All Family Fun in Council Bluffs, IA | 9 Activities | Family Fun Nearby

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Midwest Adventure Park

Council Bluffs Midwest Adventure Park

★★★★★ 5 (104)

Family Fun Centers

Pirate Cove Water Park

Council Bluffs Pirate Cove Water Park

★★★★☆ 4.2 (249)

Joe's Karting

Council Bluffs Joe's Karting

★★★★☆ 4.5 (904)

The Hub Family Entertainment Center

Council Bluffs The Hub Family Entertainment Center

★★★★☆ 4.6 (600)

Trampoline Parks

Pirate Putt

Council Bluffs Pirate Putt

★★★★☆ 4.6 (430)

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Council Bluffs Union Pacific Railroad Museum

★★★★☆ 4.7 (744)

Children's Museums

While You're in Council Bluffs

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Parks & Nature

Pirate Cove Water Park

Attractions

Joe's Karting
Little Hollywood Block
Bayliss Park
Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park
Big Lake Park
Historic General Dodge House Museum

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Joe's Karting

Offers specialized training sessions for young drivers aged 8-13, including a comprehensive program with a track marshall, written test, and race
Runs 'Tricky Triangle Leagues', suggesting a structured competitive racing program for enthusiasts

The Hub Family Entertainment Center

Is an independent family entertainment center (not a franchise) offering both indoor and outdoor attractions including trampolines, ninja warrior courses, and warped walls in Council Bluffs, Iowa
The venue features weekly themed events including Glow Nights (Wednesday and Friday) with neon lights and music, and Retro Wednesdays offering a discounted $20 package for 1-hour jump pass, arcade card, and drink

Bowlero Council Bluffs

Features 32 bowling lanes with cosmic/glow bowling capabilities and offers unlimited bowling packages ranging from $12.99-$18.99, including special promotions like Endless Summer Nights at $15.99 on Sunday-Thursday
The venue hosts live music performances with local bands including Radio Pilot, Silver Moon Band, Southland Band, and Taxi Driver, particularly during Friday night 'After Party' events

Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade

Is part of the Pizza Ranch franchise, combining a regional restaurant chain with an arcade entertainment venue
The venue offers dual dining options with both Pizza Ranch and The Country's Best Chicken on-site, along with buffet service

Pirate Putt

Features two different 18-hole indoor courses with distinct pirate-themed designs, allowing visitors to experience entirely different hole layouts and obstacles on each course
The venue includes innovative interactive elements not commonly found at other mini golf locations, such as cannon fire mechanics that launch golf balls to start holes and a plank walk obstacle course

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Pirate Cove Water Park

Features a pirate ship play structure that is mentioned as a notable attraction by visitors
The park offers affordable punch card pricing options ($40 for 10 swims, $50 for 10 swims with slides access), providing a discount compared to daily admission

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

The museum features a Louisiana Purchase Proclamation exhibit, a significant historical document that directly relates to the westward expansion that the Transcontinental Railroad would later enable
Spans 150+ years of railroad history, covering the complete evolution from the events leading to the Transcontinental Railroad through modern rail technology and future developments

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