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Let’s go fly a kite!
Families are invited to join us for a free afternoon of high-flying fun. You will see some of the world’s largest and most creative kites right here in La Vista.
Bring your own kites to fly and a bag to collect candy from the kite candy drops which take place throughout the event.
All ages are welcome.
Cost: Free
Get ready to soar into spring! Join for high-flying entertainment at Springfest on March 28 and 29 at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day!
Once again, Great American Kites is bringing their record-breaking giant and colorful kites to paint the sky. Plus, we will have live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun.
Admission to Springfest is free!
Live music lineup coming soon!
Food trucks list coming soon!
You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, water bottles, snacks, etc. We will have a water bottle refill station!
Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed, cleaned up after, and well-behaved.
700 Parking spots are available in the parking garage at 4250 River’s Edge Parkway, plus on-street in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Want to avoid traffic and parking? Ride your bike! We will have bike parking available. Don’t forget your bike lock. The first 100 people to park a bike get a free t-shirt!
You are welcome to bring your own kite and fly it in a designated hobbyist area. Great American Kites will also have various kites for sale at Springfest.
Springfest is presented by the City of Council Bluffs and made possible thanks to the generosity of Iowa West Foundation.
Let’s go fly a kite! Families are invited to join us for a free day of kite-flying fun. Come see some of the world’s largest and most creative kites take to the air and bring your own kite to fly. These massive kites will also take part in multiple candy drops throughout the day, so bring a bag with you to collect your candy! This is an all-ages activity and there is no registration required so bring the whole family and enjoy a unique spectacle!
Family Fun in Omaha is your local resource for family-friendly activities and events in Omaha and beyond! We are a local family of 5 that loves finding new adventures and wants to help you enjoy all that Omaha and the surrounding area has to offer. We recommend starting here. Thank you for visiting!
