Enjoy many family-friendly events this weekend! It is always a good idea to verify with the business before visiting. [Not the current week? See more Upcoming Events in Omaha here!]
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Special thanks to The Wonder Nook, for sponsoring this Weekend Guide! The Wonder Nook is a NEW local Omaha business dedicated to providing creative classes for students of all ages including early childhood, elementary age, and Mom’s groups, plus Parents Morning Out, Birthday Parties, and more!
FALL Sessions begin the week of October 24! Some of the class titles include Toddler Cooking, Family Yoga, Food & Fitness, Art Studio, Science Club, and more. See Calendar for schedule and registration!
Upcoming Special Events:
- Trick or Treat at The Wonder Nook – Sunday, October 16 (2 – 4 p.m.), $5
- Crafting at Hogwarts – October 18 (4 – 6 p.m.), $10
- Learn To Crochet – October 22 (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.), $15
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$25 Giftcard to Nobbies, The Halloween Superstore
- Find a variety of costumes, party goods, accessories, and more to help you celebrate Halloween!
$25 Giftcard to Ragazzi’s Pizza – NEW!
- With 3 locations to choose from including a NEW Lakeside location, families can enjoy delicious pizza, salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches, Kids Menu, and amazing cinnamon rolls. Plus, two locations offer FREE Party Rooms!
Top Picks this Weekend:
Find these and many more events and activities in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
Omaha Area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Orchards, and Fall Festivals
- Find many options for Fall fun at 20+ area pumpkins patches, corn mazes, orchards, and more ongoing Fall events.
The Haunted Library at Florence Branch Library – October 13, (4:30 – 5:30 p.m.), FREE, Registration Required
- Participants will use their critical thinking skills to uncover clues and solve riddles. Each correct answer gets participants one step closer to escaping the Haunted Library. This event is for tweens and teens. Registration Required. Location: 2920 Bondesson Street.
Flick or Treat Kids Series at Marcus Theatres – Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10/7-10/30, (10 a.m.), $3 admission
- Participating local Marcus Theaters are Twin Creek Cinema Bellevue, and Village Pointe Cinema.
- October 14 – 16: Hotel Transylvania
- October 21 – 23: Hotel Transylvania 2
- October 28 – 30: Goosebumps
Shrek The Musical at The Rose Theater – September 30 – October 16
- This Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) version of the Broadway show brings fun entertainment perfect for ages 5 and up.
- Members receive 4 free tickets (limited memberships still available!). Discount ticket vouchers are available at all area Hy-Vee stores.
Hummel Harvest Fun Days at Hummel Nature Center – Saturdays, 10/8, 10/15 & 10/22; (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), FREE
- Take a hay rack ride to the pumpkin patch, make crafts, and other fun activities. Hay rack rides will be offered from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Pumpkins are $2 each.) Location: 3033 Hummel Park Road.
Trick or Treat with the Animals of Gifford Farm – October 15 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
- Fun farm games, songs, and a hayride as you trick or treat in each of the barns and pens. Costumes are encouraged. Lunch concessions and picnic tables are available.
- $5 per trick or treater and no charge for accompanying adults. Cash or check only please.
Where Books and Art Meet (Registration Required) – October 15 (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.), FREE
- Explore your creative side every week with art projects based on books and illustrations. Classes are taught by professional artists and art teachers in partnership with Arts For All. For children ages 8-12. Location: South Omaha Library.
Spooktacular at Omaha Zoo and Aquarium – 10/15, 10/16, 10/21, 10/22, 10/23, 10/28, 10/29 & 10/30; (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
- See free-flying bats or nocturnal animals during their daylight cycle. The evening includes admission to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium after-hours, trick-or-treating and fun interactive activities.
- Purchase tickets in advance for $8.95 per person for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium members or $9.95 per person for non-members online or at Guest Services. Children 2 and under are free. Spooktacular event tickets do not include general Zoo admission.
See many more Halloween Events here!
Haunted Pool Party at Mockingbird Hill – October 16, (1 – 4 p.m.), $2
- Come have some Halloween fun in the pool. Location: 10242 Mockingbird Drive.
Trick or Treat at The Wonder Nook – October 16 (2 – 4 p.m.), $5
- Kids can wear their costume and decorate a Halloween bag, trick-or-treat at non-scary stations, and get their picture taken with the festive Fall backdrop. They will be accepting donations of brand new kids socks for the Lydia House. $5 per trick or treater, suitable for ages 0-12. This is also an allergy-free event.
Family Skate at Motto McLean Ice Arena – Sundays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; (4 – 6 p.m.)
- $10 for family of 4, $3 for additional person. Price includes: admission, skate rentals, and drink.
See Also:
Find these and many more events in the Omaha Kids Calendar!
We do our best to share current information in Family Fun in Omaha, but event details may change. It is always a good idea to verify the information before visiting.
Have a wonderful fun-filled weekend!