fall Festival at Gifford Farm

A “Good old fashioned day at the farm”. Guests will be able to visit the animals, take a hayride through the forest, explore the Outdoor Nature Classroom, enjoy music, games, animal presentations, food, farmers market vendors and more!

Woodbine Iowa Apple Fest

Since 1988, visitors have traveled the Lincoln Highway National Byway (IA Hwy 30) and the Loess Hills Scenic Byway to Woodbine the Last Saturday in September for the Woodbine Applefest!

Woodbine Applefest is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community spirit and small-town charm. With as many as 18,000 visitors coming from near and far, Applefest brings people together to enjoy classic cars, handmade crafts, antiques, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages. Whether you’re here for the car show, the kids’ activities, or just to take in the vibrant atmosphere, you’ll find something to love at Applefest. Come experience the tradition that’s been going strong for over 35 years!

All Day

Pancake Feed begins at 7 am (School commons area)

Most vendors and activities open at 8 am

Big Tent Lunch and Beer Garden from 11 am to 11 pm

Music under the Big Tent from 4 to 11 pm

Fields of Flight

🎈 Fields of Flight – Hot Air Balloon Night at the Orchard 🎈

✨ Friday, September 11 – Council Bluffs scenic Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard

Get ready for a truly unforgettable evening as colorful hot air balloons rise over the apple orchard and light up the night sky! 🌅

🍎 With live music, delicious food, and breathtaking views, this is one night you won’t want to miss.

🎶 Event Highlights:

  • 6:00 PM – Balloon Flight (weather permitting)
  • 5:30–9:30 PM – Live Music by The Project Architects
  • ~7:40 PM – Balloon Glow at Dusk (weather permitting)

FAQ – All You Need to Know

🚗 Parking & Tickets:

  • $40 per car – Admission included (only ONE ticket needed per vehicle!)
  • Prepaid parking tickets available online only – limited quantity!
  • No walk-ins – carpooling encouraged.
  • Free shuttle/tram service from parking areas.
  • Non-refundable – this is a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

💳 Payments:

  • Orchard accepts Visa/MasterCard for purchases over $5.
  • No ATM on site – cash is fastest! (Some vendors may only take cash.)

🎈 Balloon Rides:

  • Spectator event only – no private or tethered rides.

🌤 Weather:

  • Balloon flights are weather dependent – pilots decide about 1 hour before launch.

✨ What’s a Balloon Glow?

  • At dusk, pilots fire up their propane burners to light the balloons while they remain on the ground – it’s magical and camera-worthy! 📸

🍔 Food & Drinks:

  • No outside food, drinks, or coolers.
  • Orchard Café favorites + food vendors (yes, apple cider doughnuts!)
  • Beer, wine, hard cider, pop, water, and apple cider available.

🐾 Pets:

  • As much as we love them, pets must stay home.

🚻 Restrooms:

  • Porta potties available (indoor restrooms closed).

🪑 What to Bring:

  • Chairs, blankets, bug spray – be comfy and prepared!

🍎 Orchard Activities:

  • U-Pick closes at 3:00 PM to allow tractors for shuttle service.
  • Apples available for purchase in the store.
  • Playground open for kids during the event.

Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and come enjoy an evening of music, food, and hot air balloon magic – all for a great cause! 🎈❤️