Only 330 days until First Night!

Children's Activities

Look Here!Kids 12 and under get in Free this year!

First Night is partnering with several community leaders to make this event affordable for families. Because of our great sponsors this year kids 12 and under will be admitted free.

First Night has interactive crafts, games, and performances just for kids!

Face Painting
Musical Performance by Cirkle of Fifths
Parade to Bayliss
Fireworks Finale

We have partnered with Michael Fitzsimmons and the Council Bluffs Community Schools to put on a new kids performance this year. 4th graders from Bloomer school will be building instruments and practicing a performance with Michael leading up to First Night. They will perform their piece at Bloomer School on December 31st. Bloomer School will play host to all the children's activities this year.


LinkMichael Fitzsimmons Website

For more on Michael, check out his Dancing Man Music Website


First Night 2012 is also working with Natalie Linstrom on a Hats of Many Faces hat making project. This project will be done with in the Council Bluffs School District and the night of the event. Below are 2 types of hats you can create. Download the PDF versions to view and print the instructions and templates.


Abstract Hat Instructions
Abstract Hat Instructions
Abstract Hat Base
Abstract Hat Base
Abstract Hat Top
Abstract Hat Top
DocumentAbstract Hat Instructions PDF
DocumentAbstract Hat Bottom PDF
DocumentAbstract Hat Top PDF

Sun Bonnet Instructions
Sun Bonnet Instructions
Sun Bonnet Middle
Sun Bonnet Middle
Sun Bonnet Outside
Sun Bonnet Outside

















DocumentSun Bonnet Instructions PDF
DocumentSun Bonnet Middle PDF
DocumentSun Bonnet Outside PDF


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