Enjoy the best family-friendly things to do this September in Omaha!
BEST THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBER IN OMAHA
Visit an Apple Orchard!
Visit a Pumpkin Patch!
** See More Fun Things to Do this Labor Day Weekend, Here!
Thru Sept 30th – Nebraska Passport Program
- Go on a scavenger hunt across Nebraska (including several stops in the Omaha Area) and discover hidden gems. Free to participate.
Thru Sept 4th – Sunflower Fest – 9:00am- 5:00pm – Tickets Required
- Take some pictures and take some flowers home, too!
- Location: Nelson Produce Farm – 23301 Deer Ridge Rd., Valley, NE.
Thru Sept 4th – Nebraska State Fair – Ticket Required
- The 2023 State Fair will include 4-H and FFA livestock competitions, contests, presentations, and much more!
Sept 1- Oct 30th – 2023 Harvest Celebration at Arbor Day Farm
- Enjoy autumn-inspired activities at the Tree Adventure, Apple House Market, and Arbor Lodge Mansion, including:
- U-pick Apples and Pumpkins (beginning Sept 14th) at the Tree Adventure.
- Living History Weekends at Arbor Lodge.
- Two Weekends of the AppleJack Festival, including Food Trucks (Sept. 16 – 17 & 23 – 24)
- Pre-picked Apples, Apple Pie, Apple Donuts, Apple Cider, Caramel Apples, and more at the Apple House Market.
- NOTE: Activities take place at various times throughout the season. Check here for specific details.
- Location: Arbor Day Farm – 2611 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE.
- See more Apple Orchards here!
Sept 1-4th – SeptemberFest Omaha – Tickets Required
- Septemberfest has been a state tradition for over 40 years and offers family entertainment, music talent, Labor Day Parade, Kiddie Kingdom, and more.
- Admission: $7 (Under 5 yeras old is FREE)
- Military Days: Friday (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and Saturday (noon to 4 p.m.) all military families and retirees get into the event for free.
- Labor Day Parade – Monday, Sept. 4th, at 10 a.m. in Downtown Omaha.
- Location: CHI Health Center Omaha (Formerly Centurylink Omaha) – Lot D, 455 N. 10th St., Omaha, NE.
Sept 1-3rd – 39th Annual La Festa Italiana – Tickets Required
- Experience Omaha’s favorite Italian festival and celebrate Italian heritage with authentic Italian food and great entertainment.
- Admission: $5.50 in advance, $7 at the door (children age 14 and under are FREE with a paid adult)
- Location: Il Palazzo – 5110 N. 132nd St., Omaha, NE
Sept 2nd – Home Depot Kids Kits: Microscope – 9am-12pm – FREE
- First Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm home depot has free in-person Kids Workshops.
Sept 2nd – 5th Annual Aviation STEM Day – 9am-2pm
- Greater Omaha Aviation STEM Day brings youth and young adults together in a venue of offered opportunities in a variety of different aspects of Aviation.
- Location: Millard Airport – 4501 Abbott Dr., Ste. 2300, Omaha, NE.
Sept 2nd – Afro Fest Omaha 2023 – (2 – 10 p.m.) – Tickets Required
- Experience the Afro Culture in the heart of Omaha! Eat delicious African food, shop for jewelry, clothing, art, home décor, and more!
- Tickets: $10 – $80
- Location: Stinson Park – 2285 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE 68106
Sept 2-3rd – Living History Weekend at Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – 10am-4pm – Park Permit Req
- Visitors will be able to glimpse the activities that would have taken place at this 1820’s era outpost.
- A valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles to enter the park and can be purchased at the site.
- Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – 201 S. 7th St., Fort Calhoun, NE.
Sept 3rd – Hutchfest – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Tickets Required
- A maker fair-meets brunch event in September each year.
- Tickets: Early Bird: $8, FREE for kids age 12 and under; Day-of: $10
- Location: Millwork Commons – 11th & Nicholas St., Omaha, NE.
More Fun Things to Do this Labor Day Weekend, Here!
Sept 4th – SeptemberFest Labor Day Parade
- Septemberfest has been a state tradition for over 40 years and offers family entertainment, music talent, Labor Day Parade, Kiddie Kingdom, and more.
- Location: Downtown Omaha
Sept 4th – Omahawks Labor Day Air Show – 11:45am-4:00pm – FREE
- Location: Standing Bear Lake – 138th and Fort, Omaha, NE, 68164
Sept 4th – Make Huskers Football Slime – 11am-12pm – FREE [Reserve Your Spot]
- School is out for Labor day and Football is in full swing!! Help us kick off football season with a fun Huskers Football Slime craft!!
- Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE
Sept 5th-Oct 18th – Reptile Month Art Contest – FREE
- October is Nebraska Reptile Month! To celebrate Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting their annual K-12 art contest.
Sept 5th – Barbie Meet & Greet – 5-6pm – FREE
- Get ready to sparkle and shine at Barbie meet and greet! Come celebrate the new movie and meet the ultimate fashion icon!
- Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE
Sept 8th – Opera Outdoors – All Day Event – FREE
- This FREE, family-friendly opera concert for the community will be held at Midtown Crossing’s Turner Park and includes some of opera’s greatest hits and familiar tunes.
- Location: Turner Park – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Sept 8-9th – Fields of Flight – 5:30-9:30pm – Tickets Required
- Amazing Sight as Hot Air Balloons take to the sky at the scenic Apple Orchard in Council Bluffs with Live Bands!
- Location: Ditmars Orchard – 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Sept 8-24th (Various Dates) – Arthur & Friends Make a Musical – Tickets Required
- From books to screen and now to the stage! Arthur is confronted with the biggest challenge of his life: writing a story about what makes you special.
- Tickets: $30 (Free for Members)
- Location: The Rose Theater – 2001 Farnam St., Omaha, NE
Sept 9th
World O! Water
World O! Water is a free, annual event for all ages to learn about the important role water plays in our lives and community. Everyone is welcome including families, youth or scout troops, school classes, and even your dog! Plan to attend the 2023 World O! Water Festival at Chalco Hills Recreation Area on Saturday, September 9th from 12-4pm. Featuring: arts & crafts, science experiments, live demonstrations, nature hikes, and free lunch for the first 1,000 visitors! Learn more at WorldOWater.org.
Sept 9th – The Hello Kitty Café Truck – 10:00am-7:00pm
- The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to Village Pointe Shopping Center on Saturday 9/9! Come say hello to us in the parking lot south of Old Navy
Sept 9th – Out & About Storytime: Peony Park Community Garden – 10:30-11:00am – FREE
- Join OPL at the beautiful Peony Park Community Garden for storytime. After the story, we’ll identify the plants, check out the sunflowers, talk about harvest, and do a fun scavenger hunt with the help of the gardener from Peony Park Community Garden. Storywalk will be available!
- Location: Peony Park Community Gardens – 1111 Cole Creek Dr, Omaha NE 68114
Sept 9th – Smile Fest – 11:00am-4:00pm – FREE
- Smile Fest is a fundraiser to support foster and adopted children in our local communities. Entry is FREE and open to the public. Live entertainment by popular band Touch of Grey as the headliner, Omaha Street Percussion, popular duo The 1-4-5, vendors, food trucks, face painting, midway games, bounce houses, kids activities, a Teen Tent and more
- Location: Bayliss Park – 100 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA
Sept 9th – Flix at the Chef: The Super Mario Bros Movie – FREE
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Movies start at dusk. Free parking, Bring blankets or chairs to sit on. Food, drinks, and ice cream for sale at Dairy Chef.
- Location: Dairy Chef – 3223 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE.
Sept 9th & 10th – 5th Annual Chalk Art Festival – 10:00am-6:00pm – FREE
- 5th Annual Chalk Art Festival. Local artists and enthusiasts alike will transform the sidewalks into beautiful works of art. This family-friendly event is not to be missed – come for the art, stay for the food, and enjoy a fun-filled day.
- Location: Farnam Street at Midtown Crossing – 3201 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131.
Sept 9th & 10th – 52nd Annual Rockbrook Village Art Fair – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – FREE
- Featuring over 90 artists from across the country, our fine art showcase is designed and dedicated to those who create and appreciate quality works of art. Whether you’re looking for sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, textiles and more, there is something for everyone here at the Rockbrook Village Art Fair.
- Location: Rockbrook Village – 2800 S. 110th Ct., Omaha, NE.
Sept 10th – Harvest Party – 11:00am-2:00pm
- Enjoy live music by bluegrass-inspired Daniel and the Deliverance. Grab a bite to eat from Au Courant and shop popups from more of your local favorites
- Location: Harvest Party – 3615 N 120th Street, Omaha, NE
Sept 10th – Learning on the Lake – 1 p.m., 2 p.m., or 3 p.m. – $25/canoe – [REGISTER]
- This fun, family afternoon of canoeing on the lake includes instruction and all equipment for a safe and fun canoeing adventure! Ages 6+ w/at least 1 adult per canoe.
- Location: Zorinsky Lake – 3808 S. 156th St., Omaha, NE
Sept 15 & 29th (Various Dates, Times, & Location) – DIY Picture Book – FREE [Registration Required]
- Join Why Arts artist and author, Mallory Vallier, in creating your very own picture book. Families will get to work collaboratively to create a book, while learning about the writing process and being creative or re-telling a personal story. All supplies are included.
- Locations:
- Sept 15th: A.V. Sorensen Library Branch
- Sept 29th: Bess Johnson Elkhorn Library Branch
Sept 15th – Make Campfire Cookies – 11am – FREE
- Toasting up some sweet creativity with our decorate-your-own campfire cookies
- Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE
Sept 15th – 17th Annual Fireworks Bonanza – 5:30-8:30pm – FREE
- Fireworks start at approximately 8:15pm. Food Trucks, Live Music, Free Family Fun.
- Location: StoneBridge Christian Church – 15801 Butler Ave, Omaha, NE 68116
Sept 15th – Friday Night Bites – 5-8pm
- Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Games, Music & Activities for all ages.
- Location: Papillion Landing – 1046 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE 68046
Sept 15th – Free Friday Night Movies: The Goonies – 7:00pm-9:00pm – FREE
- Beautiful sunsets, fall snacks, drinks, and a movie under the stars!
- Location: Ditmars Orchard- 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Sept 15-16th – Oktoberfest 2023 – 12:00pm-9:00pm – $7 entry fee (13 and under free)
- The largest and longest running German Fest Nebraska has ever seen! Celebrating the 139th German Day in Omaha and Omaha’s annual Oktoberfest!
- Location: 3717 S 120th St, Omaha, NE 68144
Sept 15-16th – Midtown Music Jamboree – 3:00-10:00pm – FREE
- Hook N Sync’s Midtown Music Jamboree, a free, outdoor two-day fall festival in Turner Park.
- Location: Turner Park – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Sept 15-17th – 55th Annual AppleJack Festival – [Pre-purchase tickets strongly recommended]
- Experience the fruits of the orchard at Arbor Day Farm, and savor seasonal tastes and activities.
- AppleJack activities take place throughout Nebraska City and include a parade downtown on Saturday, Sept. 16th at 1 p.m.
- Location: Arbor Day Farm – 2611 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE
- See more Apple Orchards here!
Sept 16-28th (Various Dates, Times, & Location) – Dot Day Storytime – FREE
- Join OPL staff for this special storytime as we celebrate International Dot Day by reading the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. In The Dot, what begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery.
- Locations:
- Sept 16th: Downtown Library Branch
- Sept 20th: Milton R. Abrahams Library Branch
- Sept 25th: Saddlebrook Library Branch
- Sept 27th: Millard Library Branch
- Sept 28th: Florence Library Branch
Sept 16th – 2nd Annual THOR Trail Fest – 8am-7pm
- Race, Ride, Food Trucks, Live Music, Vendor Expo, Kids Events
- Location: Platte River State Park – 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037
Sept 16th – Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run – Registration Required
- Arrowhead’s Obstacle Trail Run returns! Getting moving outdoors and have run during this 5k trail run with 15+ Obstacles and a 1-Mile Kids Course with 10+ Obstacles.
- Location: Arrowhead Park – 29357 310th St Neola, IA US 51559
Sept 16th – Antler View Block Party – 9-11am – FREE
- Join the Antler View Businesses for Waffles with The Waffleman, Face Painting and Balloon Artists, Special Offers, and FUN for the whole family.
- Location: Arbor Bank – 18924 Evans St., Elkhorn, NE 68022
Sept 16th – Big Play Saturday: Donuts and Dinos – 10:30am – FREE
- Travel back in time millions of years to explore the amazing world of dinosaurs! Our friends from Stomp Chomp Roar will be here to teach kids all about paleontology and the lives of dinosaurs through an interactive learning adventure. Plus, donuts for everyone to enjoy!
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St #131, Omaha, NE 68118
Sept 16th – Latin Jazz Matinee – 2:30-3:30pm – FREE
- A non-stop 60 minute performance of traditional cuban jazz from Andy William & The Nebraska All Stars. A free event for the whole family to enjoy
- Location: Gene Leahy Mall – 1302 Farnam St, Omaha, NE
Sept 16-17th – 18th Annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo – 9:00am-5:00pm – FREE w/ State Park Vehicle Permit
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The annual Ponca Expo encourages people to get outdoors and connect with nature. Activities will include kayaking, shooting sports, fishing, rock climbing, butterfly tagging, bird banding, petting zoo, log rolling, ropes obstacle course and much more!
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Location: Ponca State Park – 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE 68770
Sept 16-17th – Midwest Winds Kite Festival – 12:00-4:00pm
- Join Midwest Winds Kite Flyers at Ditmars Orchard and Vineyard for gorgeous, fun family days. They will be displaying a large variety of massive, beautiful kites from 12-4.
- Location: Ditmars Orchard – 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Sept 16-17th – Truck & Tractor Days – 9:00am- 5:00pm – Tickets Required
- Nelson Produce Farm annual Truck and Tractor Days. Get a close up look at the machines that make up Nebraska Agriculture! From antique tractors, modern day farming equipment, and heavy duty machinery on display, kids and adults will have a great time with tractor and semi truck rides.
- Location: Nelson Produce Farm – 23301 Deer Ridge Rd., Valley, NE.
Sept 17th – Learning on the Lake – 1 p.m., 2 p.m., or 3 p.m. – $25/canoe – [REGISTER]
- This fun, family afternoon of canoeing on the lake includes instruction and all equipment for a safe and fun canoeing adventure! Ages 6+ w/at least 1 adult per canoe.
- Location: Zorinsky Lake – 3808 S. 156th St., Omaha, NE
Sept 17th – Morton Meadow Neighborhood Association’s Blvd Jam – 4:00pm-7:00pm – FREE
- Morton Meadow Neighborhood Association invites you to the Blvd Jam for Music, Food, Games, and Prizes
- Location: Twin Ridge Blvd & Pine St.
Sept 19th – Art Adventures Visits Storytime – 10:30-11:30am – FREE
- Instructors from the Joslyn Art Museum will visit the Benson branch for an art-themed storytime. Join in stories, songs and creative movement based on a theme, featuring one of the museum’s fantastic pieces, and a special activity for kids to create their own art.
- Location: Benson Library Branch – 6015 Binney Street, Omaha NE 68104
Sept 19th – Toddler Tuesday: Pet Vet with Miss Tina – 10:30am – FREE
- Learn about pet care with Miss Tina! She’ll start things off with a storytime featuring stories all about taking pets to the veterinarian. Then, she’ll guide kids through a cute, vet-themed craft activity they’ll get to make and take home. It’ll be a purr-fect, tail-waggin’ adventure!
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St #131, Omaha, NE 68118
Sept 20th & 21st – Homeschool Hikes: Ladybugs – $4/child, $5/adult – Registration Encouraged
- Families can join a naturalist for a guided hike on the Schramm Park State Recreation Area hiking trails.
- Wed: 9:00am-1030am, Thu: 2:00-3:00pm
- Location: Schramm Education Center – 21502 West Highway 31, Gretna, NE
32nd Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow
Celebrating Native American cultures, the powwow honors the traditional dance, music, artistry, oral history and foods of various tribes across Nebraska and the surrounding region including Omaha, Ponca, Santee Sioux and Winnebago.
Sept 22th – Make a Fall Leaves Sensory Bottle – 11am – FREE
- Fall into a world of sensory delight at make-your-own fall leaves sensory bottle event!
- Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE
Sept 22nd – Friday Fall Festival – 1:00-3:00pm – FREE
- Join OPL for an afternoon of festival fun! We’ll have carnival-themed games, glitter tattoos, crafts, and raffle prizes. Activities will be suitable for ages 3 and older.
- Location: Abrahams Library Branch – 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha NE 68134
Sept 22nd – Night Market – 6:00-10:00pm – FREE
- Free & open to the public, Family-friendly and dog-friendly. Local vendors, music, entertainment, food, drink, games and more.
- Location: Turner Park – 3110 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Sept 22nd – Star Party at Mahoney State Park – 9:00-11:30pm – FREE with park entry permit
- Stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack for a glimpse of night sky spectaculars
Sept 22nd – Free Friday Night Movies: The Sandlot – Movie Starts Around 7:20pm – FREE
- Beautiful sunsets, fall snacks, drinks, and a movie under the stars!
- Location: Ditmars Orchard- 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Sept 22-23rd – Omaha River City Rodeo – Tickets Required
- Two nights of high caliber PRCA rodeo action featuring all seven rodeo events including steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding. World champion cowboys will be competing at the rodeo for their official entry into the National Finals Rodeo
- Location: CHI Health Center – 455 N 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102
Sept 22-23rd – 22nd Annual Oktoberfest on Beer Corner USA – 4pm-Midnight
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Annual Oktoberfest at Beer Corner USA.
- $5/day, cash only & FREE for kids under 21 w/parent
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Enjoy live music and lots of German bier and food, including Brats, Schnitzel, Pretzels, and more!
- Location: Beer Corner USA – 3578 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Sept 23rd – Railroad Days – 9am-5pm – $5/person or $10/family Tickets
- Celebrate CB’s rich railroad heritage and place in history as historic Mile Zero for Union Pacific Railroad. There will be numerous train-themed activities and locations to visit.
- Kids will be excited to ride the trollies to each participating location and to take part in numerous hands-on activities with interactive technology and exhibits that explore the vast world of the railroad!
- Passes for the family event are $10 per group, which includes two adults and unlimited children under 18. An additional adult pass can be purchased for $5.
- Location: Union Pacific Museum – 1001 Cass St., Omaha, NE
Sept 23rd – Gifford Farm Fall Festival – 10am-3pm – $5/pp (under 2 free) – CANCELLED
Come enjoy a full day of good ole fashioned farm fun at Gifford Farm Education Center’s Fall Festival! Guests will be able to take in animal and planetarium presentations, play games, take a hayride, and enjoy all the fun the farm has to offer!Location: Gifford Farm Education Center – 700 Camp Gifford Rd, Bellevue, NE
Sept 23rd – Omaha Kite Festival – 11am-4pm – FREE
- This FREE event will feature amazing giant show kites, kids kite activities, amazing food truck vendors, free paper kite making, and more.
- Location: Concordia Jr/Sr High School – 15656 Fort St, Omaha, NE
Sept 23rd – Rock Climbing 101 – 1:00-4:00pm – Registration Required
- Kids will learn all the basics of being a great rock climber! Instructions, games, snacks, and lots of time climbing.
- Location: Montclair Community Center – 2304 S 135th Ave
Sept 23rd – Fall Equinox Hike – 7:00-9:00pm – Registration Required
- The fall equinox is a unique time of year when the sun is above the equator, so day and night are equal in length. Learn more about this phenomenon as well as fall fauna and flora during a guided hike.
- Location: Camp Wa-Kon-Da – 402 Forest Dr., Bellevue, NE 68005
Sept 23-24th – 55th Annual AppleJack Festival – [Pre-purchase tickets strongly recommended]
- Experience the fruits of the orchard at Arbor Day Farm, and savor seasonal tastes and activities.
- AppleJack activities take place throughout Nebraska City
- Location: Arbor Day Farm – 2611 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE
- See more Apple Orchards here!
Sept 24th – Walk & Dog Fest 2023 – 11:00am-2:30pm
- Annual fundraiser for the NE Humane Society. There is Vendor Village with all kinds of free sponsor SWAG, a Kids Zone that’s bigger and better this year, a Silent Auction, an Adoption Parade, Amazing Food, a thirst-quenching Beer Garden, Entertainment and, of course, the Walk down the Keystone Trail. You can register and raise money, or you can arrive that day and just have fun on the meadow. There is no admission fee.
- Location: Nebraska Humane Society Meadow – 8929 Fort Street
Sept 26th – Toddler Tuesday: Mud Pies with Miss Jill – 10:30am – FREE
- Get muddy! Our good friend Miss Jill will be here to guide kids through the timeless fun of making mud pies. Come and discover the pretend-play possibilities Nature has to offer!
- Location: Fat Brain Toys – 16909 Burke St #131, Omaha, NE 68118
Sept 26th – Crafting w/ the Author – 10:30-11:30am – Registration Required
- The Introduction Class includes reading The Craft Center & Ugly Tree Book and you will decorate CD spinners & make jewelry with paper beads as seen in The Craft Center Book
- Location: Local Makers Collective – 14234 U St, Omaha, NE
Sept 26th – Bluey Bubble Dance Party – 5:00pm – FREE
- Get ready to wiggle and giggle at our Bluey Bubble Dance Party character event!
- Location: The Learning Express of Omaha – 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE
Sept 27th – Out & About Storytime: Dundee Community Garden – 10:00-10:30am – FREE
- Join OPL at the Dundee Community Garden for stories, songs and activities that celebrate plants and being in the garden. From April to September, we will discover the joys of nature by observing, smelling, touching, tasting and hearing in the urban garden.
- Location: Dundee Community Gardens – 4902 Underwood Ave, Omaha NE 68132
Sept 28th – Out & About Storytime: Lauritzen Gardens – 10:30-11:00am – FREE
- Join OPL at Lauritzen Gardens for stories that celebrate gardens, plants, insects and more, and discover the joys of nature, movement, music and literature.
- Location: Lauritzen Gardens – 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha NE 68108
Sept 29th – Full Moon Hike – 7:00-9:00pm – Registration Required
- The program will include an educational discussion of the nocturnal animals around the Forest and a brief talk into the lore of full moons.
- Cost: $10 for Members, $20 for Non-Members
- Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center – 1111 Bellevue Blvd North, Bellevue, NE
Sept 29th – Free Friday Night Movies: Matilda – Movie Starts Around 7:10pm – FREE
- Beautiful sunsets, fall snacks, drinks, and a movie under the stars!
- Location: Ditmars Orchard- 19475 225th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Sept 29-Oct 1st – Junkstock: Harvest Edition – Tickets Required
- A magical one-of-a-kind festival featuring fabulous vintage, antique, and junk vendors along with makers, food trucks, bands, apple cider donuts, and Bloody Mary’s.
- Tickets: $15 – $125
- Location: 1150 River Road Dr., Waterloo, NE.
Sept 29th-Oct 29th – Jack O’Lantern World – Tickets Required
- Nebraska’s largest 1000+ LB. Jack O’Lanterns. Totally new hand carved experience every year.
- Location: Seymour Smith Park – 6802 Harrison St, Omaha, NE 68127
Sept 30th – Living History at Fort Atkinson: Harvesting 1820 Style – 10:00am-5:00pm – Park Permit required
- Harvesting 1820 Style! Throughout the day, living history reenactors will be presenting as spinners, weavers, trader’s cabin, blacksmith/ tinsmith, cooper and more!
- Location: Fort Atkinson State Historical Park – 201 S 7th St, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
Sept 30th – Family Interactive Movie: Encanto – 12:30-3:30pm – FREE [Registration Required]
- Join OPL for a fun-filled morning of watching Encanto. It will be an interactive sing-along with activities during the movie.
- Location: Abrahams Library Branch – 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha NE 68134
2023 FALL FUN GUIDES
Try a new place for Ice Cream
- Fall is perfect for sharing Ice Cream with friends – including the Tower, an old-fashioned Soda Fountain, and more!
Go on a Family Getaway
- Choose from a variety of locations that are not too far from Omaha. Explore a new destination, go on an adventure, and create new memories!
- Day Trips, Road Trips, Cabins to Rent, and more!
Check out a Public Library Pass
Members of certain libraries can check out a pass to visit one of the following locations:
- Durham Museum – Members of all 12 Omaha Public Library branches, Bellevue Public Library, Bennington Public Library, Council Bluffs Public Library, Fremont Public Library.
- Fontenelle Forest – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.
- Lauritzen Gardens – Members of the Omaha Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, or Council Bluffs Public Library.
Explore a Favorite Hiking or Walking Trail
- Venture on a hiking or walking trail in the Omaha area with kids!
- Some of our favorites include the Waterfall Trail at Platte River State Park and the scenic trails at Hitchcock Nature Center.
Enjoy a New Playground
- The Omaha Area is full of neighborhood parks with walking trails, playgrounds, swings, picnic areas, and more!
Go On a Camping Trip
- Enjoy the outdoors with tips for 8 of the best places to go camping near Omaha.
10 Perfect Day Trips from Omaha
- Looking for a great Day Trip near Omaha? Check out these fun ideas for nearby adventures!
15 Exciting Road Trips from Omaha
- Looking for a little getaway with your family? Choose from a variety of Road Trip ideas that are not too far from Omaha. Explore a new destination, go on an adventure, and create new memories with your family!
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